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Self Control - Teatri 2025 - 40th Anniversary

RAF CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF "SELF CONTROL" WITH A NEW THEATRICAL TOUR ACROSS ITALY

Following the success of the celebratory tour Self Control 40th Anniversary and the special concert event at Milan’s Unipol Forum, RAF continues the celebration of Self Control’s 40th anniversary in some of Italy’s most prestigious theaters.

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The musical celebration continues: after the overwhelming success of the Self Control 40th Anniversary club tour, RAF is set to honor one of his most iconic hits—the song that launched his career—with the SELF CONTROL 40TH ANNIVERSARY – THEATER TOUR. Produced by Friends & Partners in collaboration with Girotondo E.M., the tour will kick off on May 23, 2025, with a special preview concert at the Teatro Arcimboldi in Milan.

 

From North to South, RAF's music will travel across Italy in autumn 2025, with stops in:

  • November 4 at Teatro Cartiere Carrara in Florence

  • November 8 at Teatro Colosseo in Turin

  • November 13 at Teatro Duse in Bologna

  • November 21 at Gran Teatro Geox in Padua

  • November 22 at Teatro Clerici in Brescia

  • November 28 at Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone in Rome

  • December 3 at Teatro Augusteo in Naples

  • December 4 at Teatro Team in Bari

 

RTL 102.5 is the official radio partner of the tour.

A Journey Through Timeless Hits
With nine live performances, this tour will celebrate an extraordinary career filled with timeless classics, including Sei La Più Bella Del Mondo, Il Battito Animale, Cosa Resterà degli Anni ‘80, Ti Pretendo, Infinito, Stai con Me, Non è Mai un Errore, and his most recent releases.

"Bringing Self Control 40th Anniversary to theaters allows me to create an intimate and powerful dialogue with both longtime fans and those who have discovered my music more recently," RAF explains. "In a theater setting, every note and every lyric can breathe, creating even deeper emotions. This new leg of the tour is the perfect way to celebrate 40 years of music, share memories, and relive together a journey that has been a part of so many people's lives. Every night will be a celebration, but also a moment to reflect on everything that music has given and continues to give us. I can’t wait to take the stage and meet you up close, as always, through my songs."

 

40 Years of Success
With 40 years in the music industry, 14 studio albums, and over 20 million records sold worldwide, RAF has written and performed songs that have left an indelible mark on Italian music history. Self Control, loved by millions, topped charts across the globe and became an international phenomenon. This timeless anthem of freedom remains as relevant as ever, continuously rediscovered by new generations.

Emerging from a rock-inspired guitar riff, Self Control set the tone for a cult decade, launching RAF to stardom and cementing his place as one of the most iconic artists in Italian music. Alongside this global hit, RAF’s vast discography includes unforgettable tracks such as Il Battito Animale, Infinito, and Cosa Resterà degli Anni ‘80.

A Special EP: RAF40: The Unreleased Duets
To further celebrate his 40-year career, RAF recently released a special EP titled RAF40: The Unreleased Duets (Sugar/Girotondo E.M.), available on all digital platforms.

This exclusive collection reimagines some of his greatest hits with a modern touch, featuring collaborations with some of today’s most talented producers and artists, including Bassi Maestro, Elodie, Giuliano Sangiorgi, J-AX, and Levante.

RAF40: The Unreleased Duets serves as a bridge between past and future—a tribute to RAF’s remarkable career and to the fans who have accompanied him on this incredible musical journey.

Key tracks from the EP include:

  • La Danza della Pioggia and Lacrime e Fragole, two timeless hits given a fresh sound by Bassi Maestro, adding new depth to the tracks.

  • Il Battito Animale, one of RAF’s most beloved songs, remixed by the talented Ackeejuice Rockers and featuring J-Ax, offering a vibrant and unexpected rendition.

  • Cosa Resterà degli Anni ‘80, performed alongside Giuliano Sangiorgi of Negramaro, produced by Taketo Gohara, and enriched with orchestral arrangements by Stefano Nanni, conducted by the Italian Cinema Orchestra of Ennio Morricone.

  • Infinito, one of RAF’s most emblematic ballads, reinterpreted in a moving duet with Levante, produced by RAF himself.

  • Due, a contemporary pop gem produced by Lvnàr and featuring Elodie, blending elegance and modernity.


A celebration of an unparalleled career, RAF40: The Unreleased Duets is a testament to the evolution of an artist who continues to innovate while staying true to his musical roots.

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