Elia (he/him) is a cantautore from Bern with Sicilian roots. The self-titled singer-songwriter project combines Italian pop sound with surreal imagery and themes ranging from anxiety to queer resistance. Elia’s music is a cosmos of stories: between magical metaphors and fantastic scenes, he creates an emotional space for those who feel vulnerable and outcast.
In 2024, Elia recorded 7 songs in Milano with Simone d’Avenia, and since 2025 he has been working with Luca Jacoboni in Bologna on his new project "Notte nuda, in bianco e sublime", which tells 5 personal moments of growth across 5 nights. The release is planned for this summer.
Elia is also active in the theatre field: together with Kira Schilter, he took part in the Satellitenfestival in summer 2025 with the self-written piece “Willkommen im Park” about Basel’s St. Johannspark.
