Italy in the Mediterraneanvision Song Contest 1

Italy participated in the Mediterraneanvision Song Contest 1 in Kalamata, Greece. The Italian artist was selected internally, while the song was chosen through a national final.

Background
Italy debuted at the first edition of the Mediterraneanvision Song Contest.

Internal selection of performer
On the 27 December 2017, it was announced that Laura Pausini had been internally chosen by the broadcaster to represent Italy and that a national final would be held to select the song.

National final
Later on the day of the artist announcement, it was announced that three songs would be competing in a national final where the song with the most votes being selected to represent the country at the first edition of the contest. On the 4 January 2018, it was revealed that "Colpevole" would represent the country in Kalamata.

At Mediterraneanvision
Italy performed sixth in the grand final, following Greece and preceding Kosovo. Italy came 2nd in the final, scoring 194 points.

Points awarded to Italy

 * Italy received 118 points from the online voting.