in february 2016, she competed in the 66th sanremo music festival, performing the song "nessun grado di separazione". the song placed second in the competition, behind stadio's "un giorno mi dirai". the band was then eligible to represent italy in the eurovision song contest 2016, but they declined, stating they would be on a previously planned tour in may 2016. their decision led rai to select michielin as the italian entry for the 61st edition of the european competition.