The 18th edition of the Malta Music Awards (MMAs) will be held a day after the Malta Eurovision Song Contest. This year, the number of awards has been trimmed down to just six, further to which an International Achievement Award and an Aġenzija Żgħażagħ Award will be presented.
The categories are Best Solo Artist, Best Band, Best Song, Best Album, Best New Artist and Best Music Video.
This year’s event will also feature performances by several artists, among them Ira Losco, The Rifffs, Winter Moods, Red Electrick, Airport Impressions, PlanZero, The Crowns, Sophie, Andi, New Victorians, Norbert, Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2013 winner Gaia Cauchi and a special appearance from the Xirka Rock band.
The MMAs will be held on February 9 at the Malta Fairs and Conventions Centre, Ta’ Qali.
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The nominees
Best Solo Artist
Chess
Gianluca
Ira Losco
Lyndsay
Best Band
Airport Impressions
NoSnow/NoAlps
Red Electrick
The Crowns
Best Song
Daphne – Lyndsay
Hymns of June – Airport Impressions
Me Luv U Long Time – Ira Losco
The Runaway – Red Electrick
Start the Revolution – The Rifffs
Best Album
All Things with Love – The Shh
Someone Else – The Crowns
Summer Lovers – Skimmed
The Fire – Ira Losco
Best New Artist
Andi
Maxine Pace
Norbert
PlanZero
Best Video
Hymns of June – Airport Impressions
Me Luv U Long Time – Ira Losco
Marija s-Sabiħa – No Bling Show
Tomorrow – Gianluca
The Runaway – Red Electrick