In pictures: Floriana hosts Isle of MTV

Ella Henderson, Damiano David and ALOK headline the 17th edition of Isle of MTV

Crowds descended on the granaries in Floriana Tuesday night for the 17th annual edition of Isle of MTV Malta.

Audience members jostled to the front of the crowd, eager to secure a good vantage point for their favourite acts, with headliners Damiano David, Ella Henderson and DJ Alok set to grace the stage.

Audience members wait for the show to begin. Photo: Jonathan Borg.Audience members wait for the show to begin. Photo: Jonathan Borg.

As the night drew in, fans raised their hands in heart-shaped gestures as the music kicked off.

Audience members feeling the love on Tuesday night. Photo: Jonathan Borg.Audience members feeling the love on Tuesday night. Photo: Jonathan Borg.

The granaries was transformed for the concert Tuesday night. Photo: Jonathan Borg.The granaries was transformed for the concert Tuesday night. Photo: Jonathan Borg.

The show, as usual, drew a big crowd. MTA.The show, as usual, drew a big crowd. MTA.

This year's Maltese Eurovision entry Miriana Conte and last year's entry Sarah Bonnici took to the stage together first at around 8pm, joined by backing dancers – and plenty of attitude.

Former Eurovision entries Sarah Bonnici (third from left) and Miriana Conte (fourth from left) performed on stage together. Photo: Jonathan Borg.Former Eurovision entries Sarah Bonnici (third from left) and Miriana Conte (fourth from left) performed on stage together. Photo: Jonathan Borg.

Singer Miriana Conte brought her Eurovision spirit to Floriana. Photo: Jonathan Borg.Singer Miriana Conte brought her Eurovision spirit to Floriana. Photo: Jonathan Borg.

UK artist Ella Henderson went on stage shortly after. 

Ella Henderson sending love to the audience. Photo: Jonathan Borg.Ella Henderson sending love to the audience. Photo: Jonathan Borg.

Photo: Jonathan Borg.

Photo: Jonathan Borg.

Photo: Jonathan Borg.

Photo: Jonathan Borg.

The crowd went wild as Italian singer Damiano David took to the stage.

Photo: Jonathan Borg.

Photo: Jonathan Borg.

Photo: Jonathan Borg.

Photo: Jonathan Borg.

Photo: Jonathan Borg.

Photo: Jonathan Borg.

It was clear which act some fans were there to see. Photo: Jonathan Borg.It was clear which act some fans were there to see. Photo: Jonathan Borg.

Brazilian artist Alok closed the performance with a DJ set backed up by a troupe of dancers.

Brazilian artist Alok closed the night with a DJ set. Photo: Jonathan Borg.Brazilian artist Alok closed the night with a DJ set. Photo: Jonathan Borg.

Photo: Jonathan Borg.

Photo: Jonathan Borg.

Alok's performance evoked a darkly futuristic aesthetic. Photo: Jonathan Borg.

Alok's performance evoked a darkly futuristic aesthetic. Photo: Jonathan Borg.

The DJ was supported by a troupe of dancers performing choreographed visual patterns. Photo: Jonathan Borg.

The DJ was supported by a troupe of dancers performing choreographed visual patterns. Photo: Jonathan Borg.

Fireworks were let off at the end of the show. Photo: MTA.Fireworks were let off at the end of the show. Photo: MTA.

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