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Hard Rock Rising kicks off

Best described as a global battle of the bands, Hard Rock Rising offers the opportunity of a lifetime to unsigned acts from all over the world. Organised by Hard Rock International, the competition will place the grand prize winners on the fast-track...

March 17, 2013| Michael Bugeja |0

The concert venue is the Cathedral of Saint Louis des Invalides, one of the most beautiful landmarks in Paris.

Calleja concert

François Boulanger to direct orchestra

March 17, 2013| Times of Malta |0

Għanja tal-Poplu finalists announced

Following a voting session by a select panel of judges earlier this month, the organising committee of the Għanja tal-Poplu festival has announced the 19 songs that will compete in the final of this year’s edition of the popular music event. The...

March 17, 2013| Times of Malta |0

The BMAT PRS Malta Top 20 Airplay Chart

(Week ending March 3, 2013)

March 17, 2013| Times of Malta |0

Constant curves and striking modules

E. V. Borg previews A Velvety Touch, George Scicluna’s upcoming exhibition of painting and sculpture.

March 17, 2013| Times of Malta |0

Milestones in a career

Charlene Vella writes about Alfred Chircop and the octogenarian artist’s current two celebrations.

March 17, 2013| Times of Malta |0

Clare Azzopardi, author of In-Nisa Maltin Jafu Kif.

The female of the species

What exactly does it mean to be a Maltese woman in 2013? With this in mind, Jo Caruana chats to playwright Clare Azzopardi ahead of the premiere of her new play In-Nisa Maltin Jafu Kif. There’s nothing straightforward about being a woman in 2013. On...

March 17, 2013| Times of Malta |0

Cappella Sanctae Catharinae made a name for themselves with a series of acclaimed performances, including participation in the Valletta Baroque Festival earlier this year.

Songs of passion

Peter Farrugia talks to artistic director of Cappella Sanctae Catharinae Alex Vella Gregory about the choir’s upcoming concert. Three years since their first performance, Malta’s only male chamber choir Cappella Sanctae Catharinae has grown to become a...

March 17, 2013| Times of Malta |0

Manuel Cauchi and David Persiva in a scene from Olly’s Prison.

Society as a prison

Adrian Buckle and his Unifaun Theatre have done it again by presenting at St James Cavalier the first production in Malta of a play by Edward Bond, Olly’s Prison. The author is celebrated in Europe but his plays are not often performed in his native...

March 17, 2013| Paul Xuereb|0

Boy, 12, admits to prank crime report at actor Ashton Kutcher’s home

Ashton Kutcher A 12-year-old boy admitted in court last Monday that he falsely reported to police last year that criminals with guns and explosives had invaded the home of actor Ashton Kutcher and shot people, the Los Angeles County District Attorney...

March 17, 2013| Reuters |0

Brand tells of drugs attraction

Russell Brand Russell Brand last Tuesday said he turned to drink and drugs as a youngster because he felt “lonely and sad” and that addressing the underlying issues for young people was more important than “moralising”. The comedian spoke as he backed...

March 17, 2013| PA Media |0

New director for Jurassic Park 4

Colin Trevorrow’s 3D blockbuster slated for June 2014 release

March 16, 2013| Reuters |0

Gaultier at the Barbican

Designer’s creations for world’s best-loved divas to go on display in London

March 15, 2013| PA Media |0

Cities get a voice at St James Cavalier

It is estimated that 75 per cent of the world’s population will live in cities by 2050. This lays the foundation of the premise for an exhibition currently on at St James Cavalier: the necessity to ensure that voices from city communities are heard in...

March 15, 2013| Times of Malta |0

John Goodman and Billy Crystal give life to Sulley and Mike in Monsters Inc.

Return of a classic

Monsters Inc (2001)3D re-release (2012)Certified: UDuration: 92 minutesDirected: Peter Docter, Lee Unkrich, David SilvermanVoices: John Goodman, Billy Crystal, James Coburn, Steve Buscemi, Bob Peterson, Jennifer Tilly, Mary GibbsKRS release Monsters...

March 14, 2013| Johan Galea|0

Alden Ehrenreich uncovers dark secrets involving Emmy Rossum in Beautiful Creatures.

Supernatural teenage angst

A good proxy for Twilight fans

March 14, 2013| Times of Malta |0

What does it mean to be a ‘Maltese woman’ in 2013?

What is the stereotypical Maltese males’ stunted and delusional view of themselves? What happens when six Maltese women meet in secret in an abandoned chapel and concoct a plan to take matters into their own hands? Why do these women lie to their...

March 14, 2013| Times of Malta |0

Manoel Cauchi ignores a cacophony of nothing...

Theatre takes a violent turn

TheatreOlly’s PrisonSt James Cavalier The concept of entrapment in modern society is not limited to physical detention and confinement from others. It is often a sense of isolation that begins within a mental state that has been filled with...

March 13, 2013| André Delicata|0

Soprano Nicola Said and tenor Nicholas Darmanin with their accompanying pianist Ian Peter Bugeja.

Grand musical journey

Spotlight ConcertNicola Said, soprano; Nicholas Darmanin, tenor; Ian Peter Bugeja, pianoManoel Theatre This concert burst with talent and I feel that only few of those who packed both wings of the Sala Isouard were not similarly affected. Here were...

March 13, 2013| Albert G. Storace|0

Jeremy Renner and Gemma Arterton gear up for witch-hunting in Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters.

Spin on fairy tale

Hansel And Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013)Certified: 16Duration: 88 minutesDirected: Tommy WirkolaStarring: Jeremy Renner, Gemma Arterton, Famke Janssen, Pihla Viitala, Derek Mears, Thomas Mann, Peter Stormare, Rainer Bock, Bjørn Sundquist, Ingrid Bolsø...

March 13, 2013| Johan Galea|0

Alexandra Daddario goes tooling around in horror in Texas Chainsaw 3D.

Sweet sound of chainsaw

The return of Leatherface, the deranged murderer

March 13, 2013| Johan Galea|0

Hollywood star Luke Evans (left) is to portray the mastermind of the Great Train Robbery, Bruce Reynolds, in the BBC adaptation. Photo: PA

BBC to dramatise UK’s legenday heist

One of the most famous heists in UK history is to be dramatised by the BBC with Hollywood star Luke Evans portraying the mastermind of the Great Train Robbery, Bruce Reynolds. Two 90-minute films coincide with the 50th anniversary of the raid later...

March 11, 2013| PA Media |0

Lucas describes as “life-changing” a childhood trip to a museum where he was drawn by Norman Rockwell’s ability to tell a complete story in a single image.

George Lucas proposes to open storytelling museum

Filmmaker George Lucas, the creator of Star Wars, has submitted a bid to build a storytelling museum in San Francisco, the US, to share his vast collection of contemporary paintings, illustrations and digital art. Lucas has offered to construct the...

March 10, 2013| Reuters |0

Krokus (from left) Mandy Meyer, Chris Van Rohr, Marc Storace, Mark Kohler and Fernando Von Arb.

Long stick goes boom

A British Bulldog graces the cover of the band’s new album Dirty Dynamite. They released their debut, self-titled album in 1976, but Krokus really hit the international jackpot after Maltese vocalist Marc Storace joined the Swiss band’s ranks in 1980.

March 10, 2013| Michael Bugeja |0

Cable35 gives a song away

Just as there are three members in its line-up, there are three things you can be sure of when it comes to Sheffield-based Maltese rock band Cable35. They know what they want to do, they waste no time in doing it, and they do it well. In fact, further...

March 10, 2013| Michael Bugeja |0

Three Stops to China, one of the bands in this year’s edition of the festival.

Rock the South returns

Following the success of last year’s first edition, the 2013 edition of Rock the South, staged by No Sweat, Raw Events and Zion, is back with another two days packed to the brim with a selection of local and foreign bands collectively presenting a...

March 10, 2013| Michael Bugeja |0

The Fire available now on pre-order

Just weeks after the release of her latest single, Ira Losco has announced that her new album The Fire will be released later this month. The album is also available on pre-order in digital format from iTunes at the initial reduced price of...

March 10, 2013| Michael Bugeja |0

Clinton Paul has a double take

His attention to detail and a knack for strategy have been vital factors in making Clinton Paul a household name in the local pop music stakes. Several singles, remixes, videos and a debut album down the line, the Maltese artist is back with another...

March 10, 2013| Michael Bugeja |0

Maltese guitarist in ISC finals

Sean Vukovic Locally he’s known as the guitarist in prominent metal bands Forsaken and Norm Rejection, but Maltese guitarist Sean Vukovic is also involved in other musical projects, not least his own solo work. It is, in fact, in this capacity, that...

March 10, 2013| Michael Bugeja |0

The BMAT PRS Malta Top 20 Airplay Chart

(Week ending March 3, 2013)

March 10, 2013| Times of Malta |0

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