Sarah Vella has recently been awarded a Master of Music (MMus) in piano performance with distinction from the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama (RWCMD) in Cardiff, under the tutorship of Michael Young. Vella commenced her studies locally with Monica...
KorMalta, Malta’s National Choir, is an initiative of Arts Council Malta, within the Ministry for Justice, Culture and Local Government. KorMalta was set up towards the end of 2018 as Malta’s National Choir with the aim of training choristers...
The Malta Philharmonic Orchestra is launching Musician Notes, a new series presenting the MPO musicians and administrators from a different perspective. Part of the MPO online programme, the episodes delve into orchestral life and get an insider’s look...
A year ago, Philip Vella was announced as the winner of the 43rd edition of L-Għanja tal-Poplu, a song festival organised in collaboration with Pjazza Teatru Rjal, together with the support of the L-Akkademja tal-Malti and the Arts Council...
The Malta Philharmonic Orchestra is launching Musician Notes, a new series presenting its musicians and administration from a different perspective. The episodes delve into orchestral life and get an insider’s look at the musicians’ experiences. From...
Musician Dr Lynn has returned with a message of hope and solidarity with her latest single entitled Came Back For You, which was released on August 21 in collaboration with One Voice Malta. The lyrics of the song relate to a process that connects...
In May this year, Nigerian/Somalian artist Fattima Mahdi proudly paid homage to her roots with her debut release Mama, a heartfelt ode to Africa. Now she’s back, having teamed up with Maltese electronic producer Alias 1 for her second single Life, an...
This month saw the debut release of Another Play , a single by Maltese artists Bark Bark Disco and Joon. Released on the LA-based Italians Do It Better label, the song is a playful offering featuring catchy melodies, warm tones and an uplifting...
The schools forming part of Mikiel Anton Vassalli College network have started receiving online applications from new students for academic year 2020-2021. Various subjects are offered at levels ranging from beginner to those leading to a diploma (MQF...
Born in 1894, he conducted the C-in-C’s Orchestra
French producer Fakear's set from Ta' Mixta cave proves a hit
Erick Morillo, the DJ known for the nineties-era smash "I Like To Move It," was found dead Tuesday in Miami Beach. He was 49 years old. Police responded to a 911 call Tuesday morning, a spokesperson told AFP, who said detectives did not observe...
Beesqueeze is a Maltese indie duo consisting of Kriz Zahra (guitar, bass, synth and vocals) and Chris Mallia (drums, vocals, guitar and electronics). Since their emergence onto the Maltese music scene in late 2016, Beesqueeze have continuously pushed...
Legendary musician has been selling some of his cars
Cari Cari started their career with near instant international success at the release of their 2018 album ANAANA. The spiritual offspring of the XX and The Kills, the Austrian group charm audiences with their special brand of cool.
More and more choirs are emerging in France and Germany. Singing helps stress, improves concentration, and creates social bonds. With the right support and training, can anybody do it? Our Xenius presenters go to a vocal coach to find out.
Despite the current difficult situation, Gozo’s Gaulitanus Choir took a step towards the gradual resumption of live performing by putting on a small-scale event in full concordance with the health and safety measures in place. The concert, organised...
Back in May 2019, Zecchino d’Oro alumni Enya Magri re-launched herself into thelocal music industry with her debut single Safe Haven, a modern pop song pennedby her sister Jody Magri, and produced by Cyprian Cassar. It received rave reviews,and was an...
This year’s edition of Rockestra has been cancelled, the Office of the President said. It said in a statement the decision was taken because of the COVID-19 situation and the directives issued by the health authorities. Rockestra was one of the biggest...
She was 71
A Norwegian Elvis Presley impersonator set a world record on Saturday by singing the legendary entertainer's songs for more than 50 hours straight in an online competition. Kjell Henning Bjornestad, whose stage name is Kjell Elvis, sang non-stop for 50...
Gozo’s Gaulitanus Choir will be returning to a live performance with an open-air concert on August 6. Fittingly entitled Meeting Again Through Song, the concert will feature the choir’s four soprano soloists, namely Anna Bonello, Annabelle Zammit,...
Valletta Waterfront is the setting for cultural and entertainment activities being staged as part of the APS Summer Festival, which has reintroduced live public events in Malta. While adhering to the current health and safety regulations, different...
Peter Green, the influential blues guitarist who co-founded British rock giants Fleetwood Mac, has died at the age of 73, his family's legal representatives announced on Saturday. Described by the late guitar legend B.B. King as having "the sweetest...
APS Summer Festival celebrates a return to outdoor events
This year's edition of the Malta Jazz Festival, marking 30 years of the event, will also include an online programme. Launched by Festivals Malta and the Arts Ministry, this special edition lasting from July 13 to 18, will include live performances at...
Kim spent years gigging in bars and festivals, singing pop, jazz standards and blues covers with guitarist Chris Tanti. Although that gave her a lot of confidence, she always felt she needed something more. This meant learning some piano chords and...
Legendary film composer wrote scores for around 500 films
Gabrielle Sargent recently graduated with a First Class Honours degree (BMus Hons) from the Ian Tomlin School of Music, Edinburgh Napier University. Sargent said: “I am extremely grateful for the continuous help and support I received from the Malta...
British rock legends The Rolling Stones have threatened legal action against Donald Trump for the US president's use of their song "You Can't Always Get What You Want" at campaign rallies. The band has appointed performing rights organisation BMI to...
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