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10 LITTLE-KNOWN FACTS ABOUT ETNIKA

Michael Bugeja

Aug 11, 2015
3 min

10 LITTLE-KNOWN FACTS ABOUT ETNIKA

* Etnika started off as a research project in 1999. * Frans Baldacchino 'Il-Budaj' wrote some of the lyrics for Etnika. * The band has played in more than 15 different countries, its first foreign concert being in Gibraltar in September 2002. * Etnika performed at the world-famous Montreux Jazz Festival in 2004. * The term Etnikafe' was conceived as a fusion of Maltese folk, jazz and flamenco, the 'fe' coming from the Spanish word for conviction or faith. * The first Etnikafe

Michael Bugeja

Aug 10, 2015
1 min

ROCKNA'S 5TH ANNIVERSARY CLIP

One month on from our 5th Anniversary special edition, here's a little video clip summing up the ROCKNA event in a nutshell. Once again, huge thanks to Radio 101, Hard Rock Cafe', Chris Mallia, Adolf Vella, Lito, Noel Mifsud, the four bands who played live - nosnow/noalps, Jane Doe, Fuzzhoneys and Massacre House Party, and above all, all those who turned up at the Hard Rock Bar in Valletta or tuned in from some place or other! ROCKNA is broadcast every Friday at 8.05pm CET on

BEWILDERED: A NEW INDIE MUSIC FESTIVAL

Michael Bugeja

Aug 9, 2015
2 min

BEWILDERED: A NEW INDIE MUSIC FESTIVAL

Bewildered: (adjective) 1. completely puzzled or confused; perplexed. It's not immediately clear how this definiton ties into the story but, as of this year, Bewildered is also the name of a new live music event that will be staging its first edition at the end of the month. The festival is the brainchild of Shawn James, who had previously also introduced the international Sofar Sounds concept to Malta. Spread over two evenings, Bewildered Music Festival has its roots in indi

GHAXAQ FESTIVAL: HOT AUGUST NIGHTS

Michael Bugeja

Aug 2, 2015
3 min

GHAXAQ FESTIVAL: HOT AUGUST NIGHTS

The current heatwave may drain the energy levels of most people but not, it seems, of the team behind the Ghaxaq Music Festival, who have been working relentlessly as the start of the 2015 edition draws closer. In similar fashion to last year's edition, the festival will be a 3-day affair, kicking off this Wednesday with a line-up that brings together an interesting mix of genres and sounds. The opening night will feature Infinite Loop, certainly one of Malta’s top upcoming

KOFFEE MORNING FILGHAXIJA

Michael Bugeja

Jul 29, 2015
2 min

KOFFEE MORNING FILGHAXIJA

Mela, biex nibda ma rbaħtx...la l-line u lanqas il-house! Ma jimpurtax, għax fuq kollox kemm jien, kif ukoll l-udjenza numeruża li attendiet din il-lejla fi Pjazz Teatru Rjal, ma morniex dan il-Koffee Morning għat-tombla, għalkemm ikolli nammetti li kienet mossa ħelwa u ferm f'lokha. Imsejjes fuq tema li żgur tinteressa lil kulħadd, ċioe 'Il-Mara', dan il-kunċert, it-tieni minn sensiela ta' tlieta li qed jittellgħu minn Kelma Kelma Nota Nota, Big Band Brothers u Ray Calleja,

HERE COMES THE SUN!

Michael Bugeja

Jul 27, 2015
5 min

HERE COMES THE SUN!

'They came, they saw, they conquered' is probably the best way to sum up last year's Malta visit by Australian band Caravana Sun. Their performances at Earth Garden were not only energized but also truly captivating. Proof of this is the incredible vibe the band whipped up with its spirited performances and infectious songs. It is an effective combination that they've practically perfected thanks to their constantly busy schedule of live performances back home in Australia as

A TOUCH OF TENISHIA AT TOMORROWLAND

Michael Bugeja

Jul 24, 2015
2 min

A TOUCH OF TENISHIA AT TOMORROWLAND

This afternoon, the world’s Number One dance music festival welcomes Malta’s biggest dance music export into its fold. Kicking off at noon today in the Belgian town of Boom, the 2015 edition of Tomorrowland will, for the third time, be experiencing the music of Maltese act Tenishia, whose appearance on the Tranceaddict stage is yet another confirmation of the DJ duo’s widespread repute on the international dance music scene. The Tomorrowland slot comes hot on the heels of oth

MUSIC SCENE STILL ON THE RISE

Ramona Depares

Jul 21, 2015
2 min

MUSIC SCENE STILL ON THE RISE

Radio show ROCKNA, hosted by DJ Michael Bugeja, celebrated its fifth anniversary with a four-bill line-up and a live broadcast from Hard Rock Malta at the Valletta Waterfront. The event was introduced by Radio 101 station manager Charles Saliba, who also opened the evening’s edition of the radio show. Saliba reminisced about how the show kicked off soon after he had approached Bugeja to discuss the idea. Bugeja then found himself experiencing the other side of the coin, as he

10 THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT MANATAPU

Michael Bugeja

Jul 21, 2015
4 min

10 THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT MANATAPU

They're one of the most sought-after live acts on the island, and with good reason too, because the minute ManaTapu take the stage, they unleash a ball of energy that bounces back and forth off the audience, gathering momentum with each song they play. It's worth mentioning that the band has only released a few songs, all of which can be found on the versatile and rather pleasant Timpana EP. With three gigs lined up over the next fortnight, here are 10 things you didn't know

CELEBRATING THEIR JOURNEY

Michael Bugeja

Jul 20, 2015
3 min

CELEBRATING THEIR JOURNEY

Where to begin? That's the question that first sprang to my mind when I thought of jotting down some words about Winter Moods' recent 30th Anniversary concert. I'd seen the band perform countless times before, a good number of them dating back to the early days when the band's backdrop was certainly no giant digital screen, the PA not an arena-sized set-up and the venue not the magnificently renovated Fort St. Elmo. Yet even standing on a simple stage in some village youth ce

ROCKNA'S 5TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT

Michael Bugeja

Jun 28, 2015
1 min

ROCKNA'S 5TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT

Popular weekly radio show ROCKNA, which airs every Friday evening on Radio 101, recently broadcast its 250th edition, making it quite possibly the longest-running show of its kind on the Maltese airwaves. As of last month the show, hosted by DJ, music journalist and all-round Maltese music scene supporter Michael Bugeja has been sponsored by Hard Rock Cafe Malta. The international franchise, now celebrating its 15th year in Malta, has always enjoyed a strong relationship with

CORAZON IN CONCERT

Press Release

Jun 27, 2015
2 min

CORAZON IN CONCERT

Following the success of her debut album Hawn Jien, a collection of original songs in Maltese, singer/songwriter Corazón will be performing in concert at Pjazza Teatru Rjal this summer. She will be accompanied by a live band of talented musicians under the direction of Dominic Galea. The thematics in Corazón’s songs are very diverse, presenting a decisively feminine and humane outlook on social realities and current situations. Corazón has never shyed away from singing about

TRACKAGE SCHEME PRESENTS GESTALT

Press Release

Jun 26, 2015
1 min

TRACKAGE SCHEME PRESENTS GESTALT

Following the success of its first two events, Trackage Scheme is back with yet another day festival, this time under the name ‘Gestalt’. The central principle of Gestaltism is that the mind forms a global whole with self-organizing tendencies. This principle maintains that when the human mind forms a percept or gestalt, the whole has a reality of its own, independent of the parts. Who knows what perceptive realities each one of us will conjure on the 4th of July! Gestalt

5 RAGUNIJIET GHALA M'GHANDEKX TITLEF IL-KUNCERT TAL-QADDISIN

Michael Bugeja

Jun 22, 2015
2 min

5 RAGUNIJIET GHALA M'GHANDEKX TITLEF IL-KUNCERT TAL-QADDISIN

Mhu ebda sigriet li l-Maltin spiss iżeffnu l-qaddisin fi kliemhom, prattikament f'kull sitwazzjoni li tista' tippreżenta ruħha. Anzi tista' tgħid li hi ħaga ta' kuljum, bħal li kieku kienu joqogħdu bieb ma' bieb jew fl-istess triq tagħna. Min jitlob lil Sant'Antnin għal ħwejjeġ mitlufin u min, waqt xi maltempata, idaħħal lil Santa Barbara fl-istorja u min, meta jrid jagħmel xi emfasi partikolari waqt xi storja li jkun qed jirrakkonta, jimplora l-qaddisin kollha. Hawnhekk fil-

NEW BLACK METAL ALBUM FROM SAHHAR

Michael Bugeja

Jun 17, 2015
2 min

NEW BLACK METAL ALBUM FROM SAHHAR

Kruha u Kefrija is the latest release from Maltese Black metal act Saħħar. The album is being officially launched this Friday in Marsa, during which event Saħħar will also be performing live. Work on the new album started around the time that 2014’s Difna fl-Infern was released, but there is no connection between the two albums; so much so, that an EP, Pusseduti bil-Ħazen was also released in between the two albums. In a comment about the album, Saħħar said “This album has a

AIRPORT IMPRESSIONS & NEW VICTORIANS IN CONCERT

Press Release

Jun 17, 2015
1 min

AIRPORT IMPRESSIONS & NEW VICTORIANS IN CONCERT

Local band Airport Impressions will be performing at the Aria Complex in San Gwann on Saturday, June 20. The event will feature the first-ever live appearance of Airport Impressions at the Aria Complex. Entrance to the event is free before 10pm. The band is set to perform a full electric set taken from its most popular releases including radio hits such as Borderline, Walk With Me and more recent releases such as Hymns of June, Berlin and their latest single Star Signs, the l

KAZINSKA, GIZIMINA + MALTESE VINYL

Michael Bugeja

Jun 17, 2015
2 min

KAZINSKA, GIZIMINA + MALTESE VINYL

It could have easily been called Lejla Maltija or something similar, but instead it’s simply called KażinSka + Giżimina + Maltese Vinyl Selection, at least that’s how you’ll find it on Facebook. In choosing to forego giving the event a name however, the organizers have instead focused their efforts on the music that will be on offer, and there will be lots of it, that is a promise! Of particular note, the event will be the launching pad for Ġiżimina. This new project from Lon

FINAL PREPARATIONS FOR WINTER MOODS CONCERT

Press Release

Jun 12, 2015
1 min

FINAL PREPARATIONS FOR WINTER MOODS CONCERT

Winter Moods preparations for their 30th anniversary concert on Saturday underway. Tonight the band are doing their first sound check and run through of their special concert. The band’s concert will take place at Fort St Elmo, and all proceeds from ticket sales will be donated entirely to Puttinu Cares. Talking against a backdrop of crew setting up the stage, sound and lights, Ivan Grech frontman of the band said, ‘We are really excited about Saturday, the Inner Circle ticke

WINTER MOODS ANNOUNCE SUPPORT ACTS FOR ANNIVERSARY CONCERT

Michael Bugeja

Jun 7, 2015
2 min

WINTER MOODS ANNOUNCE SUPPORT ACTS FOR ANNIVERSARY CONCERT

The New Victorians and Joe Roscoe will be opening for Winter Moods at the band's 30th anniversary concert this Saturday, June 13 at Fort St Elmo. Both acts have been gaining ground within the local music scene, with The New Victorians releasing their debut album Seeker Seeker last week with a dazzling performance at the Earth Garden festival. Joe Roscoe, on the other hand, is back on the island after a fruitful spell in the UK, which will almost certainly to lead to new oppor

AMPLIFY: THE VIBRATION OF THE NATION

Michael Bugeja

Jun 1, 2015
2 min

AMPLIFY: THE VIBRATION OF THE NATION

Following a string of successful events that have firmly placed them on Malta’s cultural map, the lads at Bass Culture are putting the final touches to their next event. Amplify Bass Fest will take place at Ta’ Fra Ben in Qawra on Sunday, June 28, the eve of a public holiday and, as its tagline clearly states, it will be a massive feast of bass that boasts what is possibly the team’s biggest line-up to date, truly making it the vibration of the nation. A collaborative effort

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