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MUSIC MARATHON FOR CHARITY AT TALBOT & BONS

Michael Bugeja

Oct 15, 2016
2 min

MUSIC MARATHON FOR CHARITY AT TALBOT & BONS

Following the success of last year's first edition, Talbot & Bons are again staging their music marathon, which will involve 60 acts performing for 60 hours of non-stop live music. Kicking off on Friday, October 21 and ending on Sunday, October 23, the marathon event will cover a wide spectrum of music genres; from acoustic duos to jazz, soft rock and much more. The list of confirmed acts is quite diverse and features some very well-known names from the Maltese music scene, a

EIGHTH EDITION OF MDM COMING UP

Press Release

Oct 9, 2016
2 min

EIGHTH EDITION OF MDM COMING UP

Established in 2009, the Malta Doom Metal festival (MDM) returns on October 21 and 22, 2016 at Chateaux Buskett, Rabat, Malta for its eighth edition. The festival has grown from strength to strength since its first edition, which was headlined by Italian legends Dark Quarterer, and is now a regular annual appointment for doom and old school metal acolytes in Malta and beyond. Ever since the festival’s inception, the MDM team have demonstrated an unflinching commitment to hos

ROCK OF AGES: DON'T STOP BELIEVIN'!

Michael Bugeja

Oct 2, 2016
3 min

ROCK OF AGES: DON'T STOP BELIEVIN'!

It says a lot about any musical performance when the audience is still singing (or trying its darnedest to) the closing number as it shuffles out of the venue. That's exactly what happened as I was making my way down the City Theatre's narrow staircase after the final performance of Rock of Ages. Actually that also happened on opening night, and quite possibly, I'm inclined to believe, after every performance of Malta's longest-ever running musical this summer. Having already

LIVE 'N LOUD IN THE DARKROOM

Michael Bugeja

Sep 27, 2016
1 min

LIVE 'N LOUD IN THE DARKROOM

Following the success of their recent Rejects Asylum concert, Rejects are back with another live event. The Darkroom, which will take place on Friday, September 30 at Razzett L-Ahmar in Mosta, will feature four local acts covering different genres. Apart from Lucy's Last, Falcon's Flying Circus (still riding high after releasing their self-titled debut last month) and Jack's Fusion (who also released their debut EP earlier this summer), The Darkroom will also feature Forty Da

GET READY FOR VOICES OF THE SUCCUBI

Michael Bugeja

Sep 11, 2016
1 min

GET READY FOR VOICES OF THE SUCCUBI

suc·cu·bus (noun: succubus; plural noun: succubi) 1. a female demon believed to have sexual intercourse with sleeping men That's the official definition a quick flick through the dictionary yields, but never mind all that. The only reason we've slipped it into this post is of course because later this week, on Saturday, September 17 to be precise, the first edition of the Voices of the Succubi festival will take place at Razzett L-Ahmar in Mosta. Organized and hosted by Malte

BELLIEGĦA: ROCKIN' THE UNDERWORLD

Press Release

Sep 11, 2016
1 min

BELLIEGĦA: ROCKIN' THE UNDERWORLD

BELLIEGĦA is a live rock musical based on an original script and musically enhanced with a selection of popular rock and pop hits from the likes of Bon Jovi, Pink Floyd, Simon & Garfunkel, to name but a few. The songs were specially selected to complement the storyline, the result being a pulsating and energetic performance that should appeal to a mixed audience. The production, which is in the hands of DLS Productions, brings together the talents of many artists who are spec

ENERGY AND EMOTION

Michael Bugeja

Sep 6, 2016
3 min

ENERGY AND EMOTION

"(I have) no words to describe the feeling in the process of coming back to my senses from my very first solo concert". These are of course, Ivan Grech's words, not mine, posted on Facebook the day after his concert at Pjazza Teatru Rjal a few weeks ago. One would think that having fronted Winter Moods, surely one of Malta's most popular rock bands ever, for the best part of 30 years, he would have become accustomed to performances such as this one. The truth however, is rath

AIRPORT IMPRESSIONS ON SCOTTISH TOUR

Michael Bugeja

Aug 24, 2016
2 min

AIRPORT IMPRESSIONS ON SCOTTISH TOUR

Maltese rock band Airport Impressions is all set to embark on its first-ever tour in Scotland. The 8-date tour will feature performances in a number of Scottish cities, kicking off on September 3 with the band's appearance at the Midstock Festival in Edinburgh. The one-day annual festival has been growing steadily in popularity in the UK, with this year edition being headlined by top-selling UK act Scouting for Girls, as well as other popular acts like Pigeon Detectives and

ROCKNA INTERVIEW: REJECTS

Michael Bugeja

Aug 22, 2016
1 min

ROCKNA INTERVIEW: REJECTS

This coming Friday, Rejects will be hosting, Rejects Asylum, the latest live event from this organization as it steadily establishes itself as one of the leading promoters of the underground scene in Malta. The Rejects team was interviewed by Michael Bugeja on the August 12 edition of the weekly radio show on Radio 101. rejects.com.mt #live #concert #metal #alternative #radiointerview #rockna

INMATES4ALS FUNDRAISING CONCERT

Michael Bugeja

Aug 21, 2016
1 min

INMATES4ALS FUNDRAISING CONCERT

Inmates4ALS is the latest in a string of events aimed at raising ALS awareness and, more importantly, funding towards research into the cure for this debilitating condition. The concert, which will take place on Saturday, August 27 at Inspire's Razzett tal-Hbiberija in Marsascala, is being organized by the residents of the Corradino Correctional Facility (CCF), and the Mid-Dlam Ghad-Dawl organization, the first such collaboration between CCF inmates and an external voluntary

FALCON'S FLYING CIRCUS DEBUT ALBUM LAUNCH

Michael Bugeja

Aug 17, 2016
1 min

FALCON'S FLYING CIRCUS DEBUT ALBUM LAUNCH

It has indeed been a long time coming; possibly one of the most anticipated local releases in recent years, and the day has finally arrived. Come Saturday, August 27, Falcon’s Flying Circus will be launching it self-titled debut album with a live performance at Zion, Marsaskala, an event that will also feature Fuzzhoneys playing an opening set. The songs on the album have been written over a number of years, with many of them having been performed live during the countless pe

ROCK IN THE FOREST RETURNS

Michael Bugeja

Aug 17, 2016
2 min

ROCK IN THE FOREST RETURNS

If you like your music to be rocking, this year’s edition of Rock in the Forest has a treat in store for you. The 2016 edition, the fifth to date, will offer a feast of rock hits from the past all the way to the present; a setlist that takes in anything from Coldplay and Green Day to Kiss and Queen with sounds of Aerosmith, Muse, Deep Purple, Foo Fighters and many more in between. This year’s concert, which will be held on Friday, August 26 at Chateau Buskett, will feature gu

FOOTPRINTS' NIGHT OF WORSHIP

Press Release

Aug 17, 2016
1 min

FOOTPRINTS' NIGHT OF WORSHIP

Having released its latest single Fly Away earlier this month, the Christian rock band Footprints has just announced it will be organizing a series of Worship Sessions during the months of September, October and November of this year. These Sessions will be held in a prayerful environment and will include modern songs of praise and worship played by the band, inspirational video clips and a moment of adoration in front of the Blessed Sacrament. Priests will be available throu

THANK YOU TOMMY! THANK YOU TAO!

Michael Bugeja

Aug 13, 2016
1 min

THANK YOU TOMMY! THANK YOU TAO!

The Pjazza Teatru Rjal has seen quite a few memorable performances ever since its (re)inauguration, and without a doubt, last Wednesday’s concert from TAO Productions was one of them. Kicking off with a lively display of Gypsy Jazz from the formidable Hot Club of Valletta, the best was yet to come and, as expected, Tommy Emmanuel delivered a performance that was riveting and highly entertaining at the same time. Having attended previous TAO concerts featuring Andy McKee and D

A BUSY SUMMER FOR TRIBALI

Michael Bugeja

Aug 5, 2016
2 min

A BUSY SUMMER FOR TRIBALI

As you read this, Tribali are most likely on their way to some place in Europe, sharing their energy and music with new audiences on foreign shores. Without a doubt, this has been the busiest summer the band has probably had since its inception, a musical adventure which, by the end of the season, will have seen them perform over a dozen performances in four different countries, namely Sicily, Hungary, Spain and Portugal, the latter being new territories for the band. The ban

JACK'S FUSION EP LAUNCH

Michael Bugeja

Aug 4, 2016
1 min

JACK'S FUSION EP LAUNCH

They've been around, in some form or other at least, for a few years, but it was only in 2014 that Jack's Fusion really started to exist. The band's debut single Electric, released some months ago, gave them a good boost, landing a considerable amount of airplay that was complemented by the band's own energetic live gigs. Later this month, precisely on Thursday, August 25, the band will be launching its debut EP Impulse, which event will also feature live performances from Ja

IVAN GRECH'S DEBUT SOLO CONCERT

Michael Bugeja

Aug 4, 2016
2 min

IVAN GRECH'S DEBUT SOLO CONCERT

He is probably better known as the voice, the frontman of leading Maltese rock band Winter Moods but, besides the band, Ivan Grech is involved in a hundred and one other things. Among these is a solo project that has, until recently at least, been kept fairly low profile. With Winter Moods currently on a break before reconvening to focus on their next release, Grech has stepped out on his own - well not entirely, since he will be accompanied by a line-up of seasoned musicians

JAZZ FOR JOZETTA

Michael Bugeja

Jul 17, 2016
4 min

JAZZ FOR JOZETTA

Without a doubt one of the more prolific artists on the island, Dominic Galea is also rather versatile, but it is perhaps for his deep involvement in the world of jazz that he is best known for. His latest album Jozetta, essentially dedicated to his partner Josette and released under the name of Dominic Galea’s London Quintet, is possibly one of the closest to his heart. It is an album with a special meaning that transcends music. Michael Bugeja speaks to Dominic Galea ahead

ROBERT FARRUGIA: SURROUNDED BY SOUNDSCAPES

Michael Bugeja

Jul 11, 2016
4 min

ROBERT FARRUGIA: SURROUNDED BY SOUNDSCAPES

He may not be quite a household name, possibly because the music he makes is far from the mainstream but, barely in his twenties, this young composer has already released 6 albums and 3 EPs, all home-recorded and most of them picked up and distributed by international labels. His latest album Tines, released last May, is an engulfing soundscape that is deeply atmospheric, contemplative yet brittle at the same time. Michael Bugeja speaks to Robert Farrugia ahead of his live pe

CORAZON TIRBAĦ L-ERBGĦIN EDIZZJONI TAL-FESTIVAL
L-GĦANJA TAL-POPLU

Press Release

Jul 11, 2016
1 min

CORAZON TIRBAĦ L-ERBGĦIN EDIZZJONI TAL-FESTIVAL L-GĦANJA TAL-POPLU

Corazón tirbaħ l-ewwel post u l-aħjar kantawtriċi bil-kanzunetta “X’Se Jsir?”. Fit-tieni post ikklassifikat il-kanzunetta “Ta’ Billejl” kliem ta’ Paul Ellul u mużika ta’ Mark Spiteri Lucas, interpretata minn Neville Refalo. Fit-tielet post ikklassifikat il-kanzunetta “Mellisni” kliem ta’ Joe Chircop, mużika ta’ Mark Spiteri Lucas u nterpretata minn Mikaela Bajada. Il-premju għall-aħjar interpretazzjoni ntrebaħ minn Nadine Fenech li nterpretat il-kanzunetta “Il-Biża u Jien”

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