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L-Għanja tal-Poplu (People's Ode Song Contest) is a quasi-annual festival of original songs in Maltese.
This song contest of Maltese pop and contemporary folk has been organized by the Youth Travel Circle (YTC) since 1973. It took place every year for a five consecutive years, until 1987, attracting singer/songwriters. Initially the Festival was restricted for YTC members.
The Festival was not held in 1988 and 1989 and returned in 1990 with new rules, opening participation to singers and songwriters who are not YTC members as long as they write and sing in the Maltese language.
With the exception of 1991 and 2001, from 1990 onwards the festival became an annual national music event and in the nineties it started being transmitted on local television stations.
From 2008, the organisers decided to restrict the festival to singer-songwriters only. But after a few years, participation was opened again to all writers making the festival more popular. In fact various local radio stations started transmitting special programmes dedicated to the festival, and from 2013 onwards the event started receiving support from the Malta Arts Fund of the Government of Malta.
A formal collaboration agreement was signed in 2015 between the festival organizers and Spazju Kreattiv to facilitate the professionalization of the contest over a series of years beyond the 40th edition, through support from PBS and Arts Council Malta as co-producers of the annual event.
Dates and venues
- The 1st Edition was held on Saturday 5 May 1973 at the St Albert College, Valletta.
- The 2nd Edition was held on Saturday 4 May 1974 at the St Albert College, Valletta.
- The 3rd Edition was held on Saturday 18 May 1975 at the St Albert College, Valletta.
- The 4th Edition was held on Saturday 29 May 1976 at the St Albert College, Valletta.
- The 5th Edition was held on Saturday 21 May 1977 at the St Albert College, Valletta.
- The 6th Edition was held on Saturday 27 May 1978 at the St Albert College, Valletta.
- The 7th Edition was held on Saturday 26 May 1979 at the St Albert College, Valletta.
- The 8th Edition was held on Saturday 17 May 1980 at the St Albert College, Valletta.
- The 9th Edition was held on Saturday 16 May 1981 at the St Albert College, Valletta.
- The 10th Edition was held on Saturday 15 May 1982 at the St Albert College, Valletta.
- The 11th Edition was held on Saturday 14 May 1983 at the Grand Ballroom of the Hotel Phoenicia in Floriana.
- The 12th Edition was held on Saturday 19 May 1984 at the St Albert College, Valletta.
- The 13th Edition was held on Saturday 18 May 1985 at the Scouts Headquarters Hall, Floriana.
- The 14th Edition was held on Saturday 24 May 1986 at the St Augustine Hall, Valletta.
- The 15th Edition was held on Sunday 29 November 1987 at the University of Malta's Sir Temi Zammit Hall at Tal-Qroqq in l-Imsida.
- The 16th Edition was held in 1990
- The 17th Edition was held on Saturday 28 March 1992 at St Aloysius College Birkirkara.
- The 18th Edition was held on Saturday 22 May 1993 at the Oratory at Birkirkara.
- The 19th Edition was held on Saturday 21 May 1994 at the St Aloysius College, Birkirkara.
- The 20th Edition was held on Saturday 22 April 1995 at the University of Malta's Sir Temi Zammit Hall at Tal-Qroqq in l-Imsida.
- The 21st Edition was held on Saturday 20 April 1996 at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta.
- The 22nd Edition was held on Saturday 26 April 1997 at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta.
- The 23rd Edition was held on Friday and Saturday 17 and 18 April 1998 at the University of Malta's Sir Temi Zammit Hall at Tal-Qroqq in l-Imsida.
- The 24th Edition was held on Saturday 24 April 1999 at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta.
- The 25th Edition was held on Saturday 29 April 2000 at the University of Malta's Sir Temi Zammit Hall at Tal-Qroqq in l-Imsida.
- The 26th Edition was held on Friday and Saturday 20 and 21 April 2001 at the University of Malta's Sir Temi Zammit Hall at Tal-Qroqq in l-Imsida.
- The 27th Edition was held on Friday and Saturday 19 and 20 April 2002 at the University of Malta's Sir Temi Zammit Hall at Tal-Qroqq in l-Imsida.
- The 28th Edition was held on Saturday 17 May 2003 at the University of Malta's Sir Temi Zammit Hall at Tal-Qroqq in l-Imsida.
- The 29th Edition was held on Saturday 24 April 2004 at the University of Malta's Sir Temi Zammit Hall at Tal-Qroqq in l-Imsida.
- The 30th Edition was held on Friday 15 April 2005 on Public Boardcasting Services TV programm Xarabank.
- The 31st Edition was held on Saturday 13 May 2006 on Public Boardcasting Services TV programm Showtime.
- The 32nd Edition was held on Monday 30 April 2007 (eve of a public holiday) at Xatt Ta' Liesse at Valletta.
- The 33rd Edition was held on Saturday 29 November 2008 at the Grand Ballroom of the Hotel Phoenicia in Floriana.
- The 34th Edition was held on Saturday 28 November 2009 at the Grand Ballroom of the Hotel Phoenicia in Floriana.
- The 35th Edition was held on Saturday 4 December 2010 at the Grand Ballroom of the Hotel Phoenicia in Floriana.
- The 36th Edition was held on Saturday 21 April 2012 at the University of Malta's Sir Temi Zammit Hall at Tal-Qroqq in l-Imsida.
- The 37th Edition was held on Saturday 20 April 2013 at the University of Malta's Sir Temi Zammit Hall at Tal-Qroqq in l-Imsida.
- The 38th Edition was held on Saturday 15 March 2014 at the University of Malta's Sir Temi Zammit Hall at Tal-Qroqq in l-Imsida.
- The 39th Edition was held on Saturday 21 March 2015 at the University of Malta's Sir Temi Zammit Hall at Tal-Qroqq in l-Imsida.
- The 40th Edition will be held on Thursday 7 July, 2016 (Semi-Final) and on Saturday 9 July, 2016 (Final) at the Pjazza Teatru Rjal in Valletta.
- The 41st Edition will be held on Saturday 2 September, 2017 at the Pjazza Teatru Rjal in Valletta.
- The 42nd Edition will be held on Saturday 1 September, 2018 at the Pjazza Teatru Rjal in Valletta.
- The 43rd Edition will be held on Saturday 31 August, 2019 at the Pjazza Teatru Rjal in Valletta.
- The 44th Edition will be held on Saturday 1 August, 2020 at the Pjazza Teatru Rjal in Valletta.
- The 45th Edition will be held on Saturday 7 August, 2021 at the Pjazza Teatru Rjal in Valletta.
- The 46th Edition will be held on Saturday 30 July, 2022 at the Pjazza Teatru Rjal in Valletta.
- The 47th Edition will be held on Saturday 5 August, 2023 at the Pjazza Teatru Rjal in Valletta.
- The 48th Edition will be held on Saturday 3 August, 2024 at the Pjazza Teatru Rjal in Valletta.
Winning Songs
| Year | Songs | Performers | Lyricist | Composers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Il-Warda | Charles Azzopardi | Charles Casha | Charles Casha |
| 1974 | Ir-Raħal Tiegħi | Manwel Mifsud | Manwel Mifsud | Manwel Mifsud |
| 1975 | Għanja Lil-Libertá | Manwel Mifsud | Manwel Mifsud | Manwel Mifsud |
| 1976 | Jgħid Il-Bidwi | Manwel Mifsud | Manwel Mifsud | Manwel Mifsud |
| 1977 | Ħondoq Ir-Rummien | Walter Micallef | George Cassola | George Cassola |
| 1978 | Il-Ġid Taż-Żmien | George Cassola | George Cassola | George Cassola |
| 1979 | Ġuvni | Walter Micallef | Walter Micallef | Walter Micallef |
| 1980 | Noli | Mario Debono | Mario Debono | Mario Debono |
| 1981 | Mineral Astratt | Manwel Scicluna | Manwel Scicluna | |
| 1982 | Sqallija | Joe Morana | Joe Morana | |
| 1983 | April | Manwel Mifsud | Manwel Mifsud | Manwel Mifsud |
| 1984 | Carmelina | Manwel Mifsud | Manwel Mifsud | Manwel Mifsud |
| 1985 | Niftakar Fil-Bieraħ | Julie Brincat | Julie Brincat | |
| 1986 | Il-Pappa | Mario Debono | Mario Debono | Mario Debono |
| 1987 | Aħna l-Maltin | The Greenfields | Joe Tanti | Joe Tanti |
| 1990 | Inti | Merga | Manwel Mifsud | Manwel Mifsud |
| 1992 | Iż-Żmien | Walter Micallef | Walter Micallef | Walter Micallef |
| 1993 | Il-Ħolma tal-Għaqda | Fr Paul Buhagiar | P.Mizzi, Fr Savio Vella | Fr Paul Buhagiar |
| 1994 | In-Nofsinħar | Walter Micallef | Walter Micallef | Walter Micallef |
| 1995 | Pajjiz Tal-Mickey Mouse | John Bundy | Martin Attard | Martin Attard |
| 1996 | Allerġija Għal Bniedmin | Mark Tonna | René Mamo | René Mamo |
| 1997 | It-Tijatru | Enzo Gusman | Enzo Gusman | Enzo Gusman |
| 1998 | Kemm Jien Bezzul | Philip Vella | Joe M.Farrugia | Philip Vella |
| 1999 | Il-Karrakka | Jesmond Tedesco Triccas | Mario Fenech Caruana | Renato Briffa |
| 2000 | It-Tfal Tal-Lum | Glen Vella & Eleanor Cassar | Paul Ellul | Chan Vella |
| 2001 | Tisimgħu Tissaħħar | Frans Baldacchino 'Il-Budaj' & Priscilla Psaila | Frans Baldacchino 'Il-Budaj' | Priscilla Psaila |
| 2002 | Fil-Każ Grażżi | Philip Vella | Joe M.Farrugia | Marie Louise Vella |
| 2003 | Sebgħat Ilwien | Julie Zahra & Ludwig Galea | Felicienne Fenech Caruana | Anabel Spiteri |
| 2004 | Wellidni | Ina Robinich | Deo Grech | Dominic Cini |
| 2005 | Żewġ Qagħqiet | Julie Pomorski | Augusto Cardinali | Augusto Cardinali |
| 2006 | Kyrie Eleison | J Anvil | Giovann Attard | Augusto Cardinali |
| 2007 | Hawn Jien | Corazon Mizzi | Corazon Mizzi | Corazon Mizzi. |
| 2008 | L-Uffiċċju | Brikkuni | Mario Vella | Mario Vella |
| 2009 | Tal-Aħħar | Corazon Mizzi & Walter Micallef | Corazon Mizzi | Corazon Mizzi |
| 2010 | Mill-Għajnejn ta' Tifla | Corazon Mizzi u l-Ħbieb Tal-Qalb | Corazon Mizzi | Corazon Mizzi |
| 2012 | Malta Tiegħi | KulTural | KulTural | KulTural |
| 2013 | Siġġu Nieqes | Cherise Attard | Paul Ellul | Mark Spiteri Lucas |
| 2014 | Jien Ma Naħdimx | Karen Debattista | Rita Pace | Mark Scicluna |
| 2015 | Ġismi | Ecca Muscat | Mark Pellicano | Matthew Pellicano |
| 2016 | X'Se Jsir? | Corazon Mizzi | Corazon Mizzi | Corazon Mizzi |
| 2017 | Meta r-Ramel Jitħallat Mas-Silġ | Jessica Magro | Paul Ellul | Pamela Bezzina |
| 2018 | Mhux Kulma Jleqq Deheb | Michela Galea | Emil Calleja Bayliss | Renato Briffa |
| 2019 | Il-Verita | Philip Vella | Philip Vella | Philip Vella |
| 2020 | Jien u Int | Marilyn Aquilina | Marilyn Aquilina | Marilyn Aquilina |
| 2021 | Fuq l-Ixkaffa | Sean Borg | Philippa Naudi | Bettina Muchmore |
| 2022 | Fil-Kexxun | Alexia Micallef | Lon Chircop | Lon Chircop |
| 2023 | Il-Baħħ u Jien | Christian Arding | Natasha Grima | Natasha Grima, Charlene Grech |
| 2024 | Għażieża | Laura Bruno | Mark Spiteri Lucas | NMark Spiteri Lucas |
Second Place
| Year | Songs | Performers | Lyricist | Composers |
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| 1994 | Xtaqt | Claudette Pace | Joe Saliba | Vince Fabri |
| 1995 | X'Jimpurtani | Philip Vella | Mario Fenech Caruana | Philip Vella |
| 1996 | Il-Protesta | Philip Vella | Mario Fenech Caruana | Marie Louise Vella |
| 1997 | Awwissu | Walter Micallef | Walter Micallef | Walter Micallef |
| 1998 | Taparsi | Mark Tonna | Joe Julian Farrugia | René Mamo |
| 1999 | Aħna Li Ma Morrux Fuq Xarabank | Lawcence Gary | Joe Friggieri | Dominic Galea |
| 2000 | X'Kumbinazzjoni | Renato Micallef | Joe Julian Farrugia | René Mamo |
| 2001 | Marija | Philip Vella | Joe Chircop | Philip Vella |
| 2002 | Xi Darba Min Jaf | Gillian Attard | Joe Friggieri | Dominic Galea |
| 2003 | Tereza | Augusto Cardinali | Augusto Cardinali | Augusto Cardinali |
| 2004 | Madre Tereza | Graziana Axisa | Josette Ellul | Ivan Spiteri Lucas |
| 2005 | Għaċ-Ċkejkna | Graziana Axisa | Walter Micallef | Walter Micallef |
| 2006 | Dak Bla Ġlekk | Isabelle Zammit | Augusto Cardinali | Augusto Cardinali |
| 2007 | Dak Kien Żmien | Mark Tonna & Andrew Zammit | Mark Tonna | Andrew Zammit |
| 2008 | Bix-Xemx Warajha | Walter Micallef | Walter Micallef | Walter Micallef |
| 2009 | Irrid Ngħix Il-Poeżija | Christabelle Curmi & Frank O'Neill | Frank O'Neill | Frank O'Neill |
| 2010 | Rakkont ta' Omm | Petra Zammit | Deo Grech | Heathcliff Balzan |
| 2012 | Tal-Komma Twila | Grecia Bezzina | Emil Calleja Bayliss | Dario Bezzina |
| 2013 | Signor Si | Dorothy Muscat | Joe Julian Farrugia | Sammy Galea |
| 2014 | Kif Xrobbtuli L-Menti | Frank O'Neill, Christabelle Curmi &Il-Lajks | Frank O'Neill | Frank O'Neill |
| 2015 | Ċans Ieħor | Raquel Galdes | Daniel Paul Farrugia | Norbert Borg |
| 2016 | Ta' Billejl | Neville Refalo | Paul Ellul | Mark Spiteri Lucas |
| 2017 | 13, Strada Stretta | Dario Bezzina & Grecia Bezzina | Emil Calleja Bayliss | Dario Bezzina |
| 2018 | Mhux Kif Ħsibt | Dwett | Ġiovann Attard | Pamela Bezzina, Alex Debono |
| 2019 | Tfewwaħ | Cherylis Camilleri | Cherylis Camilleri | Cherylis Camilleri |
| 2020 | Sant' Antnin | Rita Pace | Rita Pace | Rita Pace |
| 2021 | Is-Sirena Li Welldet it-Tama | Haley Azzopardi | Paul Ellul | Mark Spiteri Lucas |
| 2022 | Ismi | Marija Bellia | Iona Dalli | Marija Bellia |
| 2023 | Meravilja | Debbie Scerri, Mark Spiteri Lucas | Emil Calleja Bayliss | Mark Spiteri Lucas |
| 2024 | Namra | Florence Aquilina | Florence Aquilina | Florence Aquilina |
- Dwett was a duo composed by Cherylis Camilleri and Mikaiel Attard
Third Place
| Year | Songs | Performers | Lyricist | Composers |
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| 1995 | In-Naffar | Merga | Alfred E. Baldacchino | Maria Micallef |
| 1996 | Ismagħhom | Claudette Pace | Alfred E. Baldacchino | Tony Sammut |
| 1997 | It-Tlett Ibliet | Chiara | Sunny Aquilina | Jason Paul Cassar |
| 1998 | L-Isbaħ Raqda | Nadine Axisa | Paul Ellul | Mark Spiteri Lucas |
| 1999 | Meta Lili n-Nies Tivvota | Philip Vella | Alfred C. Sant | Philip Vella |
| 2000 | Dak Li Għadtli Dak Inħar | Nadine Axisa | Joe Friggieri | Dominic Galea |
| 2001 | Sieħbi Fil-Cupboard tal-Kċina | Walter Micallef | Walter Micallef | Walter Micallef |
| 2002 | Ġegħitni Intir | Natasha Grima & Charlene Grima | Natasha Grima | Charlene Grima |
| 2003 | Reċti | Philip Vella | Joe Julian Farrugia | Philip Vella |
| 2004 | Storja Bejn Tnejn | Teddie Zammit & Margaret Camilleri (Morena) | Teddie Zammit | Teddie Zammit |
| 2005 | Mario | Hermann Bonaci | Joe Julian Farrugia | Dominic Galea |
| 2006 | Ġahan Tibkix | Julia Grima | Paul Ellul | Mark Spiteri Lucas |
| 2007 | Apokalissi | Janvil | Alexia Schembri | Chan Vella |
| 2008 | Ħolmna | Frank O'Neill | Frank O'Neill | Frank O'Neill |
| 2009 | Attent | Justin Galea & Antonio Olivari D'Emanuele | Antonio Olivari D'Emanuele | Antonio Olivari D'Emanuele |
| 2010 | Indunajt | Rita Pace u l-Ħbieb tal-Ħbieb | Rita Pace | Rita Pace |
| 2012 | Baħħar | Kantilena | Drinu Camilleri | Drinu Camilleri |
| 2013 | Pupazz | Rita Pace | Emil Calleja Bayliss | Rita Pace |
| 2014 | Wara l-Kanċell | Miriam Christine & Olivia Lewis | Joe Julian Farrugia | Miriam Christine |
| 2015 | Battibekk | Rita Pace | Emil Calleja Bayliss, Paul Attard | Rita Pace |
| 2016 | Mellisini | Mikaela Bajada | Joe Chircop | Mark Spiteri Lucas |
| 2017 | Rutina Tgħallina | Xarulu',Josef Camilleri & Luke Agius | Xarulu' | Xarulu' |
| 2018 | Allura | Philip Vella | Joe Chircop | Philip Vella |
| 2019 | Minn Kajfas Għal Għand Pilatu | Rachel Lowell | Rachel Lowell | Rachel Lowell |
| 2020 | Sakemm Sibt Garaxx | Sarah Micallef Muscat | Frederick Camilleri | Augusto Cardinali |
| 2021 | Niftakar | MeadowStrings | Mario Camilleri | Magdalene Farrugia |
| 2022 | Ħelu Manna | MARA | Emil Calleja Bayliss | Philip Vella |
| 2023 | Katina | Laura Bruno | Paul Ellul | Mark Spiteri Lucas |
| 2024 | Fissidni | Dario Bezzina | Dario Bezzina | Dario Bezzina |
Venues and Presenters
Starting as a contest between YTC friends and developing into a national event, L-Għanja tal-Poplu final nights changed venues by edition and had different presenters.
| YEAR | EDITION | DATE | VENUE | COMPERES |
| 1973 | 01 | 05.05.1973 | St Albert College, Valletta | |
| 1974 | 02 | 04.05.1974 | St Albert College, Valletta | |
| 1975 | 03 | 08.05.1975 | St Albert College, Valletta | |
| 1976 | 04 | 29.05.1976 | St Albert College, Valletta | |
| 1977 | 05 | 21.05.1977 | St Albert College, Valletta | |
| 1978 | 06 | 27.05.1978 | St Albert College, Valletta | |
| 1979 | 07 | 26.05.1979 | St Albert College, Valletta | |
| 1980 | 08 | 17.05.1980 | St Albert College, Valletta | Catherine D'Alfonso, Lawrence Cutajar |
| 1981 | 09 | 16.05.1981 | St Albert College, Valletta | Tanya Fenech, Michael Desira |
| 1982 | 10 | 15.05.1982 | St Albert College, Valletta | |
| 1983 | 11 | 14.05.1983 | Grand Ballroom Hotel Phoenicia, Floriana | Lucienne Agius, Michael Xuereb |
| 1984 | 12 | 19.05.1984 | St Albert College, Valletta | Simone Delceppo, Victor Cremona |
| 1985 | 13 | 18.05.1985 | Scouts Headquarters Hall, Floriana | Connie Farrugia, Aldo Drago |
| 1986 | 14 | 24.05.1986 | St Augustine Hall, Valletta | Tanya Debono, Joe Farrugia |
| 1987 | 15 | 29.11.1987 | Sir Temi Zammit Hall at University, Msida | Charles Xuereb, Mariella Pisani Bencini |
| 1990 | 16 | |||
| 1992 | 17 | 28.03.1992 | St Aloysius' Theatre Birkirkara | |
| 1993 | 18 | 22.05.1993 | Oratory Theatre - Birkirkara | Charles Xuereb, Tanya Muscat |
| 1994 | 19 | 21.05.1994 | St Aloysius Theatre Birkirkara | |
| 1995 | 20 | 22.04.1995 | Sir Temi Zammit Hall at University, Msida | Angela Agius, Enzo Gusman |
| 1996 | 21 | 20.04.1996 | Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta | Joe Tanti, Carmen Tanti |
| 1997 | 22 | 26.04.1997 | Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta | Karl Bonaci, Romina Bonaci |
| 1998 | 23 | 17-18.04.1998 | Sir Temi Zammit Hall at University, Msida | Anna Bonett, Tony Micallef |
| 1999 | 24 | 24.04.1999 | Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta | Claire Abela, Joe Dimech |
| 2000 | 25 | 29.04.2000 | Sir Temi Zammit Hall at University, Msida | Carmen Tanti, Joe Tanti |
| 2001 | 26 | 20-21.04.2001 | Sir Temi Zammit Hall at University, Msida | Valerie Vella |
| 2002 | 27 | 19-20.04.2002 | Sir Temi Zammit Hall at University, Msida | Karl Bonaci, Romina Bonaci |
| 2003 | 28 | 17.05.2003 | Sir Temi Zammit Hall at University, Msida | Jason Micallef, Marbeck Spiteri |
| 2004 | 29 | 24.04.2004 | Sir Temi Zammit Hall at University, Msida | Vanni Pulé, Valerie Vella |
| 2005 | 30 | 15.04.2005 | Xarabank - PBS | Peppi Azzopardi |
| 2006 | 31 | 12.05.2006 | Showtime - PBS | Manwel Xuereb |
| 2007 | 32 | 30.04.2007 | Ta’ Liesse, Valletta | John Bundy, Valerie Vella. |
| 2008 | 33 | 29.11.2008 | Grand Ballroom Hotel Phoenicia, Floriana | Deo Grech - Celine Buhagiar |
| 2009 | 34 | 28.11.2009 | Grand Ballroom Hotel Phoenicia, Floriana | Vanni Pulé |
| 2010 | 35 | 04.12.2010 | Grand Ballroom Hotel Phoenicia, Floriana | Deo Grech |
| 2012 | 36 | 23.04.2012 | Sir Temi Zammit Hall at University, Msida | Alfred Zammit, Corazon Mizzi |
| 2013 | 37 | 20.04.2013 | Sir Temi Zammit Hall at University, Msida | Valerie Vella, Frank O'Neill |
| 2014 | 38 | 15.03.2014 | Sir Temi Zammit Hall at University, Msida | Josephine Ebejer Grech, Clint Bajada |
| 2015 | 39 | 21.03.2015 | Sir Temi Zammit Hall at University, Msida | Angie Laus, Ryan Borg |
| 2016 | 40 | 07.07.2016 (Semi-Final)- 09.07.2016 (Final) | Pjazza Tejatru Irjal, Valletta | Sean Buhagiar |
| 2017 | 41 | 02.09.2017 (Final) | Pjazza Tejatru Irjal, Valletta | Sarah Lee Fenech, Clifford Galea and Aiken Buhagair |
| 2018 | 42 | 01.09.2018 (Final) | Pjazza Tejatru Irjal, Valletta | Kim Dalli, Owen Bonnici |
| 2019 | 43 | 31.08.2019 (Final) | Pjazza Tejatru Irjal, Valletta | Corazon Mizzi |
| 2020 | 44 | 01.08.2020 (Final) | Pjazza Tejatru Irjal, Valletta | Gianluca Bezzina, Dorothy Bezzina |
| 2021 | 45 | 07.08.2021 (Final) | Pjazza Tejatru Irjal, Valletta | Ray Calleja |
| 2022 | 46 | 30.07.2022 (Final) | Pjazza Tejatru Irjal, Valletta | Valerie Vella |
| 2023 | 47 | 05.08.2023 (Final) | Pjazza Tejatru Irjal, Valletta | Antobella Galea Loffreda, Joseph Galea |
| 2024 | 48 | 03.08.2023 (Final) | Pjazza Tejatru Irjal, Valletta | Antobella Galea Loffreda, Joseph Galea |
L-Għanja li Tibqa'
Occasionally, an award is also given to individuals or groups who have contributed to music in Malta over the years.
| Festival | Year | Person/s Awarded |
| 27th Edition | 2002 | The Greenfields, David Azzopardi, Frans Baldacchino il-Budaj, Gaetano Buttigieg, Joe Grech, Freddie Portelli |
| 28th Edition | 2003 | Joe Friggieri, Alfred C. Sant |
| 30th Edition | 2005 | Manwel Mifsud, Vince Fabri |
| 31st Edition | 2006 | Anna Borg Cardona, Prof Charles Camilleri |
| 33rd Edition | 2008 | New Cuorey |
| 34th Edition | 2009 | Doreen Galea, Dominic Galea, Martin Vella |
| 37th Edition | 2013 | Sunny Aquilina |
| 39th Edition | 2015 | Philip Vella |
| 40th Edition | 2016 | Martin Attard |
| 41st Edition | 2017 | Mary Rose Mallia |
| 42nd Edition | 2018 | Mro.Paul Abela |
| 43rd Edition | 2019 | Mike Spiteri |
| 44th Edition | 2020 | Price not given |
| 45th Edition | 2021 | Enzo Gusman |
| 46th Edition | 2022 | Tony Camilleri |
| 47th Edition | 2023 | Merga |
| 48th Edition | 2024 | Renato Micallef |
L-Aħjar Tema Soċjali
This award is given by L-Għanja tal-Poplu to lyricists who write about the best social theme in the festival.
| Festival | Year | Person/s Awarded | Song | Performer | Lyricist | Composer |
| 24th Edition | 1999 | Joe Julian Farrugia | Faraġ ta' Xejn | Mark Tonna | Joe Julian Farrugia | René Mamo |
| 25th Edition | 2000 | |||||
| 26th Edition | 2001 | Walter Micallef | Sieħbi Fil-Cupboard tal-Kċina | Walter Micallef | Walter Micallef | Walter Micallef |
| 27th Edition | 2002 | Profs.Joe Friggieri | X'Darba Min Jaf | Gillian Attard | Profs.Joe Friggieri | Dominic Galea |
| 28th Edition | 2003 | |||||
| 29th Edition | 2004 | Vincent Zammit | Ġewwa Paċeville | Paul Camilleri | Vincent Zammit | Gilbert Camilleri |
| 30th Edition | 2005 | |||||
| 31st Edition | 2006 | Walter Micallef | L'Malta | Walter Micallef | Walter Micallef | Walter Micallef |
| 32nd Edition | 2007 | |||||
| 33rd Edition | 2008 | |||||
| 34th Edition | 2009 | Teddie Zammit | Agħtuna Ċans | Teddie Zammit | Teddie Zammit | Teddie Zammit |
| 35th Edition | 2010 | |||||
| 36th Edition | 2012 | Rita Pace | Kwardu Jew Tond | Rita Pace | Rita Pace | Rita Pace |
| 37th Edition | 2013 | Paul Attard | Virtwali | Estelle Fenech Imbroll | Paul Attard | Mark Scicluna |
| 38th Edition | 2014 | Rita Pace | Il-Quċċata | 7 Spadi | Rita Pace | Jeffrey Scicluna |
| 39th Edition | 2015 | Mark Pellicano | Ġesmi | Ecca Muscat | Mark Pellicano | Matthew Pellicano |
| 40th Edition | 2016 | Paul Ellul | Ta'Billejl | Neville Refalo | Paul Ellul | Mark Spteri Lucas |
| 41st Edition | 2017 | |||||
| 42nd Edition | 2018 | |||||
| 43rd Edition | 2019 | |||||
| 44th Edition | 2020 | JAMM Band | Normalita Ġdida | JAMM Band | Mark Cachia | Mark Cachia |
| 45th Edition | 2021 | Mark Laurence Zammit | Se Nirranġaw | Dominic Cini,Anna Azzopardi | Mark Laurence Zammit | Mark Laurence Zammit |
| 46th Edition | 2022 | Philip Vella | Mr X | Joe Julian Farrugia | Philip Vella | |
| 47th Edition | 2023 | Kelsey Bellante | Għadu Mar Sarx | Lon Chircop | Lon Chircop | |
| 48th Edition | 2024 | Lon Chircop | Straight | Lon Chircop | Lon Chircop |
L-Aħjar Kantawtur/Kantawtriċċi
This award is given by L-Għanja tal-Poplu to the best singer-songwriter as voted by the jury.
| Festival | Year | Person/s Awarded | Song | Performer | Lyricist | Composer |
| 36th Edition | 2012 | Drinu Camilleri | Baħħar | Drinu Camilleri | Drinu Camilleri | Drinu Camilleri |
| 37th Edition | 2013 | Sylvan Borg | Il-Maltin Bil-Politika Mehdijien | Justin Galea u Banda Briganti | Sylvan Borg | Keith Muscat |
| 38th Edition | 2014 | Frank O'Neill | Kif Xrobbtuli l-Menti | Frank O'Neill, Christabelle Scerri | Frank O'Neill | Frank O'Neill |
| 39th Edition | 2015 | Mark Cachia | Waqt Li Qed Nitfi d-Dawl | Mark Cachia | Mark Cachia | Mark Cachia |
| 40th Edition | 2016 | Corazon Mizzi | X'Se Jsir | Corazon Mizzi | Corazon Mizzi | Corazon Mizzi |
| 41st Edition | 2017 | Ryan Grech | Min Jaf | Ryan Grech | Ryan Grech | Ryan Grech |
| 42nd Edition | 2018 | JAMM Band | Ħadd Ma jaf Xi Jrid | JAMM Band | JAMM Band | JAMM Band |
| 43rd Edition | 2019 | Cherylis Camilleri | Tfewwaħ | Cherylis Camilleri | Cherylis Camilleri | Cherylis Camilleri |
| 44th Edition | 2020 | Jean Claude Vancell | F'Dirgħajk | Jean Claude Vancell | Jean Claude Vancell | Jean Claude Vancell |
| 45th Edition | 2021 | MeadowStrings | Niftakar | MeadowStrings | Mario Camilleri | Magdalene Farrugia |
| 46th Edition | 2022 | Marija Bellia | Ismi | Marija Bellia | Marija Bellia | Marija Bellia |
| 47th Edition | 2023 | Jean Claude Vancell | Monokrom | Jean Claude Vancell | Jean Claude Vancell | Jean Claude Vancell |
| 48th Edition | 2024 | Florence Aquilina | Namra | Florence Aquilina | Florence Aquilina | Florence Aquilina |
L-Aħjar Interpretazzjoni
This award is given by L-Għanja tal-Poplu to the singer voted as the performer/s with the best interpretation.
L-Aħjar Kanzunetta Orġinali
This award is given by L-Għanja tal-Poplu for most original song.
| Festival | Year | Performer | Song | Lyricist | Composer |
| 41st Edition | 2017 | Odelsie Camilleri | Narak Kuntent | Odelsie Camilleri | Odelsie Camilleri |
| 43rd Edition | 2019 | Rachel Lowell | Minn Kajfas Għal Għand Pilatu | Rachel Lowell, Emil Calleja Bayliss | Rachel Lowell, Philip Vella |
L-Aqwa Kanzunetta Orġinali
This award is given by L-Għanja tal-Poplu for most original song.
| Festival | Year | Performer | Song | Lyricist | Composer |
| 41st Edition | 2017 | Odelsie Camilleri | Narak Kuntent | Odelsie Camilleri | Odelsie Camilleri |
L-Aqwa Talent Ġdid
This award is given by L-Għanja tal-Poplu for best new talent.
| Festival | Year | Performer | Song | Lyricist | Composer |
| 36th Edition | 2012 | Mistura | Isma Bilfors | Antonio Olivari | Antonio Olivari |
| 37th Edition | 2013 | Fiona Camilleri | Taħinna | Robert Carbonaro | Robert Carbonaro |
L-Aqwa Recording
This award is given by L-Għanja tal-Poplu for the best recording song.
| Festival | Year | Performer | Song | Lyricist | Composer |
| 41st Edition | 2017 | Xarulu | Rutina Tgħallina | Xarulu | Xarulu |
| 42nd Edition | 2018 | Philip Vella | Allura | Joe Chircop | Philip Vella |
L-Għanja tal-Poplu Żgħażagħ u Adoloxxenti
Dates and venues
- The 1st Edition was held on Saturday 10 May 2005 at the Salesian Theatre at Sliema.
- The 2nd Edition was held on Saturday 29 April 2006 on PBS television programm Showtime.
- The 3rd Edition was held on Saturday 30 April 2007 at the Xatt Ta’ Liesse at Valletta.
- The 4th Edition was held on Friday 2 March 2018 at the Kulleġġ San Benedittu at Ħal-Kirkop.
- The 5th Edition was held on Friday 15 March 2019 at the Kulleġġ San Benedittu at Ħal-Kirkop.
See also
External links
L-Għanja tal-Poplu Festival Editions * 1970s: 01 (1973) - 02 (1974) - 03 (1975) - 04 (1976) - 05 (1977) - 06 (1978) - 07 (1979) * 1980s: 08 (1980) - 09 (1981) - 10 (1982) - 11 (1983) - 12 (1984) - 13 (1985) - 14 (1986) - 15 (1987) * 1990s: 16 (1990) - 17 (1992) - 18 (1993) - 19 (1994) - 20 (1995) - 21 (1996) - 22 (1997) - 23 (1998) - 24 (1999) * 2000s: 25 (2000) - 26 (2001) - 27 (2002) - 28 (2003) - 29 (2004) - 30 (2005) - 31 (2006) - 32 (2007) - 33 (2008) - 34 (2009) * 2010s: 35 (2010) - 36 (2012) - 37 (2013) - 38 (2014) - 39 (2015) - 40 (2016) - 41 (2017) - 42 (2018) - 43 (2019) * 2020s: 44 (2020) - 45 (2021) - 46 (2022) - 47 (2023)