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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.

L-Għanja tal-Poplu Trophy

Dates and venues

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
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1990
1992
1993
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
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1990
1992
1993
1994
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.

Festival Year Performer Song Lyricist Composer Arranger
20th Edition 1995 Merga In-Naffar Alfred E. Baldacchino Walter Micallef
26th Edition 2001 Mariona Attard Inti Taf Peppi Azzopardi Renato Briffa Andrew Zammit
27th Edition 2002 Shirley Galea Talba Għalik Deo Grech Andrew Zahra Andrew Zammit
28th Edition 2003
29th Edition 2004
30th Edition 2005
31st Edition 2006 Isabelle Zammit Dak Bla Ġlekk Augusto Cardinali Augusto Cardinali
32nd Edition 2007
33rd Edition 2008 Corazon Mizzi Il-Lejla B'Xejn Corazon Mizzi Corazon Mizzi
34th Edition 2009 X-Tend Niċċelebraw il-Festa Charlie Dalli Charlie Dalli
35th Edition 2010 Corazon Mizzi Mill-Għajnejn ta' Tifla Corazon Mizzi Corazon Mizzi
36th Edition 2012 Maria Debono Scicluna Mhux Illum Rita Pace Mark Laurence Zammit
37th Edition 2013 X-Tend Kuluri Lwien Charlie Dalli Charlie Dalli
38th Edition 2014 7 Spadi Il-Quċċata Rita Pace Jeffrey Scicluna
39th Edition 2015 Christian Arding Il-Karba Tal-Mument Kevin Tanti Chan Vella
40th Edition 2016 Nadine Fenech Il-Biża U Jien! Rita Pace Pamela Bezzina
41st Edition 2017 Monica Said Ritratt Philip Vella Philip Vella
42nd Edition 2018 Monika Said Anamika Monika Said Conrad Dimech, Michael Camilleri
43rd Edition 2019 Janice Mangion Għadu Mhu il-Waqt Emil Calleja Bayliss Mark Scilcuna
44th Edition 2020 Kemmuna Airways Ħass u Basal Rita Pace Rita Pace
45th Edition 2021
46th Edition 2022 Alexia Micallef Fil-Kexxun Lon Chircop Lon Chircop
47th Edition 2023 Christian Arding Il-Baħħ u Jien Natasha Grima Natasha Grima, Charlene Grech
48th Edition 2024 Laura Bruno Għażiża Mark Spiteri Lucas Mark Spiteri Lucas

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

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)