San Remo Junior Malta 2018
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Sanremo Junior [[1]] is a well known Festival all over the world organized by Societs Kismet Srl. – Italy – This is the sixth year that this festival is being organized. It is a singing and musical contest among the younger people, putting them in touch with professionals in this sector in an International and Multiethinic Environment.
Stand Out Events under the directorship of Antonella Vassallo has been entrusted with the exclusivity of the Malta National Finals for Sanremo Junior and this year joined forces with DBS Productions under the directorship of Bernice Šujak & Damir Šujak, for the participation in the 9th edition of Sanremo Junior international singing festival for children between the ages of six years (6) and fifteen years (15) which will take place in the famous TEATRO ARISTON, in SANREMO, Italy on 18th April 2018, where the singers will perform LIVE accompanied by the Sanremo Orchestra.
Sanremo Junior Malta Information
Twenty two songs were selected for the singers category. The selected ones are going to perform LIVE for the Finals of Sanremo Junior Malta 2018 at MFCC Ta’ Qali.
The LIVE transmission is going to be aired on TVM2 on Saturday 24th March,2018 from 8.30 pm onwards.
The Rules
01)Singers must choose one song only which has to be the same one all eventual following phases, and, eventually at the San Remo Junior Festival in Italy. The song can be a cover version or original, in any language, and must not be longer than 3 minutes and 30 seconds. In Case the language is not Italian or English, it is compulsory to present a text with transalation into English. The lyrics in competition must not contain expressions which could be found offensive to common decency, and /or the State, Institutions, The Church, or any Religion.
The Categories
(02) There will be one 3 Categories: *Solo Singers* sectioned as follows:-
- Section A – From 6 to 9 years old.
- Section B – From 10 to 12 years old.
- Section C – From 13 to 15 years old.
There will be 2nd runner up, 1 st runner up and Winner from each category.
One Grand Prix winner will represent Malta in the Sanremo Junior World Finals on the 18th April 2018 at the ARISTON Theatre in Sanremo, Italy.
Participants must have reached the required age between 1st January and 31st December, 2018. Very Important
Should there be any applicants having same song during the application period, the first applicant will be given first preference.
(3) The registration closing date is Wednesday 7th March 2018.
There is an entry processing fee of €145 including VAT. When paying the fee you must also hand the registration form duly filled in an envelope. Copy of the form is attached with these rules. The Registration form has to be filled and signed by parents or Guardian of the minor. No other material is to be handed at this stage Payments
Registration Forms together with the payments may be delivered at PBS Creativity Hub, G’Manġia. Cheques must be payable to Ms. Antonella Bugeja Conti. This can be done during working hours. Please call beforehand.
(4) The selection will be done on Saturday 10th March 2018, from 10am onwards, half playback where the performers will be singing live in front of a panel of jury. Location will be given on a later date.
(5) You are to handle the following material:
a) The backing track and full version on CD of the song:-
- (track 1 - Backing version)
- (track 2 - Full version if you already have it ready.
- (Mp4 version) - may be sent by email to avassallo@pbs.com.mt as soon as you are chosen for the Malta Finals)
No other voices are allowed on the backing track.
b) Five copies of the Lyrics in the language that the song will be sung.In case the language is not Italian or English, it is compulsory to present a text with translation into English.
c) Copy of the parents or the tutors identity-cards. e) 3 passport size photos of the performer. f) Write up about the performer in English, max. 10 lines about the artist. g) The song/performance must not exceed three and a half minutes.
6) No dancers or other acts are allowed to accompany the singer during the performance in all phases of the competition. It is advised that the performers concentrate on the interpretation of their song.
7) Judging will be based on technical and artistic criteria, (intonation, colour, performing technique, expression, musicality and interpretation), and also on potential emerging both from the pieces performed and their performance. No dress which is not suitable for children will be allowed during the performances. Selected Jury members will be experts in their fields.
(8) The committee’s decision is final.
(9) For further information, you may contact Antonella Vassallo on 79970017 or Bernice Šujak on 79408734.
Email contact:
- Antonella Vassallo: avassallo@pbs.com.mt
- Bernice Šujak: dbsmalta@gmail.com
The Auditions
On Saturday 10 th.March, 2018 the Auditions were held at the M.F.C.C for the Sanremo Junior Malta 2018. The singers sang with half playback where they singing live in front of a panel of five Jury. 42 singers were present for the auditions for the three Sections A, B and C respectively.
Jurys
The five jurys member for this auditions where:-
In charge counting and checking the votes and Observor was Mario Axiaq with Bernice Šujak.
The Finalists
These are the Finalists for this year's Sanremo Junior Malta...CONGRATULATIONS!! to all the singers. The order given the 22 singers below does not reflect the placing of each singer during the elimination phase. The 22 partecipant will be divided in three section A - four songs, Section B - nine songs and Section C - nine songs.
Category A:- 6 to 9 years. |
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No | Singers | Year | Songs | Televoting No | Placing | Video |
01 | Faith Bartolo | 9 | Naughty | 52302101 | 3 | |
02 | Shyann Cutajar | 9 | Mama Knows Best | 523021012 | 2 | |
03 | Kaya Gouder Curmi | 8 | You Raise Me Up | 52302103 | 4 | |
04 | Eve Tabone | 8 | Journey to the Past | 52302104 | 1 |
Category B:- 10 to 12 years. |
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No | Singers | Year | Songs | Televoting No | Placing | Video |
05 | Jan Camilleri | 10 | Stars (Les miserable) | 52302105 | 7 | |
06 | Leon Saliba Bugeja | 11 | Un Amore Cosi Grande | 52302106 | 6 | |
07 | Eliza Stellini | 10 | New York New York | 52302107 | 8 | |
08 | Kelsy Carabott | 12 | Harem | 52302108 | 5 | |
09 | Sky Busuttil | 12 | Tell Me You Love Me | 52302109 | 9 | |
10 | Mariah Gerada | 12 | Piece By Piece | 52302110 | 1 | |
11 | Mariah Fenech | 11 | Evil Like Me | 52302111 | 4 | |
12 | Elisa Andrea Muscat | 12 | Don't Rain On My Parade | 52302112 | 2 | |
13 | Kylieann Cassar | 10 | And I Am Telling You | 52302113 | 3 |
Category C:- 13 to 15 years. |
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No | Singers | Year | Songs | Televoting No | Placing | Video |
14 | Lara Crucetta | 13 | Creep | 52302114 | 8 | |
15 | Kira Copperstone | 14 | Run | 52302115 | 3 | |
16 | Jahel Cardona | 14 | Feeling Good | 52302116 | 4 | |
17 | Leanne Carabott | 14 | He Lives In You | 52302117 | 7 | |
18 | Luana Schembri | 13 | Rise Up (Andra Day) | 52302118 | 9 | |
19 | Jasmine Farrugia | 14 | Flashlight | 52302119 | 2 | |
20 | Justine Shorfid | 15 | I'd Rather Go Blind | 52302120 | 5 | |
21 | Haley Azzopardi | 14 | Never Enough | 52302121 | 1 | (Click for Video) |
22 | Faye Mifsud Midolo | 14 | Respect | 52302123 | 6 |
- Each call costs is € 1.00 which not include in price applicable to a normal call from a landline. One could get permission from the phone Owner.
The organizers would like to thanks all the participants who participating in the SANREMO JUNIOR MALTA 2018 – Malta Selection on Saturday 18th April 2018. And wish them success in their singing carreer.
Jury
Judging will be based on technical and artistic criteria, (intonation, colour, performing technique, expression, musicality and interpretation), and also on potential emerging both from the pieces performed and their performance.
The Jury Members where:-
Inchange of jury Members as Chief Judge was Ray Mangion while Notary Dr.Daniel Caruana was the check during the counting votes, input of votes by Demir Sujak while the Observor of the whole process done by Mario Axiaq.
Televoting
For the televoting you can phone by using the local landline or mobile services provided by GO, Vodafone or Melita. SMS are will not be valid for the competition.
Intermission
In the intermission till one could known the winners, their will be entertaiment by four singers Leon Saliba Bugeja, Ksenia Grech, Jahel Cardona and Justine Shorfid who together lead by Gillian Attard and Dario Mifsud Bonnici and arranger Dominic Cini, will sing the song of Mary Spiteri 'Tfajjel Ckejken' music by Mro Paul Abela and lyrics by Ray Mahoney.
The Special Guest for the night, include Kelsey Farrugia, Kelsey Bellante together with AYTO andand last year winner of San Remo Junior Malta 2016 Thea Aquilina.
Christina Schanz Dance School, Dance Project Studio, Bridgette Gauci Borda School of dance who perform numbers during the show.
Comperes
The Comperes for this edition of San Remo Junior Malta 2017 was the actress Doriana Portelli and the young singer Rachel Lowell
The winners results where this
- Winner of Gran Prix of San Remo Junior Malta 2017
Here is the first three places of San Remo Junior Malta 2017 edition, from each section. With the Winner Miguel Bonello will be rappresenting Malta on 3 May, 2017 at the Ariston Theatre in San Remo:-
Category A:- 6 to 9 years. |
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No | Singers | Songs | Video |
01 | Giorgia Borg | Listen | click for Video |
02 | Jan Camilleri | Un Amore Cosi Grande | click for Video |
03 | Maryia Magro | Respect | click for Video |
Category B:- 10 to 12 years. |
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No | Singers | Songs | Video |
01 | Kristy Spiteri | Vincero | click for Video |
02 | Kiana Fenech | I'm Here | click for Video |
03 | Martina Cutajar | Rise | click for Video |
Category C:- 13 to 15 years. |
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No | Singers | Songs | Video |
01 | Miguel Bonello | Writings On The Wall | click for Video |
02 | Maria Daniela Camilleri | Popolar | click for Video |
03 | Charisse Ann Vassallo | Je Suis Malade | click on Video |
Young Jury Award |
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Section | Singers |
Section A | Giorgia Borg |
Section B | Krista Šujak |
Section C | Miguel Bonello |
- Kaya Gouder Curmi with the song 'Tomorrow' win the (televonting) Public Opinion Vot
- Alaiyah Cassar with the song ' ' win the Audience Award
Other Editions
San Remo Junior Malta Festival Editions * 2010s: 01 (2012) - 02 (2013) - 03 (2014) – 04 (2015) – 05 (2016) – 06 (2017) – 07 (2018)
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Important Steps Information
- Participants must have reached the required age between 1st January and 31st December, 2018.
- For further information, you may contact Antonella Vassallo on 79970017 or Bernice Šujak on 79408734.
- Email contact: Antonella Vassallo: avassallo@pbs.com.mt Bernice Šujak: dbsmalta@gmail.com
- Registration Forms together with the payments may be delivered at PBS Creativity Hub, G’Manġia. Cheques must be payable to Ms. Antonella Bugeja Conti. This can be done during working hours. Please call beforehand.
- The registration closing date is Wednesday 7th March 2018.
- The selection will be done on Saturday 10th March 2018, from 10am onwards, half playback where the performers will be singing live in front of a panel of jury. Location will be given on a later date.
- The LIVE transmission is going to be aired on television on Saturday 24th March 2018 from 6.30pm onwards (there may be changes in time of transmission).
- Final at famous TEATRO ARISTON, in SANREMO, Italy on 18th April 2018, where the singers will perform LIVE accompanied by the Sanremo Orchestra.
Other Editions
San Remo Junior Malta Festival Editions * 2010s: 01 (2012) - 02 (2013) - 03 (2014) – 04 (2015) – 05 (2016) – 06 (2017) – 07 (2018)
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