Jessica Magro
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Jessica Magro is a singer based in Malta, who was born on 5th February 1990 and raised in Ħaż-Żebbuġ.
Jessica’s singing career started way back in 2002 when her school music teacher of the time complimented her on her beautiful voice and suggested that she starts taking singing lessons. From then on, Jessica started taking singing lessons at the age of 12 with Doreen Galea. She started gaining experience and confidence by participating in small local. From there, Jessica joined the choir of Dominic Galea and Alison Ellul. Furthermore, attended 2 years of Stagecoach from 2004 till 2006.
Jessica has several notable performances mainly: • L-Għanja tal-Poplu Żgħażagħ 2005 1st edition and finished in 3 place with the song Tolleranza music by Andrew Zammit and lyrics by Keith Zammit • Star to ‘b’ 2004 a festival held in Baystreet in which she placed second. • Backing Vocalist in Malta Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2004 with Dario Bezzina and Grecia Bezzina in the song Evviva il-Muzika. • Performed in several Musicals: Sound of Music, Filippu, Ommna tal-Grazzja. • Epoka Festival in 2006 in which she placed first. • GM Productions singing festivals in 2004, 2005, 2006 in which she placed, first, second and first again respectively. • Tralcio d'Oro (in Bari Italy) in 2003 were she finished in 6th place • Oltre Oceano (Italy) in August 2015, were she finished in 4th place with the song Almeno tu nell' Universo. • Semi-Finalist in Konkors Kanzunetta Indipendenza - Talent Żgħażugħ 2015 with the song ‘Iċ-Ċinju’. • Finalist in Konkors Kanzunetta Indipendenza 2016 with the song ‘Riħ mill-Punent’. • TV Shows include: 2nd edition of Opportunity 2, Malta Hit Song Festival 2009, Don’t Stop me Now in 2010.
Jessica takes singing technique very seriously. To this end, she has been attending singing lessons at The Vocal Booth under the tutelage of vocal coach Pamela Bezzina, since June 2013. She has gained a ‘Distinction’ Grade in Trinity College Rock & Pop Exam Grade 3 and Grade 5.
Recent Experience=
Jessica was one of the 18 finalists in the 41st edition of L-Għanja tal-Poplu 2017 with the song Meta r-Ramel jitħallat mas-Silġ, composed by Pamela Bezzina and written by Paul Ellul. She placed 1st in this prestigious concert. She was accompanied by a 40 piece orchestra conducted by Mro. Paul Abela and Mro.Joe Brown. Also, she was backed by 4 backing vocals namely, Jackie Pace Delicata, Josef Tabone, Antonella Rapa and Angela Spiteri. The musical arrangement of the recorded song was set up by Aldo Spiteri at Beehive Studios in Ta' Xbiex. Apart from being a soloist, Jessica is also part of the choir EnKor and participated in Voices Heart & Soul as part of the choir.
Jessica has accumulated a lot of experience as a backing vocalist by taking part in the annual concert Strummin. Also, she works as a session backing vocalists with various solo singers.
Jessica’s debut single Fearless was launched on 13th March 2019 on all social media, streaming platforms and also aired on various Radio and TV Stations. Fearless was written by Jessica herself and produced at Somnio Recording Studio by Cyprian Cassar. She is currently working on releasing more original material soon.
Jessica Magro was born on 5 February 1990 in Tal-Pietà at St Luke’s Hospital and raised in Ħaż-Żebbuġ. Jessica Magro is a Singer.
She was educated at St.Francis School at Sliema for both her Primary and Secondary Education, after which she attended at Junior College. Jessica set for her A levels in 2008 and her subjects were: Accounts & Marketing and Intermediate subjects: Maths, English, I.T, & Systems of Knowledge. From there, she attended University of Malta and read for a Bachelor Honours Degree in Insurance & Finance. Jessica graduated in 2012. During her University years, Jessica joined the Degree Plus Choir under the tutelage of Michelle Paris.
After graduating she started a Masters qualification with ICAEW which is ACA (Associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales) and at the same time working as an Auditor with Ernst & Young (EY).
Jessica started taking singing lessons at the age of 12 with Doreen Galea. She started participating in small local festivals from which she gained experience whilst singing live. From there, Jessica joined the choir of Dominic Galea and Alison Ellul. Furthermore, attended 2 years of Stagecoach from 2004 till 2006.
Jessica participated in several Festivals and music programmes like L-Għanja tal-Poplu Żgħażagħ 2005 1st edition and finished in 3 place with the song Tolleranza music by Andrew Zammit and lyrics by Keith Zammit, taken part in Star to ‘b’ 2004 a festival held in Baystreet in which she placed second. She was also backing vocals in Malta Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2004 in Dario Bezzina and Grecia Bezzina song Evviva il-Muzika. Performed in two Musicals, Sound of Music and Filippu.
Participated in GM Productions singing festivals in 2004, 2005, 2006 in which she placed, first, second and first again respectively. Participated in Epoka Festival in 2006 in which she placed first. Took Part in the second addition of Opportunity 2, Participated in Malta Hit Song Festival 2009, and in another Tv show Don’t Stop me Now in 2010.
Have been going to singing lessons at The Vocal Booth and her singing teacher Pamela Bezzina, since June 2013, Participated in Voices Heart & Soul as part of the choir, Obtained Distinction in Trinity College Rock & Pop Exam Grade 3,
Jessica gained experience abroad, when she participated in the festival Tralcio d'Oro in 2003 were she finished in 6th place. Also, recently she participated in the festival Oltre Oceano in August 2015, were she finished in 4th place with the song Almeno tu nell' Universo.
Jessica was one of the 10 semi finalists in Konkors Kanzunetta Indipendenza - Talent Żgħażugħ 2015 in the category New Talent with the song Iċ-Ċinju, composed by Mark Scicluna and penned by Clifton Casha.
During October 2015, she participated in the concert Strummin - What a Feeling 2015 as a Backing Vocalist together with Alexandra Gambin, Brian Dimech and Matthew Muscat Drago.
During September 2016, Jessica was one of the finalists of Konkors Kanzunetta Indipendenza 2016 with the song 'Riħ mill-Punent' composed by Mark Scicluna and written by Clifton Casha.
Jessica forms part of EnKor Choir in which she also a committee member, under the direction of Brian Dimech, and also part of the choral ensemble Anam Ceol under the direction of Michelle Paris.
Jessica was one of the 18 finalists in the 41 edition of L-Għanja tal-Poplu 2017 with the song 'Meta r-Ramel jitħallat mas-Silġ', composed by Pamela Bezzina and written by Paul Ellul. She place first in this prestigious concert. She was accompanied by a 40 piece orchestra conducted by Mro. Paul Abela and Mro.Joe Brown. Also, she was backed by 4 backing vocals namely, Jackie Pace Delicata, Josef Tabone, Antonella Rapa and Angela Spiteri. The musical arrangement of the recorded song was set up by Aldo Spiteri at Beehive Studios in Ta' Xbiex.
Discography
Singles
| Year | Songs | Lyrics | Composer | Video |
| 2008 | Twieled is-Sultan (U.K.A.M) cd | Keith Zammit | Andrew Zammit |
| Year | Festival | Songs | Lyrics | Composer | Placed | Video |
| 2005 | L-Għanja tal-Poplu Żgħażagħ 2005 | Tolleranza | Keith Zammit | Andrew Zammit | 3rd.Place | |
| 2009 | Malta Summer Hit Song Contest 2009 | Unconditional Love | Keith Zammit | Andrew Zammit | (Click for Video) | |
| 2015 | Konkors Kanzunetta Indipendenza - Talent Żgħażugħ 2015 | Iċ-Ċinju | Clifton Casha | Mark Scicluna | (Click for Video) | |
| 2016 | Konkors Kanzunetta Indipendenza 2016 | Riħ mill-Punent | Clifton Casha | Mark Scicluna | (Click for Video) | |
| 2017 | L-Għanja tal-Poplu 2017 - 41 Edition | Meta r-Ramel jitħallat mas-Silġ | Paul Ellul | Pamela Bezzina | 1st. Place | (Click for Video) |