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The night opened with a short medley of Maltese well known songs. | The night opened with a short medley of Maltese well known songs. | ||
== Songs == | == Songs == | ||
The original song submission date for this edition was extended to Friday 31 January 2014. | The original song submission date for this edition was extended to Friday 31 January 2014. | ||
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*[[Justin Galea]] | *[[Justin Galea]] | ||
*[[Martin Degabriele]] | *[[Martin Degabriele]] | ||
==The Finalists== | ==The Finalists== | ||
Following are the 16 original songs in Maltese which have made it to the final, where both vocals and music were performed live. | Following are the 16 original songs in Maltese which have made it to the final, where both vocals and music were performed live. | ||
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==Organizing Committee== | ==Organizing Committee== | ||
:Organizer: [[Maurice Mifsud Fr.]] | :Organizer: [[Maurice Mifsud Fr.]] | ||
:Chairperson:[[Carmelo Schembri]] | :Chairperson:[[Carmelo Schembri]] | ||
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* [[David Azzopardi]] | * [[David Azzopardi]] | ||
* Dr.[[Paul Callus]] Notary | * Dr.[[Paul Callus]] Notary | ||
== Special guests == | == Special guests == | ||
During the interval, [[Il-Kor L-Għanja tal-Poplu]] performed with Justin Galea, [[Corazon]] sang three songs from her CD album [[Hawn Jien]]. It also included a mini musical highlighting great moments in the history of Malta with the participation of [[Il-Kor L-Għanja tal-Poplu]] | During the interval, [[Il-Kor L-Għanja tal-Poplu]] performed with Justin Galea, [[Corazon]] sang three songs from her CD album [[Hawn Jien]]. It also included a mini musical highlighting great moments in the history of Malta with the participation of [[Il-Kor L-Għanja tal-Poplu]] | ||
== Winners == | == Winners == | ||
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== Other Winners == | == Other Winners == | ||
* For Best Young Talent: Denise Spiteri for ''Pupa'' written and composed by Mark Laurence Zammit | * For Best Young Talent: Denise Spiteri for ''Pupa'' written and composed by Mark Laurence Zammit | ||
* For Best Interpretation: Christian Arding | * For Best Interpretation: Christian Arding | ||
* For Best Singer-Songwriter: Frank O'Neill for ''Kif Xrobbtuli l-Menti'' | * For Best Singer-Songwriter: Frank O'Neill for ''Kif Xrobbtuli l-Menti'' | ||
* For Best Social Theme: Rita Pace for ''Il-Quċċata'' sung by 7 Spadi and composed by Jeffrey Scicluna | * For Best Social Theme: Rita Pace for ''Il-Quċċata'' sung by 7 Spadi and composed by Jeffrey Scicluna | ||
== Presentation == | == Presentation == | ||
Prof. [[Olivier Friggieri]] presented the trophies to all the winners. | Prof. [[Olivier Friggieri]] presented the trophies to all the winners. | ||
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A CD compilation containing the final songs was forwarded to local radio stations by Tony Micallef. | A CD compilation containing the final songs was forwarded to local radio stations by Tony Micallef. | ||
==Special Thanks== | ==Special Thanks== | ||
* Graphic Design:- Darren Tanti. | * Graphic Design:- Darren Tanti. | ||
* Photos: [[Geoffrey Buhagiar]]. | * Photos: [[Geoffrey Buhagiar]]. | ||
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* Postcard: [[Media Centre]] | * Postcard: [[Media Centre]] | ||
* Stage Hands: [[Mark Grech]], [[Anton Miceli]], [[Raymond Mugliett]]. | * Stage Hands: [[Mark Grech]], [[Anton Miceli]], [[Raymond Mugliett]]. | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
Revision as of 07:25, 4 April 2016
The 38th edition of L-Għanja tal-Poplu was held on Saturday 15 March 2014 at the University of Malta's Sir Temi Zammit Theatre in Tal-Qroqq. It was also broadcast live on One TV.
A new visual identity was introduced for the contest by Darren Tanti, who created a new logo encompassing live music and singing with other elements that have become synonymous with L-Għanja tal-Poplu.
Tickets at €10 and €8 were available from the Y.T.C. office in Valletta and online from ticketline.com.mt.
The hosts of this edition were Josephine Ebejer Grech and Clint Bajada.
The night opened with a short medley of Maltese well known songs.
Songs
The original song submission date for this edition was extended to Friday 31 January 2014.
Awards included trophies and a prize of €1000, €600 and €400 respectively for participants placing first, second and third respectively. Another trophy and €500 were the prize for the best singer-songwriter.
71 songs were submitted for consideration in the preliminary round. On Saturday 1 February, a panel of 5 judges selected 16 songs for the final night. The preliminary round jury members were:
The Finalists
Following are the 16 original songs in Maltese which have made it to the final, where both vocals and music were performed live.
| No | Singers | Songs | Lyricist | Composer |
| 01 | Marie Claire Attard Bason | Mara | Emil Calleja Bayliss | Andrew Zammit |
| 02 | 7 Spadi | Il-Quċċata | Rita Pace | Jeffrey Scicluna |
| 03 | Estelle Fenech Imbroll | Numri | Paul Attard | Mark Scicluna |
| 04 | Rutina | Tmien Ħabbiet | Jonathan Laferla | Charlie Bonnici |
| 05 | Frank O'Neill Christabelle Curmi & Il-Lajks | Kif Xrobtuli l-Menti | Frank O'Neill | Frank O'Neill |
| 06 | Christian Arding | Il-Karba tal-Mument | Kevin Tanti | Chan Vella |
| 07 | Daniel Borg | Fejn Huma? | George Cassar | Daniel Borg |
| 08 | Karen DeBattista | Jien Ma Naħdimx | Rita Pace | Mark Scicluna |
| 09 | Teddie Zammit | Immigrant Regolari | Rita Pace | Teddie Zammit |
| 10 | Denise Spiteri | Pupa | Mark Laurence Zammit | Mark Laurence Zammit |
| 11 | Frans Casha | Il-Bamboċċu, Il-Bambinu, l-Budaj | Frans Casha | Frans Casha |
| 12 | Miriam Christine & Olivia Lewis | Wara l-Kanċell | Joe Julian Farrugia | Miriam Christine |
| 13 | Mario Debono | Bħal Għasfura | Mario Debono | Mario Debono |
| 14 | Simone Gauci | Djarju ta' Tifkiriet | Emil Calleja Bayliss | Mark Spiteri Lucas |
| 15 | Teddie Zammit | Liberat | George Cassar | Teddie Zammit |
| 16 | Domenique Azzopardi | Insellmulkom | Joe Chircop | Philip Vella |
Organizing Committee
- Organizer: Maurice Mifsud Fr.
- Chairperson:Carmelo Schembri
- Secretary: Alexia Cutajar Conti
- Co-ordinator: Noel D'Amato
- PRO: Josephine Ebejer Grech
Judges
- Robert Alosio
- Vince Fabri
- Rosabelle Bianchi
- Eric Montfort
- Elaine Falzon
- Kevin Farrugia
- Maria Abdilla
- David Azzopardi
- Dr.Paul Callus Notary
Special guests
During the interval, Il-Kor L-Għanja tal-Poplu performed with Justin Galea, Corazon sang three songs from her CD album Hawn Jien. It also included a mini musical highlighting great moments in the history of Malta with the participation of Il-Kor L-Għanja tal-Poplu
Winners
| Placing | Song | Performer | Lyricist | Composer |
| 01 | Jien Ma Naħdimx | Karen DeBattista | Rita Pace | Mark Scicluna |
| 02 | Kif Xrobtuli l-Menti | Frank O'Neill, Christabelle Curmi & Il-Lajks | Frank O'Neill | Frank O'Neill |
| 03 | Wara l-Kanċell | Miriam Christine & Olivia Lewis | Joe Julian Farrugia | Miriam Christine |
Other Winners
- For Best Young Talent: Denise Spiteri for Pupa written and composed by Mark Laurence Zammit
- For Best Interpretation: Christian Arding
- For Best Singer-Songwriter: Frank O'Neill for Kif Xrobbtuli l-Menti
- For Best Social Theme: Rita Pace for Il-Quċċata sung by 7 Spadi and composed by Jeffrey Scicluna
Presentation
Prof. Olivier Friggieri presented the trophies to all the winners.
The winning songwriters were given the opportunity to participate in similar festivals abroad under the auspices of the World Association of Festivals and Artists - WAFA
This edition was supported by the Malta Arts Fund and its production was collaborated by Studio 7.
A CD compilation containing the final songs was forwarded to local radio stations by Tony Micallef.
Special Thanks
- Graphic Design:- Darren Tanti.
- Photos: Geoffrey Buhagiar.
- Trophies Designe: Alka Ceramics designed by Paul Haber.
- Stage Design: Studio Seven.
- Sound & Lights: Studio Seven.
- Television Direction: Jason Busuttil
- Filming: One Productions Ltd
- Postcard: Media Centre
- Stage Hands: Mark Grech, Anton Miceli, Raymond Mugliett.
External links
- Official website
- L-Għanja tal-Poplu on Soundcloud
- Diversity in our native language Review by Eric Montfort, The Malta Independent, 17 March 2014.
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