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...s such as the [[Malta Song for Europe]], International Festival of Maltese song as well as [[Għanja tal-Poplu]] Festival. ...elevoting records in Malta with over 31000 votes. In 2008, he composed the song '''Vodka''' sung by [[Morena]].

...the very beginning of the series in 2005 Toni Sant coined the Maltese word for podcast: ''poddata'' (plural: ''poddati''), using it constantly over the ye ...0051-MMI0159 were lost through hard drive failure and there was no back-up for those files, other than the mp3s on the Internet Archive.

...He published poems in local papers and on radio until he started to write song lyrics. ...03) and ''Time for Love'' (2006). He also won the [[Ti Amo]] song festival for young singers of [[Romania]] five times with songs in the Italian Language.

...er [[Maronia Attard]] a well known singer too especially for the classical song ''Angel Eyes'' lyrices by [[Joey Chircop]] and music by [[David Agius]]. Th ...s only 8 years old. His talent was noted and he was encouraged to audition for a school show.

...sy - Et Cetera (Ireland 2009) | Participant Profile | Eurovision Song Contest - Malmö 2013. ...avanagh]]. He also later wrote the 2014 Irish entry "[[Heartbeat (Can-linn song)|Heartbeat]]" sung by [[Can-linn]].

...ingers on the Maltese scene, undoubtedly Danica has already achieved a lot for her young age. Danica started singing from age of 4 and from that time onwa ...managed to place in the top position for 3 times in a row setting a record for herself and the festival in general.

...he Mediterranean islands of Malta. He comes from [[Rabat]], He is a Singer Song writer with the stage name of '''Richard Edwards'''. ...g for Europe 2003]] with the song “Take Me Back” and also in 2005 with the Song “It’s up to you”.

Eleanor’s passion for music and acting led her to join her home town theatrical group [[Skene]], ...Sixteen finalists of the [[Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2018]]. with the song Back to Life lyrics by [[Michael James Down]] and music by [[Jonas Gladni

...arly age of 7, continuing with Ms [[Beatrice Brockdorff]]; also qualifying for examinations with the [[Royal Schools of Music]], mostly in classical music It was a very pleasant experience for Nadine, which most of all encouraged her in being more adventurous in inter

...singer/songwriter/recording artist. Lyndsay always had an ultimate passion for music and had always been evident from a relatively young age carrying her ...g a serious career. In fact, Lyndsay had been taking Speech Level Training for years from a number of professional tutors based in the United Kingdom. ''T

...song Streetcar of Desire written by [[Elton Zarb]] and [[Rita Pace]]. The song made it to the final 8 on Saturday 26 January 2008. ...with lyrics by [[Deo Grech]]. The song lyrics were also awarded the prize for Best Social Theme.

...[[L-Għanja tal-Poplu]], [[Konkors Kanzunetta Indipendenza]], [[Malta Hit Song Contest]], and even take part and performs in various local Night Spots, o ...– [[Australia]], Winning a ''Best Performance Award'' 1996 and 1997 Winner for two consecutive years of the [[Malta Music Awards]] – ''Best Singer''.

...ou" which charted at No. 32 on the UK Singles Chart. Promotion had stopped for Mothers Heaven and again the band returned to the studio to work on their t ...the band's 13th UK Top 40 singles (including their UK Top 10 Singles). The song charted at No. 12 on the UK Singles Chart behind Garbage's 1999 James Bond

...time in a local singing competition where she placed 1st in her category. For Sarah this was her first step in her carrier. ...her category and achieved 1st prize at the Original Song Category with the song ''Vivra Ancora'', composed by [[George Debono]] to the lyrics of [[Christop

...ame marks a change from the preceding year, ushering in a new set of rules for the selection process, including allowing non-Maltese lyricists and compose ...ional selection process will be held on Friday 11 and Saturday 12 February 2011 at the [[Republic Hall]] of the [[Mediterranean Conference Centre]] in Vall

...]], [[Roma Music Festival]], and [[Universong Canary Islands International Song Festival]] among others. ...Media Production House just like Badass Soldier, and the Maltese language song [[Superman]].

'''The most prominent events in 2011 are gathered through a brief outline on this page and subsequent links to r 2011 was full of news that impacted the lives of the Maltese in some way or anot

'''Malta Hit Song Contest 2011''' is the nth edition of a popular music festival organized annually by [[O ...17 April 2011. 64 entries were submitted for this year’s competition. The song contest will be aired as part of the new Saturday afternoon tv show, [[Cele

...e selection for Eurovision Song Contest [2] and the Malta International TV Song Festival [3] in 2006 and 2007. He was a resident singer in the television p He was also a rather talented footballer, playing for [[Floriana FC]]. Borg's grandfather, [[Lolly De Battista]], was the first M

...n composing music and immediately managed to participate in the [[Song for Europe Festival]]. ...that introduced by Konkors Kanżunetta Indipendenża named –[[Ilħna Ġodda]] for new voices with the Singer [[Gabriella Massa]].

...ing Actor in the 2009 Malta Television Awards as well as for the Best Song for TV in the 2010 Malta Television Awards. ...(Phantom) (2010) in Ziggie Lulu Pantomime by [[Teatru Rjal]], (Christian) (2011) in Moulin Rouge by Teatru Rjal, (Rabbit) (2012) in Alice In Wonderland by

...r on the media field until 2015. He made his television debut as a host on Europe One channel, with a show called “Join me” and also started appearing as ...ntest field. Gorgi counts several entries in national selections, all over Europe.

...ar) is a Maltese singer, best known for presenting Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest 1993 and placing 8th out of 25 countries with [[This Time]]. He is ...became a mainstay at Malta's leading rock joint, The Woodpecker in Bugibba for the summer months of 1982. Later that year, The Ashes were the house band a

Jessica attended dance classes mainly [[Hip Hop]] for some years. She performed in her local Baptist church choir [[Shalom]] and ...age of six, Jessica participated in the first ever song festival with her song ll‘Radju Rosa’]], which placed second place. From then onwards she took

...sion-Malta-logo-darkBG.jpg|thumbnail|300px|right|Official Malta Eurovision Song Contest logo]] ...l selection process for Malta's entry to the Eurovision Song Contest since 2011, produced by PBS, the national broadcasting corporation.

...sion show by which [[PBS]] selected Malta's entry to the 2012 [[Eurovision Song Contest]] to be held in Baku, Azerbaijan between the 22 and 26 May 2012. ...the right to award wildcards either in the semi-final or the final of the song selection.

'''Song contests in Malta''' have become a way for Maltese pop songs to reach a general audience since the early 1960s. ..., the television tie-ins, the on and off association with the [[Eurovision Song Contest]], and most significantly in the use of the word festival to descri

In September 2011, she completed a two-year program with the renowned [[Berklee College of Mu ==Malta Song for Europe==

...il 1981) is a Maltese pop singer. He represented Malta at the [[Eurovision Song Contest]] in 2001 and 2006. He is seen by many as Malta's hope in its fledg ...festivals including the [[Malta Song For Europe]] 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013. Claudia also put up a show in Reggio di Calabria.

...Gonzi''' born on 5, May, and lives at [[Ħ'Attard]]. She is a singer, song-writer. Raquela's interest in music began at the age of 4, going on to study violin for 9 years. She has been developing her music skills as a performer in the Mu

...Malta]] on 12 July, 1970. She’s a well recognised name in Malta both as a song writer (author) and as a TV producer and presenter. ...ce at the [[Malta Song for Europe]] came in 1999 with ‘I Believe Again’, a song composed and sung by Paul Giordimaina.

...roup which won the International Festival of Maltese Song in 1985 with the song ''Komputer'' by [[Ray Agius]] and [[Alfred C. Sant]]. ...Song For Europe Song Contest mostly with the Alfred C. Sant and Ray Agius song writing, tandem.

...formed it at [[l-Istrina 2009]] and in the launching of a National Meeting for the Family. ...by Mro. [[Paul Abela]]. Arpeġġi lasted from October, 2010 untill January, 2011 and she was one of the finalists.

...se) – adventure/mystery book published in 2007 and nominated for Best Book for Youngsters ...ished in 2009 and won second prize in the Malta Book Awards for Best Prose for Children

...In February 2010, he placed 2nd during the Malta Song for Europe with the song ‘Just a little more love’. ...Rumania. Glen managed to attain the Jury Award with the song `All I Am`, a song composed by Paul Giordimaina and penned by Fleur Balzan.

...eight of his initial popularity after representing Malta at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2001. ...that contest. That same year she also won a Maltese song festival with the song ''Ma Nafx''.

...heatre of Life]] was nominated for Best Album in the [[Metal Storm Webzine 2011 Awards]]. ...st, Malta Doom Metal Fest & others. In 2012 WS signed with LimeLight Prod. for booking & promotion mainly in Benelux. Expect live appearances in this regi

...est]] nine times since debuting at the first contest in [[2003]]. Entrants for the Contest were selected by a national selection, organised by the Maltese ...that this would grant them a better placing. Malta took a 2 year break (in 2011 and 2012) and decided to return in 2013.

In the 1999 Edition of the [[Malta Song For Europe Festival]] with [[Mariella Scerri]] ...include ''Nies ta' Veru'', ''Tiramisu'', ''Fortissimo'' and ''Aranissa''. For many years he participated with [[Vince Fabri]] on the music side of TV pro

...ary Islands and the Promotion Program Abroad “EUROSINGERS – Spain Sings in Europe”. .... Another change in the same edition was the introduction of a competition for juniors split into two categories.

...station Triple J's talent contest, Unearthed, she successfully auditioned for the fifth series of Australian Idol in 2007 and went on to win the series. ...he national radio station, Triple J's website, and was subsequently chosen for the Unearthed, talent competition and gained radio airplay and coverage. To

..., made it through to the semi-finals of the [[Malta Song for Europe]]. The song received significant airplay following the contest. ...c band [[Akustika]] (2009 to present) and formed part of trio [[Ellipse]] (2011 to 2013).

...S team she was was part of the amazing opening act of the [[Malta Song for Europe 2013]]. Michela has joined [[Journey Choir]] for two consecutive years and had the opportunity to be part of the concert ''J

...Hit Song Contest]] in 2008 and 2009, the Malta Eurovision Song Contest in 2011 and 2013 and [[L-Għanja tal-Poplu Żagħżagħ - 2007]] (which she won). ...en take it a couple of steps further, if need be. Whilst she is recognised for her singing career in Malta, Marilena was also trained abroad in the art of

...eral local children's festivals. At the age of seven she represented Malta for the first time at [[Canzoni Per Ragazzi Verdinote]] held in [[Italy]]. Ther ...ival [[Fl-Għaqda l-Melodija]] where she placed among the top winning songs for three consecutive years and was honoured as the overall festival winner (Ch

...Eazy Money]] vocalist [[Marc Storace]] joined the band as frontman in time for their Metal Rendez-vous album in 1980. ...ly as AC/DC imitators. Nevertheless, Krokus became increasingly popular in Europe and began to receive attention in the United States.

...my Eyes'''. He composed a music and wrote the words of nine of the twelve song that contains this album. In the same year he composed a music of his first ...Indipendenża]], which also managed to win this festival in 2000, with the song '''Waħdek ma tkun Qatt''', composition of [[Chan Vella]], and lyrics by M

...g music since she was four years old and has never looked back since then. For the past ten years she has studied under the direction of many professional ...s and later also festivals which helped her gain the confidence she earned for to be a better performer.

...m gig to gig. At some point however, Riverstone became too small a vehicle for their broader musical aspirations. ...Malta and released their first single, ''Beside You'', in March 2008. The song, a blend of British and American contemporary rock elements, was given a mo

...ned the parish choir and the school choir where she started being selected for solo parts due to her particular timbre. She was nicknamed "The Soprano" a ...could not always afford to go abroad. Gabrielle competed in Macedonia in 2011 among twenty five other competitors from all around the globe and won first

...hood and teenage years growing up on the island and this is where her love for dance started. ...rst album and preparing to launch a series of shows and appearances across Europe in the coming months.

...s in honour of St Sebastian. In the following months the band participated for the first time in the Good Friday procession and the titular feast in honou ..., now under the direction of Mro. [[Carmelo Abela Farrugia]], participates for the first time in the Easter Sunday procession. In April, together with the

...were made. When she was only eight years has been attending dance lessons for the Ballroom and Latin American where which brings managed bronze medals, s ...he festival [[Ilwien l-Istilel]]. Apart from these it also wrote the words for various Sigl programs.

...[[Ġensna]] in 1980. Following this, he was in constant demand as a singer for the popular [[Festival Internazzjonali tal-Kanzunetta Maltija]]. ...rned Malta to the Eurovision Song Contest after a sixteen-year hiatus. The song ''Could It Be'' ([[Paul Abela]]/[[Ray Mahoney]]), which he sang with [[Geor

...he Mosta local children’s church choir and was given solo parts. Took part for the first time in a singers’ festival and won 2nd place. Competed in seve As one of the duo Starbrights, she took part in the [[Malta Song for Europe]] twice and participated in numerous shows around the island. Entertained a

...Mrs [[Grace Buttigieg]] and by then Head Master Mr [[Joe Sacco]]. She sang for the first time on the school stage during a prize day. From then onwards, s ...nd Blame It on Your Heart. A year later, she made it to the final with the song ''Three Little Words'', penned by [[Gerard James Borg]] and composed by [[P

''Francesco'', original music for ''MASK'' musical, ''Dellijiet'', original music, musical arrangement and re ...and writing of various songs, participating and winning in various music, song festivals, locally and aboard

...[[Microfono D’ Oro]] in Italy Modena 2008 following the [[Junior Song For Europe 2008]]. ...igmund Mifsud]], then in [[Konkors Kanzunetta Indipendenza 2011]] with the song Kif Nista.

Though founded specifically for the feast of St Dominic, its patron saint, the band participates annually i ...n the 8th of September, the Band, played the Maltese hymn – L-Innu Malti - for the first time in public; this later became the country’s National Anthem

In 2005 Ingrid moved to Seville, Spain for a while to further her training in Flamenco dance . Whilst there she had t ...s (Notte Bianca, Oħloq Tbissima, Riflessi Sajfin, Bay Street Launch, Malta Song Festival, Comedia del Arte, La Traviata, Spain’s National Day celebration

...tbox pioneer though her innovative beatboxing, singing and songwriting. In 2011 she graduated with a BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy from the University of Malta 
Being a versatile touring artist, Dana has performed at high-profile events for the British Royal Family and large-scale concerts such as MTV Music Week, t