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== 2013 == ====[[:File:ND 2013-01-06 Il-Mument 'Collage' p.37.jpg|6 Jannar 2013]]====

...He published poems in local papers and on radio until he started to write song lyrics. ...sly'' (2003) 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 Langu

===Festival Internazzjonali tal-Kanzunetta Maltija === ! Year !! Festival !! Song !! Singers !! Music !! Prize !! Videos

On Wednesday 7 August 2013 the podcasts began to appear as audio streams on [[Mixcloud]] starting with ...- ''Just Enough''<br />- ''Live to Hate Me''<br />- ''My Life is a Country Song''<br />- ''Leigh''<br />- ''Why''</td>

...t him to one of the biggest national networks, Macedonia TV. It was during Eurovision period in Athens, where he was given the task to cover the event and report ...year would mark the beginning of a still ongoing course, in the Eurovision Song Contest field. Gorgi counts several entries in national selections, all ove

[[File:singerstagefestival.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Singer Stage Festival 2017]] '''SINGER STAGE MALTA INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL - 3, 4 and 5 November, 2017.'''

...Malta Council for Culture & the Arts]], associated with Malta's Eurovision Song Contest entries. Since 2011, Malta's entries to the Junior Eurovision Song Contest produced by [[PBS]], the national broadcasting corporation. This i

...the top position for 3 times in a row setting a record for herself and the festival in general. ...were she placed first there as well. Danica has been present in many major song contests held on the Maltese Islands with many nice results.

...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”.

[[File: MJESC-2015.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Malta Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2015]] ...not held, but Malta was defending the title by [[Fedrica Falzon]] with the song ''Diamonds''.

[[File: MALTA-full-logo.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Malta Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2016]] ...held, when Malta was defending the title by [[Federica Falzon]] with the song ''Diamonds''.

'''Song contests in Malta''' have become a way for Maltese pop songs to reach a gen ...[[Eurovision Song Contest]], and most significantly in the use of the word festival to describe such contests.

...e was 3 years old when she started performing on stage. Her first original song was called ''Jien Inħobb Il-Ħelu''. ...nior Eurovision Song Contest]]. Taking part in various other international song contests also where she obtain the F.I.D.O.F Award and won the contest in L

...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 Lawrence took part in the [[Malta Song for Europe]] 8 times. He came twice 2nd:- in 1999 with ''The Right Time'' a

...r beginners, we work through some excellent strategies needed to deliver a song with conviction. ...tly. Essentially, the vocal coach will help a student prepare and polish a song or repertoire of songs to be recorded or performed in front of an audience.

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...local and foreign scene. Her participation in the Malta Junior Eurovision Song Contest of 2005 was a significant step forward in the local music scene. ...nia where, in the latter, she was awarded the title of the Princess Of The Festival. Deborah has also given a performance at the ''2010 VIVA World Cup'' event

...Maltese public with her song ''Desire''. But before her performance on the Eurovision stage, Claudette had previous experience in the local music scene on the Ma ...in the [[Malta Song For Europe in 1993]] together with [[Bayzo ]] with the song ''You Are My Music''.

...tival '''Kliem u Mużika''' organized by '''PBS''' and placing 3rd with the song '''Lil Ommi, lil Missieri''' written by [[Julie Brincat]] and [[Renato Brif ...place as ''Best Newcomer'' in the '''European Union, Malta and Cyprus Song Festival'''.

[[File:singerstage1.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Singer Stage Festival 2013]] '''MALTA INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL FOR POP SINGERS - 8, 9 and 10 November 2013'''.

...a]], [[Valletta]]. She is a Singer, Dancer, Actress, Model, and Miss Malta 2013. The Program included a dancing routine, a song, and a script to be learnt every week, Jade had to dance, sing and act too,

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

[[File:singerstagefestival.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Singer Stage Festival 2013]] '''SINGER STAGE MALTA INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL - 8, 9 and 10 November 2013.'''

The 22 semi-finalists for the 2022 edition of the Malta Eurovision Song Contest are known. ...be broadcasting both the semi-finals and the final of the Malta Eurovision Song Contest next February.

...laced first in an important festival named as L-Għanja tal-Maltin with the song ''Waqtiet''. On 2010 she went rapprezenting Malta in the ''International Nile Song Festival'' with a great success.

...op Music Festival''. In 2013 Jasmar also competed in [[KKI 2013]] with the song ''Mużika''. In 2014 Jasmar competed In An Italian Festival ''Il-Cantagiro'' with his song ''Ti Amo, I Love You'' (Written by [[Muxu]] Matt Mercieca, Jasmar Cassar &

...sic Festival 2014]], [[International Food Festival 2014]], [[Delicata Wine Festival 2014]], and nonetheless, performed gigs in various pubs and Fund raising ac ...ic Festival 2014, Kurt and the other members launched their first original song entitled ''Gone'', composed by [[Julian Dingli]], [[Franklin Farrugia]],[[B

...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 ...his time he also participated at the CISCO 77 Castlebar International Song Festival in Ireland. In 1978, William joined Split, performing a series of concerts

...she interpreted the country song ''Rose Garden'' and a solo part from the song ''Sailing'' by Rod Stewart, accompanied by the college orchestra under the ...ipated for the first time at a local festival in May 2012 with the country song Coalminer’s Daughter, where she placed in the 2nd position. On 3rd July 2

...', The ''XFM Virtual Rockstar'' Competition, the ''International Malta Hit Song Contest'', the TV Reality Show ''Don’t Stop Me Now'', ''The Vodafone Upco ...e of Malta, Pierre Cordina’s Birthday Bash, The Wiwi Jam, The Malta Pride Festival, Club House Saturdays, Sparkle and Shine by MGRM Events etc.

..., a former Maltese performer at Malta’s second attempt in the [[Eurovision Song Contest in 1972]]. Since then Janice has been taking lessons in the piano f ...rs we met Janice on a national scale at the finals of the [[Malta Hit Song Festival 2008]] for the first time, where she sang ''Turn Back Time'' compose by

...been selected as a finalist in several editions of the [[Malta Eurovision Song Contest]]. ...Gianluca as a backing vocalist during his participation in the Eurovision Song Contest.

...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''.

...hythm and blues singer best known for representing Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest 1996.Born in Santo Antônio do Descoberto,Goiás, Brazil but raised ...al and representing Malta in the 1996 [[Eurovision Song Contest]] with the song [[In A Woman’s Heart.]]

...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 ...uding the [[Malta Song For Europe]] 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013. Claudia also put up a show in Reggio di Calabria.

...e song "Vertigo" and represented Malta at the semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest held at the [[Hartwall Areena]] in [[Helsinki]], [[Finland]], on 10 ...on both the ]]Lithuanian National Song Festival]] and the [[Bulgarian Song Festival]].

==Song Contests & International performances== ...anzunetta Indipendenza]], [[Malta TV International Hit Songs]] and [[Malta Song For Europe]].

...' and the 3rd placing at the [[Konkors Kanzunetta Indipendenza 2012]] with song ''Tama u Kuraġġ''. Domenique was one of the 16 finalists of the ‘Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2013’ and shortly after, she was shortlisted to audition in London in well-kno

Andrew’s first experiences in local song festivals were those as a backing vocalist where he assisted established si ...ss Diana) and participated in the local con test [[Ghanja tal-Poplu]]. The song was interpreted by the trio [[Incorvaja Sisters]].

...[[L-Għanja tal-Poplu]], [[Konkors Kanzunetta Indipendenza]], [[Malta Hit Song Contest]], and even take part and performs in various local Night Spots, o ...ki]] (duet with [[Alexander Schembri]], 1996 [[South Pacific International Song Contest]] – [[Australia]], Winning a ''Best Performance Award'' 1996 and

...l [[MMI Listeners' Picks]] poll. This is not a fully comprehensive list of 2013 releases; Toni Sant has always maintained, through his podcast and blog, th ...ck on the link to the right to view the full sortable list of nominees for 2013:</th></tr>

...ection 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 programme ...th Every Bit of Me was released one week after he had won the contest. The song was a hit in Sweden, where it debuted at no. 1 and stayed on top of the cha

...er on the famous tv programm "Tista tkun It" which always sing the opening song, and some others during the programm. ...p Vella]] and lyrics by [[Gerard James Borg]] which in the Eurovision Song Festival finished in the 2nd Place.

...At the age of 13 Ian James was chosen to represent Malta in the [[Belgrade Eurovision]], on the occasion of world children's day. Together with his partner in da ...for a number played by [[Claire Balluci]] during the Malta song for Europe festival 2004.

...010 she won the ''Best Singer of The Year'' in the ''Ilħna t'Għada Singers Festival''. ...l Voice]] festival in Serbia and also won a Golden Award with her original song, ''Colourful''.

...ltija 2013''' marks a return for the International Festival of The Maltese Song after an absence since 2002. ...[[Mediterranean Conference Centre]] in [[Valletta]] on Saturday 9 November 2013, starting at 19:30 CET.

...vocalists in national Eurovision Song Contest finals and Junior Eurovision 2013-2018 with over 30 songs in 16 countries. ...in Nashville International Song & Lyrics Contest, winners of Home Composed Song contest in 2009, winners of National musical prize "Lira" for Best music vi

...vocalists in national Eurovision Song Contest finals and Junior Eurovision 2013-2018 with over 30 songs in 16 countries. ...in Nashville International Song & Lyrics Contest, winners of Home Composed Song contest in 2009, winners of National musical prize "Lira" for Best music vi

...2010, before reaching the finals of the [[Konkors Kanzunetta Indipendenza 2013]]. Whilst not being an entirely new face to the local music scene, it seems ...Bason has already competed in the Konkors Kanzunetta Indipendenza with the song ''Ma Rridx Ninbidel'' composed by [[Sean Vella]] to the lyrics of [[Rita Pa

...just one point away from the opportunity to represent Malta in the Junior Eurovision. This experience has played a significant role in his career and has defini ...age of fourteen, Dario represented Malta in the Romanian ''Ti Amo singers’ festival'' in which he was awarded the special prize of international jury.

...gium and the Caribbean where two of his songs made it to top the charts. A song of his was also used in the movie ''Bring it On'' produced by Universal Stu ...rations of the Union. Two further shows were presented on 12 - 13 October, 2013 at the union's own [[City Theatre]] in [[Valletta]].

In 2006 she represented Malta at the [[Junior Eurovision Song Contest]] in Bucharest, Romania, with ''Extra Cute''. The following year sh ...[[Malta Fashion Awards]], the [[Malta Football Awards]], the [[Malta Music Festival]], the [[Michael Jackson Tribute Concert]] and the [[Malta Music Awards]].

...various festivals here in Malta and also participated in one international festival were she won the Grand Prix. ...t Edition of [[San Remo Malta Junior 2012]]. When [[Gaia Cauchi]] winn the festival.

...many other Local festivals and always managed to obtain great results. In 2013 during a Singing workshop in Trapani, Rachel had the opportunity to be coac ...has also competed in various festivals abroad which include, [[Lake Pearls Festival]] in Macedonia where she placed Second, [[Una Stella Sta Nascendo]] an Ital

...nce was during last Summer in [[Konkors Kanzunetta Indipendenza]] with the song 'Mhux Pupa Biss' composed by [[Dominic Cini]] Minik and penned by [[Rita Pa ...her first experience in the [[Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2014]] by the song 'Invisible' composed by [[Philip Vella]] and penned by [[Gerard James Borg]

...her section, also in the festival [[Singer Stage Malta Song International Festival]] where she got third place. ...and got first place in her category as well as first place in an original song called ''Luce''.

...a' l-iskola''', the following year she made it through the finals with the song '''Fil-Qalba Tar-Raħal''' and in 2007 with '''Familja Dot Kom'''. ...Grecia was also a finalist in the [[Malta Hit Song Contest 2010]] with the song '''Save Me''' written by [[Rita Pace]] and to the music of [[Elton Zarb]].

...nja 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.

...ay, 1944. He was a singer songwriter, He is best known for the self-penned song "[[Viva Malta]]" (1966). ...started distorting and they walked out of the stage utb the winners of the festival [[The Boys]] came for they at St.Paul’s Bay the day after and they went o

...2000 at [[Fresh; Festival for Youths 2000]] wherein he placed third with a song which he himself composed entitled 'All you ever need'. Ludwig Galea performed in the [[Eurovision Song Contest]] in Istanbul, Turkey, in May 2004 along [[Julie Zahra]]. [[Julie &

...lta Folk Song Contest]] organized by [[Jove Enterprises]] in 1973 with the song by himself ''M’Hemmx Għalfejn Ħafna Kliem''. ...and Tony covered many artists inc Beatles, Stones, Dylan etc. In one Folk Festival Frank had three songs pass so he sang one. ''Dgħajsa Lewn Ħamran''. Tony

== Festival Internazzjonali tal-Kanzunetta Maltija == ...ere being sung in the Maltese language and later, a version of the Maltese song was also sung in a foreign language by a foreign artist.

Michela has always been love singing, and in 2013 together with her friend Victoria Xuereb (now living in Canada) decided to ...s exactly 17 May, 2014 when she participated in 44 th. edition of [[Marian Festival]] held at the [[Oratorju Don Bosco]], had sung the Maltese version of Halle

In 2013, Laura flew to London to audition for the very famous television show Brita ...ainly [[Konkors Kanzunetta Indipendenza]], [[L-Għanja tal-Poplu]], [[Malta Eurovision]] and many more.

...: “MY IMPOSSIBLE DREAM”, represented the Netherlands with Glennis Grace at Eurovision in Kiev, Ukraine, 2005. Songs in the semi-finals of Poland (2006), Belarus (2010) & Rumania (2013)

...rn on the 21 Dicember, 1973 in [[Belgrade]], [[Serbia]]. He is a Musician /Song Writer / Producer/ Mixing engineer. ...mong the Maltese music industry, Boris is a musician, music producer and a song writer.

...y [[OGAE]] [[Italy]]. Countries from all over the World submit songs for a Eurovision style competition via cassette/CD and mail. The Contest has a special inter ...e 1996 by OGAE Italy. Countries from all over the World submit songs for a Eurovision style competition via cassette/CD and mail. The Contest has a special inter

...with original songs and different covers. Very often Sarah terminated the festival on the podium. Throughout this time, she was also invited to take part in s ...e [[Malta Eurovision Song Contest]] , [[Malta Summer Hit Song Contest]], [[Festival Internazzjonali tal-Kanzunetta Maltija]] saw Sarah participating as a backi

...t at the '''Lyceum''', Tony became totally absorbed in the organization of song festivals and pageants, producing and presenting audio/video and theatrical ...longer number of years, Tony did the radio commentary for the [[Eurovision Song Contest]].

At twelve years of age, Shyli wrote her first song ''Cannot let you go'' and the next was ''Lullaby''. She stopped temporarily ...Her wish is that one day she would represent her country in the Eurovision Song Contest and that her songs would be followed aboard.

...94. Grow up and lives in [[Birkirkara]]. She emigrated to [[Australia]] in 2013. Shieradye still remember her very first festival which she placed 4th. In that night when she and also her family realised t

...ey also work with [[Kevin Paul Calleja]] at [[Railway Studios]] on another song from Fun, this time ''We Are Young'', which is yet to be released. ...r'', was released on 17 September 2013 along with a promotional video. The song was recorded and produced by [[Peter Borg]] at Railway Studios. The music v

...vocal group called [[The Mics]] but he has gone solo around 2007 releasing song for local radios, all reaching high positions on the respective charts. He ...is sister Michelle with their band [[Firelight]] won the Festival with the song ''Coming Home'' with total of 63 points, thus representing Malta in Denmark

...rm live as one of the interval acts at the [[Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2013]], where was accompanied by percussionist [[Luke Briffa]]. Her debut EP The Curious Child was released on Bandcamp, on 13 April 2013. It was produced and arranged by [[Mark McRae]].

It's was early in summer 2013. When Luke calls Josef to meet to discuss a guitar repair. It takes minutes ...estival, and served as the entertainment act during the [[Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2015]]. More recently the pair began penning original material, whi

...at the Verdinote International Festival, where she won the award for Best Song and also Best Voice. ...music competitions in Romania, Bulgaria, Italy, Hungary, FYR Macedonia. In 2013, she took a break from music competitions, yet developing her voice further

...]], Valletta. She also formed part of the vocal ensemble for the Fireworks Festival held in Valletta in April 2018. ...al-Poplu]] (Festival tal-Kanzunetta Maltija) , where she backed he winning song, in 2018. Louisa has also done backing vocals for a number of popular local

...part in the finals of this popular festival eight times between 1998 and 2013, five of them being consecutive years. Some of the songs that she presente In 2014 Andreana competing with an original song ''Now & Forever'' with music by [[Vinny Vella Jr.]] and Lyrics by Karl Spit

...ith [[Chiara]] Siracusa and [[Ludwig Galea]] (2011), [[Gianluca Bezzina]] (2013) and his team during ''Tomorrow'', and with [[Firelight]] for ''Coming Home ...oo even important shows like [[Malta Music Awards 2009]] and [[Gozo Music Festival 2008-2009]], and [[Malta Music Awards 2014]].

...UN on youtube, this video has more than 18,000 views to date. In September 2013 Karma Skies released their debut single called ''Bittersweet September''. ...placed in the second place with 46 points, after [[Firelight]] who win the Festival with total of 63 points.

...ce on the final night. This was the first experience for Rachel in a local festival and served her as an opportunity to work on different projects. ...when she made it to the finals of the [[Summer Hit Song Contest]] with the song ''The Joke Is On You'' composed by [[Elton Zarb]] and written by [[Emil Cal

...UN on youtube, this video has more than 18,000 views to date. In September 2013 Karma Skies released their debut single called ''Bittersweet September''. ...placed in the second place with 46 points, after [[Firelight]] who win the Festival with total of 63 points

...UN on youtube, this video has more than 18,000 views to date. In September 2013 Karma Skies released their debut single called '''Bittersweet September'''. ...placed in the second place with 46 points, after [[Firelight]] who win the Festival with total of 63 points.

...UN on youtube, this video has more than 18,000 views to date. In September 2013 Karma Skies released their debut single called ''Bittersweet September''. ...placed in the second place with 46 points, after [[Firelight]] who win the Festival with total of 63 points.

...y and backed out everytime her dad try to get her involved in a children’s festival or singing activities, Charlotte however was, part of both her primary and ...2012 she was one of her sister Nadine’s backing vocals in the [[Eurovision Song Contest 2012]], later that same year she went to Australia to perform for t

...d composed by [[Priscilla Psaila]] and sung along with Christian Azzopardi festival in the [[Fl-Għaqda tal-Melodija]], which were classified in third place . ...ipendenza 2012]]. In 2008 attempted to participate in the Malta Eurovision Song Contest. Those often do not even have helped her heart to remain keep going