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26
May 08

Enrique Iglesias in Malta


Enrique Iglesias back for MTV concert in June

Heartthrob singer Enrique Iglesias, will be returning to Malta this June for the Isle of MTV concert to be held just outside Valletta city gate.
“Isle of MTV Malta was a fabulous event last year and I’m looking forward to sharing my music with MTV’s viewers and with Malta,” Iglesias commented.
His track Can You Hear Me? is the official song of UEFA Euro 2008, and the Spanish star is scheduled to perform live at the final in Vienna on June 29.
The 33-year-old, has had hits on every continent with songs such as Rhythm Divine, Be With You, Hero, Escape, Do You Know? and Tired of Being Sorry.

The Kooks, OneRepublic, N*E*R*D will also headline the Isle of MTV music event in Malta on 25 June, MTV Networks International (MTVNI) announced. The bands will play in the spectacular Il-Fosos Square in Floriana in front of an estimated 40,000 people.

The MTV site describes Malta as the “stunning gem of the Mediterranean” and warns that in the days leading to the concert, the whole island will be celebrating with the Malta Tourism Authority during the Malta Music Week.

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24
Apr 08

Malta National Folk Festival


Organised by the Malta Council for Culture and the Arts, the National Folk Singing Festival takes place every May in the natural setting of the Argotti Botanical Gardens in Floriana, Valletta.

A mixture of Maltese and Mediterranean folk music performances are staged by local and international artists, while craftsmen display their skills at exhibitions held alongside the main event. Visitors also have the opportunity to taste traditional food and drink.

Argotti Botanical Gardens are situated just 15 minutes walk from Maison La Vallette.

18 – 20 May 2008 (annual)
Where:Argotti Botanical Gardens
Opening Hours:7pm

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19
Apr 08

MTV hits Malta this summer



ISLE OF MTV 2008
Festivals , Concerts, Clubs and Scene – 25/06/2008 to 26/06/2008
Coming soon…. MTV hits the island of Malta and everyone is invited.

A massive international line up of top artists and local talents will grace centre stage at the isle of MTV 2008. After the great success story of 2007, with over 40,0000 people attending the largest concert ever to be held in Malta, MTV in collaboration with the Malta Tourism Authority and G7 will be holding yet another Free Festival.

Dr Francis Zammit Dimech, Minister for Tourism and Culture, said: “We are delighted to renew our partnership with MTV. Our lifestyle, climate and natural beauty provide a perfect venue for MTV. This is a unique opportunity to tell young people that Malta truly is a happening island.”

Last summer Akon, Maroon 5 and Enrique Iglesias topped the line-up for the spectacular open-air concert held in the picturesque backdrop of Il-Fosos Square in Floriana, in front of 50,000 people.

For this year’s event in June the Malta Tourism Authority is planning a three-day music festival leading up to the Isle of MTV concert. “The fusion of Malta and MTV produced an incredible feeling for the thousands who attended last year. We want to share this magic with more visitors. Our invitation goes out to all music and party lovers: come join us in Malta in June when MTV comes to town,” said Dr Zammit Dimech.

The highlight of the tour has traditionally been an open-air main event. Last year it was staged just outside the Valletta city gate. Previous performers at the Isle of MTV main event include Snoop Dogg, The Chemical Brothers, Shaggy, Garbage, The Black Eyed Peas, Jazzy Jeff, Gorillaz and Morcheeba.

Check out the link below for a chance to win an exclusive VIP trip to the Isle of MTV Malta Special 2008.
http://comps.mtv.tv/comps/isleofmtv/
http://www.visitmalta.com/event-details?l=1&e=3513

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2
Apr 08

Valletta Fireworks Festival


The Floriana Local Council, Malta is organizing the Second Malta Festival of Mechanised Ground Fireworks (locally known as “Nar ta’ l-Art”) which will be held in Saint Publius Square on Saturday, 5 April 2008, on the eve of the feast of St Publius, Patron Saint of Malta and particular Patron Saint of Floriana. Ground fireworks are a unique Maltese pyrotechnic tradition, and since the festival will be held on the eve of Floriana’s Parish Feast, those who attend the festival will also get a taste of the lavish local festivities which are a hallmark of Maltese Festas. The Festival will be held in the largest square in Malta. A total of 16 different firework factories will field two ground firework pieces each, to compete for numerous prizes that will be awarded by an international jury. Entrance is free.