MILITARY AND ADVENTURE MTARFA
Pageantry and Processions , Exhibitions- 27/05/2012
Mtarfa has a very strong military history and was home to a military hospital, cemetery and soldiers’ quarters, due to its strategic location close to the Ta’ Qali airstrip in WW II. Exhibitions in the former military hospital and barracks, wartime vehicle exhibitions and displays of various military related artefacts commemorate this bygone era.
Venue : Mtarfa
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VIOLIN AND FRIENDS INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL
Music, Dance and Theatre , Festivals , Concerts- Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Jazz, Folk and New Music 24/06/2012 to 08/07/2012
The Festival will take place in Manoel Theater, Mediterranean Conference Center, Museum of Fine Arts and The Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (Valletta) from the 24 June to the 8 July 2012. The programs will include pieces of Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Jazz, Folk and New Music. Artists from USA, Italy, Switzerland, Ukraine, Japan and Malta are going to perform.
More info here: www.vfimf.com
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ISLE OF MTV
Music, Dance and Theatre , Festivals , Concerts, Clubs & Scene - 26/06/2012
The Isle of MTV Concert is the apex of a week-long festival of live music.
The annual Isle of MTV music event in Malta is an MTV Networks International (MTVNI) production. A world class line up of artistes will play in a free live concert on the Granaries in Floriana in front of a crowd which annually tops the 50,000 mark. Once again this promises to be one of the summer’s must-see musical events. The Isle of MTV Malta is unique in offering young people across Europe an exclusive opportunity to experience some of the world’s best new and established artistes here in Malta, and for free. This event has become an important annual destination for music lovers. Previous attractions included Lady Gaga, Black Eyed Peas, N*E*R*D, One Republic, Maroon 5, Akon, Enrique Iglesias, Kid Rock, David Guetta, Metro Station, Snoop Dogg, and LMFAO amongst others.
Will. i. am. will be headlining this year’s edition. Miami-based rapper, Flo Rida and Canadian super-star Nelly Furtado will also take to the stage for what promises to be another summer spectacular. Supported by US recording artist Cassie, the pair will join will.i.am, in delighting the crowd with summer anthems such as ‘Wild Ones’, ‘Big Hoops (Bigger the Better)’, T.H.E (Hardest Ever) and King of Hearts.
Venue: The Granaries, Floriana
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THE MALTA TRADE FAIR
Family Entertainment, Exhibitions- Malta's largest commercial showcase 27/06/2012 to 08/07/2012
In 2012, the Malta Trade Fair will see its 55th edition being held at the Malta Fairs and Convention Centre in Ta Qali. Last year’s edition saw over a third of the Maltese population in eleven days.
The build up for this year’s edition is underway. The Fairs and Exhibitions Team are working full swing to prepare for this yearly event, surely an excellent opportunity to grab a bargain in a fun and friendly atmosphere.
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THE MALTA JAZZ FESTIVAL
Music, Dance and Theatre , Festivals , Cultural, Concerts- Three nights of openair jazz 19/07/2012 to 21/07/2012
The Malta Jazz Festival this year, which will be held on the 19th to 21st July at Ta’ Liesse, is a cocktail of different musical styles including vocal jazz, flamenco, hard-bop, fusion and latin jazz.
The main highlights this year are Al di Meola and Terri Lynne Carrington, whose album Mosaic Project has just won a Grammy Award for Best Vocal Jazz Album. Terri Lynne Carrington, featuring one of the premier jazz vocalists in the world Dianne Reeves, will be performing at the Malta Jazz Festival on Friday 20th July. Drummer Terri Lynne Carrington performed with Herbie Hancock, Marcus Miller, Yellowjackets and Dianne Reeves. The album she just released features Esperanza Spalding who was part of the Malta Jazz Festival 2011 and won a Best New Artists Grammy Award last year, Dee Dee Bridgewater, and Gretchen Parlato.
Al di Meola will return to Malta and will perform rhythmically-charged flamenco and tango inspired originals on Thursday 19th July. Grammy Award winning world class guitarist Al di Meola is one of the most well-known exponents of his instrument. His highly celebrated career has spanned a wide range of emotions into a unique style embodying the artists world inspired influences. The virtuoso pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba will feature with Al di Meola. With eight Grammy nominations under his belt, Gonzalo Rubalcaba has proven himself as established force in the modern Jazz world. The Jeremy Pelt Quartet will also perform on the 19th. Jeremy Pelt began his career playing with Mingus Big Band. He performed with Jimmy Heath, Frank Wess, Charli Persip, Keter Betts and many more renowned musicians. Pelt was voted Rising Star on the Trumpet five years in a row by Downbeat Magazine and the Jazz Journalist Association.
The Tigran Hamasyan Trio which will perform on the 20th July finds inspiration from traditional Armenian folk music as well as poetry. Tigran won the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Competition in 2006. He is considered one of today’s most vital and original young jazz artists.
Will Vinson Quartet will perform on the 21st July. Will Vinson is one of the most exciting alto players on the New York Scene. His last recording The World (through my shoes) was described as "marvellous" by Downbeat and "exhilarating, cascading...outstanding" by JazzTimes. Chano Dominguez will close the festival with his combination of flamenco and jazz. He will present his latest album which gives homage to Miles Davis. The group will feature a flamenco dancer, singer and cajon player. He just signed to Blue Note records.
The Maltese bands this year will be the Paul Giordimaina Trio that will introduce the festival on Thursday 19th July and Carlo Muscat/Alex Bezzina on Saturday 21st July. This year there will also be the Off fringe festival, coordinated by Andrew Alamango, on the days preceding the Malta Jazz Festival. This is supported by MIA. The Malta Jazz Festival is supported by the Malta Council for Culture and the Arts and the Ministry for Tourism, the Environment and Culture. Sponsors of the festival include Go, MSV Life, Switch, CyberPass, and Phoenicia Hotel.
Programme:
Thursday 19th July
Paul Giordimaina Trio featuring special guest Rino Cirinnà
Jeremy Pelt Quintet
Al di Meola World Sinfonia featuring Gonzalo Rubalcaba
Friday 20th July
Tigran Hamasyan Trio
Terri Lyne Carrington's The Mosaic Project featuring special guest Dianne Reeves
Saturday 21st July
Carlo Muscat/ Alex Bezzina project featuring Joe Debono, Matyas Szandai, Lionel Boccara
Will Vinson 'The World Through My Shoes' Quartet
Chano Dominguez Flamenco Sketches
www.maltajazzfestival.org
JazzFest
Venue : Ta Liesse - Valletta
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MALTA-GOZO-MALTA OPEN WATER SWIMMING COMPETITION
Sports, Cultural- 18/08/2012
This 11 km Malta-Gozo-Malta Open Water Swimming Competition is a unique open water event in Malta, taking the swimmers to 3 different islands. The Birkirkars St Joseph Sports Club takes all the necessary safety precautions during the event, with ambulances and paramedics on land and in the sea, escort boats with swimmers, patrolling marshals on the route, etc.
Venue : Marfa
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NOTTE BIANCA
Music, Dance and Theatre , Food and Drink , Family Entertainment, Exhibitions, Cultural- 29/09/2012
Notte Bianca is once again set to light up the cityscape of Valletta on the 29th of September with a spectacular nocturnal celebration of people, culture and arts. The capital’s streets and cultural venues will play host to a motley assortment of entertainment.
State palaces and museums will open their doors to delight patrons with visual art exhibitions and theatre performances, while the open-air streets and piazzas will showcase some of the finest local and international musicians and dancers. Cafes and restaurants will be open until late with further food stalls and tables occupying the streets.
All of Valletta, from City Gate to Fort St. Elmo, will come alive on Notte Bianca, guaranteeing a memorable night that truly holds something for everyone.
For more information:
Tel: (356) 21232515
Website: www.nottebiancamalta.com
Venue : Valletta
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