Airport Impressions headlining The Farsons Beer Festival tonight

Much-loved local band Airport Impressions are the main act tonight on the Main Stage at The Farsons Beer Festival. Running until Sunday, 4th August at Ta’ Qali Park, the festival sees Malta’s best artists perform on two stages.

Airport Impressions during their performance at The Farsons Beer Festival last year.
Airport Impressions during their performance at The Farsons Beer Festival last year.

Tonight the programme on the Main Stage starts with Claire Caruana Carsons, followed by UK sensation Lauren Aquilina. Half Maltese, Lauren is causing quite a stir in the UK and in Malta with her music. Airport Impressions will close the Main Stage.

The Rock Stage opens with Three Stops to China, followed by Dolls for Idols, Stolen Creep and Cable35.

The Farsons Beer Festival offers the complete range of Malta's local beers, including the Cisk range and classic brews such as Hopleaf Pale Ale and Blue Label Ale. International beer brands such as Carlsberg, Budweiser, Guinness, Kilkenny Irish Cream, John Smith's Extra Smooth Ale, Beck's, Newcastle Brown Ale and Corona Extra are also available, including a selection of UK speciality beers and cider brands Strongbow, Woodpecker and Bulmer's Original Cider.

The main sponsor of the Festival is Vodafone with other sponsors including Gasan Zammit Motors, Malta Tourism Authority and 89.7 Bay.

The official Festival app can be downloaded for iPhone and Android and is available at iTunes Store or Google Apps. For the latest news and information like the Festival page on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thefarsonsgreatbeerfestival. Doors open at 8pm daily and entrance and parking are free.

Public Transport

Arriva Malta have extended their public transport service to and from Ta' Qali and for the duration of the Festival, Ta' Qali is being served by route 53 from Valletta from 19:30. All Arriva services are extended with the last bus leaving Ta' Qali at 24:00, charged at the €2.50 night fare. More information is available on www.arriva.com.mt.