A quick guide to the 2021 Malta Book Festival
A handy guide to the 2021 Malta Book Festival at the Malta Fairs and Conventions Centre from 3 to 7 November
Mintoff got Zorba the Greek composer to pen Malta’s Freedom Day hymn in 1979
Labour premier got Marxist rebel Mikis Theodorakis to write hymn commemorating Malta’s Freedom Day in 1979
Duo show for Baldacchino, Van Malderen in Blink at Valletta Contemporary

‘Blink’ ruptures automated and familiar cycles just like blinking ruptures the continuum of sight, an inescapable and unceasing...

‘Blink’ ruptures automated and familiar...

Jon Lukas, singer of 1970s hit ‘Can’t Afford To Lose’, passes away at 72

Maltese singer found brief fame in UK with iconic 1970s song ‘Can’t Afford To Lose’

Maltese singer found brief fame in UK with iconic 1970s...

Legendary musicians perform works by American-Maltese composer Alexey Shor in Dubai

On 31 March, two of classical music’s most accomplished artists, Maxim Vengerov and Evgeny Kissin, performed a duo recital programme...

On 31 March, two of classical music’s most...

Diska bil-Malti? Only 20% think Eurovision song in Maltese could have a chance

35.2% actually Malta should not even compete in next year’s Eurovision song contest...

35.2% actually Malta should not even compete in next...

Enya Magri’s electro pop single Feelin’ fits the season’s vibe

Singer Enya Magri releases electro pop single just in time for...

Singer Enya Magri releases electro...

JOON: ‘Be kind, everyone is going through their own struggles’

Maltese singer-songwriter JOON tells all in our Q&A

Maltese singer-songwriter JOON tells all in our Q&A

Eurovision 2021: Italy wins, Destiny finishes 7th

Destiny delivered a solid performance at the Eurovision Song Contest but this...

Destiny delivered a solid performance at the Eurovision...

Eurovision 2021: Nachos, beer and impressing your guests

Did you know that the majority of Maltese singers to the Eurvision were women?...

Did you know that the majority of Maltese singers to the...

Eurovision 2021: History not on Destiny’s side as she is drawn to sing 6th in final

Malta’s entry to the Eurovision Song Contest, Destiny, will be the 6th on stage on Saturday though history appears to favour those who sing in the second...

Malta’s entry to the Eurovision Song Contest,...

Elbowed out by Cirque du Soleil, Book Festival now moves to MFCC in Ta’ Qali

National Book Council loses November slot at Republic Hall and accuses government of sponsoring Canadian dance spectacular at the expense of Maltese publishing...

National Book Council loses November slot at Republic Hall...

Eurovision 2021: Destiny makes it to the final

Powerful, playful, confident: Destiny through to the final night of the...

Powerful, playful, confident: Destiny through to the final...

Writer Lara Calleja wins European Prize for Literature 2021

Writer Lara Calleja is among ten authors from 41 countries to win...

Writer Lara Calleja is among ten authors from 41...

Eurovision 2021: Destiny to compete in first semi-final tonight

Destiny with Je Me Casse will be up last on the stage in tonight’s...

Destiny with Je Me Casse will be up last on the stage in...

Franco Battiato, iconic Italian songwriter, dies aged 76

His unique sound, song-crafting and especially his lyrics earned him a unique...

His unique sound, song-crafting and especially his lyrics...

Laura Besançon’s ‘Playful Futures’: ‘A kind of visual orchestra, a shared moment’

 Maltese-French multidisciplinary artist Laura Besançon on her exhibit ‘Playful Futures’ in conversation with Audrey Jandin

 Maltese-French multidisciplinary artist...

Malta’s modest, delicious ftira gets UNESCO recognition for its cultural heritage

The trailblazing success of the ftira at UNESCO will lead the way for other Maltese traditions to find their place with this international representation of...

The trailblazing success of the ftira at UNESCO will lead...

‘We defended SKS as publishers’ says jury chair Albert Marshall over EUPL disqualification

EU literature prize disqualification: Maltese jury that presented short-list to Brussels says it went back to EUPL with letter justifying SKS’s record as...

EU literature prize disqualification: Maltese jury that...

Love film? Get in on the live debate with the European LUX Award film directors

During the week of 10-16 May viewers across Europe including Malta can watch and vote for the European LUX Award finalist films, as well as participate in a...

During the week of 10-16 May viewers across Europe...