Join us in a unique experience, a journey beyond the boundaries of cultures through music, theatre, dance, visual arts and other artistic realities that make up the Malta Arts Festival.
This year's edition will include performances by top Maltese and foreign artists, appearing in different art forms, presenting a vast array of styles and genre.
Further information can be obtained from the Malta Council for Culture and the Arts on Tel. 356 21245168 or by visiting www.maltaartsfestival.com
THE MALTA JAZZ FESTIVAL
15th July - 17th July 2010
The Malta Council for Culture and the Arts is pleased to present this year’s edition of the Malta Jazz Festival, with a top line up of world renowned jazz musicians, in the fantastic surroundings of the Ta’ Liesse waterfront at the Grand Harbour, Valletta. Musician Sandro Zerafa is again artistic director of the Malta Jazz Festival, which offers a programme that old and new audiences are sure to enjoy.
The Malta Jazz Festival will be spread over three nights between the 15th and 17th July 2010 and this edition features the most important drummers in the jazz world today - Bill Stewart, Ari Hoenig, Greg Hutchinson, Dave Weckl and Dave King. The performances of Mike Stern and Richard Bona are a definite must for jazz fusion lovers. Singer and bassist Esperanza Spalding, currently a big rising star on the world jazz scene, will also feature in this year's festival
For more information kindly contact the Malta Council for Culture and The Arts on 21232515, or visit our website www.maltajazzfestival.org or www.maltaculture.com
THE FARSONS GREAT BEER FESTIVAL
23rd July - 1st August
The Farsons Great Beer Festival, which is one of the largest and most diverse festivals organised throughout the year in Malta, offers a selection of different bars, the best in Maltese entertainment and great food, and what’s more, entrance is free!
The ten-day open-air festival starts at 8pm every night, with free parking and free entrance. The festival offers great entertainment for all the family, also providing a safe, fun and educational area for children, leaving parents free to enjoy the music, food and beer.
For more information visit www.farsons.com/beerfestival
JOSEPH CALLEJA IN CONCERT WITH CLAUDIO BAGLIONI AND DIONNE WARWICK
24th July 2010
The live concert, to be held on July 24 on the Granaries in Floriana, will fuse elements of pop music with the classical. The three internationally acclaimed artistes are being brought over to Malta by NnG Promotions. This year's concert will feature a 500-strong children's choir.
Pre-sale tickets will be available to all those who are registered on www.nngpromotions.com at a €10 discount as of Tuesday March 16 from 9 a.m.
ROD STEWART LIVE IN CONCERT
3rd August 2010
RS and Partners are proud to announce a live concert in Malta by legendary singer Rod Stewart. The concert, featuring some of his biggest hits, will take place at the Fosos (Granaries), Floriana on Tuesday 3rd August 2010.
One of the most successful performers of all time with an estimated 250 million in album and single sales and with sold-out concerts across the globe, Rod’s first-ever concert in Malta is expected to be the biggest pop and rock outdoor gig in this summer. His last five studio albums have held the top spots in the Billboard charts, including his last release, 2006's Still The Same…Great Rock Classics of Our Time, which entered the charts at Number One.
Tickets for Rod Stewart Live 2010 are available from
www.maltaticket.com com and from all Vodafone, Agenda Bookshop & Exotique Outlets.
FAITHLESS LIVE IN CONCERT
7th August 2010
Knockout events and Gianpula are proud to announce FAITHLESS LIVE IN CONCERT to be held on Saturday the 7 th of August, which date coincides with the 30th anniversary of Gianpula. The mega event will take place at Gianpula fields and Gianpula club, Malta’s largest open air venue.
The Faithless British electonic band consisting of Maxi Jazz, Sister Bliss and Rollo formed in 1995 have recorded several albums reaching sales of 12 million records worldwide. The event is part of their European tour this summer taking the band to numerous European music open air venues.
For further details
www.knockoutevents.info
www.gianpula.com
www.faithless.co.uk
AKON LIVE IN CONCERT
14th August 2010
The world's international Minister brought to you by G7 Events. The Senegalese R&B hit maker will be pumping the island with his music.
NOTTE BIANCA
25th September 2010
The Malta Council for Culture & the Arts will once again be organising a jam-packed programme for Notte Bianca, which will be held in Valletta on the night of September 25th. The event, which has drawn thousands of people to Valletta over the past few years, consists of a rich mix of history, culture and entertainment, with activities being held right across the capital city.
Further details are available from:
www.nottebiancamalta.com or Tel: (356) 21232515
ELTON JOHN WITH RAY COOPER
26th September 2010
Organised by NNG Promotions, the concert will see the return of one of the music icons of the last 40 years. Ticket details will be announced shortly.