The Crowns

Having started as a foursome originally, Malta based indie/pop rock band The Crowns have been rocking local festivals with their energetic performances since 2010. Throughout the years, the band’s original music has evolved and changed following changes in line up and tastes. Inspiration comes from a multitude of artists and genres including clasic rock and modern pop.

The original members of the band are: Victorio Gauci (Lead Vocals), Gianluca Cappitta (rhythm Guitar), Chris Ciantar (bass Guitar) and Luke Vella Clark (Drums), who are still part of the band’s line-up. This formation is what led to the inception of the band’s first two singles which propelled the band into the local music charts as well as gaining airplay in the UK and Italy. While in the studio, the band identified the need for an additional member, leading to recruitment of synth player, Jean-Paul Mollicone, who contributed heavily to the release of the band’s debut album, ”someone Else”.

Between the first and second album, Jean Paul had to resign from the band due to foreign commitments, which saw Giuseppe Pecci (lead Guitar) to join the band. This change led to the band to restart work on the second album which released in 2019.

Throughout its years of music releases and gigging, the band has picked up a few awards which include:

• Best Newcomers at the Bay Music Awards (BMAs)
• Viewer’s Choice Award at the BMAs
• Best Music Video at the MAlta Short Film Festival
• Best Band at the BMAs

Gloriana Arpa Belli

Gloriana has been brought up in a musical environment.  She trained domestically under her Mother’s supervision since the age of 7, singing mostly classical music.  She subsequently also developed a soprano voice.  Two years later, Gloriana developed an interest for pop and soul music and again under her Mother’s supervision, she trained for various years on this genre’.  In 1998, Gloriana began singing professionally in various hotels, wedding masses and receptions, street parties, private functions, local feasts, festivals and competitions.  In 2002, Gloriana took part in ‘The Best Singer Award’ competition, organised by Peter Busuttil during his TV programme ‘Red’ on Net TV.  Gloriana won 1^st place in this competition, and eventually became a resident singer on ‘Red’. Again, in 2006, she took part in the prestigious ‘Golden Cross International Singing Festival’ in Gozo together with local and foreign singers.  She won first place and was offered to sing abroad.

To this day, Gloriana continues to sing in various wedding ceremonies, wedding receptions, functions, hotels, clubs, festivals and TV shows and is determined to do so for many years to come.

Firelight

FIRELIGHT were brought up in a musical household where they were encouraged to sing, play instruments and perform. Firelight says: Music is in the family blood. We wake up listening to music and go to bed listening to music. That’s the way it is.”

Firelight is made up by Richard Edwards (songwriter, vocals and guitar) who is responsible for getting the band up and running, Michelle (vocals and piano) is in charge of  keeping the band on track, Wayne Williams (vocals, songwriter keys and guitar) records and produces the band in his studio, Daniel (guitars) who is the joker and can pretty much make anyone laugh, Tony Polidano (bass) is the experienced one and has pretty much done it all and Leslie Decesare (drums) who is never late to a gig :)

Residents Malta

Residents Malta are a five-piece band featuring local artists.

Edward Ellul (bassist & singer), Kris Spiteri (pianist & singer), Alex Debono (drummer), Fabio Caligari (guitarist & singer) and Mario Borg (saxophonist). Their style ranges from Jazz and Swing to Pop, Rock and Commercial Music including the latest hits. As a band, they are renowned for creating a fabulous party atmosphere anywhere they play, which would explain why they were chosen to perform at a conference by Fossil in Germany and another one for Herbal Life in Barcelona in front of 15,000 people!

Luca Xuereb & Band

Luca Xuereb & Band are a young ensemble that will get the crowd up on their feet and dancing the night away.

Band members Luca Xuereb (singer and pianist), Stefan Xuereb (bassist and backing vocalist), Keith Xuereb (guitarist), and Erin Micallef (drummer) are great at playing Pop, Commercial Rock and Commercial Modern Music; in fact, they’ve played at conferences in front of 900 people, and even at a wedding for which the guest list included football legends, Alex Ferguson and Ryan Giggs.

Raquela

Raquela, is one of Malta’s best artist, particularly in the world of Pop. Throughout her career she has performed with the Maltese Tenor, Joseph Calleja, and Neapolitan legend, Gigi d’Alessio.

Raquela’s beautiful voice may seem angelic, but her powerful performances never go unnoticed.

Ozzy Lino & Band

Ozzy Lino & Band as a band, they are incredibly versatile in both style and structure.

They can go from a two-piece to a five-piece band depending on your needs. The band’s core group includes singer and guitarist Ozzy Lino, backing vocalist and lead guitarist Ryan Magro, these can also be joined by a bassist, drummer or percussion and a pianist.

Klinsmann

Klinsmann is an alternative pop rock band from Malta.

Klinsmann stands out from other band due to the fact that any time they cover a track they make it their own by changing tempo, style, feel, structure yet still get the crowd going on their feet. The band got chemistry supported by solid vocals.

Names of band members and roles: Klinsmann – Vocals & Guitars, Glen – Lead Guitars, Bruce – Guitars, Julian – Bass & Franklin – Drums. Genre(s) of music: Pop Rock, Funk Rock, Soft Rock, Alternative Rock, Indie Pop, Indietronica, Indie Rock, Indie Folk, Folk Rock.