Bands on the run: Mangion says he’s ‘only a service provider’
The former Eurovision singer shies away from explaining what he is being paid taxpayers’ money for, and what he is doing to earn it.
Government doesn’t want to reveal €400,000 spend on Calleja concert
Muscat administration keen to keep one of its most popular decisions a secret
Brikkuni cancel Royal Theatre concert after demand for €2,000 rental

Culture ministry’s demands ‘too onerous for any band except for cultural prostitutes’ – Mario Vella

Culture ministry’s demands ‘too onerous for any band...

Government furtive on Joseph Calleja concert agreement

Government secured free access to the public for this year’s concert held by...

Government secured free access to the public for this...

No longer waiting for tomorrow | Gianluca Bezzina

His infectious smile and harmless brand of strummy pop won over hearts and...

His infectious smile and harmless brand of strummy pop won...

On the same wavelength | Matthew Agius

He’s one half of U-Bahn, Malta’s most enduring dance music duo. But tonight we will be seeing a different side to Matthew Agius, as the...

He’s one half of U-Bahn, Malta’s most enduring dance...

The art of asking: crowdfunding and Malta

Could the phenomenon of crowdfunding – already a contested concept on an...

Could the phenomenon of crowdfunding – already a...

Come one, come all: ‘Calleja and Friends’ wow the crowds

As expected, the sizeable crowd at the Granaries, Floriana was not left wanting...

As expected, the sizeable crowd at the Granaries, Floriana...

‘He who does not leave the cave shall never know the light’ | Alex Alden

Ahead of a relaxed gig at Café Jubilee in Valletta together with drummer Luke Briffa, up-and-coming singer-songwriter Alex Alden assures us that, following...

Ahead of a relaxed gig at Café Jubilee in Valletta...

Calleja, Zucchero light up the Granaries [SLIDESHOW]

Maltese tenor and Italian bluesman Zucchero make 2013 a special edition of the...

Maltese tenor and Italian bluesman Zucchero make 2013 a...

‘Sold-out’ audience expected for Joseph Calleja concert

Concert to also have a free-of-charge standing area.

Concert to also have a free-of-charge standing area.

Joseph and Joseph tour stage ahead of tenor’s concert

Joseph Calleja to be joined on stage by Italian blues-rock singer Zucchero.

Joseph Calleja to be joined on stage by Italian blues-rock...

The ‘sweet life’ comes to the island of sun, sea and swing

Ahead of a live performance from Italian electroswing outfit The Sweet Life...

Ahead of a live performance from Italian electroswing...

Maltese hip hop band to make appearance at US film ceremony

No Bling Show’s high concept music video for the song ‘Marija s-Sabiha’...

No Bling Show’s high concept music video for the song...

Crafting music in silence | Claire Tonna

She has usurped creative energy from her travels to New Zealand, ‘a country of four million people and 60 million sheep’, but singer-songwriter Claire...

She has usurped creative energy from her travels to New...

The musical footprint | Carlo Muscat

Inspired by key historical episodes, a group of international jazz musicians, with Maltese musicans among them, will collaborate in a multi-disciplinary...

Inspired by key historical episodes, a group of...

EXCLUSIVE: Patti Smith heading to Malta

The 'godmother of punk' will perform at University on 8 April.

The 'godmother of punk' will perform at University on 8...

‘We don’t want to be one of those bands that disappear forever’ | The Areola Treat

One half of The Areola Treat – frontwoman Lisa Micallef Grimaud and bassist Steve Shaw – speak to us about their forthcoming new album, Walk Into Nothing...

One half of The Areola Treat – frontwoman Lisa Micallef...

Their hopes for 2014

As we bid goodbye to 2013 and welcome the new year, we ask a number of local personalities involved in culture and entertainment what they’re looking forward...

As we bid goodbye to 2013 and welcome the new year, we ask...

Musician Phil Everly dies aged 74

US musician Phil Everly, one half of the Everly Brothers, dies, aged 74, in California, of complications from lung disease, his family says.

US musician Phil Everly, one half of the Everly Brothers,...