1.8 Million Passengers Cross Malta and Gozo in 3 Months

Jul 17 2024

A notable increase in trips between Malta and Gozo was observed from April to June 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Over 11,000 sea crossings were made between the two islands during this period, carrying nearly 1.8 million passengers. The highest number of trips occurred in May, totaling about 4,000, which accounts for 35% of the trips in the three-month period.

The Mġarr to Ċirkewwa route experienced a slight decrease in passenger numbers, with just over 1.5 million passengers, compared to the second quarter of 2023. However, a 2% increase was noted in the number of vehicles transported, reaching over half a million.

The busiest days for passenger and vehicle traffic from Ċirkewwa were Friday and Saturday, as indicated by traffic patterns, while Saturday and Sunday were the busiest for passengers from Mġarr. Vehicle traffic from Mġarr was highest on Sundays and Mondays.

The Mġarr to Valletta fast ferry route saw an increase in both trips and passengers. Over 2,000 trips were made in the second quarter of 2024, indicating a 5% increase compared to the same three months in 2023. Passenger numbers on this route surged by almost 40%, totaling 252,960 passengers.

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RAYE Reunites With Long-Time Fan at Isle of MTV 2024

Jul 17 2024

During a jaw-dropping performance at yesterday’s Isle of MTV concert at Fosos, Floriana, RAYE created a heartwarming moment by reuniting with a long-time fan. Midway through her set, the singer spotted a familiar face in the front row. The fan, Laura, was holding up a phone displaying a photo of herself with RAYE from the 2017 Isle of MTV, when RAYE first performed in Malta.

Visibly impressed, RAYE paused her performance to acknowledge the photo. She invited Laura to show her the photo once again, creating an emotional reunion that definitely struck a chord with the crowd. The moment was filled with smiles and tears as RAYE exchanged a few wholesome words in between the set of hits. She complimented Laura on how much she had grown up since their last encounter.

After the brief interaction, RAYE continued her performance with renewed energy, delivering her award-winning tracks to an enthusiastic audience.

Yesterday’s Isle of MTV welcomed a massive crowd of over 35,000 at Floriana, headlined by global superstars DJ Snake, RAYE and Nelly Furtado alongside a host of beloved Maltese acts for a memorable 16th edition of Europe’s biggest free summer music festival.

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Over 35,000 Attended Isle of MTV Malta

Jul 17 2024

MTV has returned back to Malta’s historic Il-Fosos Square last night for the annual Isle of MTV Festival. This festival which is awaited by many, featured thrilling performances from international stars such as Nelly Furtado, RAYE, and DJ Snake, which co-headlined to an audience of over 35,000 enthusiastic fans. Local musicians such as Klinsmann and Sarah Bonnici also made notable performances.

Grammy and Latin Grammy Award winning icon Nelly Furtado surprised the audience by performing her new single, “Corazón” with Liliana Saumet, from her upcoming album. Backed by a full band and dancers, Furtado’s set included some of her iconic songs such as “Maneater” and “Promiscuous”, which had the crowd cheering for more.

Multi-BRIT-Award winning Raye left the audience in awe with her smooth vocals on a stripped-back stage, performing “Genesis” and her hit “Worth It.” Accompanied by a brass band bringing jazz to Isle of MTV, as she had everyone dancing to her hits “Prada” and “Escapism.”DJ Snake’s high energy set featured popular dance anthems “TEKA”, “Let Me Love You”, and “Lean On” ending with a grand finale of fireworks that left everyone with an adrenaline rush to keep dancing all night long.

Local stars also shone brightly. Klinsmann debuted his unreleased track “Unknown,” and Sarah Bonnici wowed delivered an energy packed performance , including a cover of Whitney Houston’s “I Wanna Dance With Somebody.” Throughout the festival local DJS ; DOTX, WYNE, Denzil Jo Armani, GABII, D-Rey & MC DAVE, Bay Radio DJs Kurt, Jamie, and Taryn, Koroma, and MC JD Patrick, and DEBRII kept the crowd energized the whole night with their sets.

As Isle of MTV Malta is in its 16th year since debuting in Malta, we remember all of the times this festival has drawn tens of thousands of fans for performances by top stars such as Lady Gaga, Snoop Dogg, and David Guetta. The event will be internationally broadcasted on MTV on Saturday 14th September in more than 150 countries. Additionally, it will also be available on demand on Paramount + at a later date.

Tourism Minister Clayton Bartolo took to Facebook earlier today to share the impressive attendance numbers, including the fact that the concert will be streamed to millions of families around the world in the coming weeks.

The celebration continues with Isle of MTV Malta Music Week , featuring club nights and parties across the island from July 16th-21st. Visit www.IsleofMTV.com, and follow @IsleOfMTV on Facebook, Instagram, X to keep up with the latest news from the event.

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Kylian Mbappe Officially Unveiled As Real Madrid Player

Jul 16 2024

Football global star Kylian Mbappe has been officially unveiled as a Real Madrid player, at a packed ceremony at Madrid’s stadium Santiago Bernabeu.

Los Blancos announced last month that the club had signed Mbappé to a five-year deal, ending the French superstar’s seven-year stint at Paris Saint-Germain.

“It’s an incredible day for me, incredible,” the forward told those inside the stadium. “Since I was a boy, I had only one dream: to play here. And to be here now means a lot to me.

“Because of that, I want to thank every madridista because, since years ago, you’ve given me a lot of affection, a lot of love – that goes directly to my heart. And so I want to say thank you to everyone to let me be here today.”

After his speech, Mbappé greeted fans in attendance, signing autographs and kicking footballs into the stands.

The unveiling with the highlight being Mbappe donning the no.9 shirt, came with a lot of comparisons to Ronaldo’s unveiling.

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