5th Edition Of Mużika Mużika Officially Launched

Feb 18 2025

Mużika Mużika is set to return for its fifth consecutive year, featuring sixteen finalists competing this coming March. The festival first debuted in 2021, following its rebranding by Festivals Malta.

Minister for National Heritage, Arts, and Local Government, Owen Bonnici, highlighted the importance of preparations for this prestigious festival, which will culminate in a spectacular show at MFCC, Ta’ Qali.

“The festival has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, growing in popularity among both artists and audiences who eagerly follow it every year,” said Minister Bonnici.

Festivals Malta Chairperson Aaron Zahra added, “In March, we will celebrate five years of success, showcasing the highest quality Maltese music in a festival eagerly awaited by the Maltese public.”

CEO Frans Agius emphasized the scale of the event, involving around 150 technical and professional staff. He promised an extraordinary stage production and exciting surprises for audiences.

Chairman Ray Bugeja explained a new voting system: on Thursday, votes will be exclusive to the live audience via a mobile app, with final votes counted on Saturday.

The festival, featuring live orchestra performances, will air live on TVM and take place at MFCC from March 27–29, 2025. Tickets are now available, with updates on www.muzikamuzika.mt and social media.

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JD, Abel, Martina & Valentina Rossi Get Their Own Carnival Float

Feb 18 2025

The team behind the DonPe’ Carnival Company has created a new float featuring four of Malta’s most iconic radio hosts – the trio JD, Abel & Martina along with Valentina Rossi!

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A video shared by Magic Malta 91.7 shows the creation process of the float – with the craftsmen perfecting every detail before the big reveal of the float.

The uncannily similar figures of the radio hosts tower on top of the float, capturing the essence of their respective characters.

The float will be shown off on Friday 28th February 2025 for the Malta Carnival.

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Malta’s M.C. Sims Opening In London

Feb 18 2025

It has been revealed that Malta’s iconic pastizzeria M.C. Sims will be opening in London.

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A post shared to tootingnewsie on Instagram revealed that the bakery will be opening at 82 Mitcham Road.

The iconic bakery will be opening where Tequila Mockingbird was previously located, with the new outlet currently looking for staff ahead of the opening.

Will you be visiting?

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49 Locals Admitted To Young Offenders Unit in 2024

Feb 18 2025

According to information tabled in parliament, 49 persons were taken to the ‘Young Offenders Unit’ in the year 2024 in Malta.

Responding to questions by MP Bernice Bonello, Minister Byron Camilleri revealed that in the previous year, 2023, there were 64 persons admitted to the Young Offenders Unit.

In 2015, the amount was 35, whereas in 2016, the amount was 60.

The number decreased to 34 in 2017, but increased again in 2018 to 54. In 2019, there were 77 individuals, and in 2020 there were just 7.

In 2021 the amount increased to 65 and in 2022 the amount was 16. That means that between 2015 and 2024, the amount was 461.

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