All The Winners Of The ‘Premju Għall-Arti 2025’

The Malta Arts Council, under the patronage of the Ministry for Culture, Lands and Local Government, has announced the winners of the Arts Awards 2025, celebrating another significant step forward for the cultural sector.

This year’s edition marked a major milestone as it reached a record 600 nominations, the highest number since the Awards were first established.

Winners were chosen across 14 competitive categories, while seven honorary titles were awarded to individuals and organisations whose long-term dedication has contributed to the evolution of Malta’s cultural identity.

Four categories also included a public vote, which drew 2,100 votes, highlighting the growing interest and participation of audiences in the Awards process.

Minister for Culture, Lands and Local Government Owen Bonnici praised the diversity and quality of the nominations. He noted that the 2025 edition is the largest held so far and demonstrates how Malta’s artistic ecosystem is expanding and becoming increasingly inclusive.

This, he said, reflects the government’s commitment to broaden cultural access and create opportunities across all regions of the country. He added that ongoing work will continue to follow the long-term cultural vision outlined in Vision Malta 2050, which seeks to strengthen support structures for artists, cultural organisations and creative practitioners.

Luke Dalli, Executive Chairperson of the Malta Arts Council, emphasised the importance of the Awards in raising professional standards within the sector.

He stated that the strong level of engagement this year highlights a maturing creative community that is investing in its skills and adopting a more professional approach to artistic work.

As the Council marks its tenth anniversary, Dr Dalli reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining this momentum and ensuring that high quality remains central to Malta’s cultural development.

Here is the full list of winners:

Best work for young audiences

Peppa Pig bil-Malti – Media Exclusive Limited

Best project in the community

Cospicua Short Play Festival – Kunsill Lokali Bormla

Best artistic programme or season 2023/2024

ŻiguŻajg Arts Festival for Children and Young People 2023 – Fondazzjoni Kreattività

Best artistic programme or season 2024/2025

ŻiguŻajg Arts Festival for Children and Young People 2024 - Fondazzjoni Kreattività

Best Production: theatre

Il-Każin tal-Imqarbin – Saydon Studio

Best Production: dance

Għajn Xtutna – Moveo Dance Company

Best Production: visual art

Siġġu – Austin Camilleri

Best Production: multidisciplinary

Holdfast: Nations At War– Anvil Studios Ltd

Best Production: music

Il-Każin tal-Imqarbin – Saydon Studio

Best creative and innovative enterprise

Mid-Djarju ta’ Student fi Skola tal-Knisja– Jamie Cardona u Vikesh Godhwani

Young creative practitioner

Jamie Cardona

Creative practitioner award

Vikesh Godhwani Chatlani

Best international achievement

I WILL FOLLOW THE SHIP – Matthew Attard and Elyse Tonna

Award for national artistic excellence

Mużika Mużika 2025 – Festivals Malta

Premju għall-Arti – Honours

Unur għall-Vjaġġ Artistiku
Narcy Calamatta
Unur għall-Kawża Soċjali
Blanket Ban – Davinia Hamilton and Marta Vella
Unur għall-Viżjoni Artistika
Phyllis Muscat
Unur għall-Ambaxxatur fl-Arti
Maria Galea
Unur għall-Promoturi Kultural
Rosetta Debattista
Unur għall-Wirt Artistiku
Pawlu Camilleri Cauchi
Unur għall-Karriera Artistika
Trevor Zahr

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