Calling All Sculptors! Win €1,000 With Boomerang Festival & MaltaDaily

Apr 3 2024

Boomerang Festival is thrilled to announce a unique contest celebrating creativity and sustainability. Through our sculpture competition, we aim to recognize the talent of individuals who can turn ordinary ‘repurposed material’ into extraordinary works of art using recycled materials.

The installation competition will take place in a designated area at the festival known as the Sculpture Garden. Festival attendees will have three days to admire the sculptures and cast their votes for their favourite piece. The winner will receive a cash prize of €1,000.

Installation Competition Rules

· Theme: Sculptures must align with Boomerang’s philosophy and be a vehicle to reconnect with nature, reflecting any of these themes: Life, Nature, or Animals.

· Materials: Entrants must utilize reused or reclaimed materials such as wood, metal, plastic, or tyres that have reached the end of their useful life.

· Size: Approximate size of 2.4m x 1m x 1.5m.

· Safety: Sculptures must be free of sharp corners or hazardous elements to ensure a family-friendly environment.

· Opportunities: Artists can participate in up to three sculptures.

Who chooses the winner?

Festival attendees will vote for their favourite artwork using a QR code linked to our voting platform. Visitors can interact with and vote for their preferred installation in the Sculpture Garden at the festival. Each person may register only one vote during the event.

Who can participate?

We welcome artists of all levels, from amateurs to professionals, who are inspired by the festival’s atmosphere and wish to express themselves through recycled installations.

To express your interest in participating or for more information. Contact us at:

Phone: +356 7799 4488
Email: [email protected]

Images used in cover photo are inspiration. They do not necessarily correspond to the ones that will be displayed. The sculpture in the image (left) was created by Thomas Dambo and the other is thanks to Angela Haseltine Pozzi via Washed Ashore.

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Tribute For Air Malta After 50 years Of Service

Apr 3 2024

A touching video on social media in tribute of 50 years of Air Malta shows the last flight taking off from LIRF / Rome Fiumicino to LMML / Malta International Airport for the very last time as Flight KM615.

The flight was under the command of Captain Frank Scerri, First Officer Byron Fenech, together with the Cabin Crew – Inflight Manager Carmen Cuschieri, Josephine Gatt, Victoria Seguna, Claire Schembri, Jo Anna Vassallo and Anna Lombardi Cassar.

The historic moment has been shared by many online as the end of an era dawns on the national airline as KM Malta Airlines takes over.

The staff thanked the travellers for their constant support and for flying with the airline throughout the years.

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Source: 50 Years of Airmalta – Tribute FB

Students Urge University To Provide Adobe Software Licenses

Apr 3 2024

Taking to social media, a group of Maltese student groups are issuing a call for University of Malta to provide temporary licenses for Adobe Suite Programs.

KSU, SACES, MKSA, Vuċi Kollettiva and Third Eye, along with representatives Kris Bajada, Isaiah Riolo, Matthew Micallef, and Giulia Debattista issued a statement in regards to the issue.

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‘Many of us rely on Adobe Suite Programs daily, especially in the Faculties of the Built Environment and Media & Knowledge Sciences.’

Let’s urge UM to follow the lead of other universities and provide students with temporary licenses. Support this cause by signing the petition.’

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Turtle Saved By Wildlife Rescue Team Malta

Apr 3 2024

A turtle that was found in the shores of Marsalforn bay has been rescued by Wildlife Rescue Team Malta after it was found that the turtle could not swim properly due to a large amount of algae accumulated on her flippers and carapace.

Earlier during the week, Wildlife Rescue Team Malta asked the public to get in touch if they spotted the turtle anywhere after divers noticed that the animal had difficulty swimming due to algae growth on its flippers and carapace.

They confirmed that ‘Lucky’ is now at the Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre in Xrobb l-Għaġin for treatment and that she will be assessed by their vet to see why she’s accumulating such a big amount of algae on her flippers and carapace.

The public was also reminded that animals rescued by the team are safeguarded species, and it is against the law to domesticate them.

All volunteers possess the essential permits and training in wildlife handling, along with the necessary equipment, to carry out the rescue of these creatures.

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