Malta Carnival 2025 Comes To A Close

Mar 6 2025

Malta Carnival 2025, organised by Festivals Malta, took place between 28th February and 4th March, attracting thousands of visitors from across the Maltese Islands and beyond.

The event delivered a spectacular celebration of colour, creativity, and tradition.

This year’s Carnival saw a rise in artistic quality, with remarkable improvements in dance, costumes, and papier-mâché floats. The event would not be possible without the dedication of participants who work tirelessly year-round to keep this vibrant tradition alive.

Minister for National Heritage, the Arts, and Local Government, Owen Bonnici, thanked artists, volunteers, and contributors for making the event a success.

He highlighted the Carnival’s continued growth in quality and reach, with 42 local councils benefiting from a special government fund. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to expanding support for the Carnival and its artists.

Festivals Malta Chairperson, Aaron Zahra, noted the overwhelming turnout, especially in Valletta. He looked forward to the upcoming Arts and Culture Centre in Marsa, which will benefit Carnival artists.

CEO Frans Agius and Artistic Director Jason Busuttil praised the high level of this year’s Carnival, emphasising its promising future.

Malta Carnival 2026 will take place from 13th to 17th February. Find the full list of winners here.

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Local Metal Band Morsrot To Represent Malta In Germany

Mar 5 2025

This summer, Malta will be represented for the first time at the world-renowned Wacken Open Air Festival in Germany.

Emerging metal band Morsrot secured their place at the prestigious event after winning the Malta Wacken Battle of the Bands at The Garage, a key venue in Malta’s live music scene.

Handpicked by Michael Berberian, founder of the respected European metal label Season of Mist, Morsrot will take part in the Wacken Metal Battle this July.

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Formed in 2021, Morsrot’s sound has evolved from Death Metal into a more refined style. Their journey has already seen them perform at the Farsons Beer Festival alongside major acts like K.K.’s Priest and Metal Church. They are also set to release their debut album later this year.

Beyond music, Morsrot champions artistic integrity and the importance of pushing boundaries. The band believes in constructive criticism and urges young artists to pursue their passions without fear of failure.

Their Wacken performance is a milestone for Malta’s underground music scene, offering exposure to industry professionals and the chance to put Maltese metal on the global stage. Morsrot now joins past Wacken winners who have built successful international careers.

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Conference Tackling Technology-Based Domestic Violence

Mar 5 2025

A conference focusing on the different forms of domestic violence carried out through technological means brought together experts from Malta, Norway, and Iceland.

The event was part of a project led by the National Commission on Gender-Based Violence and Domestic Violence, funded by the European Economic Area and Norway grants.

Opening the conference, Parliamentary Secretary for Equality and Reforms, Rebecca Buttigieg, highlighted the growing prevalence and sophistication of cyber violence.

She noted that while Maltese laws already recognise such acts as criminal offences, conferences like this provide an opportunity to exchange ideas on measures, procedures, and systems to combat the issue while offering support and protection to victims.

She emphasised that society must not ignore this type of abuse, which should be taken seriously by those targeted by cyber threats, as these can escalate into more serious crimes, including femicide.

Commissioner for Gender-Based Violence and Domestic Violence, Samantha Pace Gasan, explained that the national strategy includes actions to strengthen administrative frameworks for prevention, prosecution, and victim support.

She added that this trilateral project has enhanced the Commission’s capacity through collaboration with partners in Norway and Iceland.

A Maltese delegation, including police officials and representatives from the Foundation for Social Welfare Services, had the opportunity to observe cyber violence prevention structures and services in these countries.

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Giant Kim Kardashian Ballon Takes Over Times Square

Mar 5 2025

Skims took a bold approach to promoting its latest swimwear collection by unveiling a massive 60-foot balloon of co-founder Kim Kardashian in the heart of Times Square.

The striking installation showcases Kardashian wearing Skims Swim’s new triangle top and cheeky tanga bottoms in the shade “Tide.”

Positioned on a sleek four-foot tide blue deck wrapped in the brand’s logo, the display highlights the newest swimwear drop.

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Executive produced by Amy Kule of Merry Wonderer, the campaign introduces a versatile range of swimwear, cover-ups, and poolside accessories.

The collection features five statement colours: Champagne Leopard, Champagne Tiger, Snow, Tide, and Skims’ signature Onyx. Designed for mixing, matching, and layering, the pieces aim to be both stylish and flattering.

For the campaign shoot, Kardashian posed in the Bahamas, with photography by Playboy’s Ana Dias. “I love how this collection has something for everyone—whether on vacation or at the beach, it’s about feeling confident and amazing,” she stated.

Kardashian previously modelled for Skims Swim in April 2024 with a campaign by Nick Knight. Meanwhile, in February, Skims announced a major collaboration with Nike, aiming to revolutionise activewear for women athletes.

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