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Missy Elliott first female rapper in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Missy Elliott first female rapper in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
May 4 2023 Share

Legendary music artist Missy Elliott has just made history as the first female rapper to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 

Posting to Twitter, the Hip Hop pioneer said that she cannot stop crying as ‘you day dream of these moments but today it’s real.’ 

‘I want to say this is HUGE not just for me but all my sisters in HIPHOP. This door is now open to showcase the hard work & what many of us contribute to MUSIC’ she said in another tweet. 

With a career that spans over three decades, the 51-year-old rapper received tons of praise from other big names in the industry for her historic achievement. 

Elliott enters the establishment in her first year eligible, approximately 25 years after the release of her first commercial recording. 

She was also joined by Kate Bush, Sheryl Crow, George Michael, Rage Against the Machine and the Spinners. 

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Daphne ‘should have been protected’ writes Roberta Metsola

Daphne 'should have been protected' writes Roberta Metsola
May 3 2023 Share

EU President Roberta Metsola issued a statement on social media for World Press Freedom Day to commemorate the assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, saying that she should have been protected. 

‘More than 2,000 days have passed since that dark Monday afternoon when Daphne Caruana Galizia’s life was taken away in the most brutal of ways’ wrote Metsola. 

‘From when Daphne last spoke with her husband and her sons, from when she last visited her parents, from when she last called her sisters, from when she uploaded her last blog a few minutes before she was blown up outside her home.’

Metsola said that everything was taken away that afternoon except for her stories and investigations towards the truth. 

On such days, Metsola said, she reflects on all the times she was attacked, threatened, harassed, ridiculed, mocked and became the subject of a targeted character assassination. 

‘The European Parliament remains committed to its calls for justice, for the respect of the rule of law for media freedom’ concluded Metsola.

This comes after Malta placed in 84th place in the World Press Freedom Index, dropping from 78th place in 2022.  

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Għaxaq Music Events announce details for 2023 edition of Summer Lust Music Festival

Għaxaq Music Events announce details for 2023 edition of Summer Lust Music Festival
May 3 2023 Share

Għaxaq Music Events has just announced the details of this year’s edition of the Summer Lust Music Festival, which will take place on Friday, 19th May and Saturday, 20th May in the village of Ħal Għaxaq.

Summer Lust will present a large number of international artists together with the best local talents. The organisers have made sure to also give local talents the opportunity to participate in this festival, which has always attracted a large audience in Għaxaq during the month of May of the last twenty years. Summer Lust takes place in Għaxaq Grounds, which is located right in the centre of the village.

Also this year, the Għaxaq Music Events will work hand in hand with a philanthropic organization. This year, donations collected at the door will benefit Dar tal-Providenza. In the last two editions, almost 35,000 euros were collected and donated to Dar Bjorn. The organizers will present this year’s donation during the Feast of St. Joseph in Ħal Għaxaq during the first week of June.

Ninetees music opens the first night on Friday, 19th May, with top international artists such as DJ Sash with his 90s hits, Ecuador, Stay, Myterious time and Sonique with their music productions Sky, Alive and It feels so good. They are joined by Ninetees singers Maria Nadler with her hits One is One and Naked and Sacred and Kirsty Hawkshaw with her hits Just Be and Fine Day. Summerlust 90’s Edition will also feature top Maltese disk jockeys Ryan Spiteri and Tenishia. All these artists will surely create a magical atmosphere, with stage effects and dancers also providing an unforgettable experience.

The hardcore Pink Floyd fans out there can look forward to a real treat a day later, on Saturday, 20th May, when The Scandinavian Pink Floyd perform again at the Għaxaq Grounds. The Scandinavian Pink Floyd Show, one of Denmark’s most ambitious and popular bands, will offer a show of legendary music combined with a unique sound and light show. The group, known for its spectacular shows, is considered one of the best tribute bands in Europe and the best tribute band in the Scandinavian countries, as their shows resemble those of the real legendary Pink Floyd.

​Pink Floyd are not only synonymous with their famous albums that brought them great success, but also with their spectacular and unique sound and light shows. The organisers are working intensively with local and Danish technicians to ensure that they produce a show that creates the right atmosphere for this concert. Matthew James will perform as a supporting act, while Ziggy will close the two-day festival with a final gig.

As always, this festival is offered free to all, because the interest of the organizers has always been to create lasting memories for all who attend. However, those who wish to purchase VIP tickets can do so at www.showshappening.com. More information will be posted on the official Facebook page Għaxaq Music Events in the coming weeks. It is also worth mentioning that there will be assigned parking spaces, so that should not be a problem.

Such a festival offers not only a music show, but also promises great light shows and other effects, which together make an unforgettable evening for all participants. The festival is organised in collaboration with the Malta Arts Council.

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Over 2,500 first time buyers apply for €1,000 annual cash grant since February

Over 2,500 first time buyers apply for €1,000 annual cash grant since February
May 3 2023 Share

Affordable Accommodation Minister Roderick Galdes revealed on Wednesday that over 2,500 first-time buyers applied for a €1,000 annual cash grant. 

The scheme will see all first time buyers who bought a property since January 1st of last year and obtained a loan will be eligible to receive an annual €1,000 for 10 years. 

With the first grant issued this June, those interested will have up until the end of May to do so. 

The scheme was part of the Labour Party’s 2022 electoral manifesto, with Minister Galdes explaining how from January 1st, the housing authority registered more than 3,250 applications from people coming from different social contexts. 

Chief Executive for the Housing Authority Matthew Zerafa said that in the first few months of this year, the authority implemented with success this scheme with an efficient process so as to avoid bureaucracy and ensure no abuses. 

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