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Rag’n’Bone Man Rocks Fort St. Elmo in Malta Debut

Sep 29 2024 Share

English artist Rag’n’Bone Man delivered a show-stopping performance at Fort St. Elmo, marking his debut appearance in Malta with a bang.

 

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Performing at the historic fortress, the chart-topping artist behind hits like “Human,” “Skin,” “What Do You Believe In,” “Lovers In A Past Life,” and “Giant” wowed the crowd of thousands with his powerful voice and soulful melodies. The audience was treated to an unforgettable night as Rag’n’Bone Man and his team brought the emotion to one of Malta’s most legendary locations.

Fellow artists Caity Baser and Rio Fredrika brought exceptional vibes to the stage, warming up the crowd for the headliner, while local talents Debrii, Miggy, and Koroma delivered strong support sets that showcased Malta’s talent as well.

This concert marked the kickoff of the Island Sounds Festival Malta, and Rag’n’Bone Man’s headline performance set the tone for an incredible weekend of music. As the festival continues, today promises a Day-to-Night takeover of Café Del Mar Malta, featuring British DJ and producer Joel Corry, bringing an eclectic mix of summer vibes and banging beats.

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Spirit The Mustang Stallion Celebrating 29th Birthday

Sep 28 2024 Share

Spirit, the Kiger Mustang stallion who served as the inspiration for DreamWorks’ animated film Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron, is joyfully celebrating his 29th birthday at the Return to Freedom sanctuary located in Santa Barbara, California.

Born in 1995, Spirit gained recognition as the model for the Oscar-nominated film due to his stunning appearance, which closely resembles that of the rare 15th-century Spanish Barb horses.

His unique features and spirited personality made him the perfect representation for the film’s central character.

To bring Spirit to life on screen, animators meticulously studied his movements and behavior, enabling them to create a character that was both realistic and expressive, despite being voiceless.

Following the success of the film, Spirit was moved to the sanctuary, where he has since become a beloved figure, inspiring countless visitors and serving as a passionate advocate for the protection of wild horses.

In recognition of his significant contributions to the Mustang community and his role as an ambassador for wild horses, Spirit was inducted into the Horse Stars Hall of Fame in 2018. This honor highlights not only his influence in the film industry but also his ongoing commitment to raising awareness about the importance of preserving these magnificent creatures in the wild.

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Environmental Activists Throw Soup On Van Gogh Painting

Sep 28 2024 Share

Supporters of Just Stop Oil have splashed soup on two Vincent van Gogh paintings, just hours after two activists received jail sentences for targeting one of the same artworks.

Three protesters threw orange soup at Sunflowers (1888) and Sunflowers (1889) during the Poets and Lovers exhibition at the National Gallery in central London. They have been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage.

The latter painting was the same artwork targeted by Phoebe Plummer and Anna Holland in 2022. This duo is now part of a group of 25 Just Stop Oil supporters currently in jail for climate protests.

The National Gallery later reported that the two paintings targeted on Friday had been removed for examination and were luckily found to be undamaged.

“Future generations will see these prisoners of conscience as being on the right side of history,” Phil Green, one of the participants in Friday’s protest, told gallery visitors.

Former protestor Phoebe Plummer had just been sentenced to two years in prison for causing an estimated £10,000 of damage to the frame of Sunflowers 1888, just an hour before the act.

During sentencing at Southwark Crown Court on Friday, Judge Christopher Hehir told the two protestors, “You two had no right to do what you did to Sunflowers, and your arrogance in believing otherwise warrants the strongest condemnation.”

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Malta Ranks Second In The EU For Overnight Tourist Stays

Sep 28 2024 Share

In the second quarter of 2024, the European Union recorded a total of 780.1 million overnight stays in tourist accommodations, marking a slight 0.2% increase compared to the same period in 2023.

Foreign visitors (non-residents of both EU and non-EU countries) made up a significant portion of these overnight stays, accounting for 49.0% of the total in the second quarter of 2024.

Among the EU countries, Malta stood out as one of the top destinations for foreign visitors. A remarkable 94.7% of all overnight stays in Malta were from international tourists, placing it just behind Cyprus (94.8%) and ahead of Croatia (91.0%) in attracting foreign travelers.

This high percentage highlights Malta’s appeal as a tourist hotspot, especially for those coming from abroad.

The island’s rich history, Mediterranean charm, and diverse attractions continue to draw large numbers of international visitors, cementing its position as one of the leading destinations for foreign tourism within the European Union.

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