Should We Send A Maltese Song To The Eurovision?

May 13 2024

The recurring debate over Malta’s approach to the Eurovision Song Contest has resurfaced with local creator Ashley Eric Peschel’s recent comments on Instagram Stories.

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Following Malta’s disappointing last-place finish in Eurovision Semi-Final 2, Peschel advocated for a shift in strategy, suggesting, “we need to send a fun song in Maltese and enjoy ourselves whilst exhibiting the Maltese language.” This statement echoes a broader sentiment of many Maltese fans who annually voice their frustrations on social media after the contest.

Every year, the discussion point to two primary options: either withdrawing from Eurovision entirely (and investing the money in the long-awaited motorsport track) or embracing the Maltese language in their submissions. The idea of using Maltese aims not only to showcase the nation’s culture but also to stand out in the diverse Eurovision lineup.

This ongoing conversation, despite Malta’s performances in past years, captures the community’s passion for Eurovision and their unrelenting desire to eventually return to Maltese Eurovision glory. Whether or not a song in Maltese could change Malta’s fortunes remains a topic of debate, but it certainly prompts a reconsideration of how national identity is presented on this international stage.

Do you agree?

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Maltese Coffee Prices Rises Higher Than European Average

May 13 2024

In the past year the price of Maltese coffee has risen higher than the European average.

The study by Eurostat showed that the price of Maltese coffee in the last year has risen by 2.8% however on a whole European scale the price of coffee has risen in a less scale than the previous two years.

Because of the ongoing war in Ukraine, the prices of coffee exploded in 2022 with the rates of inflation of coffee prices rising to almost 9% but luckily that rate lowered in the successive months.

From all of the countries in the European Union, the prices of coffee has risen in 15 different countries and lowered in 12 different countries . The highest increase was found in Croatia with an increase of 7.4% and meanwhile in Finland the prices of coffee lowered by an insane 15.5%.

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Praise for Matt Blxck’s Use of Maltese in Eurovision Points Announcement

May 13 2024

Presenting Malta’s points during the Eurovision Grand Final, local artist Matt Blxck captured attention not only with his teddy-bear-covered suit but also by delivering the points in Maltese.

This act of pride in our language took place against a vibrant backdrop of enthusiastic Eurovision fans at the Eurovision Fanzone in Triton Square, Valletta. Blxck confidently awarded the twelve points to Switzerland, making a notable impression by using our native language on such an international stage. Many took to social to congratulate the local artist and public vote winner of the year’s Malta Eurovision song contest.

The moment drew praise from various quarters, including TV presenter and Kalkara mayor Wayne Aquilina, who expressed his appreciation on Instagram. Aquilina congratulated Blxck for his use of Maltese, proposing that Malta should consider participating in next year’s Eurovision with a song in Maltese. He emphasised that this would not be just because “we’ve tried everything else,” but because “our language deserves to be promoted.”

Addressing the moment of national pride, Minister for the National Heritage, the Arts and Local Government Owen Bonnici stated that Malta is proud of its language and committed to keep pushing it forward.

Do you think we should enter with a Maltese song next year?

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Sarah Bonnici Congratulates Eurovision Winner Nemo

May 13 2024

Maltese Eurovision representative Sarah Bonnici has congratulated Swiss artist Nemo for their groundbreaking win last Saturday at the 2024 grand final in Malmo, Sweden.

Bonnici with her song Loop, unfortunately did not pass through to the final even though there are hundreds and thousands of fans online criticizing the decision to not send her through to the final.

In her post, Bonnici told Nemo that the win was very deserved and that she was super grateful for the special moments the two shared together throughout their beautiful journey.

Nemo’s song “The Code”, won the highest scores from the nation’s juries and enough votes in the popular vote to win the whole thing over countries like Ukraine, Croatia and France.

Nemo also broke history by becoming the first ever non-binary artist to win the Eurovision and by becoming the first Swiss singer to win the contest since global superstar Celine Dion won it in 1988.

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