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Slit on UK tour by di-ve.com Thursday, 30 September, 2004 On Tuesday 28th September, local extreme metal act SLIT embarked on an international tour which takes the band across England, Ireland, Northern Ireland and Wales. This is SLIT's 4th venture in the UK. The 4-piece will be play alongside UK bands such as Godsize, Defenestration, Scurge, Out For Blood, Hi On Maiden and more. The Maltese band has a good following in the UK, and in fact SLIT will be headlining some of the shows. The tour started locally with two gigs held at Signals on Friday 24th September with guests KNOCKTURN ALLEY, followed by Sunday 26th September with supporting band GREEN PIECE On their return, SLIT will start working on their debut full length album tentering to be recorded at Temple Studios in January and released on UK-based Retribute Records sometime in 2005. 30th September: Coventry - jailhouse w/Godsize, HeadHunglow, Out For Blood 1st October: Wolverhampton - little civic w/Godsize, Out For Blood, Crib 2nd October: Penzance - Club 2K w/Defenenestration 6th October: Stourbridge - Rock cafe w/Scurge 7th October: Haverfordwest - The waterfront w/Scurge 8th October: Dublin - Voodoo lounge w/Scurge 9th October: Belfast - Katy Daly's w/Scurge (matinee show) 10th October: Kettering - Kennys dead w/Hi on maiden, Scurge 13th October: Hull - ringside 14th October: Wakefield - Snooty Fox w/Scurge 16th October: Kettering O.M.I. 18th October: Manchester Night and day w/Scurge 22nd October: Malta - Signals w/Knockturn Alley Fore more information and downloads visit www.slitnoise.com

La Barokka Concert at The Hilton by di-ve.com "Open your Heart for my Music" Wednesday, 29 September, 2004 Coming 8th October, Soprano Maria Muscat, stage named La Barokka is going to give another unique Modern Classical Concert, this time even more versatile, in Portomaso Suite at the Hilton, St.Julians. Maria's concert is going to be a unique special night, featuring some of the best local and foreign artists, with flamenco dancers, pop and classical singers, and musicians. La Barokka is another concert in a class on it's own, where Soprano Maria is going to perform some of the most beautiful opera pieces, modern and Gospel singing. La Barokka is a concert where Maria is going to perform from Opera Tosca, music usually sung by Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman, like Time to Say Goodbye and Miserere, and also original music recently released by the soprano herself. This year Maria has been busy in releasing new songs, composed by Elton Zarb of Freetime Studios, and written by herself. The last song released was a unique blend of Classical and RnB music, featuring RnB local artist, Jon Mallia. This RnB and Classical song called ?YOU' is also to be peformed in this Barokka Concert. In this concert Maria is also going to feature Flamenco Dancers, dancing also for the aria ?Habanera' from the opera Carmen. To add more colour to her concert, Maria is also having African dancers, dancing to the jungle beats with a blend of classical singing. La Barokka is also going to feature Gospel Songs and a Gospel Choir, performing the famous Amazing Grace, sung with a heartfelt spiritual expression. Maria promises that this is going to be a unique night of Beauty, Passion, and Emotion. The aim is to be able to reach out to anyone who is ready to open his heart for the Beauty of Music. La Barokka Concert is going to be held in Portomaso Suite, Hilton, 8th October, at 8.00pm. Tickets at Lm5 can be acquired from Hilton Hotel, even before the concert. After the concert, those attending are invited for a reception given by the Soprano, also giving opportunity to the audience to meet in person, the local and foreign artists taking part in this unique concert.

Event Listings! by Mauro Calleja Tuesday, 28 September, 2004 Say goodbye to the Summer, but this doesn't mean we're resting from partying. All of the opposite. Here comes a listing you all want to keep up with. Next Saturday, 2nd October, Pure Promotions return to Gozo! The global progressive journey theme, of Ruby and friends will take you to London at the Ku Club. In the main room, DJ Ruby will deliver a 5hr ride of fresh progressive tunes from London, while Miss Roberta will headline the second room, which will have an alternative music policy of funky & tribal house. Expect a whole list of London related attractions, a positive party vibe and a choice of private after hour parties at many farmhouses, villas and flats all over Gozo! Tickets only Lm3.50! Full detail on www.pureruby.com Saturday 9th October then Hysteric Maniacs present Lars Klein at Liquid Club. Steve Caesar takes charge of the Matrix, opening same night the 9th, attractions including a fashion show by Miss Selfridge and a novel show by Goth Hairdressing. Then on Saturday 16th October at Liquid Club, Hades Events come back as promised from last March, another unique experience featuring Linda Lamb live performance (Citizen/Int.Deejay Gigolo/New York) and Lab Insect 3hrs DJ Set (Elektrofon/Muller/Space Factory/Paris). Same night goes for James Holden's Balance 005, launch album tour event in Malta that's also 16th October at Tattingers. Limited tickets at Lm6 and VIPs at Lm8 out now. Full event details on www.loopeventsmalta.com Sonic Mecca will be back in November; the name that made history on the isle in the underground techno scene bringing us Ritchie Hawtin, Claude Young, Jay Denham, Surgeon, Justin Berkovi (Live Pa), Tobias Schmidt (Live Pa), Rob Acid (Live Pa) - all for the first time in Malta. More info soon. Please don't hesitate to send your feedback and comments on [email protected] It's always good to check out www.basement.com.mt and www.overview.com.mt

Miriam Christine releases new music video exclusively on the Internet by di-ve.com Monday, 27 September, 2004 Miriam Christine has released a music video to one of the tracks on her new album, 'Little Zee', exclusively on the Internet and you can see it here on di-ve.com. Talking about how the music video to the song 'Ain't Afraid' happened, Miriam Christine explained, "We thought Ain't Afraid would be a single when we were in the early stages of producing the album. When my husband and I went to Brazil we decided to take this song and the other planned single, "What We Really Mean', with us and shoot music videos of them. 'What We Really Mean' was released earlier this year, but we decided to release different songs afterwards and it seemed that the promo for 'Ain't Afraid' was never going to get seen. We then chose to release it through the Internet. The web is perfect for these special kind of releases." The video was filmed in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil's original capital. The unique qualities of the colonial city are captured in the production, and parts of the video were filmed in the same main square as Michael Jackson's promo to 'They Don't Care About Us'. You can see the video for 'Ain't Afraid' by . The album, 'Little Zee' is available from di-ve shop. Click here for more info. For more information log onto: www.miriamchristine.comClicking Here

by Charlotte Bonavia, di-ve news ([email protected]) TAL-QROQQ, Malta (di-ve news) -- September 25, 2004 - 1100CET -- The Young Talent Team will represent Malta in the Junior Eurovision song contest in Lillehammer, Norway on November, 20, 2004. This after winning Friday's Junior Song for Europe Festival held at the University of Malta with their song "Power Of A Song" composed and written by Marilena Gauci and Charlotte Debattista. A total of 20 young singers with 16 songs participated in the contest. Performance Order - Name of Song - Composer/Author - Singer/s: 1. Because We R Friends - Kylie Coleiro - Kylie Coleiro 2. Precious Time - Jessica Muscat - Jessica Muscat 3. The Magic Window - Yazmin/Yazmin & Sophie - Yazmin and Sophie 4. Say 'No' - Thea Saliba - Thea Saliba 5. Warzone Children - Klinsmann Coleiro - Klinsmann Coleiro 6. Colours Of Love - Leanne Ellul - Leanne Ellul 7. Power Of A Song - Marilena Gauci/Charlotte Debattista - Young Talent Team 8. Talk To Me - Domenique Azzopardi - Domenique Azzopardi 9. Dream - Yanika Fava - Yanika Fava 10. Come Over - Brooke Borg - Brooke Borg 11. One Way Journey - Giselle Spiteri/ Christabelle Borg - Christabelle Borg 12. Shalom - Maronia Gafa' - Maronia Gafa' 13. Eviva l-Muzika - Dario Bezzina - Dario Bezzina 14. Colour Dreaming - Ylenia Caruana - Ylenia 15. Don't You Think It's Time - Raisa Piscopo - Raisa Pisopo 16. Young And Free - Ryan Abela / Kristina Camilleri Burlo - Kristina & Ryan This was the second edition of this contest. Last year Sarah Harrison with her song "Like a Star" placed seventh in the Junior Eurovision song contest held in Denmark.

by di-ve.com Annabelle Debono winner of the Grand Prix receiving the trophy from Anthony Grech, executive director of the Festival Saturday, 25 September, 2004 This first International Children and Youth singing festival event was held on the 16th, 17th and 18th September 2004 at the Sir Temi Zammit Hall, University of Malta. This was a global turn on to singers to explore and exhibit their talents. This festival has received an enormous response from eight different countries around the world. The foreign singers participating in this Festival were from Sicily, Italy, Macedonia, Bosnia, Poland, Russia, Bulgaria and Moldavia, making up a nicely formed group of 12 participants. Maltese participants amounted to 35. The Festival was adequately formed to cater for Maltese singers, singing both original and cover versions of songs composed by Maltese composers and lyric writers, who had the opportunity to compete with international singers. The contest was divided into three categories. Category ?A' held singers aged 6-9, category ?B' corresponded to singers aged 10-12 and in last category ?C' singers were 13-15 of age. The Maltese and Gozitan singers were chosen to sing either on Thursday 16th September or Friday 17th September 2004, while the foreign participants sang on both days. During the final day, Saturday 18th September, winners were announced and sang their song. This final day was recorded and transmitted on Super 1 TV. The results were: GRAND PRIX - Annabelle Debono (Malta) PLACING - CATEGORY A - CATEGORY B - CATEGORY C 1st - Danika Muscat (Malta) - Simeon Zhelyazkov (Bulgaria) - Magdalena Zimny (Poland) 2nd - Tatiana Zhelyazkova (Bulgaria) - Raisa Piscopo (Malta) - Weronika Zielinska (Poland) 3rd - Salaia Gerada (Malta) - Dimitriy Kolesnikov (Russia) - Dario Bezzina (Malta) 4th Daniela Chiorescu (Moldovia) - Ishmael Grech (Malta) - Jessica Muscat (Malta) 5th - Nicole Azzopardi (Malta) - Brooke Borg (Malta) - Jessica Magro (Malta) FIDOF AWARD - Klinsman Coleiro (Malta) BEST NEW SONG - Cherise Grixti (Malta) BEST PUBLIC OPINION - Deborah Cassar (Malta) Dancing groups from Analise Dancing Studio also took part during the festival shows. The comperes of Thursday and Friday were Romina Mamo, Neville Refalo and Amanda Mamo, while that of the Gala Night of Saturday were Ivan Gaffiero and Gabriella Grech. The opening Song of the festival was sung by Gabriella, Christian and Alexia Grech who were also guest singers. This event was in the working hands of a team, which was directed by Anthony Grech who is a member of the International Federation of Festival Organizers (FIDOF). He ensured the quality of organization, professionalism, quality of hospitality, aims of the event in conformity with FIDOF's aim -- "peace and friendship through music and art". The main sponsors for this first edition of The Golden Cross International Singing Festival 2004 were the Ministry of Education & Youth, V & F Portelli & Sons Ltd agents for JOVI art products, HSBC Bank (Malta), Malta Tourism Authority and La Grotta, Gozo.

They put telelvoting i.e. voting by telephone or SMS to 40% with the remainder 60% counted by a panel of judges.

by Mauro Calleja Friday, 24 September, 2004 I met Matthew from Hysteric Maniacs and I felt I had to ask some of those cheeky questions; something you all want to hear...Hysteric Maniacs are now building a better name and will be with us introducing Lars Klein next 9th October. "Our aim is continuing to build up a better name because we are still commencing to organise events, this is just our second one," claims Matthew. "Lars Klein is one of my favorite artists...I really like his music, he's got his own style of producing music with melodic tunes to hard banging stuff. So as a promoter I really pass from hard times when some problems crop up out of nowhere namely events on the same day; problems with flights and accomodation for foreign DJs...That's why the things that worries me most is making a bad name, cause I'm here to have fun on the dancefloor with all the clubbers, and it's more than enthusiasm that drives me along. Everything we promise for sure, will be done. We don't like to fool around." Price of the event is important, the quality versus quantity aspect to consider. "Do you actually plan to make money, sincerely?" I dare ask. "As everybody knows the ticket price is Lm5.50 so if one stops just for a sec and starts thinking, I think it's good value for money: 3 live PAs, 9 local artists, 2 rooms, obviously Lars Klein, club hiring, decor and all other sound equipment...We don't want to make money from people but we want to have fun with people who really have a feel for techno music." "What about three techno events in a row starting tomorrow, Body Machine and Saturday after your event Hades' comes back? Is it greediness?" "Might be," Matthew answers ironically. "But I don't think Body Machine will effect that much since there is a two week distance between the events and neither Hades because it focuses on electro. Actually these are three quality events not be missed! So one advice, don't spend money on futile stuff that ruins the fun, just go and have fun listening, jumping and dancing with real quality music. Lars Klein will be our last event this year. Next year's plan will be continuing to give you the best of techno!" Please don't hesitate to send your feedback and comments on [email protected]

by di-ve.com Friday, 24 September, 2004 The Maltasong Board has decided to reduce the televoting contribution to the final result to 40% instead of the before mentioned 50%. This decision was taken in an urgent meeting held yesterday afternoon, after it was noted that a number of finalists have used unauthorised ways to promote their songs. The Board has taken this decision because it is evident that this festival is not yet as popular as the Song for Europe Festival and people watching might be more influenced and hence the result be unobjective. The niche audience watching this festival, it is being assumed, is more directly related to the participants and subsequently this decision. Maltasong, in principle, still believes that the audience has a right to be represented and that their vote must be reflected in the result. Forty percent is still a significant representation and therefore it encourages all those who want to see Malta well represented in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest to use this vote to choose the one most deserving to represent us.

by di-ve.com Thursday, 23 September, 2004 LIFT, the popular weekly radio show produced and anchored by Jes Camilleri and specialising in funk music will be transmitting a 4-hour special this Saturday 25 September to celebrate the first 45 years of the Tamla Motown record label. In 1959, Berry Gordy a young songwriter and former auto worker with the Ford company in the motor city of Detroit set up the Tamla label. Within ten years it was the biggest ever record company in the history of black music...a veritable hit factory. It was labelled the Sound Of Young America and for two decades was at the forefront of pop music, admired by both black and white audiences. Tamla's stars included the Temptations, Supremes, Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Isley Bros and Edwin Starr. For this 4-hour special Jes will be joined by lifelong Motown fan Noel Mallia, and together they will be providing listeners with tons of information and groovy soul music. So tune in to Radio 101 to listen to this special edition of LIFT between 19:00 and 23:00 or listen live over the Internet from di-ve's Radio Jukebox page.

by di-ve.com Wednesday, 22 September, 2004 The Junior Song for Europe Festival will be held on Friday 24th September 2004 at the Sir Temi Zammit Hall, University of Malta. It starts at 8.30pm and will be aired LIVE on TVM. The 16 finalists are (listed in order of performance): Performance Order - Name of Song - Composer/Author - Singer/s 1. Because We R Friends - Kylie Coleiro - Kylie Coleiro 2. Precious Time - Jessica Muscat - Jessica Muscat 3. The Magic Window - Yazmin/Yazmin & Sophie - Yazmin and Sophie 4. Say 'No' - Thea Saliba - Thea Saliba 5. Warzone Children - Klinsmann Coleiro - Klinsmann Coleiro 6. Colours Of Love - Leanne Ellul - Leanne Ellul 7. Power Of A Song - Marilena Gauci/Charlotte Debattista - Young Talent Team 8. Talk To Me - Domenique Azzopardi - Domenique Azzopardi 9. Dream - Yanika Fava - Yanika Fava 10. Come Over - Brooke Borg - Brooke Borg 11. One Way Journey - Giselle Spiteri/ Christabelle Borg - Christabelle Borg 12. Shalom - Maronia Gafa' - Maronia Gafa' 13. Eviva l-Muzika - Dario Bezzina - Dario Bezzina 14. Colour Dreaming - Ylenia Caruana - Ylenia 15. Don't You Think It's Time - Raisa Piscopo - Raisa Pisopo 16. Young And Free - Ryan Abela / Kristina Camilleri Burlo - Kristina & Ryan The winner of the Junior Song for Europe Festival will represent Malta in the Junior Eurovision song contest. The Contest will be held in Lillehammer, Norway on the 20th November 2004. The voting system for the local festival will be 50% jury and 50% televoting. Televoting numbers will be announced next week.

by Mauro Calleja Body Machine next Saturday... Monday, 20 September, 2004 More of the electro and techno events to look forward to... Next Saturday Body Machine in association with Fact will bring another two names worth watching: Savas Pascalidis and Andreas Kremer! Promising a different club setup at Liquid together with big screens and interesting aspects worth checking out namely Candy Floss Heroes, Midget Dancers and Helicopter rides... Let's see what that means!? A word about Savas Pascalidis - Inspired by his dad, a Greek DJ, and influenced by disco and early 80s music; he starts his career in 1985 as a house/disco/funk DJ in several clubs in Stuttgart. In 1988 he turns more acid and new beat - what was quite popular back then. From 1990 he played the first weekly techno parties in Stuttgart and keeps spinning in many clubs. In 1994 he starts producing his own tracks. The first release was released on Affie Yussuf's label, 909 perversions: "The Power of music" and "Masterblaster", became underground hits. We must expect a combination of techno beats with a tip of disco glitter! Andreas is one of todays' most innovative techno producers, and one of the leading lights in the German techno scene. He has made a name for himself around the World with his sound of Mayhem Techno. His techno sound has reached many throughout his career. Since starting in 1983, he has been around the very influential German underground scene for years. His discography reads longer than the bible with an outstanding amount of work put into his production, that has been widely regarded in many compilations worldwide. His Musical Influence comes from the Sound of Depeche Mode, Giorgio Moroder, Kraftwerk, Front 242, New Order, Jean Michel Jarre, Paul Hardcastle, Moskwa TV, New Beat, House, ClubMusic & all the Old Electronic Styles & DJs at the end of the 80s.. www.andreaskremer.com Please don't hesitate to send your feedback and comments on [email protected]

by di-ve.com Sunday, 19 September, 2004 At the Venezia Film Festival held last week, one of the movies competing for the ''Leone d'Oro' included a song by none other than local band Beangrowers. The film in question is 'Land of Plenty' by the critically acclaimed and award-winning director Wim Wenders, best known for directing such films as Buena Vista Social Club, Wings of Desire, Alice in the Cities, and The Million Dollar Hotel. The Beangrowers track, entitled 'The Priest' is from their forthcoming third album. The film's soundtrack, distributed by Sony, also includes tracks from David Bowie, Leonard Cohen and Travis. Commenting on this acheivement, Beangrowers singer Alison Galea stated: "We are very honoured to have been chosen by Wim Wenders to play a small but prestigious part in his latest work and to be included in the soundtrack. We're looking forward to watching the film at the cinema, waiting for that moment when our song will be heard. It's going to be so exciting!" Wim Wenders' career spans well over 30 years. In 1984, he won the Cannes Palme D'Or for Best Film with 'Paris, Texas'. Wenders has a long-standing passion for rock music. Says Wenders: 'My life was saved by Rock 'n Roll. It was this music that for the very first time in my life gave me a feeling of identity, the feeling that I had a right to enjoy, to imagine, and to do something. Had it not been for Rock'n Roll, I might be a lawyer now.'. He has worked with musical greats such as U2, Lou Reed, Nick Cave, Ry Cooder, Daniel Lanois, Willie Nelson and Ronnee Blakley. Wim Wenders and U2 have collaborated many times - he shot a video for their contribution to the AIDS benefit album 'Red Hot and Blue', while they've contributed songs to his film 'The Million Dollar Hotel', for which Bono also wrote the story, after being inspired by a hotel in downtown L.A. during the filming of a music video. Making its premier at the Venezia Film Festival, 'Land of Plenty' is a portrait of a post-9/11 America gripped by paranoia and poverty. The German director's scathing film tells the story of a troubled Vietnam veteran obsessed with protecting the United States in the wake of the attacks and of a young religious missionary who works in the slums of Los Angeles. 'Land of Plenty' is not in any way an anti-American film," Wenders says about his movie. "It is a film that tries to deal with a lot of confusion and pain and paranoia." As a European outsider living in America he wanted to show how its values were being perverted and abused. But when pressed about what the reaction would be in the States, Wenders told Corriere della Sera newspaper: "Well, what do you want? Bush has convinced everyone that those who don't agree with him are anti-American." "The film is based on the hope that truth is not an altogether lost notion in today's political and social realities. Even in America, even in 2004," Wenders said. At the moment, Beangrowers are putting the finishing touches to their third album, entitled 'Dance Dance Baby' which will be released by the end of the year. On Friday 24 Septemebr they will be playing a concert ai Poxx Bar, while,on Thursday 30 they will be at the Lowenbrau Oktoberfest. More info on www.beangrowers.net Pictures from the movie here: www.ocean-films.com/landofplenty/photos.htm

Freeze by di-ve.com Bisoul Promotions dark art party Saturday, 18 Septemer, 2004 Having last presented an event in December 2002, Bisoul Promotions here return with fReeZe, to be held this on Monday 20th September at Signals at the National Swimming Pool Complex in Tal-Qroqq! Not quite fascinated by overexposing themselves, coupled by the amount of preparation work each party brings along, one may easily say that Bisoul events happen very sporadically, yet each time coming across as a treat! In fact, through fReeZe, there will be a surprising make-over to the Signals club, as well as stuff happening both on & off stage that surely gathers the attention of who dares to attend!!! With the organisers behind this event having lived, worked and partied across Europe, Oceania & USA, each time they come back they take it upon themselves to offer something new, something different from their well of inspirations, something to re-charge -- strongly and without compromise -- the local music scene, each and every time it searches for those sounds & events other promoters dare not to approach!!! ?. And this time, Bisoul promises to fReeZe!!!!! So what's on? Following a trip down memory lane exploring the post-punk sounds of batcave rock, we then merge into a contrasting yet steady round up of dark metal, hybrid electro-pop, horror-punk, reggae, psychobilly and all that lies in between, blended so smoothly to the projected concurrent animations of The Vampire Dance Chronicles! Followed by a kinky yet funny contest for the daring chicks, the Bisoul Barbie Babe contest! After a gothic model animation pumped up by some gothic-electro-industrial, local industrial forefathers CYBERIA hit the stage! Make sure you check www.virtualcyberia.com as CYBERIA @ fReeZe promise to be CYBERIA as you know it, as well as CYBERIA as you know it not!!! Interesting? Daring? Whatever it is, the details are for you to explore once you attend, and only @ fReeZe!!!!! Further into the night, shall see animations of all sorts -- from the most futuristic to the most ardent BDSM lifestyles, accompanied by body-charging music in the range of dark electro, hybrid techno, psycho-trance, as well as industrial, cybergoth & EBM (that overlooked yet so influential Electronic Body Music movement) for the more resistant electroheads!!!! All this, as they shall be accompanied during the night by stalls from adult online stores to esoteric magical perfumes to your good old simple but important CD stands!!!!! And of course, BISOUL's own thank you to those who attend -- the originally titled and very fresh & exquisite Blood Red & Green Slime breakfast!!! Tickets are currently being sold from www.bisoulpromotions.tk, www.toysfourplay.com, Knight Music, Olimpus Music, participating DJs, CYBERIA & Signals itself! Or by calling the ticket hotline number 79253364 afternoons, evenings & weekends! fReeZe (Sept 20 9pm - 6am @ Signals) -- AN EVENT TO BLOW UP YOUR MINDS!!! WHY NOT?

by Mauro Calleja Friday, 17 September, 2004 "Words can't really depict the impression Spacid has left on the crowd", explains Karl from Squadron, delightedly. "Being responsible for introucing new electro sounds in Malta when he performed last year, Spacid did it again! This time he managed to build his energetic 2:30hr set with different electro styles, ranging from minimal electro, italo disco to booty bass while including some cult tracks and classic scretching which constantly fueled the dancefloor." As usual 80s classic tracks including Blue Monday, but the one that fascinated me the most was a rave track "Don't miss the party line" by Bizz Nizz which he constantly filled the catchy main riff on a separate track. See, there is a classic and then there are different ones, the ones you long to hear for a long time, not because they aren't any good, but because you don't realize it would sound that good, of course in the perfect place at the perfect time. And this is Spacid's capability to impress. It was a minimal start for the first hour, then the progression and adrenalin sort of expanded immediately. Actually another success for Squadron. As seen from the dancefloor Spacid's set was impressively well met by the crowd. "Having also heard the comments of the crowd, they were all positive," Karl said. It seems we're heading into another confirmed night this December 4th featuring Dr Lektroluv so watch out this space in the following months for more details. Please don't hesitate to send your comments and feedback on [email protected] Official Squadron website: www.squadron.com.mt

by di-ve.com Friday, 17 September, 2004 This year's edition of the Konkors Kanzuentta Indipendenza will be held on Saturday 18th September at the Granaries in Floriana. The show will be hosted by Net Tv presenters Chrysander Agius, Jessica Debono and Vanessa Mizzi. Each song has a televoting number which will enable the most voted song to win the Public vote trophy. All those participating will be in the chance of winning two tickets with Virtu Ferries. Daily, Net TV is screening a one minute clip of each song while next Sunday, 12th September, Marbeck Spiteri will present on Radio 101 the twenty finalist songs during her weekly programme Il-Maltin aired at 7.00pm. The televoting numbers are: Romina (Sahhartni) 50043301; Ian James Vella (Nissielet ghat-Tama) 50043302; Nadine Axisa (Fjamma Kont u Ntfejt) 50043303; Leontine (Gejjien) 50043304; Priscilla Psaila (F'Kull Bniedem it-Tama) 50043305; Ali & Lis (Kif Ghadda z-Zmien) 50043306; Glen Vella (Fil-Kenn tal-Holm) 50043307; Dominic Cini (L-Emarginati) 50043308; Natasha & Charlene (L-Arka tal-Liberta) 50043309; Keith Camilleri (Tmur Fejn Tmur) 50043310; Mark Spiteri Lucas / Donna Marie Ellul (Il-Ballata) 50043311; Daniel Debono (Qalb ta' Qalbi) 50043312; Ivan Borg/ Anna Azzopardi (Il-Harsa t'Ghajnejk) 50043313; Neville (L-Ghanja ta' L-Imhabba) 50043314; Maria Mallia (Qatt Ma Ninsa) 50043315; Eleonor Cassar (Ghat-Tnejn Flimkien) 50043316; Ivan Agius (Iltiema) 50043317; Shirley Galea (Kuluri tal-Qalb) 50043318; Pamela (L-Hena taz-Zghozija) 50043319; Vittorio Gauci (Inharsu 'l Pajjizna) 50043320

by di-ve.com Thursday, 16 September, 2004 Dripht and Batteries Not Included will be playing live in the first day of the Naasha End of Summer Festival at Naasha, San Gwann (next to Church) on Friday 17th September. The first day of the End of Summer Festival is an alternative night including punk, rock, grunge and ska music. Dripht are currently promoting their self-titled debut EP, while BNI are promting their second full-length album "Force Majeur". More info on both bands available at www.reciprocalrecords.com The second day (Saturday 18 September) of the Naasha End of Summer Festival is the 'Ethnic Masala' day, including Asian Dub, ethnic and world music. Live acts by Zaffran and Peruvian Band Iskay The last day (Sunday 19 September) is the 'Electro Lounge' day, with chilled electric Tunes. Live acts by Particle Blue, and 2 DJs: WOODY AKI and Rusty COWBOY More info at www.naasha.com

by di-ve.com Wednesday, 15 September, 2004 Following the successful Austrian tour in April, local band Corkskrew will be heading abroad once again, this time to give a live performance in the French capital, Paris. Corkskrew's concert will be held on 22 September at the Jean Monnet Foyer International d'Accueil de Paris (FIAP), an international welcoming centre that promotes cultural and international exchange. Corkskrew are taking part in the series of events (concerts, exhibitions and presentations) being organised by the Maltese Embassy in Paris on the occasion of Malta's accession to the European Union as well as to mark the 40th anniversary of Malta's Independence on 21st September. This is the second time this year that Corkskrew performed abroad. In April, the band toured Austria and performed seven gigs in a number of venues in Vienna, Salzburg and Tulln. "Corkskrew is one of Malta's top acts and we are proud that the band will be in Paris to perform to the French people and visitors from all over Europe," Malta's Ambassador in France Salvino Busuttil said. On their return from Paris, Corkskrew will finish off work on their second CD album, which will be released in a few months time. The CD will mark the band's departure from a pop/electronica-sounding outfit to a more rock-oriented sound. Fans can follow up on Corkskrew's developments leading to the release of the first album single and CD release by logging on the band's official website www.corkskrew.net Meanwhile, Corkskrew will be performing live in Malta at the Indifest, Granaries (Fosos) Floriana on Friday 17 September. Corkskrew are supported by BoV Club, Air Malta, the Malta Tourism Authority and J&S Trading.

by Mauro Calleja That is the question! Tuesday, 14 September, 2004 Edwin from Duo Blank explains both sides of the coin. Is computer and certain software regarded as a stand alone setup and the professional method to create music nowadays? "Thanks to the abundance in memory, disk space and processor capacity plus the availability of excellent sound cards, this is definitely the best and most cost effective method of professional music production especially for electronic music." But there's always another competitive argument against this. "Obviously analogue and sound purists with unlimited budgets would definitely think otherwise! However one can still say that all major studios worldwide utilise a computer or more as the main composition, sound recording and mastering tool." Upcoming producer Reuben Lee said that he received positive comments when performing with a computer but also heard people saying that live with a computer is for young kids, "I don't do what I do to build an image, but it's because I like to do it. Apart from that, Surgeon and Christian Wunsch performed with a computer in front of our eyes!" So in the light of this, is the era of hardware synths and drum machines history? Edwin continues that it will never happen especially in the live music and jamming environment... "even though we are currently assisting to the advent of the open synth which is basically a laptop running music software, a decent soundcard and a keyboard controller all bundled in one unit!" Please don't hesitate to send your feedback and comments on [email protected]

by di-ve.com Tuesday, 14 September, 2004 In the past few days, the jury has selected the Maltese singers to participate in the first edition of The Golden Cross International Singing Festival 2004, which will be held at Sir Temi Zammit Hall, University of Malta on the 16th - 18th September. Singers are placed in THREE categories, according to their ages. Top children and youths from Malta as well as from abroad are competing in this first edition of The Golden Cross. Here are th Maltese Participants; Category A BASTA UN SORRISO - ABIGAIL SAMMUT CELEBRATE - CHERYLIS CAMILLERI CHILDREN FROM EVERY NATION - DOMENIQUE AZZOPARDI FIL-GNIEN TAN-NANNA - JOSUE FORMOSA IL-KELBA TIEGHI - JULIAN MIZZI IS-SIGRIETI TAL-HOLQIEN - DAPHNE XUEREB JIEN STAQSEJT, INT WEGIBT - SHANNON MUSCAT LIL MALTA RRID - DANICA MUSCAT LITTLE PAPER BOATS - WHITNEY CREMONA MAL-MUZIKA FLIMKIEN - NICOLE AZZOPARDI MY LITTLE FAIRYTALE - JASMINE CAMILLERI PUSSY DOG - CHARMAINE CATANIA SAMBABAIA - SALAIA GERADA SAN PAWL IL-BAHAR...KEMM INT SABIH - KYLE DRAKARD TFAJJEL IXXURTJAT - KURT GALEA XORTA WAHDA NIKBER - VALENTINA BUHAGIAR Category B AHSBU FTIT - KYLIE COLEIRO CHILD'S WONDER - VANESSA ANN GATT COLOURS - BROOKE BORG IMBAGHAD NARAW - BRENTON AZZOPARDI KELLIMNI PA - ISMAEL GRECH MY HOPES AND DREAMS - CHANTAL MIFSUD NOT JUST A WORD - JOSEFA CARTA RITRATT LI JFAKKARNI - CLAIBORNE PISANI THE INDIAN SONG - KEVIN BONELLO TO SMILE AGAIN - CHERISE GRIXTI VIVA MALTA - IONA DALLI X'SER ISIR MIL-LUM - RACHELLE CASSAR Category C CREDO - DARIO BEZZINA DIL-QALB GHALIK - NOYLENE ATTARD FIL-GENNA JIKBRU FJURI? - CHERISE ATTARD GHADNA ZGHAR - JESSICA MUSCAT IL-WARDA TAD-DEMM - LEANNE ELLUL IT'S TIME TO FLY - RYAN NOEL GRECH JIEN MIN JIEN? - RAISA PISCOPO LEHEN LIL MIN M'GHANDUX - RODIANNE COLEIRO LITTLE ANGEL - DECODA BUTTIGIEG ONE DAY AT A TIME - DEBORAH CASSAR REBBIEGHA - ANNABELLE DEBONO ROAD OF HONESTY - DIANE DEBONO TUTTO QUELLO - JESSICA MAGRO WHERE THERE'S A WILL - KLINSMAN COLEIRO The final night of The Golden Cross International Singing Festival 2004 will be televised on Super ONE TV and will see finalists from Malta as well as from abroad competing for the title - THE GOLDEN CROSS 2004. The main sponsors for this first edition of The Golden Cross International Singing Festival 2004 are the Ministry of Education & Youth, V & F Portelli & Sons agents for JOVI art products, HSBC, Malta Tourism Authority and La Grotta, Gozo.

Music-wise it is not very imp, but it provides good opportunities for the country(promotion) and might provide record contracts to some artists. People view it because they have a good laugh, and because you are supporting your country. Besides the obvious fact that countries all vote for their neighbours.

by di-ve.com Monday, 13 September, 2004 Tickets for the much awaited concert by VOICES - this year entitled VOICES XTRAORDINAIRE - which will be held over 10 nights between 6 - 17 October 2004 at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta will be on sale as of Wednesday 15th September. The new repertoire consists of popular songs of a variety of musical styles, performed by a 200-strong choir and band. VOICES is completely non-profit making and all proceeds are in aid of charity. Booking is open from the Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta from Wednesday 15 September. Booking office opening times are: Daily: 10am - 1pm and 5pm - 7pm, except Saturdays (10am - 1pm only) and Sundays/public holidays (closed). Tickets available at Lm5 (balcony), Lm6.50 (stalls) and Lm7.50 (Dress Circle). No telephone bookings are being accepted, yet email bookings may be made by sending an email to: [email protected]

by di-ve.com Sunday, 12 September, 2004 At the end of its summer recess, the Manoel Theatre will be reopening its doors to the public with two consecutive concerts to be held at the Sala Isouard on Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16 September at 8.00pm. The protagonists on this occasion will be The Kiraly Ensemble, an excitingly new group consisting of four young musicians from different countries who came together at the Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest where they have worked together as a chamber ensemble throughout the past scholastic year with various Hungarian professors, including renowned pianists and members of the famous Bartok String Quartet. Although the Kiraly Ensemble have performed in Budapest on various occasions, their performances in Malta will mark their official debut as an ensemble. Their main sponsors are Tata Motors and Vivaldi Hotel Operations Ltd. Two very attractive programmes have been selected by the Kiraly Ensemble for their two consecutive performances at the Sala Isouard : Handel, Prokofiev, Sarasate and Mozart will feature on the 15th, while Bach, Camilleri, Faure' and Brahms have been chosen for the 16th. Composed of Brazilian Roberta Arruda (violin), Japanese Aine Suzuki (violin/viola), German Timo Reikowski (violoncello) and Maltese Maria Blanco (piano), the Ensemble will be joined by Roberta Attard (violin) for the piano quintet formation in their interpretation of Charles Camilleri's "Requiem for the Massacred". Tickets for the concerts by the Kiraly Ensemble at the Sala Isouard are to be sold at Lm5, with block tickets for both concerts at Lm8. Student tickets are to be sold at a special price of Lm3.50. Tickets may be obtained from the booking office at the Manoel Theatre on tel. 21 246389, fax 21 237340, e-mail [email protected] and on line booking www.teatrumanoel.com Transport will be organized from hotel to concert venue and back at a charge of LM1. The Kiraly Ensemble will also be performing a selection of the pieces they will have played at the Sala Isouard, in the Music Room at St James Cavalier on the 18th September; they will be holding an Inprogress workshop at Action Base Theatre, Naxxar on the 13th. For more information on concerts, booking and transport, kindly call 9942 0744.

In the article no website was given, however try searching at www.searchmalta.com under rock bands. It might be listed there

Eurovision is a song contest in Europe where nearly all Euro countries are represented by an artist. http://www.eurovision.tv/english/index.htm