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I Do (Fabrizio Faniello Song)
Malta was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 2006 with the song "I Do", written by Aldo Spiteri and Fabrizio Faniello, and performed by Faniello himself. The Maltese participating broadcaster, Public Broadcasting Services (PBS), selected its entry for the contest through a national competition consisting of two phases: ''Opportunity 2'' and ''Malta Song for Europe 2006''. In the final, held on 4 February 2006, "I Do" performed by Fabrizio Faniello emerged as the winning entry after gaining the most votes from a public televote with 7,729 votes. Faniello had already represented . As one of the ten highest placed finishers in 2005, Malta automatically qualified to compete in the final of the Eurovision Song Contest. Performing during the show in position 7, Malta placed twenty-fourth (last) out of the 24 participating countries with 1 point. Background Prior to the 2006 contest, the Maltese Broadcasting Authority (MBA) until 1975, and the Public Broadcasting Services (P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Public Broadcasting Services
Public Broadcasting Services Limited (PBS) is the public broadcaster of Malta. PBS is funded by government grants and the sale of commercial airtime. Its TVM channel is Malta's most watched television channel, and its radio station Magic Malta enjoys huge popularity among local and foreign listeners. Each year on 13 December, PBS hosts an open day, where the public takes a visit in the building and have a look at the sets of the channels and radios. History PBS was founded on 11 November 1975 as Xandir Malta and became joint member of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) together with the Maltese Broadcasting Authority (MBA). The latter was previously admitted as a full, active member, as Malta Television Service Ltd already has been, in 1970. Since 2003, PBS is the sole Maltese member of EBU. Prior to Xandir Malta, Rediffusion broadcast television programmes in Malta under the name The Malta Television Service Ltd. The service was run by Rediffusion, a London-based indep ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Mangion
Malta was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1993 with the song "This Time", written and performed by William Mangion. The Maltese participating broadcaster, Public Broadcasting Services (PBS), selected its entry for the contest through a national final. Before Eurovision National final Public Broadcasting Services (PBS) held the national final on 13 March 1993 at the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valletta, hosted by John Demanuele and Marija Bugeja. The songs were firstly performed in Maltese, then in English. Only the top 3 were announced. At Eurovision William Mangion performed 8th on the night of the contest, following and preceding . At the close of the voting the song had received 66 points, placing 8th of 25. Voting References {{Eurovision Song Contest 1993 1993 Countries in the Eurovision Song Contest 1993 Eurovision The Eurovision Song Contest (), often known simply as Eurovision, is an international song competition organised an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malta In The Eurovision Song Contest
Malta has been represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 37 times since its debut in . The current Maltese participating broadcaster in the contest is the Public Broadcasting Services (PBS). Malta has yet to win the contest, but is the only non-winning country to have achieved four top three results. Malta finished last on its first two attempts in and , and had a 16-year absence from the contest between and , when it returned. Malta has participated every year since. Malta's return proved more successful, reaching the top 10 in 12 out of 15 contests from 1991 to 2005, including third-place results with "Little Child" performed by Mary Spiteri () and " The One That I Love" by Chiara () and second-place results with " 7th Wonder" by Ira Losco () and "Angel" by Chiara (). Since finishing last for the third time in , Malta has struggled to make an impact, having achieved only two top 10 results in recent years: first being an eighth-place with " Tomorrow" by Gianluca Bezzina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eileen Montesin
Eileen Montesin (born October 1, 1962, Birkirkara) is a Maltese actress and television personality. Active since 1979, Montesin has had a varied career as a presenter, actress, and producer across the realms of radio, TV, and theatre. Career 1979-1989 Montesin began working in radio in September 1979, aged 16, as an announcer at Xandir Malta (now PBS). At age 20, Montesin appeared on the TV program '' Kikku u Sika''. From 1982 to 1987, Montesin was a presenter and producer of children's television. Programs she worked on included '' Int, Jien u il-Merill'', '' Larry x-Xadin'', '' Mid-Dinja ta’ Ġillin'', and '' Nanna Għadek Tiftakar''. The last children's show she worked on was '' L-Arka Mużikali''. During the 1980s, Montesin was also a presenter for the adult shows '' Il-Konsumatur'' and '' Blanzuni ’85''. Montesin returned to the stage with Joe Gatt, and the two formed a drama company. Their first show, the comedy '' In-Neputija tal-Kappillan'', sold out its shows ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big Four (Eurovision)
The Eurovision Song Contest (), often known simply as Eurovision, is an international Music competition, song competition organised annually by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) among its members since 1956. Each participating broadcaster submits an original song representing its country to be performed and broadcast live to all of them via the Eurovision (network), Eurovision and Euroradio networks, and then casts votes for the other countries' songs to determine a winner. The contest was inspired by and based on the Italian Sanremo Music Festival, held in the Italian Riviera since 1951. Eurovision has been held annually since 1956 (except for due to the COVID-19 pandemic), making it the longest-running international music competition on television and one of the world's longest-running television programmes. Active members of the EBU and invited associate members are eligible to compete; broadcasters from List of countries in the Eurovision Song Contest, 52 countries hav ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Athens
Athens ( ) is the Capital city, capital and List of cities and towns in Greece, largest city of Greece. A significant coastal urban area in the Mediterranean, Athens is also the capital of the Attica (region), Attica region and is the southernmost capital on the European mainland. With its urban area's population numbering over 3.6 million, it is the List of urban areas in the European Union, eighth-largest urban area in the European Union (EU). The Municipality of Athens (also City of Athens), which constitutes a small administrative unit of the entire urban area, had a population of 643,452 (2021) within its official limits, and a land area of . Athens is one of the List of oldest continuously inhabited cities, world's oldest cities, with its recorded history spanning over 3,400 years, and its earliest human presence beginning somewhere between the 11th and 7th millennia BCE. According to Greek mythology the city was named after Athena, the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nikos Galis Olympic Indoor Hall
OAKA Basketball Arena, previously known as Olympic Indoor Hall of O.A.C.A., is a part of the Athens Olympic Sports Complex, Spyros Louis Olympic Athletic Center of Athens (). It was completed in 1994 and is the largest indoor venue in Greece. It was used for sporting events at the 2004 Summer Olympics. The venue is located in Marousi, a northern suburb of Athens. During its construction, it was considered to be one of the biggest and most modern Indoor arena, indoor sports arenas in all of Europe. The 18,300-capacity arena is accompanied by an adjacent training facility, and a parking lot. In 2023, Panathinaikos B.C. signed an agreement with the Greek state for a 49-year concession of the asset, making the club the sole tenant and binding it to invest in the renovation of the asset's infrastructure. The club has since transferred the responsibility of managing the venue to White Veil S.A., a company which specializes in venue and facilities management, and is also owned by Dimitr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kevin Borg
Kevin James Borg (born 9 June 1986, in Floriana, Malta), is a Maltese pop singer who lives and works in Sweden. Borg rose to fame as the winner of the fifth series of the Swedish television singing competition '' Idol'' in 2008. He was the third male winner and the first in the show's history to be born outside of Sweden, having moved there exactly one year before he was declared winner. Biography Early life Borg was born and raised in Floriana, Malta. He was a footballer, playing for Floriana FC. His grandfather, Lolly Debattista, was the first Maltese footballer to win the ''Footballer of the Year'' Award. ''Idol'' 2008 In December 2007, Borg moved to Arvidsjaur, Sweden, to live with his Swedish girlfriend. In autumn 2008, he auditioned for the fifth season of the Swedish singing contest '' Idol''. Although he made it through to the final 12 live finals, Borg was not originally among the competition's front-runners. However, his strong performances caused a rapid growth i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Morena (Maltese Singer)
Morena (Margaret Camilleri, full name Margerita Camilleri Fenech ) (b. 1984) is a Maltese singer. "Morena" means "", which fits her . Eurovision Song Contest In 2006, Morena entered the Malta Song for Europe competition with Paul Giordimaina and the song "Time" they ended 9th with 3046 votes. Two years later Morena entered[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eleanor Cassar
Eleanor Cassar (born September 29, 1982) is a Maltese pop singer. She won the 2004 Golden Stag Festival. Early life and education Eleanor Cassar was first introduced to music at age 6, as part of her school choir. She was first noticed by her teacher in Secondary school, who encouraged her at participate at musical and theatrical events. The same teacher encouraged her to take singing seriously. Cassar has a certificate of merit from the University of London. Career In 2001, Cassar won the first prize at the ''Discovery Song Festival'' in Varna, Bulgaria. In 2002, she won the first prize at ''The People's Song Festival''. In 2004, she won the Golden Stag Festival, the largest music festival in Europe behind Eurovision. Her win with the song "If Love You Give" also marked the first time a Maltese singer had won the event. Cassar won both the first prize at the ''Super One'' festival and the prize for Best Interpretation offered by FIDOF. In September 2005, she sang at t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miriam Christine
Miriam Christine Borg (born 30 June 1978) is a Maltese pop and rhythm and blues singer best known for representing in the Eurovision Song Contest 1996. She was born in Santo Antônio do Descoberto,a small city near Brasília in Brazil, but was adopted and raised on the Mediterranean island of Gozo. She took part in various singing festivals before winning the ''Song for Europe Festival'' and representing Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest 1996 with the song "In a Woman's Heart". On the night of the contest, held in Oslo, she was backed by 3 vocalists-one of whom was Georgina Abela, the wife of the composer and a former contestant. In the beginning of the voting Malta was among the top 5 but gradually fell to 10th place with 68 points. Miriam Christine remains active as a singer in her home country, performing in weddings and on local television shows. In 2008 she formed the Gozo Children's Choir and performed during the Malta Gay Pride celebrations. Discography Singles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gerard James Borg
Gerard James Borg is a Maltese songwriter, author, and concept creator. He is well known for writing multiple songs that competed in the Eurovision Song Contest. Borg has written six of the Maltese entries for the annual Eurovision Song Contest with composer Philip Vella. Their song "7th Wonder" sung by Ira Losco gave Malta 2nd place in the contest. This was the first time Malta reached 2nd place and it is the country's best result in the contest so far, alongside the 2nd place earned by Chiara with the song "Angel" in 2005. Borg and Vella also penned the song "Reaching Higher" as the official theme for the 2003 Games of the Small States of Europe which were held in Malta that year. Some of their compositions have also done well in foreign charts. Borg has also co-written the song "Shine" which represented Russia in the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest and wrote songs for several national finals in other countries which include France, Norway, The Netherlands, Belgium, Greece, Icelan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
