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Malta In The Junior Eurovision Song Contest
Malta has entered the Junior Eurovision Song Contest twenty times since debuting at the first contest in 2003. Maltese broadcaster PBS has been responsible for the country's participation, and organises a televised national final to select the country's entrant. Malta did not participate in 2011 and 2012, and selected the entrant internally instead of using a national final in 2013 and 2014. Malta has won the contest twice: in when Gaia Cauchi won with the song "The Start", and again in when Destiny Chukunyere won with "Not My Soul" with 185 points. Following those wins, Malta hosted the contest in and . Malta finished last three times; in , , and . History On 16 July 2011, PBS announced its withdrawal from the ninth edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest; the first time Malta was absent. Malta did not participate in and , and decided to return in 2013. In 2013, PBS opted for an internal selection since the broadcaster decided to return to the contest at a rather l ... [...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] |
Ike And Kaya
Malta was represented at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2021, held in Paris, France. The Maltese broadcaster Public Broadcasting Services (PBS) was responsible for the country's participation in the contest, and organized a national final to select the Maltese entry. Background Prior to the contest, Malta had participated in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest sixteen times since their first participation in the inaugural contest. Malta had participated in every contest with the exception of the and contests. Malta has won the contest twice: in with " The Start" performed by Gaia Cauchi, and in with " Not My Soul" performed by Destiny Chukunyere. In the contest, Malta was represented by the song " Chasing Sunsets" performed by Chanel Monseigneur. The song placed 8th out of 12 entries with 100 points. Before Junior Eurovision ''Malta Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2021'' Malta's participation in the contest was confirmed by PBS in August 2021. PBS organised ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malta In The Junior Eurovision Song Contest
Malta has entered the Junior Eurovision Song Contest twenty times since debuting at the first contest in 2003. Maltese broadcaster PBS has been responsible for the country's participation, and organises a televised national final to select the country's entrant. Malta did not participate in 2011 and 2012, and selected the entrant internally instead of using a national final in 2013 and 2014. Malta has won the contest twice: in when Gaia Cauchi won with the song "The Start", and again in when Destiny Chukunyere won with "Not My Soul" with 185 points. Following those wins, Malta hosted the contest in and . Malta finished last three times; in , , and . History On 16 July 2011, PBS announced its withdrawal from the ninth edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest; the first time Malta was absent. Malta did not participate in and , and decided to return in 2013. In 2013, PBS opted for an internal selection since the broadcaster decided to return to the contest at a rather l ... [...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] |
Mediterranean Conference Centre
The Mediterranean Conference Centre (MCC, ) is a conference centre in Valletta, Malta. The building was built as a hospital in the 16th century by the Order of St. John, and it was known as the Sacra Infermeria or the Holy Infirmary (). It was known as the Grand Hôspital during the French occupation of Malta and during the British period was named as the Station Hospital. It was one of the leading hospitals in Europe until the 18th century, and remained in use until 1920. It had a capacity to keep from 500 to 2,500 patients. The building is now used for multiple banquets, exhibitions, international conventions and theatrical shows. History Hospital The Holy Infirmary was ordered to be built by Grand Master Jean de la Cassière on 7 November 1574, after a Chapter General, to replace the one in Birgu. Construction began the same year. It was completed towards the end of the 16th century. Its architect is not known, but it is usually attributed to Girolamo Cassar. It was mean ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valletta
Valletta ( ; , ) is the capital city of Malta and one of its 68 Local councils of Malta, council areas. Located between the Grand Harbour to the east and Marsamxett Harbour to the west, its population as of 2021 was 5,157. As Malta’s capital city, it is a commercial centre for shopping, bars, dining, and café life. It is also the southernmost capital of Europe, and at just , it is the European Union's smallest capital city. Valletta's 16th-century buildings were constructed by the Hospitaller Malta, Knights Hospitaller. The city was named after the Frenchman Jean Parisot de Valette, who succeeded in defending the island against an Ottoman invasion during the Great Siege of Malta. The city is Baroque architecture, Baroque in character, with elements of Mannerist architecture#Mannerist architecture, Mannerist, Neoclassical architecture, Neo-Classical and Modern architecture, though the Second World War left major scars on the city, particularly the destruction of the Royal Oper ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moira Delia
Moira Delia (born 30 October 1971 in Malta) is a Maltese television presenter and actress. She hosted the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2014 in Marsa, Malta and was the first person to single-handedly host the contest. Previously, Delia has hosted Malta's national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest. Filmography See also * List of Junior Eurovision Song Contest presenters The Junior Eurovision Song Contest is an annual international song competition organized by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) since 2003. This page is a list of those who have been presenters at the contest. Two presenters typically host the ... * Malta in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest * Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest References Maltese television presenters Maltese actresses Living people 1971 births Maltese women television presenters {{Malta-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marsa, Malta
Marsa () is a town in the Southern Region of Malta, with a population of 4,401 people as of March 2014. The name Marsa means " the harbour".. Marsa Local Council. Retrieved 11 July 2014. History Marsa is located on the Marsa Creek, a body of water formed by the flow of water from wadis in high ground near the sea. The creek includes the Grand Harbour which the town is based on. A port was first established at Marsa by the Phoenicians. Remains of Roman constructions have been found close to the town. At the arrival of the Order of St John in Malta, a particular cultivated garden was among the few places observed. A vital spring for the Grand Harbour was located on site. It is thought a foundry of the Order may have been located at Marsa. During the Great Siege of Malta of 1565, Marsa was used as a camp by troops of the Ottoman Empire. Following their defeat, Marsa became a barony containing a number of vineyards. A noteworthy bridge was located in Marsa which facilitated the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malta In The Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2023
Malta was represented at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2023 in Nice, France. Maltese broadcaster Public Broadcasting Services (PBS) was responsible for the country's participation in the contest, and organised a national final to select Yulan as the Maltese entrant, with her song "Stronger" being chosen internally. Background Prior to the contest, Malta had participated in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest seventeen times since their first participation in the inaugural . Malta participated in every contest, with the exception of the and contests. Malta has won the contest twice: in with " The Start" performed by Gaia Cauchi, and in with " Not My Soul" performed by Destiny Chukunyere. In the contest, Malta was represented by the song "Diamonds in the Skies" performed by Gaia Gambuzza. The song placed last with 43 points. Before Junior Eurovision ''Malta Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2023'' Malta's participation in the contest was confirmed by PBS in May 202 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malta In The Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2022
Malta was represented at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2022, which was held on 11 December 2022 in Yerevan, Armenia. Maltese broadcaster Public Broadcasting Services (PBS) was responsible for the country's participation in the contest, and organised a national final to select the Maltese entry. Background Prior to the contest, Malta had participated in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest sixteen times since their first participation in the inaugural . Malta participated in every contest, with the exception of the and contests. Malta has won the contest twice: in with " The Start" performed by Gaia Cauchi, and in with " Not My Soul" performed by Destiny Chukunyere. In the contest, Malta was represented by the song " My Home" performed by Ike and Kaya. The song placed 12th out of 19 entries with 97 points. Before Junior Eurovision ''Malta Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2022'' Malta's participation in the contest was confirmed by PBS in June 2022. PBS organised t ... [...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] |
