During a press conference, details of the fourth edition of Mużika Mużika, which will take place between the 14th and 16th of March 2024, were announced. Mużika Mużika will once again offer a prestigious platform for its contestants, during which twenty Maltese compositions will be presented live, accompanied by the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra.
The Minister for the National Heritage, the Arts, and the Local Government, Owen Bonnici, said that Festivals Malta is currently working relentlessly to ensure the success of Mużika Mużika for the fourth consecutive year.
“Mużika Mużika has become an annual appointment for many professionals in the musical field, technical specialists, as well as for our audiences, who every year follow this festival with so much enthusiasm. We are committed to continuing to invest in this festival so that our artists can further showcase their talents and express themselves musically through the Maltese language,” concluded Minister Bonnici.
The Chairperson of Festivals Malta, Aaron Zahra, spoke on the logistical preparations for the festival and how Festivals Malta is hard at work to further improve the festival’s quality. “Mużika Mużika is a festival that requires large-scale logistical preparations, including musical arrangements, performances, orchestral rehearsals, and much more. We are proud of the work being carried out, and we have no doubt that this festival will once again exceed all expectations for the fourth year in a row.”
The Chief Executive Officer of Festivals Malta, Frans Agius, announced that this year the Mużika Mużika stage will include 3D elements to show visual movement from different angles, as well as a large number of LED screens and moving elements that will complement the stage’s unique style.
Ray Bugeja, Mużika Mużika Chairperson, continued to stress the importance of Mużika Mużika, which year after year continues to raise its level both on a production and an artistic level. He also announced this year’s presenters, which will be Keith Demicoli, Clare Agius, and Moira Delia.
The Artistic Director of the Festival, Paul Abela, mentioned that the ‘Lejla tal-Klassiċi’ will once again take place on the second day of the festival, the 15th of March, whereby classic Maltese songs will be performed by several established singers in the local music scene. He also announced this year’s special guest artists who will be performing during the final: Gianluca Bezzina, who won the third edition of the festival, as well as Shaun Farrugia, who managed to achieve great success internationally.
The fourth edition of Mużika Mużika will take place between the 14th and 16th of March 2024. For tickets and more information, visit muzikamuzika.mt.
