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Globe Magazine Gibraltar

Nº 136 MAY 2014

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CREDITS Front Cover: The Miss Gibraltar 2014 Contestants Photography: Jayden Fa • Swimwear: SK Couture Jewellery: Jessica Garcia • Makeup: Nyree Chipolina Makeup Assistant: Ilaria Bollini • Hair: Joseph Mancilla at Miss Shapes • Art Direction: Guy Baglietto GLOBE MAGAZINE is published by Globe Magazine Registered Address: Suites 31 & 32, Victoria House, 26 Main Street, GIBRALTAR Tel/Fax: 20041129 E-mail: jazamm@gibtelecom.net No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission from Globe Magazine Printed by Industrias Gráficas SOLPRINT Designed by DMENTES Asociados If you wish to advertise in tis magazine, please phone: (00350) 58369000. - (0034) 620 182224 Tel/Fax: (00350) 20041129 E-mail: jazamm@gibtelecom.net

Globe Magazine Gibraltar

THE ARTISTS FOR THE MISS GIBRALTAR SHOW

FESTIVAL OF LOVE

THE 2014 SSANGYONG KORANDO AND REXTON W

FACING CHALLENGES

SEVEN FATHOMS

GRUPO MATARROMERA: WINE TASTING DINNER AT GAUCHOS WITH GRUPO MATARROMERA AND COURTESY OF LEWIS STAGNETTO

GRUPO MATARROMERA – THE WINES SAMPLED

GRUPO MATARROMERA

MEET THE 2014 MISS GIBRALTAR CONTESTANTS

THE 2014 MISS GIBRALTAR SHOW

LOCAL SONG WINS FIFTH GIBRALTAR INTERNATIONAL SONG FESTIVAL

THE 2014 MAY DAY ROCK CONCERT

THE BEST RECIPES OF OUR CUISINE

WHAT’S HAPPENING DOWN TOWN?

THE 2014 MAY DAY CELEBRATIONS

THE GIBRALTAR FESTIVAL FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS 2014 GALA CONCERT

THE GIBFYM GALA CONCERT WINNERS 2014

HAPPY FEET AND BOHO CHIC

TANTASTIC

RED, WHITE AND TRUE GIBRALTARIANISM – ONE ON ONE WITH KARL J. ULLGER

MINI HEROES

GILES RAMIREZ ON THE FUTURE OF REACH

THE ANGLO HISPANO AND GIBRALTAR CASINO TROPHIES

FINAL DPC GREEN LIGHT KICKS OFF COUNTDOWN TO WORLD TRADE CENTER GIBRALTAR

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TheArtists for the Miss Gibraltar 2014 Show Professional and extremely talented line-up for the pageant

Stage One is delighted to announce the artists, who will be appearing in Miss Gibraltar 2014. They include Westend star and former X-Factor runner up, Ray Quinn, who recently won ITV’s Celebrity Dancing on Ice and the New Jersey Boys delivering songs from the hit musical that continues to take the world by storm.

capacity, whether it be acting, singing or anything else he may decide to turn his hand to. Ray has landed starring roles in West End hits Grease, Dirty Dancing, Legally Blonde and The Rise and Fall of Little Voice. Despite tough competition, he just recently won series nine of ITV’s Celebrity Dancing on Ice. ANDREA MARTIN

Locally, there are top names too with Andrea Martin, London based musician Guy Valarino (flying in courtesy of Gaggero Cemats) and Corinne Cooper set to perform at the Queen’s Cinema on Saturday 7th June. Live-music is reintroduced as the backbone for this event with resident band After Hours. Producer James Neish said: “I’m so pleased that we have been able to secure this range of artists. They not only ensure that there is something for everyone but also deliver a professional and extremely talented lineup for the pageant”. Dancers will be provided by the Gibraltar Academy of Dance. Miss Gibraltar 2014 is produced by Stage One for the Ministry of Culture. RAY QUINN Ray Quinn’s profile has continued to rise year in year out since the talented Liverpudlian was introduced into our homes through the 2006 series of The X Factor. Ray came an impressive second (runner up to Leona Lewis) and went on to release a number one debut album in 2007. ‘Doing It My Way’ was released to much acclaim through Syco records. Six years on from his rise to fame, Ray’s portfolio continues to grow. Ray is completely at home on the stage in any 6 MAY 2014 GLOBE MAGAZINE

One of Gibraltar’s most loved artists returns to the Miss Gibraltar stage. A versatile performer, Andrea toured Western Europe in 2003 with the musical tribute band Abba Mania and has studied and performed in New York. On stage, she has performed from Opera to ‘Copla’ and is equally at home starring in a musical as she is delivering a recital at the Convent ballroom. She has appeared in numerous concerts in Gibraltar, Spain and also performed in London and Italy. She last worked with Stage One as a leading role in the local

musical ‘Yesterday When I was Young” adapted from the popular Radio Gibraltar show of the same name. GUY VALARINO Fresh from the living rooms of his latest tour, Gibraltar born singer songwriter Guy Valarino has been sharing his wears from his debut EP ‘Sleeping on a Couch’ with fans across the globe. Taking invites over twitter and FB to play gigs in his fans ‘front rooms, Guy embraced the crowd sourced gig experience to play around the UK, Europe and a trip across the pond to the USA. A blend of acoustic pop/rock with soulful melodies that speak of life, love, sand and sea, his unmistakable sound is reminiscent of the Mediterranean shores he hales from. Now based in London, Guy “With his unique sound, dynamic songwriting and a classic rock voice” is mixing up his second release ahead of a UK and European Tour this summer.

CORINNE COOPER Corinne Cooper is 21 and has been singing since she was seven. Her debut in Miss Gibraltar was as a young girl, aged 10, in the first Miss Gibraltar produced by Stage One. Corinne has recently won an open ‘mic’ competition in London. She was also the winner of Star Search 2008, a finalist in the Wow factor 2009, various prizes in the Gibraltar Festival for young Musicians. She is also a part of the award-winning Santos Productions Choir. They are preparing to represent Gibraltar in the World choir games after winning the title of double European champions last year in Austria. AFTER HOURS Afterhours has been entertaining Gibraltar for more than 25 years. Considered the Rock’s top covers band, they have been the most sought after group of musicians for special occasions. As resident band for Miss Gibraltar 2014, they are reaching out to its extended family by welcoming back one of the band’s founding members, Gerry Fortuna on guitars and backing vocals. Completing the band are the ever-present members, Robert Perez (bass and backing vocals), Trevor Guilliano (keyboards and backing vocals) and Ivan Israel (drums & percussion). Flying in from his studies at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester especially to provide vocals for the Miss Gibraltar 2014, Jeremy Perez is one of Gibraltar’s leading young musical talents and no stranger to sharing the stage with Afterhours. It will see father and son, Robert and Jeremy, working together as part of Afterhours.

Start your Summer with the Gibraltar Love Festival! Text by James Culatto

With the summer fast approaching, Festival fever is creeping in all over the Rock with the introduction of the Gibraltar Love Festival set to pave the way on Sunday June 15th. Organisers Christopher Yeats and Dion Mifsud were eager to chat about their foray into the festival scene and provide us with some insight with regards to what they have in store for the thousands attending. What made you two decide to do something this big in Gibraltar? Dion: I think since we went to festivals together, we decided this is what we want to do. Organise something in Gibraltar and hopefully bring tourists over from Spain and further abroad. Were there any acts at these festivals

that you saw and thought 'Wow, it would be awesome to have them perform in Gibraltar?' Dion: It was more of the concept of the festival, having reggae, rock bands and commercial artists Chris: Our aim was to target an act for every age group and music taste . Getting an act like Chase & Status coming over here must've been quite a mission or did you find people are gravitating towards coming over and playing in Gibraltar? Chris: You find, especially if a festival doesn't have a previous track record, artists are a bit sceptical because they don't want to come to a festival that isn't credible. They want to see the calibre you're bringing and that plays a big part

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in them coming or not, and obviously the availability is a big thing, you have to book these acts six or seven months in advance. When you guys first advertised this festival what was the response you got locally? Did you find people were really enthusiastic about it or like the International artists, a little sceptical? Dion: I think at first people were a bit sceptical because there are loads of festivals and events popping up now but as the line-up has been slowly announced, I think people will have seen we mean business and it's going to be a fun concert. What was the main reason for bringing someone like Rebecca Ferguson over? Chris: When we sat down and looked at our line-up, we thought about diffe-

Guy Valarino

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Chase and Status Your advertising a lot of other stuff going on, stalls, family area, can you tell me about more about this? Dion: We will have a family area where kids can go rest in the shade. Stalls will be selling crafts, food, merchandise and we'll also have a few rides.

rent age ranges and narrowed it down that way. Okay, Rebecca Ferguson is X-Factor but she is one of the best artists they have produced, she has an amazing voice and two very successful albums. Dion: As soon as we heard she was available, we knew she was someone we wanted.

There's a big local element involved as well with Guy Valarino, Reach and Hollie Buhagiar. They must've jumped at the chance to play?

There are a couple of artists on the list that someone like myself hasn't heard of, what can you tell me about Nalaya, what is she all about? Dion: She's from the dance scene. She's a resident singer in Privilege, Ibiza. Chris: She works a lot for the Supermarxte brand, which has got the weekly nights in Ibiza, so she's a house vocalist doing covers of famous bands but with a house vibe. 10 MAY 2014 GLOBE MAGAZINE

Rebecca Ferguson

Dion: Everyone has wanted to play, performing alongside Aswad, Rebecca Ferguson you know? We really wanted to promote this local vibe and give locals the chance to play on a big stage. This must be something you want to do year in and year out, are you already looking at next year? Dion: At the moment we are just focu-

sing on this year. Obviously, the target is to do more.

What act are you most excited about seeing?

Chris: Once we have one of these under our belt and the artists that do come enjoy themselves, bringing artists over will be easier.

Chris: Aswad and Chase & Status! Tell me about tickets prices.

Holly Buhagiar

Chris: General is £45, Children 12 and under £15, Under 5's go in for free. General VIP £150 (including open bar all day with general seating area) and then Corporate Hospitality Boxes have private seating, hostess, food and open bar.

Megan Dallas

Tony T.

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The 2014 SsangYong Korando and Rexton

THE 2014 SSANGYONG KORANDO There has been some major changes to the SsangYong Korando: the front-end gets a slimmed down, black-mesh grille, more modern headlights and lower and wider air intake, while the rear gets some redesigned light clusters SsangYong Korando gets a makeover inside and out, and enhanced driving refinement for 2014. Externally, the front receives an allnew treatment - a slimmed down, black mesh radiator grille, more contemporary headlights and a wider, low level air intake are the 12 MAY 2014 GLOBE MAGAZINE

principal enhancements. The new headlight units now comprise projection lamps and LED daytime running lights for increased visibility and safety, surrounded by a stylish black and aluminium bezel. Further illumination is provided on the ELX4 model with

neat round fog lamps set discreetly within the lower bumper. At the rear, the design changes are focused on enhanced style with detail improvements such as the rear light cluster, which now includes LED lights for improved visibility.

There are new designs for both the 16-inch and 17-inch wheels and three new exterior colours - Sunrise red, Cosmic blue and Carbonic grey as well as Space black, Grand white and Silent silver. The interior of the car has also been given a significant re-design, and now combines an attractive and comfortable ambiance for the driver and passengers alike. There is a completely redesigned dashboard featuring soft-touch materials for a greater sense of luxury,

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smooth and safe departure when driving away from a standstill on a steep slope, while a lock mode distributes power equally between the front and rear wheels at speeds below 25mph to optimise traction.

complemented by natural matt wood grain insets, and abundant storage space that includes enlarged cup holders, a mobile phone tray and flip-down sunglasses tray. The new SsangYong Korando is powered by a modern yet wellproven 2.0-litre Euro 5 engine. The top of the range ELX4 automatic is matched with the powerful, smooth and efficient 175ps e-XDi200 diesel engine with a maximum power output of 175ps/4000rpm and peak torque of 360Nm/2,000-3,000rpm. Models featuring manual transmission get the 149ps e-XDi200 engine which delivers the same maximum power and peak torque as the automatic, and is perfect for lively driving as well as for going off-road and towing. SsangYong Korando offers two transmissions: a 6-speed manual with high fuel efficiency and smooth gear shifting, and a 6-speed automatic with optimum gear ratios for smooth, comfortable driving. However, all Korandos come with six airbags, ESP stability control and Isofix child seat fixings as standard. Great advances in reducing NVH (noise, vibration & harshness) have been made to this new car, with particular attention focused on its engine mountings. Stronger, reinforced mounting brackets are used which effectively reduce engine noise levels by up to 9.3%. SsangYong Korando is fitted with Macpherson struts to the front and multi-link suspension to the rear to provide excellent ride comfort, and the three point mountings to the rear axle effectively minimise noise and vibration. New rubber bushes have been fitted to the car’s reinforced sub frames, further helping to minimise intrusive vibration and noise from the road 14 MAY 2014 GLOBE MAGAZINE

In conjunction with the standard Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with emergency brake assist and four-channel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), the four-wheel drive system provides the best possible grip and control whatever the conditions. Hill Start Assist (HSA) and Active Roll-over Protection (ARP) also feature.

surface and engine. Three of the four new models come with four wheel drive, and unlike its competitors a very high percentage of customers choose their SsangYong Korando with 4x4, an intelligent and advanced all-wheel drive (AWD) system based on SsangYong’s highly regarded four wheel drive technology and years of experience. The torque-on-demand system senses the road surface and driving con-

ditions and distributes the power to the wheels that need it most. Under normal driving conditions, 100 per cent of the engine’s torque is delivered to the front wheels so that the car runs with optimised fuel efficiency; on icy or slippery roads or when driving on wet offroad conditions, power is distributed to both the front and rear wheels to ensure a safe, stable and dependable drive. The technology also works perfectly to give a

The new SsangYong Korando offers the practicality and convenience of an SUV and the creature comforts of a saloon car. Its generous proportions and wide interior space make this the perfect vehicle for both everyday use and leisure activities. In the rear, there’s sufficient shoulder room for three adults to travel in complete comfort. The seat back - which splits 60:40 - can be reclined up to 17.5 degrees, while the flat floor and generous legroom make it ideal for long journeys. Lift the tailgate and you’ll find one of the largest load areas in this SUV sector (486 litres with the seats up and 1,312 litres when folded). The rear seats fold completely flat, while there’s also an under-floor tray for storing valuables out of sight. The new look Korando is a genuine SUV offering great driving performance both on and off-road together with a 2-tonne towing capability. There are four models in the range with a comprehensive level of equipment and at prices many of its competitors fail to match. All Korandos come with six airbags, ESP stability control and Isofix child seat fixings as standard.

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noise and vibration apparent in the cabin and despite the drop in engine size, the Rexton W is still capable of towing three tonnes. The Rexton W’s new 2.0-litre diesel engine is something of an unknown quantity, compared to the well-known Mercedes engine of old, though it has been reliable in other models across the SsangYong reange. The rest of the Rexton W’s mechanicals are equally rugged, so breakdowns shouldn’t be a concern. Practicality is an area where the Rexton W is able to shine, as all versions get a versatile seven-seat layout. And while the third row is best used for children, there’s enough room behind the chairs If you’re looking for the biggest SUV bang for your buck, then the seven-seater SsangYong for 248-litres of luggage. Fold the rearmost seats away and you libeRexton W deserves to be on your shopping list rate estate car-rivalling levels of carrying capacity. Elsewhere, the A recent extensive facelift has gicabin is equally spacious, with geven the Rexton W a fresher look. nerous head and legroom for ocHowever, it’s not just the outside cupants in the first two rows – no that has been upgraded but there’s off-road rival offers as much room been an update for the interior for the money. too. It also comes with a Ssangyong developed 2.0-litre diesel enA quick inspection of the cabin gine paired with a Mercedes-sourreveals plenty of useful cubby hoced five-speed automatic gearbox. les and storage boxes, plus a large glovebox. And if you’re planning on towing large loads, then the There’s been a major facelift for SsangYong’s grippy four-whethe exterior of the car, including el-drive system and impressive raked back headlights, restyled 3,200kg weight limit make it a grille and revised front bumper. with the company’s own 153bhp sourced five-ratio auto. strong choice. Buyers can choose from SX and 2.0-litre diesel. EX trim levels, with the latter getA low range transfer box, hill decent Emissions are 196g/km for the ting eye-catching 18-inch alloys, Entry-level cars get a six-speed control and excellent ground cleamanual models, while the auto car leather seats and rugged-looking manual gearbox while EX buyers rance make the Rexton a capable emits 206g/km. There has been a running boards. Inside, the Rexcan choose between a six-speed companion off-road. Refinement greater improvement in fuel ecoton has also had an update with manual and a smooth, Mercedes- has been improved, with less engine nomy, 38.2mpg for manual veraluminium-effect and chrome fisions and 36.2mpg for the auto. nishes along with soft-touch material. The SsangYong Korando and Rexton W can be viewed at Bassadone Previously, the Rexton was poweMotors, 42 Devil’s Tower Road, red by a Mercedes-sourced 2.7-liTel: 200 79004, distributors in Gitre diesel but this has now been braltar for SsangYong. superseded by the ‘Rexton W’

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Facing Challenges: Saccone & Speed, 1839-2014 At the Battle of Jutland in May 1916, Saccone & Speed lost £12,000 worth of wines and spirits, aboard Naval ships that were sunk. It was a massive loss. This blow came on top of a loss of £3,000 worth of stock lost at the Dardanelles in Turkey in 1915. In spite of these setbacks, the company managed to make record profits in the war years.

Text by Richard Garcia MBE

Saccone & Speed’s roots go back to 1839. When a company has been in business for 175 years, it is obvious that –at some stage– it has had to face and overcome serious problems. The fact that the company continues to thrive is evidence of their success in facing the challenges that came their way. James Speed set up in business in Gibraltar in 1839, and Jerome Saccone in 1850. Initially, each headed a family firm that was most successful as wine and spirit merchants. The companies were amalgamated in 1908, and this led to the creation of a big firm that had big aspirations. Branches were initially established in London, Chatham, Devonport and Malta, and agents appointed in Malaga and Mumbai (then known as Bombay) in India. Further branches and agents followed.

British & American warships in the Harbour, 31.1.1909

the Saccone & Speed businesses, World War I broke out, in 1914. The company at that stage had practically a monopoly for supplying wines and spirits to the Royal Navy in England, and to Naval shore establishments and Royal Marines messes. They also supplied US Navy ships that visited Gibraltar. The increase in the size of the British fleet meant that the company’s volume of business

What the company did was the opposite of what was happening in relation to other international companies in Gibraltar: other companies had their Head Office in London or elsewhere abroad, and a branch office in Gibraltar; Saccone & Speed had its Head Office in Gibraltar, and branch offices in London, Valetta, Mumbai and elsewhere. Shortly after the amalgamation of 18 MAY 2014 GLOBE MAGAZINE

1925 label Sherry

went up sharply, particularly in the United Kingdom, but so did the company’s risk. The model, which worked well in peace time, was not designed for war. Saccone & Speed were only paid by the Royal Navy for wines and spirits as bottles were consumed. If, however, a ship were sunk in action then the company’s stocks of wines and spirits aboard went to the bottom of the sea and the company sustained a loss.

By 1939, the supply of army, naval and Royal Air Force messes were the most important part of the company’s business, much of which was carried out in the United Kingdom. So much so, the company came up with the slogan “Service for the Services”. The outbreak of World War II in September 1939 again presented great challenges, particularly in London. Saccone & Speed had acquired large cellars on Southwark Bridge Road, close to where the Tate Modern art gallery is situated today, on the south bank of the Thames. The cellars were bombed in 1940 during the Blitz, and the stock that was undamaged had to be moved to other temporary cellars that were urgently acquired. The new temporary cellars were also bombed, requiring a further move. On top of these losses, the staff of the company was depleted as employees were called up to serve in the armed forces. As if that was not enough, it became

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very difficult to replenish stocks. It was not possible to stock German or Italian wines, for instance. Shipping stocks to where they were needed was also highly dangerous given the number of merchant ships that were sunk in the war. It was a nightmare time for the company. On top of that, the experience gathered over many years by the Managing Director, James Andrews-Speed was lost just before the war when he died at an early age. Another Director, John Mackintosh, the famous philanthropist, also died in the early stages of the war, in February 1940. That left just one Director who knew the company inside out, Joseph Patron. He was later Sir Joseph, and was the first Speaker of the House of Assembly when that was created in 1969. Fortunately, Edward Cottrell (later Sir Edward) joined the company at this stage. Joseph Patron and Edward Cottrell together steered the company through the myriad difficulties that arose. The company’s problems were not just in the United Kingdom. At the outbreak of war, Saccone & Speed had branches in Morocco in the international city of Tangier and in Casablanca, the capital of the French Protectorate. With the fall of France, the company found that it had a considerable amount of money tied up in Casablanca in cash and in stocks. They could not be repatriated to Gibraltar. To have attempted to recover the money and the goods would have been considered trading with the enemy. A major concern of the company was that Germans in 20 MAY 2014 GLOBE MAGAZINE

company faced at this time was how to effectively replace the former Spanish employees following the closure of the frontier. New employees from Gibraltar and Morocco were recruited. However, although the company had the right number of staff, they did not know the work and had to be trained.

1932 stores. Cased Wines at Adelphi Arches, and Bonded Stores Main Wall of Old Fortifications Gibraltar

French Morocco should not confiscate the stock of wines and spirits and enjoy them! Much later, in the 1960s, the company’s operations in Gibraltar were also severely impacted, this time by the Franco blockade and the hard line taken by Spain which resulted in a slowing down of movements across the land frontier from Gibraltar into Spain and the eventual closure of the frontier in 1969. It was the start of the Cold War against Gibraltar. Saccone & Speed were not alone in facing severe commercial problems at this time. Being a large employer, it felt the impact more strongly than smaller firms. The company employed many Spaniards. Some of them had

1980, Bottling Line

worked for Saccone & Speed for many years. Just at the point when it had been decided in 1969 to recognise longserving employees by making a presentation to all staff who had completed 21 years’ and 40 years’ service, the Spanish labour force was withdrawn and a number of former Spanish staff members were unable to collect the inscribed tankard or gold watch that they would otherwise have received. The greatest problem the

Despite the Spanish restrictions and the tough years of a closed border, the company survived in the same way that it overcame the problems posed by the two World Wars. The company did what it knew best how to do: look closely at its operations, and expand the business into new areas. They included entering the field of builders’ merchants, cement producers, wholesaling pharmaceutical and other goods and bottling Coca-Cola and Fanta. Along the way, many difficult decisions had to be made, to ensure that the company could survive and grow, and remain profitable. Today, the Saccone & Speed group of companies is a good example of a business that has vision, resilience and the capacity to innovate and reinvent itself in the face of changing circumstances. Over and above all this, the company has long enjoyed traditional family values of service, quality, commitment and providing value for money. They are the secret of its success. The full story of Saccone & Speed is told in Richard Garcia’s book Wholesome Wines and Kindred Spirits: Saccone & Speed, 1839 – 2014 which has been published by Saccone & Speed.

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Grand Cayman’s Seven Fathoms Distillery ages its local liquor in wooden barrels located seven fathoms underwater Seven Fathoms™ is a Premium Rum hand crafted in small batches at their George Town distillery. Established in 2008 and located in Grand Cayman, the Seven Fathoms Distillery is the first of its kind in the Cayman Islands. Seven Fathoms is truly a unique spirit. It is the first spirit to be made entirely in the Cayman Islands, despite a West Indian history deeply embedded in the rum industries and culture. All Seven Fathoms rum is made using an innovative maturation technique that involves aging the rum underwater! For Seven Fathoms rum distiller in the Cayman Islands, the area’s reputation as a diving hot spot extends well beyond seeing plentiful marine life. Unlike other rum manufacturers, Grand Cayman’s Seven Fathoms Distillery ages its fermented sugarcane and molasses in wooden barrels located seven fathoms (42ft/13m) underwater. The craft micro-distillery’s cofounder, Walker Romanica, got the idea for this unusual process after reading a biography of the Bacardi family. In the 1700s and 1800s, the Bacardi 22 MAY 2014 GLOBE MAGAZINE

impossible to replicate on land. The constant push and pull of the waves does the traditional distiller’s job of rotating the barrels. Ever since one of the company’s first barrels was discovered (and returned safely), the company has kept the underwater aging location top secret. “By aging our spirits underwater, we are able to take advantage of the kinetic properties of the ocean tides and currents to create a very unique flavour profile and a remarkably, smooth rum” added Walker Romanica, one of the co-founders of Seven Fathoms Rum, “Supposedly, the natural kinetic motion of the currents enables the rum to maximize contact with the oak, extracting its rich flavours and enhancing complexity”.

rum company attributed their numerous awards to the fact that the distillery was located near railway tracks. The constant rattling of the barrels kept exposing the liquor to different parts of the wood, for a

Seven Fathoms rum is handcrafted by Master Distillers Nelson Dilbert and Walker more even distribution of barrel Romanica at the Cayman Island molecules throughout the spirit. Distilleries adjacent to the cruise terminal in Georgetown, Walker Romanica believes Grand Cayman. Seven Fathoms that under the sea, there is is distilled using a Christian a unique humidity, pressure Carl copper pot still. Originally, and temperature profile that’s the company used three very

small stills to produce their rum, before investing in the new Christian Carl pot still. As a result, the profile of the rum has changed greatly from the first commercially produced batch to today’s latest batch. A big improvement in flavour and more consistency has been achieved by using a larger still with each batch produced setting a new standard.

of the island. Once distilled, the rum is pumped into used Jim Beam or Jack Daniels barrels and then taken out to the secret location offshore of Grand Cayman. Here, the rum is placed for aging at a depth of 42 feet, or seven fathoms, under the water. The gentle motion of the waves and the alternating pressure of the water during the rising and ebbing tides help push the rum deep into the pores of the oak The company uses locally grown barrels extracting all of the rich organic sugar cane, which is oak and bourbon flavours from grown on a farm at the East End the wood, creating a complex

Grand Cayman, April 12th, 2014: Seven Fathoms Rum wins Double Gold Medal at WSWA 2014 Competition The Competition, hosted by The Tasting Panel Magazine, was conducted via blind tasting by a panel of industry experts during the WSWA annual conference this past week. The WSWA is in its 71st year. It is the largest gathering of America’s wine and spirits distributors and professionals.

rum with extraordinary depth of character and flavour. In total, the rum is apparently aged between six months to three years and somewhere in the aging system a ‘solera’ method of aging is employed. Seven Fathoms™ Premium Rum is a brilliant amber colour which is sweet on the nose with aromas of butterscotch, toasted almonds and raisin bread. Seven Fathoms Rum is medium bodied and silky smooth. Notes of vanilla and mocha are present

as the rum first passes the palate and then turn to hints of black liquorice and pepper making for a seductive finish. The rum goes down smooth and dry, and features distinct sugarcane and citrus notes and earthy, oaky vanilla flavours. (It’s meant for sipping, not shooting!). Seven Fathoms Rum is distributed by Saccone and Speed (Gibraltar) Ltd – A Member of the Saccone & Speed Group of Companies. Tel: 200 70092 www.sacconeandspeedgibraltar.gi

George Town, Grand Cayman based distillery announced the news today. “We are proud to announce another huge accolade for our signature spirit, Seven Fathoms Rum. We are very proud to be able to represent The Cayman Islands as the first ever locally made Cayman Spirit in this international competition and to win a Double Gold medal.” said Walker Romanica of Cayman Spirits Co. Seven Fathoms was one of 289 spirits entered into the competition and one of 37 Rums in its category of Rums.

The Competition was held on Tuesday April the 8th at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada. Seven Fathoms, the unique underwater aged rum of the Cayman Islands, won a Double Gold Medal in the Rum offering. Cayman Spirits Company, the

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Grupo Matarromera Wine Tasting Dinner at ‘Gauchos’ with ‘Grupo Matarromera’ and Courtesy of Lewis Stagnetto Text by Joe Adambery

Seventy eager wine enthusiasts gathered on the terrace at Gauchos recently, hovering not too far from the source of chilled Rose that was the welcome drink offering from Bodegas Mattarromera, who jointly with Lewis Stagnetto were hosting a wine tasting dinner to promote these magnificent wines from Ribera Del Duero, now voted the best wine region in Europe. The ‘Matarromera Group’ is comprised of seven wineries and a distillery: four wineries under the Ribera de Duero (Denominación de Origen),

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Matarromera, Emina, Vermilion and Renacimiento, one under the Cigales (Denominación de Origen), Valdelosfrailes, one under the Rueda (Denominación de Origen), Emina Rueda and the latest acquisition in Toro, Bodega Cyan. In addition, there is a white wine, Aldor, which is produced in their own ‘Bodega de autor’ (wine cellar for making personalized wines), under the Rueda (Denominación de Origen). The distillery, which is the only one in the region, is located in the town of Valbuena de Duero. The group was founded in 1988 by Carlos Moro in Valladolid

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and twenty five years later they finally have achieved what he had originally set out to doto make the best wines. Today these wines are medal winners and sit at the high end of market pricing for good reason. Locally, companies, who sometimes like to entertain their corporate clients in-house, look to impress them with Matarromera wines. These wines are also gifted seasonally so there is always a healthy demand for them. Juanjo Escudero, their Andalucian representative for the last five years, briefed me on the history and achievements of the Bodega as we sipped a 2013 Rosado before settling down inside Gauchos for a superb dinner and wine tasting. John Napoli and Michelle Robba of Lewis Stagnetto were sharing my table and he filled in a lot of gaps in my knowledge of the local wine scene. When fine wines are introduced in a tasting, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re only paying for the food so youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re getting a feast and also privileged insight into how different wines are produced. These tastings are not lectures because the wines do the talking all by themselves, but it is really interesting to learn about the wines whilst drinking them paired off with good food.

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There is a different wine for every dish and that makes for a heady and enjoyable evening, small wonder these tastings are growing in popularity and consequently local wine culture is also on the up. The first course was made up of King Prawns on a bed of asparagus mousse and was paired with a 2011 white called Emina Verdejo and I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t resist a top up, had there been more prawns I would have happily feasted on these two elements alone. The excellent follow on wine with the second course was a 2008 Matarromera Crianza that was ideal to wash down the plate of Iberian meats cold cut that were asking to accompany the dark red and prompted me to ask why the Ribera Del Duero wines are becoming more popular than the Riojas. The simple answer-they say that Riojas are smoother but wines from Ribera del Duero make a stronger statement and linger for longer in the mouth, put into my simple terms, you like them more because of their taste, quality and versatility bring on the Matarromera Reserva if this Crianza is a yards-

tick to measure quality wines by. A grilled fillet of beef Rossini alongside a grilled vegetable pyramid with a 2009 Matarromera Reserva was the jewel in the crown of a marriage made in heaven. We had wined and dined and the buzz in the room was humming with approval but they had one more ace to accompany the white and dark cheese cake dessert- Emina Oxto dessert wine is made to rival Oporto and it does ad-

mirably. It’s a fortified wine, which Juanjo Escudero described at my insistence…“intense cherry, potent bouquet, complex sweet and fruity with long tannins.” Now you can go with that or my simple recommendation that if you want to stretch to an excellent meal and the best wines available locally, remember Gauchos and Grupo Matarromera and I promise you won’t be disappointed- forget the science and drink the fine wines, you can always read up on them later!

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Grupo Matarromera The Wines Sampled

yards in Cubillas de Santa Marta. It is a young rose wine of great aromatic expression, with significant fruit tones, which is the result of a temperaturecontrolled fermentation. It has a live cherry red colour; it is clean and brilliant, with blue hues on the rim. On the nose, it has a high intense aroma with a wide variety of fruity fragrances such as strawberry, peach, pineapple and black mulberry with floral hints. It is expressive, which is reminiscent of the Tempranillo grape from which it is made. On the palate, it shows a good balance

between body and acidity with a strong

1. Matarromera Crianza

glycerine content. It has an intense aftertaste, showing renewed flavours of fresh fruit with an extraordinary sensation of volume and a long finish.

Vintage: 2008 - Type of Wine: Crianza Composition: 100% Tempranillo

5. Emina Oxto

Made 100% with grapes of the Tempranillo variety from one of the finest

Oxto is a fortified wine that has been

plots in the Ribera, this wine has been

produced with 100% Tempranilo gra-

aged for 14 months in French and

pes and it has been aged in oak barrels

American oak barrels. It is clean and bright deep cherry co-

for three years. Visually, it possesses a medium-high

lour with purple glints. On the nose,

pranillo variety from one of the finest

wine, made entirely with Verdejo gra-

layer with dark purple tones indica-

it is very complex. Excellent harmony:

plots in the Ribera, this wine has been

pes. It has a pale yellow colour with

ting an upward trend in the wine.

strawberry, blackberry and figs; some

aged for 18 months in French and

green glints; it is bright and clean.

On the nose, it possesses an excellent

hints of milky aromas; the ageing re-

American oak barrels. In visual phase,

On the nose, it has fruity, and strong,

balance between the aromas of wine,

sults in a clean and new wood with

it has dark and intense cherry tones,

primary aromas of fresh fruit from

black fruit, raspberry and cranberry,

toast, coffee, vanilla, leather and cocoa

clean, bright and cherry-red appea-

the tropical range of banana and pi-

figs and prunes with touches of grape

aromas.

rance despite the ageing process. On

neapple. It is in perfect harmony with

funds species.

On the palate, it is powerful, has an ex-

the nose, it is round, elegant and very

the so characteristic verdejo scents

On the palate, it is large and intense. It

traordinary backbone and is elegant.

complex, showing a complex bouquet

such as lavender blossoms, lightly ani-

has a good combination among some

Sweet polished tannins perfectly ba-

with fruit slightly dominating a balan-

seed touches of fennel and thyme, hay

round and mature tannins, balanced

lanced with spicy and fruity flavours.

ced oak influence, giving hints of vani-

and fresh herbs.

with some sweet sensations of sugar

It has a smooth and lingering finish.

lla, cinamon, cocoa, leather, liquorice,

On the palate, it has a medium struc-

content as it is a fortified sweet wine.

calcareous mineral and different and

ture, with an acidity touch, which gi-

It produces very complex mouth sen-

complex red fruits. The diversity of

ves this wine a noticeable freshness in

sations where fruit prunes and grapes

fruity and wood aromas gives the wine

perfect harmony with a hardly noticed

with a touch of liqueur can be appre-

roundness and complexity. On the pa-

alcohol. It possesses elegant fruit fla-

ciated. Wood and pleasant aged spirits

late, it has a very elegant structure and

vours with the typical bitter touch of

can also be found.

it is well balanced with sweet tannins

this grape variety at the end.

2. Matarromera Reserva Vintage: 2009 - Type of Wine: Reserva Composition: 100% Tempranillo Awards: GOLD MEDAL BERLIN WINE TROPHY 2012 Made 100% with grapes of the Tem-

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and a long lingerish finish.

3. Emina Verdejo Emina Verdejo is a fresh and floral

4. Emina Rosado This wine comes from the Tempranillo grapes from Bodega Eminaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vine-

Grupo Matarromera Excellence, distinction and elegance Matarromera is a prestigious wine group devoted to viticulture, wine making and oil. It is present in four ‘Denominaciones de Origen’ namely, Ribera del Duero, Rueda, Cigales and Toro all of which are surrounded by the Duero River. Only Top Quality wines are produced in its six different wineries. The family owns 500 hectares of vineyards, situated in some of the best plots along the Duero valley.

scene recognised by numerous awards and achievements.

The ‘Grupo Matarromera’ is comprised of seven wineries and a distillery: four wineries under the Ribera de Duero (Denominación de Origen), Matarromera, Emina, Vermilion and Renacimiento, one under the Cigales (Denominacion de Origen), Valdelosfrailes, one under the Rueda (Denominacion de Origen), Emina Rueda and the latest acquisition in Toro, Bodega Cyan. In addition, there is a white wine, Aldor, which is produced in their own ‘Bodega de autor’ (wine cellar for making personalized wines), under the Rueda (Denominación de Origen). The distillery, which is the only one in the region, is located in the town of Valbuena de Duero.

The origins of what is today ‘Grupo Matarromera’ go back centuries. Its founder and present day chairman, Carlos Moro, comes from a dynasty that has always been linked to the world of wine. His ancestors cultivated the vines with great care and passion, a passion that inspired Carlos Moro from a very early age.

‘Grupo Matarromera’, which was formed in 1994, is located in the heart of the Ribera del Duero and since then has become one of the most important groups of wineries in both the national and international Wine

Its work ethos which is based on a philosophy of tradition, innovation and production of the highest quality in all its wines is the only philosophy of the whole group. This work philosophy is backed by it CEO and founder, Carlos Moro, who guarantees quality in its commitment to vine, work and research.

His commitment to the region of his childhood in an attempt to fully develop a prosperous business, centered around the land, the vines and the grapes, not only the wine. This philosophy has resulted in one of the most successful businesses in the Spanish Duero region. In 1988, as a winemaker, he founded Bodega Matarromera in Valbuena de Duero, which is the genesis of what is today a successful business of seven wineries and a distillery backed with the investment in vineyards, vine, research, wine tourism and innovation. GLOBE MAGAZINE APRIL 2014 29

Nowadays, Matarromera not only produces high quality wines but also a full array of products like ‘EminaZero’ non-alcoholic wines, Esdor polyphenol based cosmetics, olive oil and brandies, some of which have been awarded internationally. It is also a leader in sustainability and environmental protection, where the Emina winery was proudly the first to become fully sustainable, as well as, a state-of-the-art wine interpretation centre. Matarromera Group, is a true exponent of what a traditional premium wine producer can become when ‘R&Di’ (Research, Development and innovation) is the centre-piece of its development. Carlos Moro is a visionary, a dreamer. A man who over 20 years ago visualised a horizon in which Matarromera would be the main reference focal point and two decades later, that dream has become a reality and the Foundation that bears his name is proof of that.

Bodega Emina

are partially buried in the north hillside of the Duero Valley with beautiful views that tower above the whole valley of the municipal district of Valbuena de Duero in Valladolid. Bodegas Matarromera applies a superb technology for best quality winemaking. It also incorporates temperature-control equipment and stainless steel vats. Bodegas Matarromera’s winemaking capacity reaches 650,000 litres. The winery is surrounded by parcels of vineyard where the grapes ripen. The building is made of stone and brick and has

a sober Castilian style. The winery has half buried cellars where the wine rests and is designed with the greatest winemaking technology mixing tradition and innovation. Matarromera wines are traditional, smooth, rounded, slight presence of oak with flavours of vanilla, well structured and complex.

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All CYAN wines are produced using a selection table to ensure that all the grapes that go into the tanks are of the very highest quality

BODEGAS CYAN

EMINA

The CYAN winery is one of the most prestigious and recognized wineries in the eyes of national and international critics because of the quality of the wines it has made since it was founded in 1999.

In order to produce the Emina wines, the grapes are carefully selected from the very best estates in the “Golden triangle” of wine in the Denominación de Origen Ribera del Duero. The “Emina” wine spends twelve months at the crianza stage and comes from the grape plantations. The grapes are harvested at just the right time and they are always picked by hand, undergoing a quality selection process at the same time.

Bodega Cyan

THE WINERIES

The estate is made up of 100 hectares of vineyards, olive groves and pinewoods that give the land very special characteristics for producing high-quality wine. The red ‘Tinta de Toro’ grape and the traditional production method allow for these wines to be kept for a long time. The winery’s modern facilities are equipped with the necessary machinery to attain the final objective: the highest possible quality. It has 600 casks, most of French oak. Production barely exceeds 150,000 bottles a year, an amount that enables them to maintain a quality standard that few wineries in the D.O. Toro can reach.

TheWine Interpretation Centre was established with the firm purpose of becoming a point of reference in ‘Ribera del Duero’. This denominación de origen, which is world known for its famous wines, is not so well known for its oenotourism. The Emina centre is attempting to fill the existing gap in this area.

Bodega Emina - Ribera del Duero

EMINA RUEDA

The Emina Medina del Campo Winery in the Denominación de Origen of Rueda represents the renewal and revolution of the wines from this winegrowing region. The building is surrounded by a 100,000 m2 plot of vineyards and olive trees, providing a beautiful landscape whence both the Mota castle and the Castilian countryside can be admired. The winery has a remarkable modern architecture, equipped with the latest technology to produce wines. This design corresponds with the installations of photovoltaic power generators, in such a way that it creates a sustainable project with a closed cycle of energy, so that the energy consumed in the winery is obtained in a clean and respectful way to the environment. “Verdejo grape variety, grape of renowned international fame, is the foundation of wines under the Rueda Denominación de Origen. The Bodega Emina Medina del Campo encompasses a vineyard estate by the town of Villalba de Adaja where the grape varieties of Verdejo, Sauvig-

non Blanc and Viura are cultivated. These grape varieties confer that characteristic and distinctive touch to the wines elaborated in Bodega Emina.

in the province of Valladolid. Rento is the name of a new wine that has risen from the depths of this earth, a traditional source of fine red wine.

BODEGAS RENTO

Having consolidated itself as one of the most important companies in the Ribera del Duero, Grupo Matarromera established the Rento Winery in the 2000.

From the old Jesuit monastery, the Rento winery has recovered a building with a brick vault and walls between 1.5 and 2 metres thick that provide optimal natural conditions for ageing the wines.

The winery is located in a 16thcentury mansion built by the Marquis de Olivares, located in the town of the same name

It has 100 new French and American oak casks, ideal for making and ageing Rento, Grupo Matarromera’s signature wine.

The winery has no pumps, centrifuges or motors. All processes are carried out by hand to ensure the greatest care for both the grapes and the wine and finally to provide a product of excellent sensorial quality. BODEGAS RENACIMIENTO

The Renacimiento Winery has been included within the Denominación de Origen Ribera del Duero as a winery for making and ageing wines. It has stainless steel tanks and 50 new American and French oak casks that are renewed every year. The winery’s goal is to make only one type of wine of the highest quality with all the necessary cask ageing time required by each vintage. It is made with grapes selected solely from the high terroir area of Pago de las Solanas in Olivares de Duero. A mere 16,000 bottles are produced for each vintage, which merits the classification of excellent. BODEGAS VALDELOSFRAILES

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EMINA ZERO.0 and award Innoval 2010

Carlos Moro

Cubillas de Santa Marta, in the province of Valladolid, and belongs to the emerging Denominación de Origen of Cigales of red wines. Its excellent facilities are surrounded by carefullytended vineyards that mainly produce the area’s main grape variety, Tempranillo or Tinto Fino. The extraordinary 1999 harvest provided the raw material for the first wines launched onto the market. The origin of Valdelosfrailes as a winery stems from the winemaking tradition of Carlos Moro’s family, who for many years have been cultivating vines and making wine in the traditional manner in the areas of Cubillas de Santa Marta and Valoria la Buena. They specialised in making exceptional “claretes” until in 1998 Carlos Moro decided to bank on renewal, producing new red wines in the area. The Valdelosfrailes Winery was founded in 1999 undertaking an ambitious investment plan to size the winery appropriately and have its own vineyards for production. The winery has 90 hectares of vineyards located in the municipalities of Cubillas de Santa Marta and Valoria la Buena which are overseen and cared for by their technicians throughout the entire process of grape development. 32 MAY 2014 GLOBE MAGAZINE

Emina ZER0.0 is the first drink in the international market based on wine with 0% alcohol made by Matarromera and which won a prize at the Alimentaria 2010 as the most innovative product in the category of “wine and spirits.” The prize was awarded to the design, development and launch of the most innovative product of the last two years.

This product comes in response to increasing demand for people who are inclined to drink responsibly and committed to the health and care of their diet. Emina ZER0.0 maintains all the health beneficial properties of the original wine, containing polyphenols, anthocyanins and antioxidants and a minimum level of food preservatives at levels below what marks the current legislation. Matarromera, in order to advance with the opportunities offered by international markets non-alcoholic wine, built the biggest molecular deconstruction plant in Europe at its headquarters in Valbuena de Duero costing an estimated investment of 2.3 million euros. The objective of this installation is to multiply by ten the production capacity of the company’s alcohol-free wine.

Extraction of Polyphenols and Cosmetics ESDOR

Ever heard the saying that a glass of red wine is good for the heart? Well it turns out that wine is good for the skin too! Its antioxidant qualities fight the aging effects of sunlight and effluence. It’s no wonder that over the years, women have claimed that wine keeps them looking young and beautiful! It’s always inspiring to see a company expand in ways that reflect both sustainability and good synergy, and Spanish winemaker, Grupo Matarromera recently did just that. With a history that includes more than 20 years of producing award-winning wines, the company has now launched a cosmetics line that makes use of the antioxidant-rich grape skins that are left over by the wine-making process.

Matarromera has spent more than four years of research to obtain a polyphenol extraction process under its own patent from the grape skins, the skin surrounding the grapes and resulting in Eminol, a natural antioxidant and valid certificate of independently on its high antioxidant capability, which acts by slowing the aging process. The first application that has been developed by Matarromera from Eminol is a line of high-end cosmetics, ESDOR COSMETICS, supported by the Institut D’Expertise Clinique Espagne, one of the leading centres in the world and in the cosmetics sector, who provide very

positive clinical test findings regarding cosmetic products. The ESDOR cosmetic line is made of natural ingredients, most notably the polyphenols from red grapes of the Duero Valley. ESDOR COSMETICS was founded with the commitment to the environment and ecosystem protection: their formulations without parabens, mineral oils or artificial colours. Additionally, the product was launched with a container “Airless” inert and hermetic, product stability and providing greater protection for light and air.

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Larissa Volitskaya

Kristy Torres

Shyanne Azzopardi

Claire Nu単ez

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he Miss Gibraltar ntestants

Jaiza Bird

Eleanor Wright

Megan Bonavia

Kirsty Sierra

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The 2014 Miss Gibraltar Pageant Believe it or not, it's a year since Maroua Kharbouch was crowned Miss Gibraltar and now it's time for her to crown her successor. She will do so on Saturday 7th June at the Queen's Cinema. There are eight contestants for the 2014 title and the

winner willÂ represent Gibraltar at the Miss World show in London in November. The show is being produced by Stage One and producer James Neish said: "It is a great pleasure to work with such a hard working

group. We have been exploring certain concepts together for the show and all is coming along nicely. We are committed to delivering a professional show in June, which will have a bit of a retro theme. In a way, it will also be a celebration of what the cinema

has meant to us as a community over the years". The show will also see live music reintroduced as the backbone for this event in the form of resident band After Hours. The band, popular in Gibraltar

for more than 25 years said: "We are grateful to the producers for innovating by 'taking a page from the past' and re-introducing live music. We are very happy to be a part of this flagship show". The show includes a range of local and international guests described by James as "a range of artists that will not only ensure there is something for everyone but also deliver a professional and extremely talented line-up for the pageant". Tickets, at ÂŁ30, are on sale weekdays 6-8pm at Queen's Cinema Ticket Office (from Monday 19th May). The show starts at 9pm. 36 MAY 2014 GLOBE MAGAZINE

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Local song wins Fifth Gibraltar International Song Festival At the end of a fourteen song Gala Final with a show by the legendary Kid Creole and the Coconuts, local song ‘Total Heaven’ composed by Denis Valerga and Susanna Alman and sung by Nolan Frendo took the four thousand pounds first prize much to the delight of the seven hundred and fifty strong audience, who had sat in the Tercentenary Hall for nearly four hours to hear the verdict of the Judges Kid Creole

Text by Joe Adambery Photographs by Johnnie Bugeja (Courtesy Of The Gibraltar Chronicle)

The setting for the fifth GISF was simple and elegant. With a backdrop of three large blue and white electric guitars and white drapes with good lighting effects, dancers

from the Mediterranean Dance School started the show a little after nine. A packed hall listened patiently to the overlong introductions that hosts Andy Coumbe and Justine Fava-Cartwright read out. CVs, important as they are, look best in the printed programme and so it was a fair few mi-

nutes before the first song, an entry from Spain called ‘My Own Gravity’ sung by Metropol (a guy not a band) graced the stage. He had a good voice and it was a deluxe disco song that dancers from Danza Academy took on and made their

own in support of the singer. Promising start, but a predictable Marriachi -tinged ballad called Seguire Sonando, another Spanish entry sung by Miguel, who in spite of the tuneful song and strong audience support took the clock back somewhat. Next up Yon Antoni from Venezuela was GLOBE MAGAZINE MAY 2014 41

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Lester

Nolan Frendo

Simon Dumas

Charo Lopez

Med Dance School Explosion

Danza Academy

Chris Poulson and again Danza in white T- shirts and large numbers supported what could have been a prize winner but was too repetitive, even for an anthem. Juan Carlos Arauzo from Spain went down well with a current ballad called ‘Volver a Soñar’ but in contrast ‘LLe-

vame Contigo’ a Cuban song entry sung by a lady called Nagore failed to impress as a contender for prizes and so it was left to Cix, an Italian lady singer /violinist, to close part one of the show with a song called ‘Tra le Brachia di Morfeo. The start of her violin solo was not heard due to a late cue

but in spite of a strong and different song with a solo dancer gracing her backstage, I dared to forecast a prize in my notes at the interval. Part two opened with a glitzy dance ‘Let me Entertain You’ by Danza and we were soon in a disco mode with a song

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Presenters Andy Coumbe and Justine Fava-Cartwright

Panel of Judges

Kid Creole

Joe Carseni

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by Maik called ‘Like a Boss,’ overall it was a good song and routine followed by an epic ballad by Steve Cline (who sung at the last song festival). He dedicated it to his songwriting partner, who has passed on but ‘Man woman and Child’ was not quite up to par for a prize. A singer called Lester from Spain got everyone going with his infectious reggae song ‘Retwiteando Mi Corazon’ and this breath of fresh air scored for me and later also took third prize. From Peru a typical Latin American ballad with a quiet intro and quiet outro was sung by Javier Santivanez. Called ‘Que Hago Aqui’ the song by Luigi Montagne caused me to think what are these type of songs doing in a modern song festival, have we moved on by choosing them for the final gala? Never mind, minutes later we were in ‘Total Heaven’ as our Nolan Frendo showed off his vocal chops by doing good justice with what turned out to be the winning song written by Denis Valerga and Susana Alman. Next up as it turned out was the second placed song ‘Ya Me Canse’ from Spain, it was sung by composer Charo Lopez an accomplished singer with a beautiful Danza ballet duo behind her. She took the two thousand pounds cash prize. And so to the final song of the night ‘El Primero de mi Vida’ sung by Zenobia from Venezuela gave her the chance to win Best Interpreter (£500). Beat, her beauty and Moroccan rhythm (Shakira style) all paid off. Now it was time for the Judges to retire and local heartthrob troubadour Simon 44 MAY 2014 GLOBE MAGAZINE

THE WINNERS: SINGER AND SONGWRITERS: (L to R) HENRY VALERGA, NOLAN FRENDO & SUSANNA ALMAN

Second Prize: Charo Lopez

Third Prize: Lester

Best Interpreter: Zenobia

Dumas to hold the stage as the ‘Kid Creole’ gear had to be set up. He gamely sung five songs, two were originals and one was a surprise thrown by the crew who needed more time to set up. This lad has a musical future ahead of him. He possesses stagecraft and a fine voice. Charismatic and good looking to boot and with a fine flair for songwriting he should not have been subjected to ‘hang on for another number.’ A credit to him he did and the audience rewarded him for it. Kid Creole and the Coconuts put on a celebration of funky eighties music with dazzling choreography and skilled interpretations worthy of international top billing artists. We don’t have yet the collective abandon of audiences that ‘rock the aisles’ but some brave folk did take to the floor. The music was polished and infectiously rhythmic, the Coconut girls looked fetching and were a well oiled chorus line, one of them could sing really well too. Kid Creole was fantastic and clearly in control of a show that deserved a bigger audience in a larger venue but, and it’s a big but, at nearly one and a quarter hours long it was too long. We were still waiting to learn about the winners, the thank yous and the prize giving, so the confetti guns after the reprise of the winning song sung by Nolan Frendo came not a moment too soon. A great show- seen we’re told, by a potential over a hundred million so it was great for Gibraltar to win. We have to wait two years to top this one but the question remains, can we?

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2014 May Day Rock Concert As has been the norm for May Day celebrations at Casemates with this Government, after a morning political rally and entertainment hosted by ‘Unite the Union’, the afternoon Rock Concert hosted by the Ministry of Culture continues to be a crowd pleaser and even if families go to lunch elsewhere away from the sold out Casemates restaurants, they come back later to attend the concert in spite of the soaring temperatures and blazing sunshine. This year was no exception and the billing had three bands – ‘Short Break’, ‘Metro Motel’ and ‘Reach’ from two till six pm.

I sauntered into the square with my daughter a few minutes after two and ‘Short Break’ were already playing their classic covers - and they had a well chosen and varied set list, which throughout their set kept them in good stead with an appreciative but thin crowd (it was late lunchtime after all). Maroon 5, Eagles, The Script, Bruno Mars, Bryan Adams, U2 and Coldplay made for a good musical recipe and they were pulling off and doing justice to really great songs. A challenging set for any band and the buzz was that they surprised everyone I spoke to with their skill and musicality.

their catalogue of original songs old and new, which they have now repackaged into a new album they are trying to break into the Spanish market with. I have previously reviewed them and perhaps been too critical of their sound. I will now qualify. Theirs is a well defined and authoritative sound but (for me) poppy and coloured by the voice of Dani Rios, their front man. Due to the excellent sound provided by Gib Pro Sound crew, (Dylan Ferro’s sound and staging- ‘a big investment’ company), which had done great credit to the previous band, I was now better able to appreciate their live set with songs like ‘Quiero Soñar, Ya Solo Quedan Recuerdos, La Radio, Sin Ti, De que me Enamore, Esta Chica del Anden and others.

They are not newcomers and have been around for almost ten years playing select gigs and doing the necessary ‘garage band rehearsals’ in order to hone their chops. Michael Fabre fronts them on vocals with Jeremy Celecia on lead guitar and his brother Marc Anthony on rhythm guitar. On backline duty is Tristan Tonna

Dani is a gifted vocalist, who can soar up to the high notes and impress anyone with an ear for music. Aaron Ignacio is a gifted lead guitarist, who can deliver the big fat tone necessary for driving Rock songs and ballads. Cory Alman provides a thumping bass that together with a solid drummer like Mark Brooks, puts the

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on drums and Tyrone Moya on bass. Together they made good their second big stage break (their first was at the Coach Park National Day concert a few years ago) I was glad to catch up with them live and enjoyed their set

as did those, who were milling around and joining in with the classic song choruses. Well done lads be proud! Just after 3pm, ‘Metro Motel’ were on stage and going through

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stamp on an instantly recognizable Rock sound due in no small measure to Dani Rios’ gifted vocals. They are a band looking for another break like the one their song ‘Sin Ti’ gave them - lots of radio airplay and critical acclaim. With their current CD, their stage show and lots of luck who knows if fortunes can change for ‘Metro Motel.’ I want them to succeed and they deserve to if only for their belief and persistence. I missed that epic and memo-

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rable ‘Reach’ reunion concert at Lathbury so I was really looking forward to ‘the top of the bill band’ as Seamus Byrne presented them. They needed no introduction as the five seasoned musicians took to the stage to make another reunion concert. Front man and vocalist Giles Ramirez with Stephen McLaren on lead guitar and Adrian Pizarello on rhythm guitars flanked by Michael Martinez on bass and Trevor Guilliano on keyboards with the legendary Francis Pecino on

drums make a formidable Rock band line-up. At 4.15pm ‘Reach’ were comfortably onstage playing ‘La Puerta de Cristal’, which they seamlessly joined with ‘A La Derriba,’ two songs in Spanish? The second with an anthem type of chorus? Giles quickly made good and announced ‘Doing it Again’‘which didn’t make the album ‘- (why Giles we want to know?). They ventured into the Spanish market before and successfully

toured there, so perhaps this album he was referring to (where good songs haven’t made the cut) is aimed squarely at that. An up tempo Spanish song followed ‘Siempre,’ but the crowd were still being slow to react. Stephen delivered a terrific ‘wah wah’ guitar solo and a few heads were turned. Next up from the album, ‘Deberia’ and then Giles dedicated ‘Ya Se’ to the late Jay Alman followed by ‘Hear me Angel’,

which he said ‘Should have made the album’- yes indeed with that tight chorus and nice guitar solo… we were by now in good rocking company. Then came a thumping Rock ballad called ‘Mas Alla’ also dedicated to Jay Alman and onto the only classic cover Reach gave us- Adele’s ‘I Set fire to the Rain.’ What a great keyboard

start from Trevor and what an arrangement, which they stopped dead and then slowly built up, always driving and always in control, it climaxed to a showpiece for Francis Pecino whose drumming was sensational before he led them to a great song ending. ‘Reach’ had been on for nearly

an hour and slowly they were getting the attention they deserved. Solid, polished Rock and they were still saving the best for last. ‘Seasons Changing’, ‘Soledad’, ‘It ain’t over’, ‘Miracle Man’, ‘Mi Vida Es Asi’, then encores and then their master class of tricky tempo and best known song ‘Sigo Sin Dormir’- what a show, by

now they could do no wrong. Surely, this class of Rock is lost on a daytime show in sweltering heat - just a thought. It was hard work by all concerned to bring this show through and by 6pm, it was all over but it was worth hanging around a hot Casemates Square in the name of good music. Rock On everyone!

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The Best Recipes of our Cuisine Bourbon Chicken

Leg of Lamb with Mint ‘Salsa Verde’

SERVES: 4

1/2 cup water

PREPARATION: 15 MIN

1/3 cup soy sauce

COOKING: 20 MIN INGREDIENTS:

HOW TO MAKE IT:

2lbs of boneless chicken breasts cut into

1. Heat oil in a large skillet.

bite-size pieces

Add chicken pieces and cook

1/2 tbsp olive oil

until lightly brown. 2. Remove

1 garlic clove, crushed

chicken and add remaining in-

1/4 tsp. ginger

gredients, heating over medium

3/4 tsp. Crushed red pepper flakes

Heat until well mixed and dissol-

1/4 cup apple juice

ved. 3. Add chicken and bring to

1/3 cup light brown sugar

a hard boil. 4. Reduce heat and

2 tbsp ketchup

simmer for 20 minutes. 5. Serve

1 tbsp cider vinegar

over hot rice and ENJOY.

SERVES: 12-14

3 tsp kosher salt, divided

PREPARATION: 20 MIN

3 cups lightly packed fresh mint leaves

COOKING: 60-75 MIN

1 cup lightly packed fresh parsley leaves

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves

1 (6- to 7-pound) bone-in leg of lamb,

4 garlic cloves, chopped

trimmed of excess fat and tied

2 tbsp lemon juice

7 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided

1/4 tbsp crushed red ‘chile’ flakes

3/4 tbsp ground black pepper HOW TO MAKE IT: 1. Preheat the oven to 220°C. Rub lamb with 1 tablespoon of the oil and sprinkle with pepper and 2 teaspoons of the salt. Place in a roasting pan fitted with a rack and roast for 20 minutes. Turn lamb, lower oven temperature to 175°C, and continue roasting until lamb reaches the desired doneness, about 1 1/4 hour more for medium (an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part but not touching bone will register about 62°C). Transfer lamb to a cutting board and let rest 15 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, combine mint, parsley, cilantro, garlic, lemon juice, ‘chile’ flakes and remaining 1 teaspoon salt in a food processor. Pulse until herbs are

This easy, impressive roast is perfect for a celebratory meal. If you like, you can make the mint sauce up to a day ahead of time; just let it come to room temperature before serving

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chopped. With the motor running, pour in the remaining 6 tablespoons oil. Transfer sauce to a small bowl. Carve lamb into thin slices and serve with sauce.

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What’s Happening Down Town? 1. Najla And Baby Daughter Sienna . 2. Keep On Rocking – Harry Chichon and Brian Soiza At The Rock On The Rock Club. 3. An Elated Nolan Frendo On Winning The 2014 Gibraltar International Song Festival. 4. The Elena Cobb Jazz Trophy Winner Reena Nagrani. 5. Group Photograph At The Rock Hotel After The Women’s International Day Celebration. 6. The Miss Gibraltar Contestants At This Year’s Runway. 7. Two Joes At The Gibraltar International Song Festival – Joe Carseni And Joe Hernandez.

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2014 May Day Celebrations Photographs By Johnnie Bugeja (Courtesy Of The Gibraltar Chronicle)

The annual May Day celebration, hosted by Unite the Union, served to reassure workers that both the Union and the Government of Gibraltar are working in unison towards a common goal. With the interest of Gibraltar’s workers at heart, the message being portrait was loud and clear; to further enhance workers rights in Gibraltar, which included the recent announcement on new Civil ser-

vice hours. Speakers at the all day celebration included Unite representatives, headed by National Manager, Kevin Coyne, and Regional Officer, Victor Ochello and Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo. Victor Ochello, Unite the Union’s Regional Officer, spoke to those present in Spanish and thanked those, who made these celebrations possible and further emphasised the fact that May Day was the most special day in a trade Union’s calendar

and it was to be enjoyed and celebrated with family, friends and fellow workers. In his address, National Manager, Kevin Coyne thanked and congratulated Chief Minister Fabian Picardo for holding May Day on May 1st and not “any other day” and on the issue of health and safety at work, he reiterated Unite the Union’s commitment to improving the regulations surrounding this area of concern and that individuals had a right, which should never be compromised, to go to work in the morning and return home at night safe and well! The Young Members Committee of Unite demanded the revival of apprenticeships in trade and partnership agreements with major companies in Gibraltar. They claim that without this there will be a skills deficit, which is not good for the future of our economy. Prior to the rally, entertainment had been served courtesy of great music by the Santos Choir and dance performances by the Gibraltar Dance Group and the now customary May Day Rock Concert Extravaganza which followed at 2:00pm.

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The GibFYM 2014 Gala Concert Young Musicians need to perform in public It is these challenges and hard work by the young musicians that produce the high standards that we have become accustomed to in local music. The chance to perform in public and the reward of applause and acclaim is what spurs on these young performers to achieve great things and a lot of what we enjoyed at the gala was great vious performance at the auditions. Although I would wish to mention each and every performance from my own impressions, I can only highlight a few, qualifying first that overall, I felt that the standards were higher this year and the musical challenges taken on by the soloists and vocalists were both impressive and demanding.

Photographs by Dominique Martinez-Lopez www.gibraltarfocus.com Text by Joe Adambery

On the evening of Wednesday 9th April last, the Gibraltar Festival for Young Musicians took a positive step forward by holding their prize giving Gala at the Convent ballroom, which proved to be a more intimate affair with the young performers in closer audience contact and not having to rely on microphones in the warm acoustics of the magnificent ballroom turned auditorium. The show was pretty much flawless with very good continuity and a balanced entertaining programme topped by our affable tenor Nathan Payas and the prize giving ceremony at the end. Presentation was in the capable hands of Liesl Mesilio Torres and the evening kicked with Minister Licudi, a keen suppor60 MAY 2014 GLOBE MAGAZINE

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ter of GibFYM who praised the efforts of the hundreds who entered the auditions and that augured well for the high standard of the performances we were about to see. The St. Paul’s First school Percussion Ensemble were on first and they provided a Chinese touch in costumes and music. They were very warmly recei-

ved and conducted by Cathy Batchelor and accompanied on piano by Liz Heath who was the official accompanist for the entire programme. There were many performers and after each one, Liesl would read the adjudicator’s comments confirming Bryan Husband’s musical choice and his always encouraging notes on their pre-

It is these challenges and hard work by the young musicians that produce the high standards that we have become accustomed to in local music. The chance to perform in public and the reward of applause and acclaim is what spurs on these young performers to achieve great things and a lot of what we enjoyed at the gala was great. I was touched by Elisha Lang’s vocal tone and as a beginner she is one to watch. Jonathan Bear has proved that he works hard and always improves his guitar

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Guest Nathan Payas

GFYM 2014 Ryan Delgado

Governor

skills, this year on nylon guitar, I enjoyed him even more. Taran Gupta although a junior is a consummate showman and a great pianist too - not shy of bashing the ivories when called for. Ana Morillas Hyde was a very competent flute player for her age and was delightful to watch. There were a few duets both on vocals and on piano and Tiana Zammit and Kayley Livingstone 62 MAY 2014 GLOBE MAGAZINE

turned out a magnificent and challenging vocal performance of ‘Titanium.’ Jasmine Mahtani and Ana Sharma a colourful duo on piano turned out a foot stomping and handclapping ‘Spanish Gypsies’ which closed the first half of the Gala. A senior vocal solo opened part two and Faith Scruton White thrilled the audience with ‘I Dreamed a Dream’ from ‘Les Mis.’ Javier Jimenez Cano on

classical guitar impressed with ‘Asturias’ as did Ryan Delgado on his Bassoon, he won the young musician of the year award. Ever faithful and now an adult distinguished vocalist Corrine Cooper showed off her outstanding vocal skills with ‘On My Own’ and Kian Khalilian showed why he won the senior string award on acoustic electric guitar with a complex and rhythmic finger picking finale to great applause.

Nathan Payas accompanied by Nina Azopardi on flute and Liz Heath on piano proved that you don’t have to be boring to be a tenor and indeed his vocal and comedic skills brought to life tunes in German by Mozart. The audience loved him and he loved them back – what a performer and what a finale he provided with his operatic ensemble. The bursaries and many trophies were then given out and the huge array of silverware was

soon depleted with only the closing speeches by the Governor Sir James Dutton, Minister Gilbert Licudi and the President of Gib YFM Momy Levy. They all

had words of encouragement and praise for the young performers and all the organization behind the annual festival which continues to flourish and

encourage new musicians to step into the spotlight and secure Gibraltar’s musical future, which will be a part of our heritage.

Long may it continue to grow and a hearty well done to all who made it possible, especially the young performers.

Festival Adjudicator The music adjudicator, Mr Bryan Husband, GRSM, AWCMD, awarded trophies, medals and certificates in all classes over the festival weekend and The Albert Hammond Shields and the Allegro Trophies at the School Festival Day. He trained at the Royal College of Music and at the Welsh College of Music and Drama and is a multi-talented singer, coach and accompanist. He teaches at Trinity College of Music, London, runs a private practice, gives workshops, performs and adjudicates festivals around the world. His performances include television and radio broadcasts, opera roles, oratorio and recital. During the course of this year’s festival, he selected children to perform in the GALA CONCERT at 7.30pm, WEDNESDAY 9th APRIL; this provided the event with a varied and balanced programme. The following trophies and bursaries, from our very generous sponsors, were awarded at the GALA CONCERT: 1. The Hassans Shield and £600 bursary for the most promising overall musician under eighteen 2. The EY Trophy and £300 bursary for the most promising instrumentalist under eighteen 3. The Charles Gomez & Co Trophy and £300 bursary for the

Gala Night Performers

most promising junior under twelve 4. The Castiel Winser Trophy and £300 bursary for the most promising string instrumentalist under eighteen 5. The Khubchands £100 bursary for the most vibrant vocalist 6. The Gibmaroc Trophy for the most promising vocalist under eighteen 7. The Masbro Trophy for the most promising pianist under eighteen 8. The Valmar Clinic Trophy for the most promising woodwind instrumentalist under eighteen 9. The Momy Levy Trophy for the most promising brass player under eighteen 10. The Sapphire Trophy for the most promising pianist under twelve 11. The Tere Facio Memorial Trophy for the most promising vocalist 12. The Gibair Trophy for the most promising adult performer 13. The William Gomez Trophy for the most promising guitar performer 14. The Elena Cobb Trophy for the most promising jazz performer (specialist category) 15. The Antonio Diamond Trophy (open category) 16. The Chief Minister’s Trophy for the most promising local school ensemble 17. The Events Unlimited Young Musician of the Year Trophy and cash prize

Gala NIght Winners

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Gala Concert Winners 2014 Photographs by Dominique Martinez-Lopez www.gibraltarfocus.com

SPECIAL ENCOURAGEMENT TROPHIES AND BURSARIES (The bursaries are for the children’s music tuition)

THE CHIEF MINISTER’S TROPHY (presented by: Mr Licudi) PRESENTED TO THE MOST PROMISING SCHOOL ENSEMBLE

THE WILLIAM GOMEZ GUITAR TROPHY (presented by: Christopher Gomez/ grandson) PRESENTED TO THE MOST PROMISING GUITARIST

THE TERE FACIO MEMORIAL TROPHY (presented by: Christanne Fagan) PRESENTED TO THE MOST PROMISING VOCALIST

THE ANTONIO DIAMOND TROPHY (presented by: Prem Mahtani) OPEN CATEGORY TROPHY, THIS YEAR PRESENTED TO

THE MASBRO TROPHY (presented by: Mr David Evans) PRESENTED TO THE MOST PROMISING PIANIST UNDER EIGHTEEN

THE ELENA COBB JAZZ TROPHY PRESENTED TO THE MOST PROMISING JAZZ PERFORMER (in the specialist category)

THE MOMY LEVY TROPHY (presented by: Mr Momy Levy) PRESENTED TO THE MOST PROMISING BRASS INSTRUMENTALIST UNDER EIGHTEEN

THE GIBAIR TROPHY (presented by: HE ) PRESENTED TO THE MOST PROMISING ADULT PERFORMER

Winner: St Paul’s First School

Winner: Lauren Leppard

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Winner: Jonathan Bear

Winner: Reena Nagrani

Winner: Chloe Enriles

Winner: Robin Panter

Winner: Kristian Celecia

Winner: Corinne Cooper

THE VALMAR CLINIC TROPHY (presented by: HE) PRESENTED TO THE MOST PROMISING WOODWIND INSTRUMENTALIST UNDER EIGHTEEN

Winner: Ana Morillas Hyde

THE GIBMAROC TROPHY (presented by: HE) PRESENTED TO THE MOST PROMISING VOCALIST UNDER EIGHTEEN

Winner: Faith Scruton White

THE SAPPHIRE TROPHY (presented by: HE) PRESENTED TO THE MOST PROMISING PIANIST UNDER TWELVE

Winner: Luke McCullough

THE CASTIEL WINSER TROPHY AND £300 BURSARY (presented by: Miriam Byrne) PRESENTED TO THE MOST PROMISING STRING INSTRUMENTALIST UNDER EIGHTEEN

THE KHUBCHAND £100 BURSARY (presented by: HE ) PRESENTED TO THE MOST VIBRANT VOCALIST

Winner: Elisha Lang

THE CHARLES GOMEZ & Co TROPHY & £300 BURSARY (presented by: HE ) THIS IS PRESENTED TO THE MOST PROMISING JUNIOR UNDER TWELVE

Winner: Javier Lopez Escalona

Winner: Taran Gupta

THE GIBRALTAR YOUNG MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR TROPHY THE EY TROPHY AND £300 BURSARY (presented by: Mr Jose Julio Pisharello) THIS IS PRESENTED TO THE MOST PROMISING INSTRUMENTALIST UNDER EIGHTEEN

Winner: Sean Savitz

Sponsored by Events Unlimited (presented by: Mr Licudi) And a cash prize of £500 sponsored by Ramparts European Law Firm & presented by Monika Thys

Winner: Ryan Delgado

THE HASSANS SHIELD AND £600 BURSARY (presented by: Mr John Restano) THIS IS PRESENTED TO THE MOST PROMISING MUSICIAN UNDER EIGHTEEN

Winner : Kian Khalilian

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Red, White and True Gibraltarianism

One on One with Karl J. Ullger

Text By Justine Fava – Cartwright

Is art understood? Perhaps, the whole point is that you don’t necessarily understand it as the artist intends but make your own conclusions and understand it your way. That is what Karl Ullger is trying to achieve with his work. Many will stand in front of a piece of art and spend time trying to work out what the artist was thinking or what he is trying to tell us when he created his work on canvas but most artists, although portraying their own message, are really trying to get you to see something of your own, read between the lines and come up with your own theories as to what the piece could mean to you. In this way, much as a piece of art is personal to the artist, it also becomes personal to you. Karl’s exhibition is thought provoking, creates conversation and entices you to do just that. Karl’s first memory as a young boy interested in art was painting a frog! This was his first ‘masterpiece’ shall we say, and he never looked back. He teaches art at Bayside School and his soon to be wife, Chrisanne Alcantara is an art teacher too. He works from home and also has a private studio and this allows him the space to let his creative juices flow whenever he comes up with an idea and cracks on with another project. This new exhibition currently on show at the Fine Arts Gallery in Casemates, is his second solo project. His first was shown in 2009 but Karl, often takes part alongside many fellow artists in other exhibitions throughout the year such as the ‘Bacarisa’ exhibition in Gustavo Bacarisa’s honour, ‘Beyond two Palettes’ and work for the Breast Cancer charity. He has paintings displayed in Camden, London as part of ‘Twisted Fairytale’ exhibition and others at the Claridon Ga70 MAY 2014 GLOBE MAGAZINE

llery in Mayfair. Karl often competes too, earning himself some of the top prizes and with sales of up to half of his works on show including a number of commissions, Karl is making waves locally. Karl works from a strong sense of creativity and is motivated by inspiration he finds in the environment around him. ‘Red, White and True: Gibraltarianism’, was a name originating from a Twitter competition amongst graphic designers when Karl was toying with a title to his exhibition. Undecided, he thought he would put his dilemma on the social network and after an incredible response, he went with a company called ONE MINUTE BRIEFS from Manchester, who came up with the very appropriate ‘Red, White & True, Karl then nipped it in the bud and added ‘Gibraltarianism’. Karl explains, “This work is a representation through my eyes of everything that Gibraltar stands for and is all about, whether being aesthetical or dogmatic”. Although Karl has included works on scenic views in Gibraltar and about town, he has steered away for the more commercial and dared to put his own take on the same. He also works with ‘Pyrography’ (wood burning) as one of his many mediums, which give his paintings a three dimensional feel and one is compelled to touch them as they are full of texture and depth. One of my favourite twists on his art, is Karl’s use of what might be deemed as a piece of junk metalwork, which he uses as a canvas to paint on and then frames creating a unique ‘piece’ of Gibraltar. One of Karl’s conversation starters are his ‘Installations’. There are four in the Gallery and are comprised of carefully placed and chosen everyday objects, which create a ‘scene’ that are sure to

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provoke some strong feelings amongst locals on our infamous cross border relations. There is also a floating ‘Remembrance Tree’, suspended by red and white balloons and bound branches where visitors have tied written emotive notes to their lost loved ones and Karl invites more to do so. This tree, it has now been confirmed, will be released on National Day into the sky and will mark an emo-

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tional moment and special thoughts for those, who have written messages. There really is much to see and experience at this exhibition and unlike the quiet of a gallery as you might know it, it really is very hard to not react vocally to the artwork and exchange comments and opinions with others. This, it seems, is exactly what Karl is trying to instigate with his work and he has done a jolly

good job in doing so. Karl is a charismatic young man with a clear passion for what he does and this is contagious. If you have the pleasure of meeting him, you won’t leave his company without a little of this rubbing off on you. You can log on to his facebook page art@ullger. com and his web page www.ullger.com to see more of his work and catch up on his latest projects.

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Giles Ramirez on the future of reach

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through a lull with concerts and festivals for many years and now we have several big events up until National Day. Do you think it’s an exciting time for musicians in Gibraltar?

Stephen MacLaren

by James Culatto

Giles, after the huge success of the reunion concert, it seems that Reach are now back for good and being a part of the Gibraltar Love Festival must be quite exciting. How did this opportunity come about?

I honestly think there has been an increase in musicians and bands locally and these events are a big incentive for our local performers to audition their stuff. I sincerely wish we will in the very near future harbour a successful local act and hit the International scene someday.

Well frankly, it’s an honour always to be asked to perform in local events such as these. We were approached for this shows by the organisers and thought it was a great opportunity to perform again. As far as back for good, I think as long as people want us back, we’ll be there.

Performing with acts such as Aswad has to give you an adrenaline rush but are there any acts you’d love to support on home turf?

Looking back at the reunion concert, was there a moment that stood out for you all? One that made you all decide that Reach would have to perform again, and so soon?

ring, are there any surprises in store?

The reunion was actually Michael’s daughter’s idea, which made us think, well why not? We had an amazing response on Facebook and we were surprised at how relevant people thought we still were and it proved to be an immensely successful concert.

We thought we might change a few things here and there but ultimately it will be a similar set to the reunion concert, mainly because many fans couldn’t make it on the night and we feel we want them to experience a similar show. But with us there’s always a surprise up our sleeves.

With regards to the set list you will be prepa-

Reach were prolific with their

songwriting, does this second coming mean that we could be hearing some new material, perhaps a new album? We have been asked this many times and both Stephen and myself have written about 14 new songs apart from the ones which never went on our debut so who knows. It’s a tempting thought right now. Gibraltar

seemed

Francis Pecino

Far-fetched as it may sound, it would be amazing to support such bands as Aerosmith, or anything of that calibre in a local event like the music festival. I think we need a good rock act on the bill. I’ve heard the rehearsals and your voice really is in good form. Can you share any advice with the younger vocalists that are hoping to have the longevity you’ve achieved? It’s very simple; persistence, passion and dedication. As far as voice longevity, it’s just as taking care of any other part of the body. Treat the voice with care, and rest as much as possible after every performance. I have at times abused the old chords and believe me it does you no favours. You can see Giles and his bandmates in REACH performing at the Gibraltar Love Festival on June 15th at the Victoria Stadium. GLOBE MAGAZINE MAY 2014 79

The Anglo Hispano Trophy and the Gibraltar Casino Trophy

We had two events in April; one at Es-

ner being Chris Hill also with 36 points

handicap with 33 points was Mike

17. John Hunter

tepona and one at el Paraiso. The Anglo

and a slightly lower handicap.

Cowburn; winner with 34 points was

18. John Robbins

Hispano Trophy took place on Sunday

The nearest the pin winners were Carlo,

Peter Warren

19. Steve Buchanan

the 6th April. Estepona Golf has spent

Chris Purkiss, Mike Cowburn and Joe

Category 2 (13-22) Runner up with 34

20. Patrick Hjort

considerable time, money and resour-

Peñalver. Matt Hunter getting the nearest

points was Garth Morris; winner with

ce in improving their course and their

in 2 prize on a par 4 and Dave Pinniger

35 points was John Robbins

Our next event is at Dona Julia. It will be

clubhouse and it was very noticeable.

getting the new nearest in 3 on a par 5

Category 3 (23 and above) Runner up

held on 18th May with a 0900 shotgun

The Anglo Hispano Trophy winner was

with 28 points was Mike Burke; winner

start. You can enter the event by contac-

Carlo Novoletta with 37 points. Carlo

The second April event, The Gibraltar

with 28 points nut a lower handicap

ting Ian at teammcnee@yahoo.com

won the trophy and two green fees on

Casino Trophy was held on Saturday

was Jon Rix.

All the photos from Estepona and El Pa-

the San Roque Club Old Course.

26th April and saw a typically lovely El

The nearest the pin winners were Tim

raiso can be found on our Facebook page.

Paraiso sunny day. The tee box markers

Mitchell (2), Alan Clarkson and Javi

Other prizes were won

were pushed well back and the greens

Hunter. Steve Stonefield getting the

s follows

were slick again, leading to respectable

nearest in 2 prize on a par 4 and Den-

but not outrageous scores.

nis Feldbale getting the new nearest in

Med Golf has its own Facebook page

3 on a par 5.

where you can see photos from the

Best gross score was Peter Warren’s 78,

More news from Med Golf

just 6 over par gross.

Geoff Slade had another good round,

The longest drive was also by Chris De-

elevating him from winner of cat 2 last

laney.

time to overall winner for The Gibral-

Best gross score on the par 3s was Mike

tar Casino trophy with 35 points, well

1. Mike Harvey

bute to on-going golfing discussions.

Cowburn at level par.

done again Geoff, that handicap axe is

2. Tom Watson

We created the page to enable mem-

Best pairing was Mike Cowburn and

just going to have to get sharper!

3. Peter Warren

bers and visitors to discuss anything

Dave Pinnigerr with 64 points.

Best gross score was Peter Warren’s 76,

4. Javi Hunter

about golf, give feedback on courses

Our best senior this time was Carlo.

just 5 over par gross.

5. Geoff Slade

they have played, offer tips to others

Our handicap category prizes were

The longest drive was also by Steve Sto-

6. Mike Cowburn

they have come across and much more.

won as follows:

nefield.

7. Tim O’Toole

You can find us on Facebook simply by

Category 1 (0-12) Runner up on han-

Best gross score on the par 3s was Peter

8. Tim Mitchell

searching for ‘Med Golf ’ or visit our

dicap with 36 points was Tom Wat-

at 1 over par.

9. Chris Warren

website and navigate from there.

son; winner with 36 points was Mike

Best pairing was Tim Mitchell and

10. Dave McGregor

For more details on our full schedule

Cowburn

John Robbins with 66 points

11. Chris Purkiss

and the benefits of joining Med Golf

Category 2 (13-22) Runner up with 34

Our best senior this time was John

12. Steve Stonefield

for just £30 per year on our current

points was Carsten Hjort; winner with

Robbins with 35 points

13. Dave Pinniger

241 offer, please visit www.medgolf-

36 points was Geoff Slade

Our handicap category prizes were

14. Chris Watkins

group.comor contact Paul Appleyard

Category 3 (23 and above) was Joe Pe-

won as follows:

15. Chris O’Connor

on Spain mobile 0034627331712 or by

ñalver with 36 points runner up; win-

Category 1 (0-12) Runner up on

16. Jon Tricker

e-mail at paul@medgolfsecure.com

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competition day. Here is the updated Top Twenty

We’d be delighted if you’d join our group for up-to-date news and contri-

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Final DPC Green Light Kicks off Countdown to World Trade Center Gibraltar At a meeting on Thursday 24th April, members of the Development and Planning Commission (DPC) unanimously approved a number of suggested improvements to the World Trade Center Gibraltar project and, in doing so, started the countdown to the construction phase of this iconic landmark development. The approved improvements include an internal atrium from the ground floor to the seventh with a landscaped garden, ‘towers’ that provide an eye-line focus on the north and south elevations, increased glazing, and a ‘wave’ roofline. “We are absolutely delighted to have received such complete support from the DPC,” said World Trade Center Gibraltar spokesman Pete Burgess. “We have worked extremely hard to design a building, which Gibraltar can be proud of and it is enormously heartening to know that the DPC shares our vision. Now we can push ahead with turning that vision into a

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reality as quickly as possible.” Burgess continues, “We are now only weeks away from breaking ground and therefore still on course to be open for occupation by the end of 2015. This means that within two years, Gibraltar businesses will have access to world-class super-premium offices with complete flexibility, lightning-quick connectivity and the very latest personal wellbeing systems.” “Demand for reservations has been very strong, particularly from owner-occupiers,” concludes Burgess, “but opening discounts of up to 20% are still available on some units. We would encourage anyone, who is potentially interested in a World Trade Center Gibraltar office to contact us as soon as possible.” Contact World Trade Center Gibraltar on 00350 200 74724, email: enquiries@worldtradecenter.gi or visit www.worldtradecenter.gi

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