MUSIC & THEATRE

Few things bring us all together more effectively than a captivating performance. From tongue-in-cheek comedies and music performances to new theatrical smashes and movie screenings, Malta has some incredible entertainment lined up this month!

The BBC Concert Orchestra presents '100 Years of Hollywood'

Experience an unforgettable evening featuring 70 musicians, 20 top West End vocalists, and a star presenter. This sensational concert will transport you through 100 Years of Hollywood, from the Golden Age to the present day. From the dancing feet of Astaire and Rogers to the full throttle sound of ‘Top Gun, Maverick’. From the sparkle of ‘Singin’ in the Rain’, to the joy of ‘La La Land’, from the romance of ‘Dirty Dancing’ to the heart of Disney. From ‘Gone With the Wind’ to ‘Ghostbusters’, ‘Jurassic Park’ to ‘James Bond’, ‘The Bodyguard’ to ‘The Greatest Showman’. Expect a show like NO OTHER when you hear those soaring star vocals and the wide-screen sound explosion of one of the world’s most renowned orchestras! Get your tickets from www. maltashows.com

Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty is coming to the big screen as part of its 10th anniversary celebrations.

Now established as a firm favourite in the New Adventures repertoire, this ‘utterly award-winning production has enchanted audiences throughout the UK and across the globe. Enter a wondrous world of magical fairies and vampires, where the timeless tale of good vs evil is turned upside-down, creating a supernatural love story that even the passage of time itself cannot hinder. Will Princess Aurora ever find her true love again? Get ready to be transported in time from the halcyon days of the late Edwardian era through to the modern day in this ‘dazzling’ gothic romance. Get your tickets from www.chitzo.com

Spazju Kreattiv, Pjazza Kastilja, Valletta

With Mussorgsky’s vivid tone painting and Gershwin’s jazzy rhythms, this promises to be a great evening.

Joanne and Gabi have known each other since childhood, performing on the same concert platforms as young students. Following their studies and freelancing abroad, they are now colleagues at the Malta School of Music, enabling them to reunite in their love of music through lots of chatting and music-making. Get your tickets from artsmalta.org

Malta Society of Arts, Republic Street, Valletta

Malta Jazz Festival

Considered by the international jazz community as a ‘true’ jazz festival and a beacon of artistic integrity, the Malta Jazz Festival is organised in mid-July by Festivals Malta and presents a panorama of jazz music in all its facets. Check out the full programme and get your tickets from www.showshappinging. com

14-15 JULY

Dance Around the World

The show will take you on the journey through exotic, ancient and bustling countries, mapping the world as you have never seen it before.

From the sizzling South America to picturesque Nordic countries and landing to our most favoured Mediterranean Sun. 30 countries, 450 dancers, all in one impeccable performance for you, our audience to enjoy. Get your tickets from www.showshappening.com

Isle of MTV

Europe’s largest free music festival, Isle of MTV Malta features co-headliners GRAMMY®-nominated band OneRepublic and global producer and DJ sensation Alesso. Tom Grennan and Mimi Webb also join the lineup.

The festival will be followed by Isle of MTV Malta Music Week, a series of club nights and parties across the hottest venues on the island, from July 18 - 23 July

It's just another day in the office when news that a colleague has been sexually assaulted reaches the boardroom.

Emotions run high, but deadlines need to be met. Walking Home is a devised performance exploring the politics and tensions within the issue of sexual violence against women and people of marginalised genders. Based on more than 40 true stories of real experiences collected from people of diverse genders, nationalities and walks of life from around the world, Walking Home is a hard-hitting piece of new writing that sheds light on the community's role in this vital conversation – and hopes to help it progress well beyond the stage.

Spazju Kreattiv Theatre, St James Cavalier, Castille Place

Valletta

Carlo Muscat

Trio

This concert will showcase original music by the local saxophonist and composer Carlo Muscat, with a repertoire of new pieces written specifically for this line-up, as well as some older tunes that have been re-arranged to create a coherent style and mood throughout the entire set. The compositions derive inspiration from various styles of jazz, from swing to Latin and contemporary, defining the composer’s search for a personal sound that can only be achieved through the kind of musical exploration. Each and every piece is a snapshot of this eternal journey. Get your tickets from artsmalta.org

Concert Hall of the Malta Society of Arts, Palazzo de La Salle, 219, Republic Street, Valletta

The Wailers World Tour

The Wailers are a rare breed of musicians who have earned their place in the annals of music history. Their culturedefining music, embodying the spirit of the 70s reggae movement, has left an indelible mark on the industry. Experience the magic of their timeless classics and incredible cuts from Bob Marley’s vast repertoire in a set that is truly unforgettable. The Wailers continue to preserve the legacy of their iconic sound. Get your tickets from www. showshappening.com

Il-ground tal-Kappillan, Ghaxaq

Dance Festival Malta

A multi-disciplinary festival that strives to cultivate a dance ecosystem in Malta by providing dance students and professionals with a platform for intense training and professional development. Spread over four days in July the festival will host a series of workshops, masterclasses and performances that welcome the richness of the universal language of dance cultures, featuring established international artists and choreographers. Through this varied programme, audiences and participants can be part of a unique festival that not only celebrates movement but aims to be a reference point where dancers forge links with the global dance community and encourages intercultural exchanges. For more information visit https://www.festivals. mt/dfm

Various locations in Valletta

The stars align Malta to Italy. Marco Masini, the two-time San Remo winner; with his T’Innamorerai-30 Anni Insieme Finalissima Tour takes posession of the stage with lyrical intensity and burning fervour. The poetic italian ‘cantautore’ music will cast its spell as Masini belts his most passionate love anthems to which we all know the words by heart. This promises to be a collective cathartic experience! Get your tickets from www.showshappening.com

Il-ground tal-Kappillan, Hal Ghaxaq, Malta