Isle of MTV Malta 2013 by VIMN Press Digests

Coverage Showcase CONTENTS

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Topline Dashboard & Summary

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At a glance: Key Coverage Highlights

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Partnership Announcement

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General Coverage

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Talent Announcement

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First Performers Announcement: Rita Ora and Rudimental

Second Performer Announcement: Jessie J

Third Performer Announcement: Afrojack

Local Performers Announcement -

Kristina Casolani

Gianluca

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Partnerships and Initiatives

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Building Buzz…

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On The Ground in Malta

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The Show!

*All coverage is seperated by region.

TOPLINE DASHBOARD & SUMMARY

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Close to a million pounds of PR coverage for the annual Isle of MTV event in Malta on June 26th was achieved, from 66media items, providing approx. 68 million Opportunities to See (OTS*) the coverage, based on aggregated daily unique visitor or circulation figures.

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Pre-Event coverage represented 68% of the total volume. Coverage categories were split: The Show (32%), Building Buzz (30%), Third Performer Announcement (15%), Second Performer Announcement (13%), First Performers Announcement (5%), Partnerships (2%), General Coverage (1%) and Local Performers Announcement (1%).

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86% of Isle of MTV items were published online. There was a relatively even mix between National newspaper and website coverage, and the Consumer/Lifestyle press – which included mostly music, entertainment and fashion magazines/websites.

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Maltatoday.com.mt was the most prolific source, publishing nine items – slightly more than timesofmalta.com.

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Isle of MTV coverage reached 97 individual print and online sources.

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Huffingtonpost.com, dailymail.co.uk and nbcnews.com had the largest potential audience, based on their estimated daily unique visitors (source: Alexa/Google).

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The Daily Mirror and Metro were the publications with the widest circulation.

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PRV / PR Value: Calculated for print coverage by measuring the size of the print article and referring to the publisher’s rate card, typically based on costs for a colourpage display ad. For online items a standard CPM model is applied – the value automatically increases depending on the traffic to the website, based on Google Ad Planner stats. All totals are multiplied by 2.5 times, in keeping with standard practice to reflect the additional worth of PR coverage.

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*OTS / Opportunities to See: a metric based on the aggregated daily circulation figures for print coverage (data direct from publishers), or daily unique users (data from Google Web Analytics).

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Reach: The true potential audience for the campaign. This is based on the deaggregated readership figures for each print publication, and monthly unique users for online (rather than daily uniques for OTS).

COVERAGE BY GEOGRAPHIC REGION

NB: SoV= Share of Voice

Summary 

40% of the total volume came from Malta, but 10% of the PR £value and just 3% of the total Opportunities to See.

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60% of the volume came from the Rest of the World, 90% of its PR £value and 97% of the OTS.

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The UK, however, had by far the largest share of £PRV and OTS, followed by the USA. The reason for this is because these countries had websites had far estimated higher daily unique visitors than other regions. For instance, the dailymail.co.uk has over 7 million daily visitors, whereas the best performing website for Malta, timesofmalta.com, has only around 150k. Also, with an estimated daily audience of over 9 million, just one article on the American huffingtonpost.com will provide a larger potential audience than all other websites and regions combined (except UK).

AT A GLANCE: KEY COVERAGE HIGHLIGHTS

PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT

Stage is set for three more years of Isle of MTV events 7 November 2012 http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20121107/local/Stage-is-set-for-three-more-years-of-Isle-ofMTV-events.444293

The star-studded Isle of MTV concert will be returning to Malta for another three years, it was announced yesterday. Renewing our partnership gives us the opportunity to attract even more young travellers to Malta The deal between Viacom, owners of MTV, and the Malta Tourism Authority was announced by Tourism Minister Mario de Marco at Londonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s World Travel Market. Next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extravaganza, which will be the seventh consecutive Isle of MTV in Malta, has been confirmed for June 26.

Fifty-thousand music fans are again expected to attend what has become a highlight of the Maltese summer music calendar at the Granaries in Floriana. Previous performers have included Will.i.am, Flo Rida, Lady Gaga, Snoop Dogg, The Black Eyed Peas, LMFAO and David Guetta. The free, open-air concert is filmed and edited into a 60-minute special that is broadcast across 20 MTV channels in Europe. Since the Isle of MTV was first held in Malta in 2007, the number of visitors to the island aged 24 and under has increased by 88 per cent. This age group now accounts for 20.3 per cent of all tourists. Dr de Marco credited Isle of MTV with playing a large part in attracting more young tourists and changing international perceptions of Malta. MTA surveys before 2007 had shown it was perceived as a destination for elderly tourists but Isle of MTV has helped showcase the island as a “young and happening destination,” Dr de Marco said. The Malta Music Week held prior to the Isle of MTV concert is also becoming a popular event in the Mediterranean, Dr De Marco noted. He said the Tourism Ministry was working closely with local events organisers to attract more young tourists. “We want to get events confirmed as early as possible so that we can plan accordingly.” Antonio Canto, senior vice president of Be Viacom, described the Isle of MTV broadcast show as a well established, highly anticipated episode of MTV’s World Stage franchise. “Renewing our partnership for another three years gives us the opportunity to jointly evolve the Isle of MTV franchise and attract even more young travellers to Malta,” Mr Canto said. The line-up and further details for Isle of MTV 2013 will be announced in the spring

Isle of MTV Malta confirmed for June 26 Viacom sign three year deal with Malta to produce the Isle of MTV concert 6 November 2012 http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/en/magazinedetails/magazine/music/Isle-of-MTV-Maltaconfirmed-for-June-26-20121106

Malta will once again play host to international superstars as Be Viacom, Viacom International Media Network's brand engagement division and Malta announcex a three-year partnership to produce the music spectacular Isle of MTV. Today's announcement, made at London's World Travel Market, marks the seventh consecutive year that MTV and Malta will collaborate in producing the MTV live event on the Floriana Granaries. Fifty thousand music fans descend on the island for one of the must-attend highlights of the summer music calendar. Next year's extravaganza has been confirmed for June 26th 2013 Since Isle of MTV has been held in Malta, the number of visitors to the island, younger than 24, has increased by 88 percent and now account for 20.3 percent of all tourists.

Isle of MTV is considered one of the coolest and most eclectic free European summer music events and has built a reputation for showcasing some of the biggest names from the international music scene. Previous performers have included Will.i.am, Flo Rida, Lady Gaga, Snoop Dogg, The Black Eyes Peas, LMFAO, David Guetta, Gorillaz, and Garbage. The open-air concert combines live performance and is filmed and edited into a 60minute special that is broadcast across 20 MTV channels throughout Europe. "We are proud to host the next three editions of the Isle of MTV concert which has been labelled internationally as the largest free open air music concert in Europe," culture minister Mario de Marco said. "The concert, through its international promotion and line-up is succeeding in attracting more foreigners to our islands, especially young people which have increased significantly since 2007." The Malta Music Week which is organised prior to the Isle of MTV concert is also being established as a popular music event in the Mediterranean. De Marco said that Malta had successfully hosted these music events for the past six years: "We now look forward to once again welcome to our islands music and concert lovers from all over Europe." Antonio Canto, Senior Vice President, Be Viacom, added, "We are thrilled to continue our partnership with the Mediterranean islands of Malta. Isle of MTV's popularity amongst young Europeans keeps growing and the broadcast show is now also a well-established, highly anticipated episode of our World Stage franchise. Renewing our partnership for another three years gives us the opportunity to jointly evolve the Isle of MTV franchise and attract even more young travellers to Malta." The talent line-up and further details for Isle of MTV 2013 will be announced in the spring

GENERAL COVERAGE

Malta easy: Mixing music festivals and sightseeing with rest and relaxation 19 November 2012 http://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/travel/europe-short-haul/isle-of-mtv-in-malta-music-festivals1440113

Trotting along the street with bouncing, swollen cheeks, looking like a hamster that had just been on a deranged binge, with a throat so sore I could only manage to swallow the smallest bite of a plum was my last memory of Malta. As a small child Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d been taken on a family holiday, one which was beset with illness. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d managed to contract mumps and my two cousins had sunstroke, so the three of

us spent a large amount of time whingeing in a bedroom together, trying to stay out of the searing heat. It is possible it was that not entirely pleasant memory that was the reason I had never returned to the island as an adult. I seemed also to have had an impression that the destination was targeted at the elderly and had spent the majority of summer breaks in Greece or Turkey. My arrival at the Seabank Resort Spa Hotel in Mellieha Bay soon put paid to any fears I had. As my mum Janet opened the curtains of our plush twin room, she took a sharp intake of breath at the view from our large white tiled balcony and simply gasped: “Wow.”

Mellieha Bay malta Getty

A breathtaking bay full of yachts and fishing boats bobbing about on the turquoise blue water was the best welcome we could have hoped for and was more akin to a playboy’s paradise than the old memory of Malta I had stored away. Mellieha Bay has the longest white sand beach on the island, with the majority of resorts in Malta being rocky. The four-star Seabank is perfectly placed, a stone’s throw across the road from the shore, with many rooms sharing our stunning view.

The all-inclusive hotel has recently been completely refurbished, but we didn’t have much time to appreciate it (OK, we had a cocktail by the pool), before we had to get freshened up to hit the Isle of MTV Festival. Perhaps I was apprehensive about my preconceptions of spending the week with tourists over the age of 60, but I’d flatly informed my poor mum that we were going to a festival as soon as we arrived. And it wasn’t just any fiesta with local bands in the town square, this was a televised one on an MTV scale – and just happened to be my mum’s first. Now in its sixth year, the festival is held annually in partnership with the Maltese Tourism Authority in Il-Fosos Square, Floriana, just outside the capital Valletta and is completely free, attracting partygoers from across Europe. Despite our travel fatigue, the likes of Flo Rida, Nelly Furtado and headliner Will.i.am, along with the infectious festival vibe, kept us both jigging away until well past midnight. After our hedonistic first night on Malta, we were more than thankful to make the most of all that Seabank had to offer. The main restaurant offers freshly cooked cuisine including every type of breakfast, lunch consisting of salads, pasta, pizza and main dishes and evening meals with a nightly international theme. Not being much of a fan of all-inclusive hotels, I was more than pleasantly surprised with the extensive choices on offer – from fresh fish, to delicious grilled meats and stews and plenty of vegetarian options – washed down with all the drinks, including alcoholic, we could guzzle. There are also a number of restaurants dotted around the hotel offering alternative meals such as oriental, Mexican and the seaside Maya Beach. These restaurants must be booked a couple of days in advance though and do carry an extra charge. But those wanting to take full advantage of the hotel won’t be disappointed or go hungry. As well as the designated mealtimes, there are snacks and drinks on offer all day – perfect for anyone not wanting to budge from the pool. There’s also a fully equipped spa and gym with treatments ranging from facials, manicures and massages. We can fully recommend the head, back and neck massage, which was much needed after a night of dancing. It’s definitely worth dragging yourself away from the pool to spend a day or two on the beach, which at the weekend was full of local families with children through to grandparents, swimming, having barbecues and staying out until sunset. The village of Mellieha, which sits up the hill a short bus ride from the stop outside the hotel, is also full of locals – a telling sign in my book where good food is concerned. While the majority of Maltese cuisine is Mediterranean in influence, we sampled the rich and comforting traditional Maltese dish of rabbit stew, or biz-zalza at a local restaurant.

Sail away: The island of Gozo is nearby

The northern location of Mellieha Bay means that the two other islands in the archipelago, Gozo and tiny Comino, are just a short boat trip away. We decided to take advantage of this and spent a day sailing along the coastline on a Turkish gulet from Sliema Marina to Comino, where we swam in the deep waters of the Blue Lagoon and worked off some of our meals. Those wishing to do their sightseeing from dry land should visit the temples at Mdina, Mnadjra and Hagar Qim, which are historic towns often overlooked because of their lack of hotels, but which reveal Maltese life before the arrival of mass tourism. The island has been far from ruined by its international visitors over the years, though, and its people are genuinely warm and welcoming, and know how to party and to recuperate. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll certainly be adding it to my list of holiday destinations from now on and I have a feeling my mum will be adding festivals to her summer events schedule, too.

Great news for all music lovers, one of the largest free European summer music events is back next year and the next three years! 26 November 2012 http://www.azure.com.mt/blog/2012/11/malta-hosts-isle-of-mtv-for-next-3-years/

The Malta Tourism authority has recently signed a new three-year agreement with Isle of MTV to host this hugely popular music extravaganza through to 2015.

image credit www.viewingmalta.com

2013 Date for Isle Of MTV Announced Location: The Granaries, Floriana, Malta Date: Wednesday 26th June 2013 The line up of artists will be announced in the Spring. With past performances from some of the music industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top artists, next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s visitors to Malta are sure to be in for a real treat. This will be the seventh consecutive year that MTV and the Mediterranean island of Malta will collaborate in producing this hugely popular, live event.

Considered to be one of the coolest events of the summer calendar, previous performances from The Black Eyed Peas, David Guetta, Lady gaga, LMFAO, Snoop Dogg, Flo Rida and Will.i.am have been filmed at this live event, a 60 minute special then broadcasts over 20 MTV channels throughout Europe. Malta has been placed firmly on the map as a place for music lovers to visit in the summertime. The lure of the island’s golden beaches, top restaurants and buzzing nightlife alongside an event as large as this, offers people the chance to enjoy another side of this multifaceted island, alongside its traditional cultural heritage. Minister for Tourism, Culture and the Environment Mario de Marco recently said, when interviewed in London “We are proud to host the next three editions of the Isle of MTV concert which has been labelled internationally as the largest free open-air music concert in Europe with a crowd of about 50,000 people”. With more flights coming in to Malta than ever before, Luqa airport has never been easier to reach. Five years ago, Malta was served by direct flights from around 45 destinations, and now that number has risen to more than 80. Josef Formosa Gauci, chief executive of the Malta Tourism Authority said the introduction and development of low-cost carriers in to Malta had shifted the island’s focus away from being fully dependent on tour operators. “About 45% of our business today is direct and internet bookings are extremely important for us.” The Granaries in Floriana

image credit www.viewingmalta.com mario galea

The concert will be held at the Granaries in Floriana and as the name suggests, granaries were purpose built underground silos used to store and protect the grain during wartime. Built by Grand Master Marino de Redin during the period of 1657 – 1660, 76 of these very deep pits that were wide at the bottom and also named

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;fossosâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; were constructed with the capacity to store over 5,000 tons of wheat and grain, under the square. The main characteristic of the square is the large flat stone caps, which you still see today. These sealed the underground silos and were in use until 1962 after which time a more modern silo was built above ground. Award Winning Malta

image credit www.viewingmalta.com jurgen scicluna

With Valletta recently being confirmed European City Of Culture for 2018, along with Malta being named best destination of the year for 2012, the next few years look more exciting than ever before, with more in the way of events taking place which not only showcase this beautiful island but also offer an insight into the phenomenal amount of historical intrigue that this compact sized country offers, not forgetting of course the delicious food and dining experiences one gets to experience, whatever time of year you visit. Who would you like to see perform at the Isle Of MTV in 2013? - See more at: http://www.azure.com.mt/blog/2012/11/malta-hosts-isle-of-mtv-fornext-3-years/#sthash.B6yVQIjK.dpuf

TALENT ANNOUNCEMENTS FIRST PERFORMERS ANNOUNCEMENT: Rita Ora and Rudimental UNITED KINGDOM

Rudimental and Rita Ora set to party in Malta with MTV 24 April 2013 http://www.dailystar.co.uk/posts/view/310811/Rudimental-and-Rita-Ora-set-to-party-inMalta-with-MTV/

CHART-smashing dance tribe Rudimental and pop princess Rita Ora, 22, are set to play MTVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Isle of Malta on June 26. The annual outdoor free extravaganza takes the best UK talent to the European hotspot. An hour-long show with all the music action will hit MTV later this summer.

SPAIN

Rita Ora y Rudimental, primeros confirmados para el 'Isle of MTV’ [Rita Ora and Rudimental, first confirmed for the 'Isle of MTV'] 22 April 2013 http://www.teinteresa.es/musica/Rita-Ora-Rudimental-Isle-MTV_0_905910533.html

Ya hay dos confirmados: Rita Ora y el colectivo de música dance Rudimental estarán en Isle of MTV, la fiesta gratuita y al aire libre organizada en la Plaza de Il Fosos, Floriana, el próximo 26 de Junio – con más artistas por confirmar en las siguientes semanas. Rita Ora, es la superestrella británica con más temperamento, es una de las actuaciones más solicitadas en todo el mundo y uno de los nombre del momento. Prosiguiendo a su increíble actuación en los MTV EMA en Frankfurt en Noviembre, Rita Ora está preparada para traer su distintiva mezcla de R&B y pop con un refrescante funk al escenario de Isle of MTV. La joven cantante y compositora de 22 años captó la atención del mundo entero al ser apadrinada por Jay-Z y al haber firmado un contrato con su sello discográfico Poc Nation. Su álbum debut Ora ocupó los primeros puestos de las listas en el Reino Unido y consiguió tres singles nº1, haciendo de Rita Ora la artista con más singles nº1 en el Reino Unido en 2012.

Apareciendo en la escena musical de 2012, Rudimental es una de las recientes actuaciones más excitantes del Reino Unido en los últimos años. Tras su primer single Feel the Love, que consiguió el No. 1 en la lista oficial de singles en el Reino Unido, y su potente segundo single Not Giving In, Rudimental ha embarcado recientemente en su segundo tour internacional, apareciendo en el festival SXSW y el Future Music Festival mientras cruzan los Estados Unidos de América, Australia y el Reino Unido. Su álbum debut Home se estrenará el 29 de Abril a través de Asylum Records/Warner Music Group. “¡Tenemos muchas ganas de tocar en Malta en directo para MTV! ¡Nos vemos en Junio!” dijeron. Bruce Gillmer, Programador de Talento y Eventos para VIMN, comentó: “Es fantástico contar con talentos tan frescos como Rita Ora y Rudimental para Isle of MTV. Con su potente voz y estilo distintivo, sabemos que Rita moverá al público como nadie sabe hacerlo. El sonido único de Rudimental, una mezcla perfecta de R&B y Soul, les convierte en uno de los espectáculos más increíbles del momento. Malta debería prepararse para otra fiesta inolvidable”. El especial de Isle of MTV Malta, hecho realidad gracias a la exitosa colaboración de las Autoridades de Turismo de Malta, va a celebrar su 7ª Edición, consolidado como uno de los encuentros musicales de referencia en verano, atrayendo a fans de todas partes del mundo para disfrutar en uno de los parajes más especiales del Mediterráneo. El concierto al aire libre tendrá lugar en la increible y soleada Plaza de Il Fosos en Floriana, donde se grabarán las actuaciones en directo para retransmitirlas en un programa especial de 60 minutos en los canales y plataformas de MTV alrededor del mundo. El concierto al aire libre junto con la Malta Music Week se han convertido en uno de los eventos más importantes de la escena musical veraniega, atrayendo a miles de fans de toda Europa y de más allá. El Isle of MTV Malta promete ser un concierto espectacular y un gran evento musical.” Como uno de los eventos gratuitos más extravagantes y eclécticos de Europa, Isle of MTV ha creado su reputación a base de congregar a los nombres más importantes de la escena musical internacional. El éxtasis musical en Malta ha contado con las actuaciones de Will.i.am, Flo Rida, Snoop Dogg, Lady Gaga, David Guetta, The Black Eyed Peas y LMFAO, actuando ante más de 50.000 personas cada año.

Leer más: Rita Ora y Rudimental, primeros confirmados para el 'Isle of MTV' http://www.teinteresa.es/musica/Rita-Ora-Rudimental-IsleMTV_0_905910533.html#WaQ1vZp8GjiFmJ8q

ITALY

Rita Ora e i Rudimental performers sul palco di Isle Of Mtv a Malta [Rita Ora and Rudimental performers on stage at Isle Of MTV in Malta] 23 April 2013 http://www.ilvelino.it/it/article/rita-ora-e-i-rudimental-performers-sul-palco-di-isle-of-mtv-amalta/0c5dae3c-7a64-4e44-9a03-ecfd243007a6

Rita Ora e i Rudimental sono i primi artisti annunciati che parteciperanno a Isle of MTV, l’atteso evento che MTV e l’ente del Turismo di Malta organizzeranno nell’isola a Floriana il prossimo 26 giugno nell’incantevole piazza di Il-Fosos. Isle of MTV è giunto alla sua settima edizione ed è ormai diventato un must del calendario musicale estivo di MTV che attira appasionati da tutta Europa per festeggiare l’estate con le performance dei migliori artisti del panorama musicale internazionale, in uno dei luoghi più belli del Mediterraneo. Gli artisti sul palco saranno molti e verrano svelati durante le prossime settimane. Il concerto sarà open air e libero a tutti. Nelle scorse edizioni, il palco di Isle of MTV ha visto performers del calibro di Will.i.am, Flo Rida, Snoop Dogg, David Guetta, The Scissors Sister, Lady Gaga, The Black Eyed Peas, Maroon 5 e tantissimi altri. Anche negli anni successivi l’evento si è svolto in loction da sogno come Torre de Belém a Lisbona nel 2002, Tossa de Mar - Costa Brava in Spagna nel 2004 e in Piazza Unità d’Italia a Trieste, nel 2005. Rita Ora porterà sul palco di Isle of MTV il suo stile musicale, un mix di R&B e pop con una spruzzata di funk. L’album del suo debutto, “Ora”, è stato per lungo tempo al primo posto della classifica inglese l’anno scorso. L’album ha dato luogo a tre singoli che sono stati per lungo tempo in vetta alla, confermandola l’artista con più singoli al numero uno della classica del Regno Unito, nel 2012. I Rudimental irrompono nella scena musicale internazionale nel 2012 e sono una delle band più interessanti emerse negli ultimi anni nello scenario musicale del Regno Unito. Sulla scia del loro fortunato singolo “Feel the Love”, che ha raggiunto il numero uno delle classifica inglese, unito al loro seguente singolo “Not Giving In”, la band recentemente ha intrapreso il suo secondo tour internazionale. MTV andrà in onda con uno speciale di 60 minuti su MTV

‘Isle of MTV’: per l’edizione 2013 confermati Rita Ora e Rudimental ['Isle of MTV': for the 2013 edition confirmed Rita Ora and Rudimental] 23 April 2013 http://www.cubemagazine.it/isle-of-mtv-per-ledizione-2013-confermati-rita-ora-e-rudimental/

Rita Ora e i Rudimental sono i primi artisti annunciati che parteciperanno a ‘Isle of MTV’, l’atteso evento che MTV e l’ente del Turismo di Malta organizzeranno nell’isola a Floriana il prossimo 26 giugno nell’incantevole piazza di Il-Fosos. ‘Isle of MTV’ è giunto alla sua settima edizione ed è ormai diventato un must del calendario musicale estivo di MTV che attira appassionati da tutta Europa per festeggiare l’estate con le performance dei migliori artisti del panorama musicale internazionale, in uno dei luoghi più belli del Mediterraneo. Gli artisti sul palco saranno molti e verranno svelati durante le prossime settimane. Il concerto sarà open air e libero a tutti.

Nelle scorse edizioni, il palco di ‘Isle of MTV’ ha visto performers del calibro di Will.i.am, Flo Rida, Snoop Dogg, David Guetta, The Scissors Sister, Lady Gaga, The Black Eyed Peas, Maroon 5 e tantissimi altri. Anche negli anni successivi l’evento si è svolto in location da sogno come Torre de Belém a Lisbona nel 2002, Tossa de Mar – Costa Brava in Spagna nel 2004 e in Piazza Unità d’Italia a Trieste, nel 2005. Rita Ora porterà sul palco di ‘Isle of MTV‘ il suo stile musicale, un mix di R&B e pop con una spruzzata di funk. L’album del suo debutto, ‘Ora‘, è stato per lungo tempo al primo posto della classifica inglese l’anno scorso. L’album ha dato luogo a tre singoli che sono stati per lungo tempo in vetta alla, confermandola l’artista con più singoli al numero uno della classica del Regno Unito, nel 2012. I Rudimental irrompono nella scena musicale internazionale nel 2012 e sono una delle band più interessanti emerse negli ultimi anni nello scenario musicale del Regno Unito. Sulla scia del loro fortunato singolo ‘Feel the Love‘, che ha raggiunto il numero uno delle classifica inglese, unito al loro seguente singolo ‘Not Giving In’, la band recentemente ha intrapreso il suo secondo tour internazionale. MTV andrà in onda con uno speciale di 60 minuti su MTV. É possibile trovare maggiori informazioni sul sito www.isleofmtv.com

NETHERLANDS

The Isle of Malta 2013 24 April 2013 http://www.thetopofmusic.be/nieuws/lezen.php?id=34345&titel=The-Isle-of-Malta2013

Engelse energiebom rita ora en revolutionaire dansgroep rudimental eerste twee performers van isle of mtv deze zomer in malta â&#x20AC;&#x201C; en er komen nog meer acts bij! Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN), een onderdeel van Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB) en de Maltese Toeristische Autoriteit, kondigde vandaag aan dat een van â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s werelds succesvolste nieuwe artiesten Rita Ora en de dansgroep Rudimental zullen optreden als de eerste twee acts van het programma van Isle of MTV. Deze jaarlijkse gratis muziekshow zal op 26 juni plaatsvinden op het spectaculaire Il-Fosos plein in Floriana. De komende weken zullen er nog meer acts worden aangekondigd. Rita Ora is een van de populairste nieuwe artiesten ter wereld, een naam die overal wordt genoemd. Deze sexy Engelse zangeres heeft een ijzersterke uitstraling. Na haar zinderende optreden bij de opening van de MTV EMA in Frankfurt afgelopen november is Rita Ora er klaar voor om haar onderscheidende mix van R&B en pop met een vleugje funk op het podium van de Isle of MTV te laten horen. De 22-jarige Britse singer-songwriter trok

wereldwijde aandacht toen Jay-Z haar onder zijn vleugels nam via zijn platenlabel Roc Nation. Haar debuutalbum Ora kwam vorig jaar binnen op nummer 1 van de Engelse albumhitlijst en leidde tot drie nummer 1-singles, waardoor Rita Ora in 2012 de artiest met de meeste nummer 1-singles van het Verenigd Koninkrijk was. Rudimental beleefde in 2012 een doorbraak in de internationale muziekscene en is een van de spannendste acts die het Verenigd Koninkrijk de afgelopen jaren heeft voortgebracht. Na hun succesvolle single Feel the Love, die in de officiële singleshitlijst van het Verenigd Koninkrijk op nummer 1 kwam, en hun tweede hit Not Giving In, begon de groep Rudimental onlangs met een tweede internationale tour. Ze doorkruisten de Verenigde Staten, Australië en het Verenigd Koninkrijk en lieten van zich horen op de festivals SXSW en het Future Music Festival. Hun debuutalbum Home zal op 29 april worden uitgebracht via Asylum Records/Warner Music Group. “We kunnen niet wachten om naar Malta af te reizen en live voor MTV te spelen! Tot ziens in juni!” aldus Rudimental. The Isle of MTV Malta Special, dat te danken is aan een succesvolle samenwerking met de Maltese Toeristische Autoriteit, wordt dit jaar voor de 7e keer gehouden en is uitgegroeid tot een van de hoogtepunten van de zomermuziekkalender. Het evenement trekt fans uit heel Europa, die graag willen feesten op een van de meest betoverende locaties van het Middellandse Zeegebied. Isle of MTV heeft de reputatie opgebouwd een van de coolste en meest gevarieerde Europese muziekevenementen te zijn, waar de grootste namen van de internationale muziekscene zich laten horen en zien. Beroemde namen als Will.i.am, Flo Rida, Snoop Dogg, Lady Gaga, David Guetta, The Black Eyed Peas en LMFAO hebben het festival in Malta al opgeluisterd met optredens voor een publiek van meer dan 50.000 bezoekers per jaar.

Rita Ora en Rudimental treden op tijdens Isle of MTV [Rita Ora and Rudimental perform at Isle of MTV] 24 April 2013 http://musicitems.tempo.fm/story/rita_ora_en_rudimental_treden_op_tijdens_isle_mtv

Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN), een onderdeel van Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB) en de Maltese Toeristische Autoriteit, kondigde vandaag aan dat een van ‘s werelds succesvolste nieuwe artiesten Rita Ora en de dansgroep Rudimental zullen optreden als de eerste twee acts van het programma van Isle of MTV. Deze jaarlijkse gratis muziekshow zal op 26 juni plaatsvinden op het spectaculaire Il-Fosos plein in Floriana. De komende weken zullen er nog meer acts worden aangekondigd. Rita Ora is een van de populairste nieuwe artiesten ter wereld, een naam die overal wordt genoemd. Deze sexy Engelse zangeres heeft een ijzersterke uitstraling. Na haar zinderende optreden bij de opening van de MTV EMA in Frankfurt afgelopen november is Rita Ora er klaar voor om haar onderscheidende mix van R&B en pop met een vleugje funk op het podium van de Isle of MTV te laten horen. De 22-jarige Britse singer-songwriter trok wereldwijde aandacht toen Jay-Z haar onder zijn vleugels nam via zijn platenlabel Roc Nation. Haar debuutalbum Ora kwam vorig jaar binnen op nummer 1 van de Engelse albumhitlijst en leidde tot drie nummer 1-singles, waardoor Rita Ora in 2012 de artiest met de meeste nummer 1-singles van het Verenigd Koninkrijk was. Rudimental beleefde in 2012 een doorbraak in de internationale muziekscene en is een van de spannendste acts die het Verenigd Koninkrijk de afgelopen jaren heeft voortgebracht. Na hun succesvolle single Feel the Love, die in de officiële singleshitlijst van het Verenigd Koninkrijk op nummer 1 kwam, en hun tweede hit Not Giving In, begon de groep Rudimental onlangs met een tweede internationale tour. Ze doorkruisten de Verenigde Staten, Australië en het Verenigd Koninkrijk en lieten van zich horen op de festivals SXSW en het Future Music Festival. Hun debuutalbum Home zal op 29 april worden uitgebracht via Asylum Records/Warner Music Group. “We kunnen niet wachten om naar Malta af te reizen en live voor MTV te spelen! Tot ziens in juni!” aldus Rudimental. The Isle of MTV Malta Special, dat te danken is aan een succesvolle samenwerking met de Maltese Toeristische Autoriteit, wordt dit jaar voor de 7e keer gehouden en is uitgegroeid tot een van de hoogtepunten van de zomermuziekkalender. Het evenement trekt fans uit heel Europa, die graag willen feesten op een van de meest betoverende locaties van het Middellandse Zeegebied. Isle of MTV heeft de reputatie opgebouwd een van de coolste en meest gevarieerde Europese muziekevenementen te zijn, waar de grootste namen van de internationale muziekscene zich laten horen en zien. Beroemde namen als Will.i.am, Flo Rida, Snoop Dogg, Lady Gaga, David Guetta, The Black Eyed Peas en LMFAO hebben het festival in Malta al opgeluisterd met optredens voor een publiek van meer dan 50.000 bezoekers per jaar. Meer info op www.isleofmtv.com

MALTA

Rita Ora, Rudimental for 2013’s Isle of MTV 22 April 2013 http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/en/magazinedetails/magazine/music/Rita-Ora-Rudimentalfor-2013-s-Isle-of-MTV-20130422

English acts are first to be confirmed for June 2013’s music spectacular at the Floriana granaries Viacom's Isle of MTV this year will host Rudimental and Rita Ora in their special Malta festival, in the first acts announced for the free music spectacular. The concert will be hosted, as usual, at the Floriana granaries in June. Rita Sahatçiu Ora, better known as Rita Ora, is an Albanian-British singer-songwriter from London. Born in Pristina, Kosovo in 1990, Ora's family moved to London where she was raised. Her first UK exposure came after several collaborations with British singer Craig David. Rudimental are an English drum and bass quartet, signed to Asylum Records and independent label Black Butter. The quartet consists of songwriters and producers Piers Agget, Kesi Dryden, Amir Amor and DJ Locksmith. The group rose to prominence in 2012 when their single "Feel the Love", topped the charts.

Rita Ora, Rudimental for Isle of MTV Malta concert 22 April 2013 http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2013-04-22/news/rita-ora-rudimental-for-isle-ofmtv-1438547969/

Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN), a division of Viacom Inc. and the Malta Tourism Authority today announced one of the world’s hottest new acts Rita Ora and dance collective Rudimental as the first two acts in the line-up to perform at Isle of MTV, the annual, free outdoor music extravaganza taking place in Floriana’s spectacular Il-Fosos Square on 26th June – with more acts to be announced in the coming weeks. As one of the hottest new acts in the world right now and the name on everybody’s lips, Rita Ora is a smouldering UK songstress with a slice of attitude. Following her sizzling performance opening at the MTV EMA in Frankfurt in November, Rita Ora is set to bring her distinctive mash up of R&B and pop with a splash and funk to the Isle of MTV stage. The 22-year-old British singer-songwriter caught the world’s attention after being picked up by Jay-Z and signed to his label Roc Nation. Her debut album Ora entered the UK album charts at No. 1 last year and gave rise to three No. 1 singles, making Rita Ora the artist with the most No. 1 singles in the UK in 2012. Bursting onto the international music scene in 2012, Rudimental are one of the most exciting acts to emerge from the UK in recent years. On the back of their breakthrough single Feel the Love, which reached No. 1 on the official UK singles chart, and their powerful follow up track Not Giving In, Rudimental recently embarked on their second international tour, taking in SXSW and Future Music Festival as they crossed the USA, Australia and the UK. Their debut album Home will

be released on April 29 via Asylum Records/Warner Music Group. “We can’t wait to touch down in Malta to play live for MTV! See you all in June!” they said. Bruce Gillmer, EVP, Music, Talent Programming and Events, VIMN, commented: “It’s fantastic news to have such fresh talent like Rita Ora and Rudimental on board for Isle of MTV. With her powerhouse vocals and distinctive style, I know Rita will work the crowd like no one else can. Rudimental’s unique soulful drum-and-bass sound makes them one of the most exciting acts in the world right now. Malta should definitely brace itself for another unforgettable party.” The Isle of MTV Malta Special, delivered through a successful partnership with Malta Tourism Authority, is now in its seventh year, and has become one of the must-attend highlights of the summer music calendar, attracting fans from all over Europe to party in one of the most entrancing settings in the Mediterranean. The open-air concert will take place in the stunning, sun-kissed Il-Fosos Square in Floriana and a mixture of the live performance and location settings will be filmed and broadcast as a 60-minute special across MTV’s channels and platforms throughout around the world. The Minister for Tourism, Karmenu Vella said: ‘The partnership with MTV is now in its seventh year and is delivering once again the much awaited Isle of MTV Malta Special. The free open air concert as well as the Malta Music Week has become one of the most established events of the summer music calendar attracting fans from all around Europe and beyond. The Isle of MTV Malta promises to be a spectacular concert and a great music event.’ As one of the coolest and most eclectic free European music events, Isle of MTV has built a reputation for showcasing some of the biggest names from the international music scene. The music extravaganza in Malta has seen global acts such as Will.i.am, Flo Rida, Snoop Dogg, Lady Gaga, David Guetta, The Black Eyed Peas and LMFAO perform in front of an audience of more than 50,000 each year. As part of an extensive integrated marketing campaign, the Isle of MTV Malta Special concert will be supported by marketing initiatives, all of which will drive awareness of the event as well as leverage MTV’s world renowned brand and unique youth insight, to further cement and promote Malta’s position as a holiday destination for young people. Marketing activities include an on-air brand campaign, a dedicated microsite (www.isleofmtv.com), social media activity and an on-air Isle of MTV VIP competition.

MTV to brign Rita Ora and Rudimental UK to Malta for Isle of MTV 22 April 2013 http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20130422/local/mtv-to-bring-ritaora-andrudimental-uk-to-malta-for-isle-of-mtv.466608

Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN), a division of Viacom Inc. and the Malta Tourism Authority today announced one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hottest new acts Rita Ora and dance collective Rudimental as the first two acts in the line-up to perform at Isle of MTV on the Granaries on June 26. More acts will be announced in the coming weeks. Following her sizzling performance opening at the MTV EMA in Frankfurt in November, Rita Ora is set to bring her distinctive mash up of R&B and pop with a splash and funk to the Isle of MTV stage, Viacom said. The 22-year-old British singer-songwriter caught the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attention after being picked up by Jay-Z and signed to his label Roc Nation. Her debut album Ora

entered the UK album charts at No. 1 last year and gave rise to three No. 1 singles, making Rita Ora the artist with the most No. 1 singles in the UK in 2012. Bursting onto the international music scene in 2012, Rudimental are one of the most exciting acts to emerge from the UK in recent years. On the back of their breakthrough single Feel the Love, which reached No. 1 on the official UK singles chart, and their powerful follow up track Not Giving In, Rudimental recently embarked on their second international tour, taking in SXSW and Future Music Festival as they crossed the USA, Australia and the UK. Their debut album Home will be released on April 29 via Asylum Records/Warner Music Group. “We can’t wait to touch down in Malta to play live for MTV! See you all in June!” they said. Bruce Gillmer, EVP, Music, Talent Programming and Events, VIMN, commented: “It’s fantastic news to have such fresh talent like Rita Ora and Rudimental on board for Isle of MTV. With her powerhouse vocals and distinctive style, I know Rita will work the crowd like no one else can. Rudimental’s unique soulful drum-and-bass sound makes them one of the most exciting acts in the world right now. Malta should definitely brace itself for another unforgettable party.” The Minister for Tourism, Karmenu Vella said: "The partnership with MTV is now in its seventh year and is delivering once again the much awaited Isle of MTV Malta Special. The free open air concert as well as the Malta Music Week has become one of the most established events of the summer music calendar attracting fans from all around Europe and beyond. The Isle of MTV Malta promises to be a spectacular concert and a great music event."

Isle of MTV Malta 2013 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Headlining Rita Ora, Rudimental plus many more to be announced 29 April 2013 http://www.contactmusic.com/press/isle-of-mtv-malta-2013headlining-rita-ora-rudimentaplus-many-more-to-be-announced

The highly anticipated Isle of MTV Malta is back with an all-star international artist line up, to be held on the 26thJune 2013. Two of the world's hottest new acts; Rita Ora and dance collective Rudimental are the headlining artists in the line-up, with more to be announced. The eclectic, free open air European Music Event will rock the picturesque Il Fosos Square, Floriana, Malta. Thousands of music lovers will descend upon this historic sun kissed Mediterranean town to experience some of the world's most established artists. This annual free outdoor music extravaganza has become one of the most established events of the summer music calendar attracting festival goers from near and far to come together for one, unforgettable experience. Previous headline acts include Will.i.am, Flo Rida, Nelly Furtado, Snoop Dogg, Lady Gaga, David Guetta, Maroon 5, The Scissor Sisters and LMFAO. MORE INFORMATION: http://www.isleofmtv.com

SECOND PERFORMER ANNOUNCEMENT: Jessie J UNITED KINGDOM

28 May 2013 http://www.audience.uk.com/world_news.php

No red eyes here... just a red jacket! Jessie J cuts a colourful figure for early morning radio interview as she promotes new single WILD 28 May 2013 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2332062/Jessie-J-cuts-colourful-figure-earlymorning-radio-interview.html

She admitted to fans on Monday night that she was less than excited about getting up for an early morning radio interview on Tuesday morning. But Jessie J looked fresh-faced and cheery as she was spotted leaving Radio 1 in the early hours of the morning after promoting her new single WILD on Nick Grimshaw's breakfast show. There was no sign of red eyes as Jessie smiled for the photographers while leaving the studio, instead focusing on a red jacket to brighten up her ensemble. Scroll down to hear WILD

No red eyes here! Jessie J brightened up her outfit with a red jacket for an early morning interview on Radio 1 on Tuesday morning Jessie wore the eye-catching jacket over a pair of cropped trousers and T-shirt with ankle boots, and toted a black and white CĂŠline bucket bag as she headed off to her next location.

She finished off her look with a pair of hoop earrings, and kept her make-up clean and simple. On Monday night, Jessie tweeted: 'Up in 4 and a half hours. Ouch! Goodnight x'

Accessory queen: Jessie teamed her outfit with a pair of gold hoop earrings and a CĂŠline white and black tote bag

Not a morning person: Jessie admitted on Twitter on Monday night that she was not looking forward to the early start But the 25-year-old star put her tiredness aside to embark on the promo tour ahead of the release of her next single WILD, from her highly anticipated second studio album. The track, which features Big Sean and Dizzee Rascal, is intended to be a thank you from Jessie to her fans.

Meanwhile, it has been revealed that Jessie is the latest addition to the line-up of the Isle of MTV festival in Malta this summer. Speaking about the festival, Jessie said: 'I would love to see you in the crowd in Malta as I will be performing on 26th June at the Isle of MTV. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s party and go Wild!' The festival is the latest announcement in a string of musical commitments Jessie has over the next few months. The Do It Like A Dude singer's next gig will see her perform at Capital FM's Summertime Ball at London's Wembley Stadium on 9th June.

Jessie J to perform new music at Isle of MTV gig 29 May 2013 http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a485304/jessie-j-to-perform-new-music-at-isle-ofmtv-gig.html Jessie J has been added to the lineup for this year's Isle of MTV concert. The singer will play new material - including current single 'Wild' - at a gig on the Granaries, Floriana in Malta on June 26.

Jessie J joins Rita Ora and Rudimental for the show, which will take place in front of a 50,000strong crowd on the isle. "I would love to see you in the crowd in Malta as I will be performing on 26th June at the Isle of MTV," Jessie said. "Let's party and go Wild!" Bruce Gillmer, EVP, Music, Talent Programming and Events, VIMN, added: "We're thrilled to have Jessie J join our stellar Isle of MTV lineup! "Her performance at the 2011 MTV EMA was unforgettable and it's a real honour to welcome her back to the MTV stage. The great fans in Malta are in for a truly amazing event." Isle of MTV will be one of the biggest free European music events this summer and has built a reputation over recent years for showcasing some of the best international talent.

JESSIE J TO UNLEASH NEW TRACKS AT ISLE OF MTV 29 May 2013 http://www.dailystar.co.uk/playlist/view/317138/Jessie-J-to-unleash-new-tracks-at-Isle-OfMTV/

JESSIE J will unveil tunes from her much-anticipated second album at Isle Of MTV in Malta next month. The Voice coach, whose new single Wild, featuring Dizzee Rascal, 27, and Big Sean, 25, is out now, joins Rita Ora, 22, and Rudimental on the bill for the free outdoor event. Jessie, 25, said: “Let’s party and go wild!” MTV’s Bruce Gillmer added: “We’re thrilled to have Jessie J join our stellar Isle of MTV line-up.”

29 May 2013

Jessie J to headline Isle of MTV in Malta 30 May 2013

http://www.music-news.com/shownews.asp?H=Jessie-J-to-headline-Isle-of-MTV-inMalta/shownews.asp?H=Jessie-J-to-headline-Isle-of-MTV-in-Malta&nItemID=66522

Viacom and the Malta Tourism Authority today announced that British singer songwriter and global superstar Jessie J has been added to the stellar line-up for this year's Isle of MTV in Malta, the annual, free outdoor music extravaganza taking place in Floriana's spectacular Il-Fosos Square on 26th June. The singer will join fellow UK sensation Rita Ora and dance collective Rudimental to rock the 50,000 strong crowd of music fans, with more acts still to be announced in the coming weeks. As one of the biggest UK names to burst on to the global music scene in the last three years, 'Do It Like A Dude' star Jessie J is recognised for her unconventional musical style that mixes soul vocals with contemporary R&B, pop, electropop, and hip-hop beats. The feisty songstress has garnered various awards and nominations for her contributions to the music industry, including the 2011 Critics' Choice BRIT Award and the BBC's Sound of 2011, and has sold over 11 million singles and 2.5 million albums worldwide, storming across the live music scene with two sell-out tours and a string of acclaimed performances, including the 2011 MTV EMA. 'I would love to see you in the crowd in Malta as I will be performing on 26th June at the Isle of MTV,' she said. 'Let's party and go Wild!' As one of the coolest and most eclectic free European music events, Isle of MTV has built a reputation for showcasing some of the biggest names in international music. The annual music extravaganza has seen global acts such as Will.i.am, Flo Rida, Snoop Dogg, Lady Gaga, David Guetta, The Black Eyed Peas and LMFAO perform in Malta before an audience of more than 50,000 fans. For all the latest news about Isle of MTV 2013, visit: https://www.facebook.com/IsleofMTVMalta

Jessie J to play Isle of MTV festival, confirms collaboration with Brandy 29 May 2013 http://unrealitytv.com/jessie-j-to-play-isle-of-mtv-festival-confirms-collaboration-withbrandy/

Jessie J is set to perform at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Isle of MTV Concert, it has been revealed. It is thought the singer will perform tracks from her forthcoming second studio album at the gig, which is set to take place toward the latter end of next month. Jessie, who dropped the first single to be taken from the forthcoming album, will join the likes of Rita Ora and Rudimental at the gig, which will take place on the Granaries, Floriana in Malta, in front of a 50,000-strong crowd.

Jessie said: “I would love to see you in the crowd in Malta as I will be performing on 26th June at the Isle of MTV. Let’s party and go Wild!” Brice Gillmer, EVP, Music, Talent Programming an Events, VIMN added: “We’re thrilled to have Jessie J join our stellar Isle of MYV Lineup! “Her performance at the 2011 MTV EMA was unforgettable and it’s a real honour to welcome her back to the MTV stage. The great fans in Malta are in for a truly amazing event”. Meanwhile, the star has revealed that she’s teamed up with Brandy for a new song, but she’s not sure whether the track will make the final cut for her second album.

She revealed the news during a radio interview on Kiss FM this morning (29th May). Jessie also went on to reveal that she has named the album, but can’t reveal all yet. “I have one song and it’s not totally definite but I’m gonna tell you because it might mean it definitely happens. “I’ve got a duet with Brandy. She’s a perfectionist, it’s unreal. I’ve got a name for the album, but I can’t tell you. The letter ‘o’ is in it, what an exclusive!” she added.

It was also revealed yesterday that Jessie has written all the songs on her forthcoming second album, aside from one track which was written by Ester Dean – which is also a collaboration with Calvin Harris.

INTERNATIONAL

Isle of MTV led by Jessie J 28 May 2013 http://redcarpetmagazine.co.uk/isle-of-mtv-led-by-jessie-j/

British singer songwriter Jessie J was today announced as a headliner at this year’s Isle of MTV music event in Malta. Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) and the Malta Tourism Authority made the announcement ahead of the free music event which takes place in Floriana’s imposing Il-Fosos Square on 26th June. Abigail Parkin (28 May ’13) Rita Ora and dance collective Rudimental will join Jessie J (below) and 50,000 music fans, with more acts to be announced imminently. Familiar to TV audiences as coach and mentor on television show The Voice UK Jessie J has sold over 11 million singles and 2.5 million albums globally. “I would love to see you in the crowd in Malta as I will be performing on 26th June at the Isle of MTV,” she said. “Let’s party and go 'Wild'!”

Bruce Gillmer, EVP, Music, Talent Programming and Events, VIMN, commented: “We’re thrilled to have Jessie J join our stellar Isle of MTV line-up! Her performance at the 2011 MTV EMA was unforgettable and it’s a real honor to welcome her back to the MTV stage. The great fans in Malta are in for a truly amazing event.” Isle of MTV, delivered through a successful partnership with Malta Tourism Authority, is now in its seventh year and attracts excited fans from all over Europe and beyond. The open-air concert at Il-Fosos Square will feature a mixture of live performances and location sets will be filmed and broadcast as a 60-minute special across MTV’s channels and platforms around the world. For Isle of MTV 2013 news, visit: https://www.facebook.com/IsleofMTVMalta

PORTUGAL

Jessie J To Headline Isle Of MTV Plus Win A Trip To the Mediterrainean Festival 3 June 2013

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Jessie J op het podium van Isle of MTV op Malta [Jesse J at Malta on Isle of MTV podium]

5 June 2013 http://www.travelution.nl/index.php?page=nieuws_detail&nid=13789&s=0#

MTV onthult dat de popsensatie Jessie J op het podium staat van het jaarlijkse openlucht evenement Isle of MTV. Na de hit ‘Price Tag’, kwam Jessie J recent naar buiten met haar nieuwe single ‘Wild’ en natuurlijk kwam ze in het nieuws vanwege het afscheren van haar lange lokken voor het goede doel Red Nose Day. Tijdens het midzomer muziekfestival op Malta zijn zowel de nieuwe look van Jessie J als haar kersverse single te bewonderen. Eerder maakten MTV en Malta VVV bekend dat de Britse opkomende band Rudimental en zangeres Rita Ora in de lineup staan van Isle of MTV. Het grootste Europese openluchtconcert trekt jaarlijks bezoekers uit de hele unie en zal wereldwijd uitgezonden worden op MTV. De zevende editie van Isle of MTV vindt plaats op het Il-Fosos plein op Malta.

MALTA

28 May 2013 http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/en/magazinedetails/magazine/music/Chart-toppingsinger-Jessie-J-joins-Isle-of-MTV-lineup-20130528

Chart Topping singer Jessie J joins Isle of MTV lineup The ‘Price Tag’ singer will join fellow UK sensation Rita Ora and dance collective Rudimental at the annual free music festival, this year taking place on June 26 at its customary venue at the Granaries, Floriana. 28 May 2013 http://maltatoday.com.mt/en/magazinedetails/magazine/Music/Chart-topping-singerJessie-J-joins-Isle-of-MTV-lineup-20130528

Jessie J: “I would love to see you in the crowd in Malta… Let’s party and go wild!” British pop singer Jessie J has been announced as the headlining act in this year's edition of Isle of MTV, the annual free music festival at the Granaries, Floriana, this year taking place on June 26. She will be joined by quirky fellow British performer Rita Ora and dance collective Rudimental, with more acts to be announced in the coming weeks. As one of the biggest UK names to burst on to the global music scene in the last three years, 'Do It Like A Dude' star Jessie J is recognised for her unconventional musical style that mixes soul vocals with contemporary R&B, pop, electropop, and hip-hop beats. The feisty songstress has garnered various awards and nominations for her contributions to the music industry, including the 2011 Critics' Choice BRIT Award and the BBC's Sound of 2011,

and has sold over 11 million singles and 2.5 million albums worldwide, storming across the live music scene with two sell-out tours and a string of acclaimed performances, including the 2011 MTV EMA. "I would love to see you in the crowd in Malta as I will be performing on 26 June at the Isle of MTV," she said. "Let's party and go wild!" Bruce Gillmer, EVP, Music, Talent Programming and Events, VIMN, commented: "We're thrilled to have Jessie J join our stellar Isle of MTV line-up! Her performance at the 2011 MTV EMA was unforgettable and it's a real honor to welcome her back to the MTV stage. The great fans in Malta are in for a truly amazing event." Isle of MTV, delivered through a successful partnership with Malta Tourism Authority, is now in its seventh year and has become one of the must-attend music events of the summer calendar, attracting fans from all over Europe. The open-air concert will take place in the stunning Fosos Square in Floriana and a mixture of the live performance and location sets will be filmed and broadcast as a 60-minute special across MTV's channels and platforms around the world. As one of the coolest and most eclectic free European music events, Isle of MTV has built a reputation for showcasing some of the biggest names in international music. The annual music extravaganza has seen global acts such as Will.i.am, Flo Rida, Snoop Dogg, Lady Gaga, David Guetta, The Black Eyed Peas and LMFAO perform in Malta before an audience of more than 50,000 fans.

Jessie J coming to Malta for Isle of MTV 28 May 2013 http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20130528/arts-entertainment/jessej-coming-tomalta-for-isle-of-mtv.471450 British singer songwriter and global superstar Jessie J has been added to the line-up for this year’s Isle of MTV in Malta, MTV and the Malta Tourism Authority announced. The show will be held on the Granaries, Floriana on June 26. The singer will join fellow UK sensation Rita Ora and dance collective Rudimental to rock the 50,000 strong crowd of music fans, with more acts still to be announced in the coming weeks. As one of the biggest UK names to burst on to the global music scene in the last three years, ‘Do It Like A Dude’ star Jessie J is recognised for her unconventional musical style that mixes soul vocals with contemporary R&B, pop, electropop, and hip-hop beats, MTV said. She has garnered various awards and nominations for her contributions to the music industry, including the 2011 Critics' Choice BRIT Award and the BBC's Sound of 2011, and has sold over 11 million singles and 2.5 million albums worldwide, storming across the live music scene with two sell-out tours and a string of acclaimed performances, including the 2011 MTV EMA. “I would love to see you in the crowd in Malta as I will be performing on 26th June at the Isle of MTV,” she said. “Let’s party and go Wild!” Bruce Gillmer, EVP, Music, Talent Programming and Events, VIMN, commented: “We’re thrilled to have Jessie J join our stellar Isle of MTV line-up! Her performance at the 2011 MTV EMA was unforgettable and it’s a real honour to welcome her back to the MTV stage. The great fans in Malta are in for a truly amazing event.” As one of the coolest and most eclectic free European music events, Isle of MTV has built a reputation for showcasing some of the biggest names in international music. The annual music extravaganza has seen global acts such as Will.i.am, Flo Rida, Snoop Dogg, Lady Gaga, David Guetta, The Black Eyed Peas and LMFAO perform in Malta before an audience of more than 50,000 fans

Jessie J to feature in Isle of MTV Malta 28 May 2013 http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2013-05-28/news/jessie-j-to-feature-in-isle-of-mtvmalta-1699610644/

Global superstar Jessie J will feature in this year’s Isle of MTV at The Granaries in Floriana on 26 June. This was officially announced today by Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN), a division of Viacom Inc. and the Malta Tourism Authority. The singer will join fellow UK sensation Rita Ora and dance collective Rudimental to rock the 50,000 strong crowd of music fans, with more acts still to be announced in the coming weeks. As one of the biggest UK names to burst on to the global music scene in the last three years, ‘Do It Like A Dude’ star Jessie J is recognised for her unconventional musical style that mixes soul vocals with contemporary R&B, pop, electropop, and hip-hop beats. The feisty songstress has garnered various awards and nominations for her contributions to the music industry, including the 2011 Critics' Choice BRIT Award and the BBC's Sound of 2011, and has sold over 11 million singles and 2.5 million albums worldwide, storming across the live music scene with two sell-out tours and a string of acclaimed performances, including the

2011 MTV EMA. “I would love to see you in the crowd in Malta as I will be performing on 26th June at the Isle of MTV,” she said. “Let’s party and go Wild!” Bruce Gillmer, EVP, Music, Talent Programming and Events, VIMN, commented: “We’re thrilled to have Jessie J join our stellar Isle of MTV line-up! Her performance at the 2011 MTV EMA was unforgettable and it’s a real honor to welcome her back to the MTV stage. The great fans in Malta are in for a truly amazing event.” Isle of MTV, delivered through a successful partnership with Malta Tourism Authority, is now in its seventh year and has become one of the must-attend music events of the summer calendar, attracting fans from all over Europe to party in one of the most entrancing settings in the Mediterranean. The open-air concert will be filmed and broadcast as a 60-minute special across MTV’s channels and platforms around the world.

Jessie J f'pajjiżna għal Isle of MTV [Jessie J for Isle of MTV country] 28 May 2013 http://maltarightnow.com/Default.asp?module=news&at=Jessie+J+f%27pajji%26%23380%3Bn a+g%26%23295%3Bal+Isle+of+MTV&t=a&aid=99847549&cid=111

Tħabbru iktar ismijiet mal-lista ta' kantanti li huma diġa' kkonfermati għall-kunċert Isle of Mtv ta' din is-sena li se jerġa' jsir f'Malta. Mal-kantanta żgħażugħa Rita Ora u l-grupp Rudimental, issa tingħaqad il-kantanta popolari mir-Renju Unit, Jessie J li tkanta kanzunetti b'ġeneru mużikali Pop u R&B. Iddebuttat matul dawn l-aħħar tliet snin fost l-oħrajn bis-singles 'Do it like a Dude', 'Domino', 'Price Tag' u 'Nobody's Perfect' – ilkoll kanzunetti li sabu posthom fil-klassifika taċ-charts fl-Ingilterra. Hija rebbieħa ta' diversi awards u biegħet 'il fuq minn 11 -il miljun diska u 3 miljun album f'diversi pajjiżi madwar id-dinja. Il-kunċert tant mistenni Isle of Mtv din is-sena se jsir fis-26 ta' Ġunju fuq il-Fosos talFurjana. Kunsidrat bħala l-ikbar avveniment fl-Ewropa matul is-sajf, l-Isle of Mtv attira kantanti ta' fama internazzjonali matul id-diversi edizzjonijiet li diġa' saru f'pajjiżna. Fosthom Will.i.am, Flo Rida, Snoop Dogg, Lady Gaga, Far East Movement u David Guetta. B'kollaborazzjoni mal-Awtorita' Maltija għat-Turiżmu, l-Isle of MTV, li issa jinsab fis-seba' edizzjoni tiegħu, jattira eluf kbar ta' żgħażagħ u turisti li jiġu apposta għal dan lavveniment. Promozzjoni sabiħa għal pajjiżna fejn filmati u l-kunċert innifsu jintwerew fi programm speċjali ta' 60 minuta u li jixxandar fuq l-istazzjonijiet tal-MTV madwar id-dinja wara li jkun sar il-kunċert f'pajjiżna.

Jessie J to headline Isle of MTV 28 May 2013 http://di-ve.com/news/jessie-j-headline-isle-mtv

International British superstar Jessie J will headline this year’s Isle of MTV in Malta. The singer and songwriter has been added to the stellar line-up for this summer’s festival which will take place at the Granaries on June 26. The singer will join fellow UK sensation Rita Ora and dance collective Rudimental to rock the 50,000 strong crowd of music fans, with more acts still to be announced in the coming weeks. As one of the biggest UK names to burst on to the global music scene in the last three years, ‘Do It Like A Dude’ star Jessie J is recognised for her unconventional musical style that mixes soul vocals with contemporary R&B, pop, electropop, and hip-hop beats. She has garnered several awards and nominations for her contributions to the music industry. “I would love to see you in the crowd in Malta as I will be performing on 26th June at the Isle of MTV,” she said. “Let’s party and go Wild!” Bruce Gillmer, EVP, Music, Talent Programming and Events, VIMN, commented: “We’re thrilled to have Jessie J join our stellar Isle of MTV line-up! Her performance at the 2011 MTV EMA was unforgettable and it’s a real honor to welcome her back to the MTV stage. The great fans in Malta are in for a truly amazing event.” Isle of MTV, delivered through a successful partnership with Malta Tourism Authority, is now in its seventh year and has become one of the must-attend music events of the summer calendar, attracting fans from all over Europe to party in one of the most entrancing settings in the Mediterranean. The open-air concert will be broadcasted as a 60-minute special across MTV’s channels. The festival has built a reputation for showcasing some of the biggest names in international music such as Will.i.am, Flo Rida, Snoop Dogg, Lady Gaga, David Guetta, The Black Eyed Peas and LMFAO perform in Malta before an audience of more than 50,000 fans.

Jessie J confirmed to feature in Isle of MTV lineup 28 May 2013 http://tvm.com.mt/news/2013/05/jessie-j-confirmed-to-feature-in-isle-of-mtv/

British singer, Jessie J, has been confirmed in the line-up of this year’s edition of Isle of MTV. Viacom International Media Network and the Malta Tourism Authority confirmed that the singer will feature in the ‘stellar line-up for this year’s Isle of MTV in Malta’, set to take place on June 26. The singer is set to join UK sensation Rita Ora and dance collective Rudimental. As one of the biggest UK names to burst on to the global music scene in the last three year, ‘Do it Like a Dude’, star Jessie J is recognized for her unconventional musical style that mixes soul vocals with contemporary R&B, pop, electropop, and hip-hop beats. The feisty songstress has garnered various awards and nominations for her contributions to the music industry, including the 2011 Critics’ Choice BRIT Award and the BBC’s Sound of 2011, and has sold over 11 million singles and 2.5 million albums worldwide, storming across the live music scene with two sell-out tours and a string of acclaimed performances, including the 2011 MTV EMA. “I would love to see you in the crowd in Malta as I will be performing on 26th June at the Isle of MTV,” she said. “Let’s party and go Wild!”

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Jessie J għall-Isle of MTV [Jessie J for Isle of MTV] 28 May 2013 http://www.inewsmalta.com/dart/20130527-jessie-all-isle-of-mtv

Il-kantanta Ingliża Jessie J se tkun waħda mill-kantanti li se jieħdu sehem fl-Isle of MTV ta' din is-sena li se jsir fis-26 ta' Ġunju. Barra Jessie J se jieħdu sehem ukoll Rita Ora u Rudimental. L-Isle of MTV huwa l-akbar avveniment mużikali li għal dawn l-aħħar snin itella' f'Malta. L-Isle of MTV ta' kull sena tattira madwar 50,000. Ma' dawn it-tlieta mistennija jkunu imħabbra aktar ismijiet filġranet li ġejjin. Jessie J kellha d-debut fil-qasam tal-mużika tliet snin ilu. Hija magħrufa għall-istil tagħha fejn tħallat vuċijiet soul ma' elementi R&B, pop, electropop u hip hop. Fl-aħħar snin kisbet numru ta' awards u nominazzjonijiet għall-kontribuzzjonijiet flindustrija tal-mużika, li jinkludu l-Critics Choice BRIT Award u l-BBC Sound tal-2011. B'kollox biegħet aktar minn 11-il miljun single u 2.5 miljun album madwar id-dinja. Fost l-akbar ismijiet li ħadu sehem fl-Isle of MTV kemm ilu jsir Malta kien hemm Will.i.am, Flo Rida, Snoop Dogg, Lady Gaga, David Guetta, The Black Eyed Peas u LMFAO.

The Performers 28 May 2013 http://www.bay.com.mt/iomtv.html

RITA ORA If there is a sense when Rita Ora walks into a room that a star has already been ordained from above then nobody appears to have told the young Londoner and future pop princess herself. The fact that she has already made British chart history as the vocalist on one of the first ever drum and bass number one singles here, DJ Fresh’s "Hot Right Now", is almost brushed aside. Her debut UK single "R.I.P." was a thrusting, compelling ode to lost love and written by hip hop connoisseur, Drake: “ I can’t believe he gave me such a great song!" Yet for all its invincible,

diamond-plated credentials, this is very much Rita Ora’s opening shot, and she really does own it. Rita was a both a global MTV Push act and performed at the MTV EMA in a year that saw her secure 3 number ones in the UK (the most number ones by any artist in the UK in 2012) as well as big chart hits in Germany, France, Netherlands and Sweden and a number 1 in the US Billboard Dance Chart. It’s time for Rita Ora to dive in headfirst and see how her unique talent plays out. With support slots on the DJ Fresh and Coldplay tours this year she’s ready. ‘I am so nervous,’ she repeats. ‘Now is when I’m put to the test. I don’t even know what to expect. I have to dive in. I’ve just got to do it.’

RUDIMENTAL Bursting out of London’s underground music scene with its thrilling world of pirate radio, crude DJ set ups, improvised studios, and bleeding edge beats come Rudimental (Piers Aggett, Kesi Dryden, Amir Amor and Leon Rolle): A pioneering melting-pot collective who have taken the British music scene by storm, championed for their uncompromising approach to musicmaking whilst avoiding rigid classification. 2012 saw their huge No. 1 single ‘Feel the Love’ achieve global recognition amongst tastemakers at lightning speed – starting when The XX blogged Rudimental’ s airy soulful house offering ‘Spoons’. Their follow up single ‘Not Giving In’ was equally a massive success across Europe. Their latest single 'Waiting All Night' featuring Ella Eyre has already reached Number One in the UK chart. During an Olympic year that has catapulted the culture, talent and passion of Hackney to the forefront of Britain’s if not the World’s consciousness, Rudimental have brought an injection of life to the charts and made an indelible mark on British pop culture in a short few months.

JESSIE J “As one of the biggest UK names to burst on to the global music scene in the last three years, ‘Do It Like A Dude’ star Jessie J is recognised for her unconventional musical style that mixes soul vocals with contemporary R&B, pop, electropop, and hip-hop beats. The feisty songstress has garnered various awards and nominations for her contributions to the music industry, including the 2011 Critics' Choice BRIT Award and the BBC's Sound of 2011, and has sold over 11 million singles and 2.5 million albums worldwide, storming across the live music scene with two sell-out tours and a string of acclaimed performances, including the 2011 MTV EMA. “I would love to see you in the crowd in Malta as I will be performing on 26 th June at the Isle of MTV,” she said. “Let’s party and go Wild!” Monday 8th July see’s the release of Jessie J’s first single, “WILD” from her highly anticipated second studio album, which is yet untitled and set for release later in 2013. The release of “WILD” see’s Jessie once again stamping down her mark, having teamed up with two of the biggest rap heavyweights in the game, the Godfather of UK Grime, Dizzee Rascal and Def Jam’s finest from across the pond, Big Sean; both bringing their signature sound and flow to the record, amplified by the slick production courtesy of Dr Luke protégé, Ammo. “WILD” is an explosive future-classic track infused with a contagious rhythm, pounding bassline, and Jessie’s unmistakable soaring vocal. “WILD” is available on iTunes from Sunday 26th May and will release through Island Records on Monday 8th July.”

Isle of MTV – 26th June 2013 Jessie J coming to Malta for Isle of MTV 28 May 2013 http://www.eve.com.mt/events/isle-of-mtv-2013/

British singer songwriter and global superstar Jessie J has been added to the line-up for this year’s Isle of MTV in Malta, MTV and the Malta Tourism Authority announced. As one of the biggest UK names to burst on to the global music scene in the last three years, ‘Do It Like A Dude’ star Jessie J is recognised for her unconventional musical style that mixes soul vocals with contemporary R&B, pop, electropop, and hip-hop beats, MTV said. (Source: www.timesofmalta.com ) *** Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN), a division of Viacom Inc. and the Malta Tourism Authority today announced one of the world’s hottest new acts Rita Ora and dance collective Rudimental as the first two acts in the line-up to perform at Isle of MTV on the Granaries on June 26. More acts will be announced in the coming weeks. Following her sizzling performance opening at the MTV EMA in Frankfurt in November, Rita Ora is set to bring her distinctive mash up of R&B and pop with a splash and funk to the Isle of MTV stage, Viacom said.

The 22-year-old British singer-songwriter caught the world’s attention after being picked up by Jay-Z and signed to his label Roc Nation. Her debut album Ora entered the UK album charts at No. 1 last year and gave rise to three No. 1 singles, making Rita Ora the artist with the most No. 1 singles in the UK in 2012. Source: Times of Malta *** The much anticipated Isle of MTV is back in Malta on 26th June 2013! The Isle of MTV Concert is the apex of a week-long festival of live music. A magnet for contemporary artists, the Isle of MTV draws in a crowd of fifty thousand people from all over Europe, making it the largest free open air concert in Europe! A world-class line up of artists will play in a free live concert on the Granaries in Floriana in front of a crowd which annually tops the 50,000 mark. Once again this promises to be one of the summer’s must-see musical events. The Isle of MTV Malta is unique in offering young people across Europe an exclusive opportunity to experience some of the world’s best new and established artists here in Malta, and for free. This event has become an important annual destination for music lovers. Previous attractions included Lady Gaga, Black Eyed Peas, N*E*R*D, One Republic, Maroon 5, Akon, Enrique Iglesias, Kid Rock, David Guetta, Metro Station, Snoop Dogg, and LMFAO amongst others. More info on the next edition will be out in Spring 2013!

Jessie J for Isle of Malta 28 May 2013

http://www.maltastar.com/dart/20130528-jessie-for-isle-of-mtv-malta

Jessie J will be joining the all-star line-up for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Isle of MTV in Malta next month. The Wild singer will join fellow UK sensation Rita Ora and dance group Rudimental to rock the 50,000 strong crowd of music fans at the free event, with more acts still to be announced in the coming weeks. The music extravaganza in Malta has seen global acts such as Will.I.Am, Flo Rida, Snoop Dogg, Lady Gaga and the Black Eyed Peas perform in front of an audience of more than 50,000 each year.

THIRD PERFORMER ANNOUNCEMENT: Afrojack UNITED KINGDOM

Isle Of MTV Malta announces DJ Afrojack 19 June 2013 http://www.music-news.com/shownews.asp?H=Isle-Of-MTV-Malta-announces-DJ-Afrojack&nItemID=67250

The highly anticipated Isle of MTV Malta is back in their 7th year with an all-star international artist line up, to be held on the 26th June 2013. The Malta Tourism Authority together with Viacom International Media Networks has announced three of the world's hottest new acts; Rita Ora, Jessie J, dance collective Rudimental and the twotime Grammy award-winning producer and DJ Afrojack as the headlining artists in the line-up. Afrojack said, "Really excited to play here, I visited Malta once before on Isle of MTV and it was absolutely crazy. I can't wait to make your island jump!" This annual free outdoor music extravaganza has become one of the most established events of the summer music calendar attracting festival goers from near and far to come together for one, unforgettable experience The eclectic, free open air European Music Event will rock the picturesque Il Fosos Square, Floriana, Malta. Thousands of music lovers will descend upon this historic sun kissed Mediterranean town to experience some of the world's most established artists. Isle of MTV has built a reputation for showcasing some of the biggest names from the global music scene which has seen the likes of Will.i.am, Flo Rida, Snoop Dogg, Lady Gaga, David Guetta, The Black Eyed Peas and LMFAO perform in front of an audience of more than 50,000 each year ' with this years Isle of MTV Malta is going to be bigger and better than ever.

GERMANY

Reise-Paket zu "Isle of MTV" gewinnen! Erlebt das Festival auf Malta. [Travel package to "Isle of MTV" win! Experience the festival in Malta.] 3 June 2013

http://www.virtualnights.com/magazin/reise-paket-zu-isle-of-mtvgewinnen.21661

Das "Isle of MTV"-Festival findet am 26. Juni 2013 bereits zum siebten Mal auf der Sonnenverwöhnten Insel-Republik Malta statt und hat sich im Laufe der Jahre zu einem der Highlights im Sommer-Partykalender vieler Fans aus ganz Europa entwickelt. Das Open-AirKonzert findet auf dem wunderschönen Il-Fosos Platz in Floriana statt und bietet exklusive Liveauftritte, die in einem 60-minütigen Special auf allen weltweiten MTV Kanälen und Plattformen ausgestrahlt werden. Nicht umsonst gilt Isle of MTV als eines der coolsten und elektrisierendsten, kostenlosen Musik-Events in Europa, uns ist dafür bekannt, die ganz großen Namen der internationalen Musikszene zu engagieren. Bei dem Spektakel auf Malta standen schon Stars wie Will.i.am, Flo Rida, Snoop Dogg, Lady Gaga, David Guetta, The Black Eyed Peas und LMFAO vor den 50.000 Fans auf der Bühne.

Und auch für die diesjährige Ausgabe wurden die ersten Künstler bestätigt. Ihr ansteckendes Lachen kündigt sie schon von weitem an, dann betritt sie mit ihren 15Zentimeter-Absätzen und dem perfekt sitzenden Bob den Raum und setzt sich erst mal ans Klavier. Die Rede ist von Jessie J, jener britischen Überfliegerin, die in ihrer Heimat schon längst für ihre Stimmgewalt, ihr ausgefeiltes Songwriting, ihren ausgeprägten Sinn für Humor und nicht zuletzt für ihren grandiosen Look bekannt ist. Als eine der derzeit heißesten Künstlerinnen ist ihr Name in aller Munde: UK-Sängerin Rita Ora, die schon im November beim MTV EMA in Frankfurt brillierte. Rita Ora bringt nun ihr unverwechselbares Mash-Up aus R'n'B, Pop und Funk beim Isle of MTV auf die Bühne. Die 22-jährige britische Singer-Songwriterin erhielt erste Aufmerksamkeit, als sie von Jay-Z entdeckt und einen Vertrag bei seinem Label Roc Nation unterzeichnete. Ihr Debütalbum Ora erreichte im letzten Jahr prompt Platz 1 in den UK Album Charts, ihre drei SingleAuskopplungen belegten ebenfalls Platz 1. Damit war Rita Ora die Künstlerin mit den meisten Nr. 1 Singles 2012. Seitdem Rudimental in 2012 die internationale Musikszene im Sturm eroberten, gelten sie als eine der aufregendsten Bands, die das Vereinigte Königreich in den letzten Jahren hervorgebracht hat. Ihren Durchbruch feierten sie mit ihrer Single Feel the Love, die auf Platz 1 der offiziellen UK Single Charts landete, und dem Nachfolger-Release Not Giving In. Rudimental starteten erst kürzlich ihre zweite internationale Album Tour durch die USA, Australien und England und machten dabei Halt beim SXSW und Future Music Festival. Das Debütalbum erschien im April 2013 bei Asylum Records/Warner Music Group. „Wir können es kaum erwarten, auf Malta zu landen und live für MTV zu spielen. Wir sehen uns im Juni“, freuen sie sich.

PORTUGAL

Passatempo Isle of MTV – Viagem a Malta [Hobbies Isle of MTV - Malta Travel]

12 June 2013 http://www.tugapassatempos.com/estadias/passatempo-isle-of-mtvviagem-a-malta/

O Isle of MTV está a dar-te a oportunidade de ganhar uma Viagem a Malta para assistires ao evento Isle of MTV. A viagem inclui voos para ti e mais 3 amigos, estadia de 2 noites no Grand Hotel Excelsior, transferes de regresso em Malta, entrada VIP para o evento, incluindo after party, e ainda poderás conhecer um dos artistas. Os 5 segundos classificados irão receber um par de auscultadores Monster DNA, ideais para ouvir grandes músicas de verão.

NETHERLANDS

Afrojack van de partij bij Isle of MTV 11 June 2013 http://radio.nl/778701/afrojack-van-de-partij-bij-isle-of-mtv Afrojack geeft het grootste openluchtconcert van Europa dit jaar een Nederlands tintje. De dj uit Spijkernisse draait tijdens Isle of MTV op Malta.

Afrojack geeft het grootste openluchtconcert van Europa dit jaar een Nederlands tintje. De dj uit Spijkernisse draait tijdens Isle of MTV op Malta, maakte de muziekzender dinsdag bekend. "Echt enthousiast om hier te spelen", reageert Nick van de Wall, beter bekend als Afrojack. "Ik was al eerder op Malta om te draaien tijdens Isle of MTV en dat was absoluut te gek. Ik kan niet wachten om het eiland te laten springen." Afrojack voegt zich bij Jessie J, Rita Ora en Rudimental, die al eerder werden aangekondigd voor Isle of MTV. Het muziekfeest, dat de Malta Music Week afsluit, vindt voor de zevende keer plaats. Isle of MTV, dat dit jaar wordt gehouden op 26 juni, wordt wereldwijd uitgezonden door de muziekzender.

Afrojack draait bij Isle of MTV [Afrojack plays at Isle of MTV]

11 June 2013 http://www.nltracks.nl/#/nieuws/59535/Afrojack+draait+bij+Isle+of+MTV 'Echt enthousiast om hier te spelen'

(Novum) - Afrojack geeft het grootste openluchtconcert van Europa dit jaar een Nederlands tintje. De dj uit Spijkernisse draait tijdens Isle of MTV op Malta, maakte de muziekzender dinsdag bekend. "Echt enthousiast om hier te spelen", reageert Nick van de Wall, beter bekend als Afrojack. "Ik was al eerder op Malta om te draaien tijdens Isle of MTV en dat was absoluut te gek. Ik kan niet wachten om het eiland te laten springen." Afrojack voegt zich bij Jessie J, Rita Ora en Rudimental, die al eerder werden aangekondigd voor Isle of MTV. Het muziekfeest, dat de Malta Music Week afsluit, vindt voor de zevende keer plaats. Isle of MTV, dat dit jaar wordt gehouden op 26 juni, wordt wereldwijd uitgezonden door de muziekzender.

Afrojack draait tijdens Isle of MTV [Afrojack plays at Isle of MTV]

11 June 2013 http://www.soundflow.nl/18514/afrojack-draait-tijdens-isle-of-mtv/

Isle of MTV krijgt dit jaar een Nederlands tintje; MTV maakt vandaag namelijk bekend dat niemand minder dan DJ en producer Afrojack op het zonovergoten Malta draait tijdens het zomerevent. Afrojack is wereldwijd ongekend populair. Hij wist in april Broadway volledig plat te leggen met een optreden in de Major League Fan Cave omdat er teveel mensen op af kwamen, hij kreeg platina voor Take Over Control, heeft verschillende grote awards op zijn naam staan en werkte samen met bekende artiesten als David Guetta en Chris Brown. Isle of MTV vindt 26 juni plaats op het Il-Fosos plein op Malta en is te zien op MTV. In de line-up staan verder onder andere Jessie J, Rudimental en Rita Ora.

Afrojack van de partij bij Isle of MTV [Afrojack joins the Isle of MTV]

11 June 2013 http://www.nationalerecreatiegids.nl/nieuws/nieuws/5752-afrojack-van-de-partij-bij-isleof-mtv.html

Afrojack draait tijdens Isle of MTV op Malta [Afrojack plays at Isle of MtV Malta]

11 June 2013 http://www.bruno.nl/nieuws/17052/afrojack-draait-tijdens-isle-of-mtv-op-malta.html

Isle of MTV krijgt dit jaar een Nederlands tintje; MTV maakt vandaag bekend dat niemand minder dan DJ en producer Afrojack op het zonovergoten Malta draait tijdens het grootste openlucht zomerevent van Europa. Afrojack: “Ik was al eerder op Malta om te draaien tijdens Isle of MTV en dat was absoluut te gek. Ik kan niet wachten om het eiland te laten springen!” Afrojack is wereldwijd ongekend populair. Hij wist in april Broadway volledig plat te leggen met een optreden in de Major League Fan Cave omdat er teveel mensen op af kwamen, hij kreeg platina voor ‘Take Over Control’, heeft verschillende grote awards op zijn naam staan en werkte samen met bekende artiesten als David Guetta en Chris Brown. Isle of MTV vindt 26 juni plaats op het Il-Fosos plein op Malta en is te zien op MTV. In de line-up staan verder: Jessie J, Rudimental en Rita Ora. Isle of MTV is het hoogtepunt van een week lang clubfeesten en live straatoptredens tijdens de Malta Music Week van 21 tot en met 26 juni. Het grootste Europese openluchtconcert trekt jaarlijks bezoekers uit de hele unie en zal wereldwijd uitgezonden worden op MTV. De zevende editie van Isle of MTV vindt plaats op het Il-Fosos plein op Malta. Na zeven jaar heeft de Isle of MTV verschillende artiesten als Will.i.am, Flo Rida, Snoop Dogg, Far East Movement, David Guetta, Kid Rock, Kelis, The Scissor Sisters, Lady Gaga, The Black Eyed Peas, Nelly Furtado, Maroon 5, The Chemical Brothers, Enrique Iglesias, N*E*R*D, Shaggy, Garbage, Jazzy Jeff, Gorillaz, OneRepublic en Morcheeba voorbij zien komen die het podium compleet overnamen.

Afrojack van de partij bij Isle of MTV [Afrojack will be playing at Isle of MTV]

11 June 2013 http://www.headlines24.nl/nieuwsartikel/59280/201306/afrojack-van-de-partij-bij-isle-ofmtv 11/06 17:30 - Afrojack van de partij bij Isle of MTV Afrojack geeft het grootste openluchtconcert van Europa dit jaar een Nederlands tintje. De dj uit Spijkernisse draait tijdens Isle of MTV op Malta, maakte de muziekzender dinsdag bekend. .....

DJ Afrojack maakt affiche 'Isle of MTV' compleet [DJ Afrojack completes flyer 'Isle of MTV ']

13 June 2013 http://www.tv-visie.nl/nieuws/internationaal/dj-afrojack-maakt-affiche-isle-of-mtv-compleet_59429/

DJ Afrojack wordt de laatste artiest zal zijn die de 'line-up' van deze editie van 'Isle of MTV', het jaarlijks gratis openlucht muziekevenement dat op 26 juni in Floriana's Il-Fosos Square zal plaatsvinden, compleet maakt. De tweevoudige Grammy award-winnende producer en DJ zal optreden en de show van dit jaar afsluiten voor een verwachte menigte van 50.000 plaatselijke muziekliefhebbers, na sensationele optredens van internationale supersterren Jessie J, Rita Ora en dansgroep Rudimental. Met een hele reeks keiharde underground releases, waaronder platina verkopende dance anthem 'Take Over Control', heeft Afrojack de afgelopen jaren een meteorisch internationaal succes bereikt. Hij won twee Grammy awards op een rij, Afrojack won de 'Best Remix' (voor Madonna's 'Revolver') in 2011 en 'Best Rap / Hip Hop track' (voor Chris Brown's 'Look At Me Now'). Sindsdien heeft hij samengewerkt met bekende artiesten zoals David Guetta (co-schrijven en produceren van de wereldwijde hit 'Titanium'), Pitbull en Ne-Yo (co-schrijven en produceren van 'Give Me Everything'), alvorens samen te werken met Chris Brown voor zijn meest recente hit 'As your friend.' Afrojack zei: 'Ik ben echt enthousiast om hier te draaien, ik bezocht Malta al een keer eerder op 'Isle of MTV' en het was absoluut te gek. Ik kan niet wachten om je eiland te laten springen!

Isle of MTV 2013: Line-up compeet! [Isle of MTV 2013: Line-up complete!]

13 June 2013 http://www.showbizzsite.be/nieuws/detail.asp?iImsNid=212125 Ook Afrojack op Isle of MTV. Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) maakte dinsdag bekend dat DJ AFROJACK de laatste artiest zal zijn die de “line-up” van deze editie van Isle of MTV, het jaarlijks gratis openlucht muziekevenement dat op 26 juni in Floriana’s Il-Fosos Square zal plaatsvinden, compleet maakt. De tweevoudige Grammy award-winnende producer en DJ zal optreden en de show van dit jaar afsluiten voor een verwachte menigte van 50.000 plaatselijke muziekliefhebbers, na sensationele optredens van internationale supersterren Jessie J, Rita Ora en dansgroep Rudimental. Met een hele reeks keiharde underground releases, waaronder platina verkopende dance anthem "Take Over Control", heeft Afrojack de afgelopen jaren een meteorisch internationaal succes bereikt. Hij won twee Grammy awards op een rij, Afrojack won de “Best Remix” (voor Madonna’s "Revolver") in 2011 en “Best Rap / Hip Hop track” (voor Chris Brown’s ’Look At Me Now "). Sindsdien heeft hij samengewerkt met bekende artiesten zoals David Guetta (co-schrijven en produceren van de wereldwijde hit "Titanium"), Pitbull en NeYo (co-schrijven en produceren van "Give Me Everything"), alvorens samen te werken met Chris Brown voor zijn meest recente hit "As your friend." Afrojack zei: "Ik ben echt enthousiast om hier te draaien, ik bezocht Malta al een keer eerder op Isle of MTV en het was absoluut te gek. Ik kan niet wachten om je eiland te laten springen!"

Isle of MTV 2013: Line-up compeet! [Isle of MTV 2013: Line-up complete!]

14 June 2013 http://www.thetopofmusic.be/nieuws/lezen.php?id=35048&titel=Isle-of-MTV-2013:-Lineup-compeet!

Veel artiesten bij Isle of MTV op Malta [Many artists at Isle of MTV Malta]

19 June 2013 http://www.elkedagvakantie.nl/index.php/2013/veel-artiesten-bij-isle-of-mtvop-malta/

Het jaarlijkse openlucht evenement Isle of MTV vindt op 26 juni weer plaats op Malta. De line-up wordt steeds verder onthuld en de laatste naam die is toegevoegd, is Jessie J. Zij gaat, naast haar hit ‘Price tags’, haar nieuwe single ‘Wild’ spelen. Daarnaast kun je haar nieuwe look bewonderen, de zangeres heeft haar lange haar namelijk afgeschoren voor voor het goede doel Red Nose Day. Zij is niet de enige bekende artiest die op het podium zal verschijnen. Eerder maakten MTV en Malta VVV bekend dat de Britse opkomende band Rudimental, zangeres Rita Ora en Afro Jack in de line-up staan van Isle of MTV. Het grootste Europese openluchtconcert trekt jaarlijks bezoekers uit de hele unie en zal wereldwijd uitgezonden worden op MTV. De zevende editie van Isle of MTV vindt plaats op het Il-Fosos plein op Malta.

Over Isle of MTV Isle of MTV is het hoogtepunt van een week lang clubfeesten en live straatoptredens tijdens de Malta Music Week van 21 tot en met 26 juni. Na zeven jaar heeft de Isle of MTV verschillende artiesten als Will.i.am, Flo Rida, Snoop Dogg, Far East Movement, David Guetta, Kid Rock, Kelis, The Scissor Sisters, Lady Gaga, The Black Eyed Peas, Nelly Furtado, Maroon 5, The Chemical Brothers, Enrique Iglesias, N*E*R*D, Shaggy, Garbage, Jazzy Jeff, Gorillaz, OneRepublic en Morcheeba voorbij zien komen die het podium van de Isle of MTV compleet hebben overgenomen. Eerder werd Isle of MTV gehouden op Torre de Belém, Lissabon, Portugal (2002), Ile du Gaou, Six-Fours Les Plages, Frankrijk (2003), Tossa De Mar, Costa Brava, Spanje (2004), Piazza dell Unita’ d’Italia, Trieste, Italië (2005). Voor meer informatie ga je naar de website.

MALTA

DJ Afrojack completes Isle of MTV line-up 11 June 2013 http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2013-06-11/news/dj-afrojack-completes-isle-of-mtv-line-up1799389184/#prettyPhoto

Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN), a division of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB) and the Malta Tourism Authority today announced that multi-award winning, platinum selling producer and electro-dance DJ Afrojack will be the final performer to complete the line-up at this year’s Isle of MTV, the annual, free outdoor live music spectacular taking place in Floriana’s Il-Fosos Square on 26th June. The two-time Grammy award-winning producer and DJ will take to the stage to close this year’s show before an anticipated crowd of 50,000 local music fans, following sensational performances from international superstars Jessie J, Rita Ora and dance collective Rudimental. With a slew of hard-hitting underground releases, including platinum selling dance anthem “Take Over Control”, Afrojack (real name Nick van de Wall) has achieved meteoric international success in recent years. Winning two consecutive Grammy awards in a row, Afrojack took home Best Remix (for Madonna’s “Revolver”) in 2011 and Best Rap / Hip Hop track (for Chris Brown’s “Look At Me Now”). He has since collaborated with the likes of David Guetta (co-writing and producing the worldwide smash “Titanium”), Pitbull and Ne-Yo (co-writing and producing “Give Me

Everything”), before teaming up with Chris Brown on his most recent hit "As Your Friend." Afrojack said, "Really excited to play here, I visited Malta once before on Isle of MTV and it was absolutely crazy. I can’t wait to make your island jump!" Bruce Gillmer, EVP, Music, Talent Programming and Events, VIMN, commented: “There’s no better way to bring the party to a head in Malta than with an explosive, jaw-dropping performance from one of the biggest and most influential producer and DJs on the international scene. Bringing his world famous brand of innovative dance music to the Maltese crowd, Afrojack is going to tear things up with one of his signature electrifying sets!” The Isle of MTV Malta Special, delivered through a successful partnership with Malta Tourism Authority, is now in its seventh year, and has become one of the must-attend highlights of the summer music calendar, attracting fans from all over Europe to party in one of the most entrancing settings in the Mediterranean. The open-air concert will take place in the stunning, sun-kissed Il-Fosos Square in Floriana and a mixture of the live performance and location settings will be filmed and broadcast as a 60-minute special across MTV’s channels and platforms throughout around the world.

11 June 2013

http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20130611/local/afrojack-toclose-this-years-isle-of-mtv.473425

Afrojack to close this year’s Isle of MTV 11 June 2013 http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20130611/local/afrojack-to-close-this-years-isleof-mtv.473425

Multi-award winning, platinum selling producer and electro-dance DJ Afrojack will be the final performer to complete the line-up at this year’s Isle of MTV, the annual, free outdoor live music spectacular taking place on Floriana’s Granaries on June 26, Viacom International Media Networks and the Malta Tourism Authority said. Afrojack will close this year’s show before an anticipated crowd of 50,000 local music fans, following sensational performances from international superstars Jessie J, Rita Ora and dance collective Rudimental. With a slew of hard-hitting underground releases, including platinum selling dance anthem “Take Over Control”, Afrojack (real name Nick van de Wall) has achieved meteoric international success in recent years. Winning two consecutive Grammy awards in a row, Afrojack took home Best Remix (for Madonna’s “Revolver”) in 2011 and Best Rap / Hip Hop track (for Chris Brown’s “Look At Me Now”). He has since collaborated with the likes of David Guetta (co-writing and producing the world-wide smash “Titanium”), Pitbull and Ne-Yo (co-writing and producing “Give Me Everything”), before teaming up with Chris Brown on his most recent hit "As Your Friend." Afrojack said, "Really excited to play here, I visited Malta once before on Isle of MTV and it was absolutely crazy. I can’t wait to make your island jump!" The Isle of MTV Malta Special is now in its seventh year, and has become one of the mustattend highlights of the summer music calendar.

11 June 2013 http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/en/magazinedetails/magazine/music/DJ-Afrojackcompletes-Isle-of-MTV-line-up-20130611

DJ Afrojack completes Isle of MTV line-up 11 June 2013 http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/en/magazinedetails/magazine/music/DJ-Afrojackcompletes-Isle-of-MTV-line-up-20130611

Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN), a division of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB) and the Malta Tourism Authority today announced that multi-award winning, platinum selling producer and electro-dance DJ Afrojack will be the final performer to complete the line-up at this year's Isle of MTV, the annual, free outdoor live music spectacular taking place in Floriana's Il-Fosos Square on 26th June. The two-time Grammy award-winning producer and DJ will take to the stage to close this year's show before an anticipated crowd of 50,000 local music fans, following sensational performances from international superstars Jessie J, Rita Ora and dance collective Rudimental. With a slew of hard-hitting underground releases, including platinum selling dance anthem "Take Over Control", Afrojack (real name Nick van de Wall) has achieved meteoric international success in recent years. Winning two consecutive Grammy awards in a row, Afrojack took home Best Remix (for Madonna's "Revolver") in 2011 and Best Rap / Hip Hop track (for Chris Brown's "Look At Me Now"). He has since collaborated with the likes of David Guetta (co-writing and producing the world-wide smash "Titanium"), Pitbull and Ne-Yo (co-writing and producing "Give Me Everything"), before teaming up with Chris Brown on his most recent hit "As Your Friend."

Afrojack said, "Really excited to play here, I visited Malta once before on Isle of MTV and it was absolutely crazy. I can't wait to make your island jump!" Bruce Gillmer, EVP, Music, Talent Programming and Events, VIMN, commented: "There's no better way to bring the party to a head in Malta than with an explosive, jaw-dropping performance from one of the biggest and most influential producer and DJs on the international scene. Bringing his world famous brand of innovative dance music to the Maltese crowd, Afrojack is going to tear things up with one of his signature electrifying sets!" The Isle of MTV Malta Special, delivered through a successful partnership with Malta Tourism Authority, is now in its seventh year, and has become one of the must-attend highlights of the summer music calendar, attracting fans from all over Europe to party in one of the most entrancing settings in the Mediterranean. The open-air concert will take place in the stunning, sun-kissed Il-Fosos Square in Floriana and a mixture of the live performance and location settings will be filmed and broadcast as a 60-minute special across MTV's channels and platforms throughout around the world.

Afrojack to complete summer line-up at Isle of MTV 11 June 2013

http://di-ve.com/news/afrojack-complete-summer-line-isle-mtv

Multi-award winning, platinum selling producer and electro-dance DJ Afrojack will be the final performer to complete the line-up at this year’s Isle of MTV, the annual, free outdoor live music spectacular taking place in Floriana’s Il-Fosos Square on June 26. The two-time Grammy award-winning producer and DJ will take to the stage to close this year’s show before an anticipated crowd of 50,000 local music fans, following sensational performances from international superstars Jessie J, Rita Ora and dance collective Rudimental. With a slew of hard-hitting underground releases, including platinum selling dance anthem “Take Over Control”, Afrojack (real name Nick van de Wall) has achieved meteoric international success in recent years. Winning two consecutive Grammy awards in a row, Afrojack took home Best Remix (for Madonna’s “Revolver”) in 2011 and Best Rap / Hip Hop track (for Chris Brown’s “Look At Me Now”). He has since collaborated with the likes of David Guetta (co-writing and producing the world-wide smash “Titanium”), Pitbull and Ne-Yo (cowriting and producing “Give Me Everything”), before teaming up with Chris Brown on his most recent hit "As Your Friend." Afrojack said, "Really excited to play here, I visited Malta once before on Isle of MTV and it was absolutely crazy. I can’t wait to make your island jump!"

Afrojack to complete Isle of MTV lineup 11 June 2013 http://tvm.com.mt/news/2013/06/afrojack-to-complete-isle-of-mtv-lineup/

Nick van de Wall, better known as Afrojack is set to close off this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s edition of Isle of MTV. Malta Tourism Authority confirmed that together with Rudimental, Rita Ora and Jessie; Afrojack will complete the lineup set to entertain an estimated 50,000 music enthusiasts, who annually turn up at the Granaries, on June 26. The Dutch music producer and DJ, is currently ranked at number 9 on the DJ Mag Top 100 DJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of 2012.

DJ Afrojack fl-Isle of MTV ta' din is-sena [DJ Afrojack in Isle of MTV this year]

11 June 2013 http://www.maltarightnow.com/?module=news&at=DJ+Afrojack+flIsle+of+MTV+ta%27+din+is-sena&t=a&aid=99847972&cid=111

DJ Afrojack huwa r-raba' u l-aħħar artist li se jkun f'Malta biex jieħu sehem fl-edizzjoni ta' din is-sena ta' Isle of MTV, li se jsir fuq il-Fosos tal-Furjana fis-26 ta' Ġunju. DJ Afrojack, magħruf għas-silta Take Over Control, se jingħaqad ma' Jessie J, Rudimental, u Rita Ora. Din hi s-seba' edizzjoni ta' Isle of MTV, avveniment li qed jittella' kull sena u sar wieħed mill-aktar avvenimenti tas-sajf li għalih jattendu nies.

Afrojack l-aħħar artist għall-Isle of MTV [Afrojack last artist for Isle of MTV]

11 June 2013 http://www.inewsmalta.com/dart/20130611-afrojack-ar-artist-all-isle-of-mtv

Afrojack hu l-aħħar artist fil-lista ta’ dawk li fis-26 ta’ Ġunju se jkunu fuq il-Fosos bħala parti mill-kunċert tal-Isle of MTV. Afrojack rebaħ żewġ Grammy Awards konsekuttivi. Dan għall-aqwa ‘remix’ bid-diska “Revolver” ta’ Madonna u laqwa diska Hip Hop/Rap bid-diska “Look At Me Now” ta’ Chris Brown. Afrojack qal li huwa eċitat li se jdoqq Malta. “Żort Malta darba qabel fl-Isle of MTV u kienet assolutament tal-ġenn,” qal Afrojack. L-artisti l-oħra huma Jessie J, Rita Ora u Rudimental

The Whole Line-up of Isle of MTV 12 June 2013

DJ Afrojack Last Artist to the Isle of MTV

Isle of MTV on the Erbgna 23 June 2013

LOCAL PERFORMERS ANNOUNCEMENT: Kristina Casolani

New to the Isle of MTV 2013 line up is Maltsese artist, Kristina Casolani. 20 June 2013 http://tvm.com.mt/news/2013/06/another-maltese-artist-for-isle-of-mtv-lineup/

In August 2010 she was the main supporting act for the AKON concert held in MALTA. Kristina Casolani has carved a substantial niche which has seen her travel overseas for distinct performances. In October 2010 she performed live before some of London’s most refined socialites at the high-end “Movida” on Argyll Street, proudly performing her tracks throughout the gig, garnering a terrific response from all those present who heralded her as the next big thing.

Gianluca Bezzina

Malta: Gianluca atua na Isle of MTV [Malta: Gianluca operates in the Isle of MTV]

23 June 2013 http://cronicasdeeurofestivais.blogspot.pt/2013/06/malta-gianluca-atua-na-isle-ofmtv.html

O representante maltês em Malmö vai atuar no Isle of MTV, um festival que vai ocorrer na ilha de Malta. Gianluca confirmou a sua presença no concerto ao 89.7 Bay. O festival é organizado pela MTV e são muitos os artistas de fora que atuam em Malta nesse dia, mas, pela primeira vez, um cantor do próprio país irá estar presente. Outra cantora maltesa foi também convidada, Kristina Casolani. O espetáculo decorre a 26 de junho, em Granaries.

PARTNERSHIPS AND INITIATIVES

Air Malta teams up with Isle of MTV 29 April 2013 http://www.maltastar.com/dart/20130429-air-malta-teams-up-with-isle-of-mtv

Air Malta teams up with Isle of MTV to produce official Event T-shirts Air Malta has joined forces with the Isle of MTV to produce the official event T-shirts. These shirts will be sold before and during this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show and proceeds from sales will be donated to the YMCA Foundation in aid of the homeless.

The design of the T-shirts will be crowd-sourced through an online Facebook competition where online fans of Air Malta can submit their own designs and ideas via a Facebook application on the airline’s official page. The theme chosen for the design is ‘Music and Arts supporting the plight of the homeless’. After the show, a handful of the T-shirts produced will be signed by the artists performing at this year’s event and auctioned off to raise more funds. The five runner-up designs will be produced as prints and sold in aid of this worthy cause. These sketches will be exhibited and sold during a charity evening held at the Malta Tourism Authority office where official Isle of MTV pictures will be sold together with these sketches all in aid of YMCA homeless shelter. This year's Isle of MTV will be held on the Granaries at Floriana on June 26. UK powerhouse RITA ORA and breakthrough dance collective RUDIMENTAL were announced as first two artists to perform at Isle of MTV in Malta this summer – with more acts still to come! As official airline of Isle of MTV, Air Malta plans to announce further events and initiatives to take place during the Malta Music Week Festival later this year. More information on www.facebook.com/AirMalta

MTA engages in MTV-related CSR activities 21 June 2013 http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2013-06-21/news/mta-engages-inmtv-related-csr-activities-1876492291/ Malta’s biggest music event - the Isle of MTV Malta Special is fast approaching, and with it now being in its 7th edition, it has now become a part of our fabric and something which Maltese and foreigners alike, look forward to. With the idea of social citizenship in mind, MTVNE and the MTA have embarked on a number of CSR initiatives. We have teamed up with the YMCA in a number of initiatives to raise funds for the Homeless Kids Project in Malta; a plight which few people recognise as a reality on our islands. The MTA in conjunction with E & G Events Ltd , the organisers of the Malta Music Week celebrating the Isle of MTV, have teamed up with a number of distinct artists and photographers who have carried out photo shoots of past concerts, to organise a sale of exhibits on the 21st June at Gianpula. All proceeds from the sales will be donated to YMCA. Alongside this event, Air Malta, the official Isle of MTV carrier organised a competition on Facebook for a t-shirt design with the theme of ‘Music and Arts supporting the plight of the homeless’, the winning design featured the message ‘No home is complete without music’. The official T-shirt can be purchased for €10 from The Hard Rock Café’ Malta venues, YMCA offices, Malta Tourism Authority offices, and Air Malta Sales Office at the Malta International Airport. T-shirts can also be purchased on the day during the Isle of MTV concert. Another CSR initiative the MTA has worked on is linked to the environment, a theme many people have close to their hearts. An average of 40,000 revellers

can produce an inordinate amount of waste and according to the Cleansing Department some 18 tonnes of rubbish are cleared form the area after the concert in the space of a few hours. This year the MTA has coordinated with WasteServ and the Cleansing Department to have this rubbish sorted for recycling. WasteServ who normally deal with already separated waste, have agreed to manually sort on site the 18 tonnes of waste at the Santâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Antnin plant, reducing drastically the waste that will go to the landfill and thus reducing the environmental impact. The MTA urges revellers to participate as much as possible in these initiatives by purchasing the t-shirts, reducing waste as much as possible and to enjoy the event in a safe and responsible manner.

BUILDING BUZZ…

June 2013 Issue 161

ISLE OF MTV: BEHIND THE SCENES WITH MTVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S JANE FRASER 26 June 2013 http://www.sundaycircle.com/2013/06/isle-of-mtv-behind-the-scenes-with-mtvs-jane-fraser/

Ahead of the wildly- anticipated Isle of MTV Malta concert, Philip Leone-Ganado catches up with Executive Producer Jane Fraser to find out what goes into creating this huge event.

On the Floriana Granaries, a towering stage has taken shape. A hulking structure in black and steel, with an endless array of LED-lit archways lending a flighty sense of depth, it will soon play host to international superstars Jessie J, Rudimental, Rita Ora, and Afrojack, while the square it faces will welcome some 50,000 local and foreign music fans to Isle of MTV Malta: a spectacular concert broadcast around the world.

But a few hundred metres away, sitting by the pool at the Excelsior Hotel sipping an iced coffee, Jane Fraser, the concert’s executive producer, cuts a deceptively calm figure. “A huge amount of work has already been done,” she says when I meet her two days before the show. “But when the artists arrive on site and we start rehearsals – and then obviously show day – things become really hectic.” Jane is the Vice President for International Productions for Viacom International Media Networks and has worked on some of MTV’s biggest live music events all over the world – from the tentpole EMAs to the African Music Awards in Lagos, Nigeria to commemorating the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall with Bono and Jay-Z performing at the Brandenberg Gate. “On the one hand there are a lot of similarities between shows,” she says, “but then you’re working in a very different local reality. We recently did a show in Georgia in a small seaside town on the Black Sea, which was fantastic.” As executive producer of Isle of MTV Malta, her role involves ensuring communication between the vast teams of people involved in the production – logistics, technical teams, site security, TV director, set design, creative teams, the MTA and local authorities, and of course, the talent producers who are responsible for the artists.

“Sometimes you feel like a sheep dog, running around making sure everyone’s getting into the pen,” Jane laughs. “My job is to keep an overview of the whole production – event and television – and just make sure that all the various cogs in the big machine are well-oiled

and functioning and that everyone has the information they need and the project’s moving along.” Jane has been working on Isle of MTV Malta for seven years, and relishes the opportunity to return year after year. “We love coming down here; everyone has a lot of fun,” she says. “One of the great things about Malta is the atmosphere, which is just fantastic. Fosos Square is the most beautiful venue to stage an event like this; from a visual point of view, it always looks amazing, and the atmosphere is really fantastic, which obviously transmits to the artists as well. “All the artists we’ve had working on the show were really excited about the event and really enjoyed their performances, and that really translates onto television. So when the World Stage and the Isle of MTV Special go on air, it’s the sort of show that grabs you. When you see the artists standing in front of this crowd of 50,000 people, all dancing and waving their arms, you realise what an exciting show this really is.” With preparations for this year’s edition now in their very final stages, Jane is particularly excited about the brand new stage design. “Every year we’ve tried to create something on the stage for Malta that we don’t do anywhere else. This year our designer has come up with a fantastic new design, and it’s a lot more technological than we’ve had in the past. We were programming some of the stuff yesterday – and from what I saw of the tests, it’s going to look really spectacular. So I can’t wait to see the stage finally come to life with all the sound, and light.” 50,000 screaming fans will all be hoping that excitement isn’t misplaced, but Jane is confident of giving them a show to remember. “It’s hard work here,” she admits. “It’s very hot, there’s a lot to do, and everyone’s on site for very long hours. But come show night, there’s always this great feeling, backstage as well as front stage. So many people come and everyone seems to have a great time. People can see the results of what they’ve worked on, and that’s a really uplifting feeling.”

UNITED KINGDOM

10 June 2013

MALTA

Isle of MTV t-shirts on sale next Tuesday 14 June 2013 http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20130614/local/isle-of-mtv-t-shirts-on-salenext-tuesday.473905

Air Malta, the Malta Tourism Authority and the Isle of MTV have teamed up to produce 5,000 official T-shirts for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concert at the Floriana Granaries June 26. The winning design, produced by Joseph Xerri, was chosen from a number of illustrations submitted by the public as part of an online Facebook competition hosted by Air Malta. The T-shirts will go on sale on Tuesday and all proceeds will be donated to the YMCA Homeless Kids Project.

Seventh Edition of the Isle of MTV Malta 20 June 2013

Preparations in full swing for Isle of MTV Festival 25 June 2013 http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2013-06-25/news/preparations-in-full-swing-forisle-of-mtv-festival-1909260288/

Preparations are well under way for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s edition of the Isle of MTV Festival, held at the Floriana granaries Tourism ministry Karmenu Vella said that over 50,000 people are expected to attend the festival tomorrow, and over a million will watch it on the MTV network. Mr Vella said that the festival promotes the fact that Malta is not merely a destination for those seeking history and culture, but it also has a lot to offer for the younger generations. He thanked the Malta Tourism Authority for its part in organising such a large logistical undertaking. Afrojack, Rita Ora, Jessie J and Rudimental are all headlining the 7th edition of the festival.

Għada l-Isle of MTV [Tomorrow the Isle of MTV] 25 June 2013 http://www.maltarightnow.com/default.asp?module=news&t=a&aid=99848387&cid=19

L-Erbgħa filgħaxija l-Fosos tal-Furjana mistennija jilqgħu fihom eluf ta' nies li se jattendu għallkunċert 'Isle of MTV' li din is-sena daħal fis-seba' sena tiegħu. Waqt konferenza stampa, Macky Drese f'isem l-MTV qal li l-MTV hija kuntenta ħafna li qed tirritorna Malta għal dan l-avveniment u faħħar ir-relazzjoni tajba li hemm bejn l-organizzaturi ta' dan ilfestival mużikali u pajjiżna. Drese qal li l-fatt li dan l-avveniment ilu jiġi organizzat għal seba' snin konsekuttivi jagħmlu wieħed mill-iktar avvenimenti organizzati fit-tul f'isem l-MTV. Kif ġara fis-snin ta' qabel, hu mistenni li madwar 50,000 ruħ jimlew il-Fosos tal-Furjana filwaqt li miljuni oħra jsegwu dan l-avveniment minn fuq it-televiżjoni f'numru ta' pajjiżi differenti meta lkunċerti fix-xhur li ġejjin jixxandar fuq in-Networks tal-MTV. Dan, spjega l-Ministru għat-Turiżmu Karmenu Vella, għandu jservi ta' reklam għal pajjiżna li jindika li, minbarra destinazzjoni ta' storja u kultura, pajjiżna huwa wkoll attrazzjoni għaż-żgħażagħ grazzi għal avvenimenti mużikali bħal dawn. Preżenti wkoll waqt il-konferenza stampa kien hemm Gavin Gulia, iċ-Chairman tal-Awtorita' Maltija għat-Turiżmu u Josef Formosa Gauci, il-Kap Eżekuttiv tal-MTA. Din is-sena l-organizzazzjoni tal-festival se tkun qed tipparteċipa wkoll fi skema ta' responsabilita' soċjali korporattiva li permezz tagħha se tkun qed titrriċikla l-iskart li jitħalla wara dan l-avveniment kif ukoll permezz ta' ġbir ta' flus għall-ghaqda YMCA. L-artisti li se jipparteċipaw fil-kunċert l-Erbgħa filgħaxija huma Jessie J, Rita Ora, il-grupp Rudimental u d-DJ Afrojack.

Floriana Granaries prepped up for a more ‘responsible’ Isle of MTV 25 June 2013 http://tvm.com.mt/news/2013/06/floriana-granaries-prepped-up-for-a-more-responsibleisle-of-mtv/

Less than a day separates local fans, and not only, from this year’s edition of Isle of MTV. In a press conference, Minister for Tourism, Karmenu Vella said that this year’s edition is set to take on a more responsible identity, since the 18 tons in waste produced on the night are to be separated, and subsequently recycled at the Sant’Antnin Waste Treatment Plant. Minister Vella while visiting the set, which will host world renowned artists; Afrojack, Rita Ora, Jessie J and Rudimental, shed more light on this scheme which will be coordinated by Wasteserv and Mepa. Every year for the past seven editions, some 50,000 music enthusiasts swamp the Floriana Granaries for this event, which has soared in popularity… with this year’s edition not seeming to be the exception.

Eric Montfort recalls the early days of MTV and its influence in the music scene, on the eve of Isle of MTV. 25 June 2013 http://di-ve.com/lifestyle/memories-mtv

Few would have thought that a new media platform was going to revolutionise the music scene back in the 1980s but it did!! When MTV went on air back in 1981, it brought about a change in perception in music marketing and attitude too. The fact that a musician or a pop star can for three minutes be also a mini film-star was in itself appealing. In this day and age of you-tube and various other online applications, this may sound out-dated and unappealing, but then it meant so much for the performing artistes as well as for many young viewers, not least myself, who followed closely these important changes in the music scene. Though there were instances of music videos making the rounds on TV prior to the arrival of MTV, it had to be this channel which brought about some very important changes in the way music was marketed. MTV brought about a fresh approach to the scene, which had already passed through a very important phase with the onset of punk/new wave in the mid-1970s. Now, America, birthplace of MTV, did not experience the same upheavals that punk brought about in the UK. America did not have the severe unemployment problems that the UK had then, and it was, of course, more affluent and even more conservative. Yet,

there were many new acts that were yearning for a break, and MTV helped them make that break. Besides, MTV proved to be beneficial for many new, upcoming talents in the UK. The Human League, A Flock of Seagulls, Depeche Mode, Tears for Fears, Industry, Howard Jones, and on top of them all, Duran Duran scored million selling hits thanks to MTV. To date, Duran Duranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rio videos stand out as among the best from this era and they are classics by all means. MTV did not only help new talents to move on. It also projected older and established talents and in some cases, may have also been a factor in their comeback. David Bowie astutely used MTV to promote his hits Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dance and China Girl. Bonnie Tyler also got a helping hand from MTV in the runaway success of Total Eclipse of the Heart back in 1983. Even Bob Dylan did a very good effort with Tight Connection to My Heart off his Empire Burlesque album back in 1985. Who would have ever seen him trying to do some dance moves if it were not for MTV? Even our own Marc Storace enjoyed video stardom thanks to MTV when he featured, as expected in lead role on Screaming in the Night. Things have changed considerably ever since those heady days. Today MTV became more dance, and hip-hop oriented when back in the 1980s, it was criticized for ignoring this genre, and many suspected that there was racial discrimination. MTV never gave that much importance to rock, and in the 1980s, it would only target some mainstream rock, preferring pop oriented acts. In the 1990s, it did pay homage to grunge and other alternative styles with its alternative hour broadcast during the weekend, but once MTV became part of the Viacom conglomerate, more specialist channels came into being. MTV had quickly become an institution after it was set up. Now it is a media giant in itself, still influencing the music business, which itself has passed through many painful changes with the onset of downloading and changing attitudes to the scene itself. This is the seventh year of the Isle of MTV in Malta. I dare say that a station which in quite a few ways, has inevitably, also affected Maltese youth attitudes over the past 20 years or so, has now become part and parcel of Maltese youth culture. An annual turnout of more than 50,000 at the Floriana Granaries is more than tangible proof. The presence of some of the most popular talents over the years helped this festival to put Malta on the music map and may have also helped to attract more tourists for other cultural activities which literally inundate our summer months. The likes of Maroon 5, Lady Gaga, Nelly Furtado, David Guetta, Flo Rida, Will.i.a.m and The Black Eye Peas, among others have given this event a unique standing, making Malta a competitive venue on par with other Mediterranean top spots. However, one must not just rest his laurels, or worse still, his aspirations on the Isle of MTV. One must bear in mind, that most of the MTV acts we have seen, and will be seeing tomorrow, started off performing gigs in small venues. And over the past few years, such small venues have become very popular in Malta, as new talents have sprouted ten a penny. These venues often determine whether an aspiring talent scan move on, given his flair and efforts.

ON THE GROUND IN MALTA UNITED KINGDOM

What a view! Jessie J flaunts her washboard abs in a skimpy white bikini ahead of Isle of MTV performance in Malta 26 June 2013 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2348761/Jessie-J-flaunts-washboard-abs-skimpy-white-bikiniahead-Isle-MTV-performance-Malta.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

She’s about to have surgery on her problematic foot, but Jessie J had no trouble stepping into a skimpy white bikini during her current trip to Malta. The 25-year-old singer was spotted soaking up some rays outside the luxury Excelsior Hotel in Valetta on Tuesday ahead of her performance at the Isle of MTV festival on Wednesday. Flanked by a pair of burly minders, Jessie wasn’t exactly hard to spot thanks to her shaved blonde crop – but it was her perfectly-toned bikini body that really commanded attention.

Room with a great view: Jessie J surveys the scene from her hotel balcony, and gives fans more than a glimpse of her toned body as she enjoys a working trip to Malta

While the black towel wrapped around her waist safely concealed the bottom half of her two-piece, the top-half clearly showed sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s managed to squeeze in some stomach crunches between prepping her forthcoming album and mentoring hopefuls on The Voice UK. However, the Do it Like a Dude singer soon showcased her smart beachwear in a series of shots taken from the balcony of her temporary digs at the 5-star hotel. Sporting sunglasses and extra-large hoop earrings, Jessie appears to be enjoying her brief stay on the island as she gazes out at the tranquil water.

Flashing the abs: Jessie J shows off her bikini body outside the Excelsior Hotel in Valetta on Tuesday

Chatterbox: The singer seemed to be deep in conversation as she spoke to a friend on her mobile phone As well as exposing her toned midriff, the bikini also showed off the intricate tattoo that winds across the right side of her waist. The bikini bottoms, with their wide 'belt' detail, appear to reminiscent of those worn by Ursula Andress during her iconic opening scene in James Bond film Dr. No. Her revealing top also drew attention to her enviably slim waistline â&#x20AC;&#x201C; no doubt the pay-off for a string of high-energy live performances.

Busy girl: Jessie is in Malta for a performance at the Isle of MTV event on Wednesday

And here's another bikini from my collection: Jessie posted some more swimwear shots on her Instagram

Looks like hard work! Jessie was enjoying the sunshine before her stage appearance

One of those performances will take place on the island later on Wednesday when she takes to the stage at the Isle of MTV event in Floriana – her reason for visiting the island. More than 50,000 people are expected to converge on Malta for this year’s event – which will also feature performances from the likes of Rita Ora and Rudimental. Jessie recently revealed that she’ll have surgery later this year to treat the troublesome ankle injury she sustained during a fall in 2011.

Say cheese: Rita Ora has fun with the boys in Malta, where she's performing at the upcoming MTV event

Room with a view! The star seemed to be in her absolute element as she posed outside the picturesque backdrop ‘I’m getting some time off at Christmas and I’m having surgery to have the plate removed. It is flicking against my bone and is causing a lot of pain,’ she told the Daily Mirror. 'I hurt my ankle about two years ago and it’s still causing me a lot of discomfort. The foot is still bruised and swells up because it won’t heal, so I’m having the metal taken out. ‘I’m hoping it will be sorted at Christmas then it will be done and dusted and I can have some down time.

Plenty to smile about! Jessie beamed from ear-to-ear as she posed outside her hotel prior to her festival performance

Summer chic: The 25-year-old star changed into a multi-coloured maxi-dress as she enjoyed an afternoon in the sunshine

The singer is also recovering from last weekend’s shock result on the live final of The Voice UK – which saw Andrea Begley beat bookies favourite Leah McFall to this year’s crown. Speaking earlier this year, she hinted that she may quit the show for good in order to focus on her second album – which is expected to drop this summer. ‘If I can do another series then it would be great but if I can’t because of my schedule then so be it,’ she told the Daily Star Sunday. ‘I don’t think people realise it takes up a lot of my time. Everything happens for a reason. I don’t know what I’ll do – at the moment I’m focusing on this series.’

Effortlessly stylish: Jessie added height to her frame with a pair of nude stilettos, while her long dress featured a daring thigh-high split

Oops-a-daisy! A sudden gust of wind put Jessie at risk of a wardrobe malfunction as she posed up a storm for the cameras

25 June 2013 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2348317/Rita-Ora-shows-impressive-bikinibody-pert-derriere-relaxes-ahead-Isle-Of-MTV-Malta.html#ixzz2XK7t2mdA

Malta teaser: Rita Ora parades her hot body on the Med island 26 June 2013 http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/4985026/Rita-Ora-parades-her-hot-body-inMalta.html

THERE’S nothing masculine about Rita Ora’s flawless figure. The singer showed off her toned physique in a tiny tight top – bearing the word “tomboy” – bikini bottoms and a baseball cap. She was understandably eager to share her body with the world, posting several images of herself on Twitter. Rita stripped off in Malta, where she’s performing at the Isle Of MTV gig today. Another snap features the Hot Right Now star perched on a mooring post as she soaks up the rays on the Mediterranean island.

She’s also caught on camera strolling along a path and flaunting her derriere while holding her make-up bag. Rita has been a busy girl of late – she spent the early part of June working in Los Angeles before briefly reuniting in London with hitmaker boyfriend Calvin Harris. The Brit chart-topper recently revealed she feels lucky to be in such a happy relationship. She said: “I feel so small and looked after. I am very happy. “I’m in such a happy place. I’m so lucky that I’ve found somebody who is exactly like me.”

Battle Of The Babes! Jessie J Rivals Rita Ora With Saucy Bikini Snaps While In Malta 26 June 2013 http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news/118951/Battle-Of-The-Babes-Jessie-J-Rivals-RitaOra-With-Saucy-Bikini-Snaps-While-In-Malta Jessie J was clearly inspired by her pal Rita Ora's candid Instagram snaps with the Voice judge posting a series of photos of her bikini body online ahead of her performance at a festival in Malta. The 'Wild' singer is one of many pop acts who have flown to the Mediterranean to perform at the Isle of MTV event today alongside Rita and Rudimental, who are also headlining, but it looks like Jessie made sure to make time for a chill out judging by her Instagram photos.

Jessie J gazes out at the sea on her hotel balcony in Malta (Jessie J/Instagram) One image sees Jessie, 24, taking in the picturesque view from her hotel balcony as she shows off her enviable slim figure in a white two-piece bikini. Another photo showed the bikini-clad singer showing off a rather large tattoo spiralling from her toned stomach and her ribcage. Jessie is certainly looking forward to the performance taking place later today, after tweeting: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ahhhh Malta! I'm so ready to party with you and MTV tomorrow night!!â&#x20AC;?

Move over Rita! Jessie J is performing at the Isle of MTV today (Jessie J/Instagram)

The 'Price Tag' singer wasn't the only one flaunting her figure with Rita also sharing snaps of her hard core abs shortly after landing in Malta yesterday. Jessie is no doubt looking forward to the brief break after it emerged that she will have to undergo further surgery before Christmas on her foot which she injured in 2011. The Voice coach was nearly left out of action for months after having a metal plate inserted into her foot which the singer has now revealed still plagues her today.

Jessie J flaunts bikini body ahead of Isle of MTV festival in Malta 26 June 2013 http://metro.co.uk/2013/06/26/jessie-j-flaunts-bikini-body-ahead-of-isle-ofmtv-festival-in-malta-3857980/ The Voice 2013 is over, Andrea Begley has been named this year’s champ and Jessie J has wasted no time in jetting off to sunnier climes for a bit of welldeserved down time. The 25-year-old singer flaunted her toned tum as she stripped down to a bandeau bikini and soaked up the sun in Malta. Wearing the same giant hoop earring she wore for The Voice’s live final on Saturday night, Jessie desperately tried to perfect her pose as she larked about with a friend. ‘Hahahaha erm… Anyone know a posing school I can apply for?’ she tweeted along with a photo of herself looking pretty uncomfortable on a sunbed. But it’s not all sun, sea and relaxation for the Wild singer who is in the Maltese capital ahead of her performance at the Isle of MTV festival this evening. Rita Ora and Rudimental are also performing.

Jessie J and Rita Ora share bikini body pictures on Twitter 26 June 2013 http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/celebs/celebrity-gossip/Jessie-J-and-Rita-Ora-share-bikini-bodypictures-on-Twitter-at-Isle-of-MTV-in-Malta#ixzz2XLV19UFI

How can two women be THIS hot?

Jessie J and Rita Ora are both sunning it up in Malta right now – it’s a tough life, we know. The singers each made sure they got a solid amount of time in their bikinis ahead of performances at Isle of MTV, a free European summer music event. Jessie J was first to arrive in Malta and couldn’t help taking to Instagram to share a dreamy snap of herself in a white bikini looking out at the water. Jessie didn’t put a caption, but we suppose when everything's that idillic, you don’t really need to! But, ahem, Jessie’s obviously in Malta to work, not to sunbathe, so she swiftly got changed into a long maxi dress with nude stilettos, ready a day of interviews with the European press. Meanwhile, Rita Ora was seriously strutting her stuff pool-side. Rita loves nothing more than a good bikini shot, and showed off a toned and trim figure in a 90s-style Tomboy bikini. She looked fierce - and we love the baseball cap, wonder whether she borrowed that from 'wifey' Cara Delevingne? Jessie and Rita will be joined by Afro Jack and Rudimental for Isle of MTV - it’s sure to be one helluva party.

Jessie J Flaunts Bikini Body On Hotel Balcony Ahead Of Isle Of MTV In Malta 26 June 2013 http://www.capitalfm.com/artists/jessie-j/news/bikini-body-instagram/

The 'Domino' singer was seen in a white two-piece on her Instagram account.

Jessie J can be seen posing in her bikini as she shows off her fabulous figure in a couple of new Instagram shots. The 'Who You Are' singer arrived in Malta yesterday (25th June) for the Isle Of MTV event and thanked fans who greeted her at the airport upon her arrival. She tweeted: "Wow what an amazing welcome to Malta at the airport! It's so beautiful and hot and my heartbeats here are wonderful."

Other acts appearing at this year's show include Rita Ora, Rudimental and Afrojack.

Check out a picture of Jessie in her bikini below:

Jessie will also be reunited with Rudimental later this year after being announced as one of the performers for the Stephen Lawrence concert. Both acts were also on the line-up at Wembley Stadium for Capital FM's Summertime Ball 2013 as well.

Jessie J Performs New Song From Second Album Acapella Ahead Of Isle Of MTV 26 June 2013 http://www.capitalfm.com/artists/jessie-j/news/new-song-second-album-acapella/

The 'Wild' singer offered a teaser of what to expect on her forthcoming record.

Jessie J performed a snippet of a new song taken from her second album for Capital FM ahead of her performance at Isle of MTV today (26th June). The 'Who You Are' star is preparing for to release the follow-up to her debut record later this year and has offered an insight of what is to come. Lyrics include: "You're stuck in the playground and I'm a grown woman now. Considering you hate me. You're stalking like you made me. She soared straight into the top three of the Vodafone Big Top 40 with her recent single 'Wild' â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the first to be taken from the new record. Upon arriving at Malta for the MTV event, the singer also posted a series of bikini shots flaunting her fabulous figure. Meanwhile, Jessie has already confirmed a collaboration with Calvin Harris on the album and already teamed with Dizzee Rascal and BIg Sean for 'Wild'.

Rita Ora and Jessie J show off hot bikini bodies as they enjoy the sun in Malta 26 June 2013 http://www.nowmagazine.co.uk/celebrity-news/545779/rita-ora-and-jessie-j-show-off-hot-bikini-bodiesas-they-enjoy-the-sun-in-malta

The singers strip down to their swimwear

Rita Ora and Jessie J have been sharing snaps of their stunning bikini bodies on Instagram.

The singers are both in Malta to perform at MTV's concert Isle Of MTV this afternoon but were able to enjoy some downtime in the sun yesterday. Rita, 22, displayed her impressive abs in a monochrome crop top with the word 'TOMBOY' emblazoned across it, which she paired with matching bottoms, bag and a cap. She rocked a long blonde 'do as she messed around in a series of playful snaps by the water. Jessie, 25, wore large sunglasses and hooped earrings with a white two-piece to soak up the rays on her hotel balcony. Her large tattoo of stars and lyrics was on full display down her side. Both girls are very excited to be away from the British weather. 'Malta!!! I love it here!!' wrote Rita on Instagram. Jessie said: 'Hello sunshine!'

FASHION FIGHT: Rita Ora v Jessie J in summer style for Isle of MTV Malta 27 June 2013 http://www.handbag.com/fashion/news/a493717/fashion-fight-rita-ora-vjessie-j-in-summer-style-for-isle-of-mtv-malta.html

Summer clash! Rita Ora hits sunny Malta to rival Jessie J's Isle of MTV wardrobe

Rita Ora is hot on Jessie J's summer, erm, sandals as she shows off her own take on the Malta wardrobe for Isle of MTV.

A black suit jacket isn't exactly the first thing that comes to mind when dressing for the Mediterranean heat, but that didn't seem to bother the Radioactive singer yesterday. A plunging neckline went some way to altering ther Emanuel Ungaro blazer for the occasion, while statement shoulders and heaps of gold embellishments ensured she was stage set.

Meanwhile fellow blonde Jessie J was dishing out her lessons in holiday style, rocking a easy-chic maxi dress. Accessorised simply and complete with an understated side-split, Jessie's lessis-more approach was a far cry from Rita's glitzy getup. So whose Malta outfit do you prefer? Leave your votes in the comments below...

Jealous! Rita Ora And Jessie J Soak Up The Sun In Malta (AKA The Isle Of MTV) 27 June 2013 http://www.mydaily.co.uk/2013/06/27/rita-ora-and-jessie-j-isle-of-mtvpicutres_n_3508151.html Rita Ora and Jessie J certainly made the most of the beautiful weather as they hit Malta this week for an MTV gig. The pair were seen basking in the Mediterranean sunshine before they took to the stage on Wednesday. However, we reckon Reets' outfit choice wasn't the wisest. All-black and shoulder pads doesn't exactly scream "we're all going on a summer holiday".

Nevertheless the star looked totes amaze in the belted black coat by Emanuel Ungaro made good with gold flower embellishments. Topping off her look with loads of gold rings, a bracelet and necklace Rita was looking oh-so high fashion. It's just a shame about those Pippy Longstockings-esque braids. Speaking of hair (or lack there of) buzzcut blonde Jessie was far more beachy keen than fellow singer Rita. The Voice coach was casual in a multicoloured maxi and nude heels.

Hands up who wishes they were in Malta! So, here's to shopping for the summer, summer, summertime. This season's trends have us hot under the collar. AND the best looks have that cool-casual vibe a la Jessie J....

INTERNATIONAL

Rita Ora, Jessie J & More Clean Up Nice For 'Isle of MTV' Concert Photocall In Malta 27 June 2013 http://globalgrind.com/style/rita-ora-jessie-j-isle-mtv-concert-photocall-maltaphotos#ixzz2XQdWgbP5

Oh, you're headed down to the shore this weekend to bask in the sun? Well, that's cool because MTV just kicked off their 'Isle of MTV' Concert in the Mediterranean Sea on the Island of Malta. The music channel rounded up some of music's hottest acts for their annual concert's seventh year kick-off with international superstars Jessie J, Rita Ora, Rudimental and Afrojack, giving 50,000 music fans a night to remember. But not before a cute little daytime photocall... Rita Ora made pigtails look fresh as she rocked fishtails with a side part. For the occasion, Roc Nation Rita slipped into a demure, yet sexy Emanuel Ungaro Fall 2013 Black embellished dress and Christian Louboutin pumps.

Afrojack played it casual in a Nike track jacket and a graphic print shirt.

Jessie J showed off her blonde baldie in a hi-slit maxi dress.

The show will air across all MTV channels around the world in a 60-minute Isle of MTV Malta program on August 3rd

Jessie J Sneak Peeks New Track From Upcoming Album In Malta! 27 June 2013 http://perezhilton.com/2013-06-27-jessie-j-malta-sings-new-track-a-cappella

Jessie J is the JAM!!! While staying on Malta to perform at Isle of MTV, Jessie talked with reporters about local cuisine, her adorbz accent, and wardrobe choices. The Wild singer also gave a taste of what else is to come on her new album with an a cappella performance of an as-of-yet unreleased track. CANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T WAIT to hear more!!! Ch-ch-check it outttttttt

Isle Of MTV: Rita Ora in Emanuel Ungaro and Dion Lee 27 June 2013 http://musicfashionland.com/isle-of-mtv-rita-ora-in-emanuel-ungaro-and-dion-lee/

Rita Ora performed in front of 50,000 music fans at Isle Of MTV, held at the spectacular IlFosos Square in Floriana, Malta yesterday. She attended the press conference and photo call, wearing black coat dress embellished with gilded ornaments, from Emanuel Ungaro AW13 collection, the debut collection by the new creative director, Fausto Puglisi. The look was styled with Versace sunnies, gold jewelry and Christian Louboutin Pigalle pumps. Same as at the North East Live, Rita hit the stage in a Dion Lee SS13 ensemble. This time she opted for white bandeau, leather and neoprene fusion biker jacket and matching tracking pants. You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see it well on the pictures from the performance, but her Filter Leather Jacket features a fabulous slashed and braided skeletal effect detail at the back. The biker is available in black at Shopbop. Chanel boots completed the look. Rita was styled by Kyle Deâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;volle and Jason Rembert.

SPAIN

El pop habla todos los idiomas [The pop speaks all languages] 26 June 2013 http://cultura.elpais.com/cultura/2013/06/27/actualidad/1372343078_066499.html

El maltés es un idioma algo peculiar. Dialecto árabe en sus orígenes, ha ido mezclando y tomando prestados términos de los dueños y las influencias que han pasado por la isla a lo largo de los siglos. Así, en Malta se puede responder a un favor con grazie y saludar con bonsoir cuando el omnipresente sol empiece a adormecer. De ahí que muchos de los miles de visitantes que acudirán al concierto que Mtv ha organizado esta noche en la isla podrán sentirse un poco en casa. Aunque, en el fondo, lo que quieren los 50.000 aficionados previstos (entre locales y extranjeros) suena inequívoco tanto en maltés como en cualquier otro idioma: mużika.

Música, entonces, y gratis. Porque desde hace siete años la emisora musical convoca cada verano a todo el que quiera (y a varios periodistas internacionales a los que ha invitado) al llamado Isle of Mtv Malta en la gran plaza Fosos de Floriana, pequeña localidad pegada a la capital, La Valeta. Artistas como Lady Gaga, Snoop Dogg, David Guetta, Enrique Iglesias y Nelly Furtado se han dejado ver en las ediciones anteriores por el corazón del Mediterráneo, en un evento que se orienta siguiendo la estrella polar del pop y de las listas de ventas. Este año, el cartel apuesta por nombres algo menos conocidos, todos nacidos a finales de los ochenta: de la estrella británico kosovara Rita Ora al dj Afrojack, del grupo londinense Rudimental al ritmo dance de Jessie J. “Nada del otro mundo, no nos hace especial ilusión”, lo resumían Sara Caravaca e Iván Cortés, dos veinteañeros españoles, en el aeropuerto de Barajas, a la espera de aprovechar las vacaciones con concierto incluido que habían ganado por un concurso de Fitur. Otra música, obviamente, suena desde el lado de la organización. “El cartel es perfecto”, explica Jane Fraser, la productora ejecutiva de la cita, detrás del enorme escenario que acogerá a los artistas. “Es genial”, agrega la propia Jessie J. Desde luego, la cita debe de gustarle también al Gobierno de la isla. Tanto que la Autoridad por el turismo de Malta comparte con Mtv costes y organización del concierto. Con un objetivo claro, según asegura Fraser: “Querían cambiar la imagen de la isla como lugar donde iban a veranear los abuelos y atraer a un público joven”. Más en general, Malta recibe unos dos millones de visitantes al año. Nada mal, para un islote de 320 metros cuadrados y unos 400.000 habitantes, donde en su momento estuvieron viviendo Caravaggio (durante unos meses) y Napoelón Bonaparte (tan solo una semana). “No había estado nunca, pero parece maravillosa. Aunque hasta ahora solo he visto el mar, unas casas y algunos paparazzi”, contaba Jessie J en una rueda de prensa improvisada previa al evento. La cantante no entró en muchos detalles sobre lo que hay que esperarse de su espectáculo. Normal, por otro lado, teniendo en cuenta que aún no había visto el escenario. Sí contó algo más Afrojack, que prometió intentar –como asegura que siempre hace en sus actuacionesofrecer “la mejor fiesta a la que los espectadores hayan asistido nunca”. Sea como fuere, el show en sí, todo lo que acompaña a la música, es una de las claves del evento. “Es fundamental, porque tiene que ser fascinante para el público presente y para todos los que lo verán por la televisión”, defiende la productora ejecutiva, Jane Fraser. Porque Mtv emitirá en más de 50 países un resumen de una hora del concierto. Será a partir del 3 de agosto. O Awissu, por si la retransmisión les sorprende bajo el sol de Malta.

ITALY

RITA ORA: Your Hands off of my house 10 July 2013

GERMANY

Tonight rises to malta the huge party of "Isle of MTV". Our reporter Edith met straight forward to Jessie J... 26 June 2013

Isle of MTV - Edith mit den Stars unter Palmen [Isle of MTV - Edith with the stars under the palm trees] 8 July 2013 http://www.ok-magazin.de/blog/19175/mit-den-stars-unter-palmenSo war mein Tag mit Jessie J und Rita Ora auf Malta

Am Pool mit Jessie J, tanzen mit Rita Ora – warum ich gar nicht mehr abreisen wollte und ich beim nächsten Isle Of MTV garantiert wieder ganz vorn stehen will... Als ich in meinem Hotel Grand Hotel Excelsior in Valletta eincheckte, ging's es auch schon los: Neben mir an der Rezeption stand Rita Ora, die auf ihre Zimmerkarte wartete! Yeah! Ich war mittendrin und MTV lud mich direkt in das Hotel ein, in dem anscheinend auch die Künstler übernachteten. Wahnsinn! Sonst kannte ich die MTV World Stage und das alljährliche Musikevent auf Malta nur aus aus dem TV und dieses Jahr war ich als einzige Journalistin aus Deutschland (!) angereist, um die Stars auf der Insel zu treffen und Konzerte unter Palmen anzuschauen! Am Pool vor dem Meer ging es mit dem Star-Aufgebot weiter, Jessie J. saß auf einer Liege und ging mit ihren Tänzern und Background-Sängern die Show am Abend schon mal mental durch. Zwar hatte ich da schon etwas mitgelauscht, doch der Abend übertraf alle meine Erwartungen: Natürlich war es eine bomben Show von Rita Ora (im weißen Bauchfrei-Latex-Dress) und eine megamäßige Performance von der bezaubernden Jessie J. (nur im Taillen-Höschen und Bluse) – doch seit dieser Party mit 50.000 Menschen bin ich nun auch großer Fan von Rudimental.

Die jungen Engländer machten richtig Stimmung auf dem Il-Foso-Platz, bevor die großen Pop-Damen übernahmen. Ach ja und am Ende legte dann noch DJ Afrojack – ja, der Ex-Lover von Paris Hilton, auf. After the party is the afterparty? Richtig! Die Künstler traf ich dann in der Nacht wieder auf einen Drink in der Monaliza's Bar – vielen Dank MTV für diese unvergessliche Nacht! Wenn ihr die Show sehen wollt, dann schaltet am 04. August um 19:15 Uhr bei MTV ein, oder aber um 20:00 Uhr bei VIVA oder ihr klickt mal auf mtv.de Sind Sie auch bei Facebook? Dann werden Sie Fan von OK! ...

FRANCE

Rita Ora : sexy en bikini Filles à Papa à Malte [RITA ORA: sexy in her bikini in Malta] 26 June 2013 http://www.purebreak.com/news/rita-ora-sexy-en-bikini-filles-a-papa-a-malte/60217

Tête d'affiche du Festival Isle of MTV qui se tient à Malte le 26 juin, Rita Ora a profité de la plage et du soleil pour improviser un shooting photo en bikini de la marque Filles à Papa. La pote de Cara Delevingne y exhibe sa plastique de rêve. So sexy !

Juste avant de se produire sur la scène du Festival Isle Of MTV à Malte le 26 juin, Rita Ora prend du bon temps. Et si ces derniers temps, elle a plutôt eu tendance à enchaîner les fashion faux-pas, la star de Facemelt s'est exhibée ultra-lookée sur les plages de Malte. Sea & Sun: Exit les cheveux bleus, Rita Ora était au top sur les plages de Malte. Elle a profité du soleil pour exhiber sur Twitter (@RitaOra) sa plastique de rêve. Elle avait également sorti son plus beau bikini de la marque belge Filles à Papa. Un maillot-brassière noir et blanc à l'image de la pote de Cara Delevingne : 100% garçon manqué comme le laisse entendre l'inscription en lettre capitale "Tomboy". Concert à Malte: Aucune trace de son boyfriend Calvin Harris, il a sans doute préféré laissé sa belle se dorer la pilule en compagnie de ses amis. Rita Ora donnera aujourd'hui un concert à Malte à l'occasion du Festival Isle Of MTV. Jessie J, récemment croisée aux Glamour Awards, lui succédera sur la scène de Malte.

Fière d’elle, Rita Ora affiche son corps svelte à Malte [Proud of her, Rita ora shows us her slim body in Malta]

26 June 2013 http://www.onlypeople.fr/?p=8691

La chanteuse de 22 ans, qui s’affiche comme un garçon manqué, n’en a pas l’allure Même si elle a écrit Tomboy (« garçon manqué » en français) sur son bikini, la star a l’air plutôt féminine.

La jeune femme a pris plaisir a poser en bikini près d’un port à Malte et a partagé plusieurs photos sur les réseaux sociaux. Elle a ainsi mis en avant la marque des soeurs Carol et Sarah qui ont désigné la marque Tomboy et Filles à papa.

Jessie J : un superbe bodyshape sous le soleil maltais ! [JESSIE J : such a body under the sun of Malta!] 27 June 2013 http://www.public.fr/News/Photos/Photos-Jessie-J-un-superbe-bodyshape-sous-le-soleil-maltais-419507

La chanteuse Jessie J a toutes les raisons d'être fière de son corps ! De jolies formes, un bronzage doré et un magnifique port de tête, il n'en fallait pas plus pour qu'elle s'expose sur les réseaux sociaux ! Et nous, on dit oui !Les stars s'étaient donné rendez-vous à Malte pour le festival MTV : après Rita Ora , c'est Jessie J qui débarquait sur l'île ! Ses valises à peine posées à son luxueux hôtel, la jeune chanteuse s'est empressée de sortir son maillot de bain de sa valise et se mettre au soleil. Et cela était son seul programme depuis son arrivée, la belle prend du bon temps et se détend ; mais c'est surtout pour monter sur scène mercredi soir que Jessie était à Malte. Un vrai moyen de mêler plaisir et travail ! Elle était d'ailleurs très heureuse de ce voyage et n'a pas hésité à poster sur son compte Instagram , des photos de ce séjour ensoleillé. Elle a commenté : "Ahhhh Matle ! Je suis tellement prête à faire la fête avec toi et MTV demain soir !!" ou encore "Pré show ce soir à Malte ! Pour @isleofmtv #isleofmtv #versace#weirdposeagain". Même si ces petits mots semblent refléter un travail acharné, les clichés eux montrent plutôt une jeune femme en vacances qui se la coule douce. Ce doit être agréable d'être une star !

Rita Ora : Sa superbe coiffure tressée en épi pour le concert MTV [RITA ORA, her lovely haircut for isle of MTV] 27 June 2013

http://www.closermag.fr/beaute/beauty-look/rita-ora-sa-superbe-coiffure-tressee-en-epipour-le-concert-mtv-172361

Hier, la jolie Rita Ora était à Malte afin de participer au concert ‘Isle of MTV’ organisé par la chaîne américaine. Pour signer quelques autographes et prendre la pose face aux journalistes, la chanteuse était radieuse. Notre coup de cœur ? Sa coiffure ! Lors de ses dernières sorties, Rita Ora est apparue toujours plus chic. A croire que la chanteuse proche de Rihanna ait décidé de redorer son image, elle semble motivée à l’idée d’être une modeuse trendy et sexy. Hier, celle que l’on aperçoit souvent en compagnie de Cara Delevingne était à Malte afin de participer au concert "Isle of MTV" organisé par la chaîne américaine. Si la belle se devait de monter sur scène, elle a aussi rencontré fans et

journalistes le temps de prendre quelques clichés. Rita Ora était ravissante sur le playa carpet de l’île. La jeune femme arborait une robe brodée très élégante signée Emanuel Ungaro et des escarpins qui faisaient d’elle une véritable business woman glamour. La star anglaise de 22 ans avait misé sur une coiffure très chic. Bye Bye la crinière blonde déstructurée ! Rita Ora opte pour une coiffure tendance de cet été 2013 soit la tresse en épi (que Kristen Stewart et Blake Lively portent avec brio). Pour se donner une petite touche d’originalité, l’artiste avait choisi de séparer sa chevelure en deux tresses très élégantes. Pour compléter son look, Rita craque pour un rouge à lèvres vif. Une apparition plus que réussie sous le soleil de Malte !

PHOTOS Rita Ora parade en bikini dans les rues de Malte ! [RITA ORA swaggers under the sun in Malta]

27 June 2013 http://www.actustar.com/60157/photos-rita-ora-parade-en-bikini-dans-les-rues-de-malte/

Rita Ora était de passage à Malte, pour le concert de MTV. Et la belle a décidé de profiter de son petit voyage et de nous faire profiter par la même occasion … En effet, aussitôt arrivée, que la britannique a décidé de porter son bikini le plus sexy et le plus provocant pour mettre le feu sur l'île !

La chanteuse nous a dévoilé ses Jambes fuselées, ses abdos toniques et son côté féminin et sexy bien qu'on pouvait lire sur le haut de son bikini « Tom Boy » (ce qui signifie garçon manqué). Rita a exposé son corps d'athlète dans un petit haut serré, un bas minimaliste qui a mis en valeur son généreux derrière et cerise sur le gâteau : sa casquette « filles à papa » ! Pas sûr que son paternel apprécie ce look !

Naturellement joueuse, la belle Rita prenait des poses parfois sexy, parfois marrantes, parfois carrément vamp ! Elle s'est bombardée de clichés qu'elle a gentiment postés par la suite sur son compte Instagram. On vous laisse admirer la bombe qui va doucement mais sûrement sur les pas de Rihanna. Prochaine étape, les photos topless ?

Jessie J : un superbe bodyshape sous le soleil maltais ! [JESSIE J : such a body under the sun of Malta!] 27 June 2013 http://actualite.portail.free.fr/people/27-06-2013/jessie-j-un-superbe-bodyshape-sous-le-soleilmaltais/

Les stars s'étaient donné rendez-vous à Malte pour le festival MTV : après Rita Ora , c'est Jessie J qui débarquait sur l'île ! Ses valises à peine posées à son luxueux hôtel, la jeune chanteuse s'est empressée de sortir son maillot de bain de sa valise et se mettre au soleil. Et cela était son seul programme depuis son arrivée, la belle prend du bon temps et se détend ; mais c'est surtout pour monter sur scène mercredi soir que Jessie était à Malte. Un vrai moyen de mêler plaisir et travail ! Elle était d'ailleurs très heureuse de ce voyage et n'a pas hésité à poster sur son compte Instagram , des photos de ce séjour ensoleillé. Elle a commenté : "Ahhhh Matle ! Je suis tellement prête à faire la fête avec toi et MTV demain soir !!" ou encore "Pré show ce soir à Malte ! Pour @isleofmtv #isleofmtv #versace#weirdposeagain". Même si ces petits mots semblent refléter un travail acharné, les clichés eux montrent plutôt une jeune femme en vacances qui se la coule douce. Ce doit être agréable d'être une star !

Rita Ora au Isle of MTV 2013 [Rita Ora at Isle of MTV 2013] 27 June 2013 http://www.non-stop-people.com/Article/rita-ora-au-isle-of-mtv-2013_10344.html

MTV a organisé un festival de musique sur l’ile de Malte, avec la chanteuse Jessie J, le Dj Afrojack, le groupe Rudimental et la belle Rita Ora. Ce festival a été perçu comme un vrai événement pour s’amuser et profiter du beau temps. Les festivals de musiques se succèdent mais ne se ressemblent pas, et avant le festival Wireless de Londres, très attendu dans le monde entier, a eu lieu le festival sponsorisé par MTV intitulé Isle of Mtv. Cette année, Rita Ora, Jessie J, Rudimental et Afrojack ont pu partager leurs plus grands tubes sous le soleil de Malte. Et après leurs shows, ils ont tous profité d'une plage de repos. La nouvelle pop star du moment, Rita Ora, a d’ailleurs posté quelques photos sur Instagram d’elle posant en maillot de bain au bord de la mer.

PORTUGAL

Rita Ora - Charme e estilo [Rita Ora - Charm and Style]

27 June 2013 http://entretenimento.pt.msn.com/famosos/rita-ora-2

A cantora britânica Rita Ora é conhecida pelas suas escolhas peculiares de guarda-roupa, mas no último evento da MTV em Malta, esta jovem surgiu fresca e glamorosa.

MALTA

Jessie J gives surprise teaser of new track 26 June 2013 http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20130626/local/jessie-j-enjoying-the-malta-sun.475492

Malta has been getting coverage of its sun and sea thanks to Isle of MTV. Various websites have carried items on tonight's concert. Jessie J, the headliner at tonight’s show, uploaded facebook pictures which show her in a bikini enjoying the sun and sea at the Excelsior Hotel. The star who has more than 12 million likes on the social networking site has attracted more than 27,000 likes for the pictures. Meanwhile The Daily Mail splashed pictures of bikini-clad Rita Ora having her own splash on a beach in Malta Jessie J found time to meet the press and surprised them by singing part of her forthcoming track. She said she could not wait for the concert and she also could not wait to taste pastizzi. Dance collective Rudimental spoke about the 'amazing' scenery and said they were off to the beach. “There is definitely something special about this island. You’ve got this ‘old school’ ‘ancient’ vibe which I’m loving,” said group member Amir Amor. Rudimental are relative new comers to the international music scene, soaring to popularity after their 2012 single “feel the love” topped the UK singles charts last year. Asked what they were most looking forward to about tonight’s concert Amir Amor said, “It’s a very English headline list, Jessie J is so powerful she is going to be amazing, and we’ve worked with Rita Ora before- she’s one of the best performers I’ve ever seen - everyone is in for a proper treat.”

No frills, just music | Rudimental 26 June 2013 http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/en/magazinedetails/magazine/music/No-frills-just-musicRudimental-20130626 One half of the rising stars of East London drum-and-bass speak to us about what makes them tick as musicians, their impressions of Malta and the story behind their name – Rudimental – ahead of their performance at tonight’s Isle of MTV concert.

Rudimentally: we spoke to Piers and Leon (first and second from left) from UK drum and bass quartet Rudimental. Photo by Paul Trapani Galea Feriol. Ensconced in large plastic tent and enjoying the heat as a balmy breeze flies by, Piers Aggett and Leon (aka DJ Locksmith) of Rudimental have a fairly typical - but always welcome - reaction to being on the Maltese islands. "It's just so great to be able to enjoy the sun," Leon says. "Yeah," his colleague Piers chimes in, "East London, where we come from, doesn't get all that much of it." Meteorological pleasantries aside, the duo seem genuinely pleased to be there - citing Malta's "historic" architecture as being a refreshing change to the "same old buildings" they see way too much of back home.

"But the fact of the matter is," Leon confesses, "with all the countries we visit, we rarely get to see all that much them since we'd just be flying in and out, so we don't get to see all that much... we do get to see plenty of hotel rooms though!" "The good thing about today, actually, is that we get to spend around three or four hours to walk around and see the place - we don't usually get that luxury," Piers says. Despite claiming - with some relief - that they can in fact walk the London streets and go unrecognised, Rudimental have had a good couple of years. The drum and bass collective - completed by Kesi Dryden and Amir Amor - formed in 2010, though they first made waves on the international radar with the chart-topping song 'Feel the Love', featuring vocals by John Newman. After it entered the UK number 1 spot, the song rapidly won over fans in Australia, Belgium, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Austria, Denmark, Germany and Ireland. More recently, their collaboration with Ella Eyre, 'Waiting All Night', catapulted to the number 1 spot in the UK Singles Chart on 21 April of this year, undoubtedly helping its parent album - Home - also secure the number 1 spot on the UK Albums Chart two weeks later. Despite their success, Piers and Leon are adamant on not letting it go to their heads... an ambition that's bolstered by the fact that they've been friends for so long. "If either of us start to get too big-headed, the other will just go - listen, I know who you really are, knock that stuff out." What emerges from our conversation more than anything else is that the music is the main priority for Rudimental. "If there's one word to describe the way we work, it would be 'organic'," Leon says. "This applies even to stuff we listen to - if you keep listening to the same things over and over again, you run the risk of becoming stale. So we'll listen to everything from 70s funk to contemporary stuff to make sure that our sound stays fresh." And what's the story behind the name, then? "Piers used to go to piano lessons as a kid, and he would always forget his 'Book of Rudiments', so he began to call himself 'Mr Rudimental'..." "It also works because we are a little bit mental. We're not rude though, I think that we're actually quite nice," Piers chimes in. Rudimental will be performing alongside Jessie J, Rita Ora and DJ Afrojack, as well as local performers Gianluca Bezzina and Kristina Casolani, at Isle of MTV, The Granaries, Floriana.

Jessie J vying for â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;more matureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; musical direction Singer in Malta for Isle of MTV performance in Floriana 26 June 2013 http://maltatoday.com.mt/en/magazinedetails/magazine/music/Jessie-J-vying-for-moremature-musical-direction-20130626

An affable Jessie J greeted the local and international press ahead of her performance at Isle of MTV at The Granaries in Floriana tonight. Complaining that she hadn't had enough time to sample local cuisine and do enough sightseeing, she vowed to try pastizzi on recommendation of a local journalist. "That doesn't sound nearly as cool in my accent though!" Jessie J also spoke about her upcoming album, claiming that it marks a more mature change in direction for the chart-topping British singer. "I've come to a point where I feel that Price Tag, for example, sounds a tad immature, and I'm ok with that. It's just a part of growing up as a person and a musician." The singer also elaborated on why she took the decision to start doing her own styling. "In this industry you run the risk of other people making a lot of decisions for you, and I began to realise that I was becoming something of a cartoon character. I know there's a lot of pressure in this industry to look good, but I'm trying!"

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get caught out: what to expect from Isle of MTV today 26 June 2013 http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/en/magazinedetails/magazine/music/Don-t-get-caughtout-what-to-expect-from-Isle-of-MTV-tomorrow-20130625

The Isle of MTV concert is literally just hours away and the Malta Tourism Authority would like to inform the general public of the final arrangements set in place for the event.

Now in its ninth edition, Isle of MTV will take place at its usual venue at the Granaries, Floriana. Kicking off at 19:00 tonight, the lineup for this year's event will include British chart-topping singers Jessie J and Rita Ora, along with dance collective Rudimental and Dutch DJ Afrojack. Local performers Kristina Casolani and Gianluca Bezzina will also hit the stage.

The concert, as always, is free of charge, with a 50,000-strong crowd expected at the Granaries. The most important logistical aspect is traffic management and traffic redirection taking place on the day. Sarria Street will also be closed to buses and from 17:00 onwards, vehicular Traffic from Marina Street, Pieta' in the direction towards Floriana will be diverted through Independence Road, Pieta'. Sa Maison Road and Hay Wharf will be open to one-way traffic from Floriana towards Pieta' today from 17:00 onwards. Great Siege Road, Floriana will be closed for vehicular traffic from 17:00 onwards. In addition, the car park adjacent to Phoenicia will be cleared from 13:00. To avoid traffic congestion, the MTA - together with Arriva - would like to encourage the public to make use of the special bus service being organised for the event, allowing for the pre-purchase of a day ticket covering also the special service. Cost is â&#x201A;Ź3 for Malta and â&#x201A;Ź5 for Gozo, tickets can be bought until midnight on the day. For full details log on to www.arriva.com.mt/mtv. In addition to the traffic arrangements, the MTA is doing its best to ensure the safe enjoyment of the concert. There will be three clinics set up in the event of emergencies: one by St Publius Church, one by the Catholic Institute (petrol station side) and the other by the War Memorial. The public is urged to keep well hydrated due to the high temperatures being experienced and to avoid excessive alcohol consumption. The arrangements for special needs as previously announced, are that drop off is near the Independence Monument at the end of the Mall and access for transport will be allowed through Sarria St. To facilitate matters group arrangements are encouraged and arriving early is also recommended. Numerous portable public conveniences will be in place along the Granaries and revellers are urged to a make use of them and avoid soiling the Granaries and the environs. The MTA would also like to inform the public that police will be affecting random checks for glass bottles and if found they will be confiscated.

Isle of MTV 2013 stars in Malta 26 June 2013 http://maltastar.com/dart/20130626-isle-of-mtv-2013-stars-in-malta

The time has come for the much awaited Summer event, the Isle of MTV. With crowds already gathering up at the Granaries of Floriana to find a spot at the front of the stage, enthusiasm sparks in the hearts of thousands of fans to watch this year's line up. This year's line up is set to bring Jessie J, Rita Ora, Rudimental and DJ Afrojack to the Maltese Islands where they will rock the stage tonight with their music , bringing some of their sensational hits which will please their fans.

During a group interview Jessie J spoke about how great it feels to be here on the Maltese Islands and how excited she is to meet the fans and do what she loves doing which is singing. She states that she lives her own life, where inspiration for song writing comes from experiences she goes through her life just like her fans with the only difference that she sings.She spoke about how her highlight in her career is inspiring her fans and living her dream singing. With her charismatic character she brightens the conversation, making fun of her accent when pronouncing the word 'pastizzi'. She also commented on how she styles herself always keeping herself in control of what she wears and keeping up to date on style and wearing whatever she wants. She also commented on her album which is expected to have around thirteen songs on it which she also sung a piece of an acapella song from her new album for the journalists and camera men. Lyrics: "You're stuck in the playgorund And I'm a grown woman now Considering you hate me You're stalking like you made me So why you acting like you're tough By now I thought you'd had enough Don't you get tired of being rude (talking) Aaaaa come and give me a hug dude wooo"

Jessie J said that her new album has a new style and sound to it changing her image from the 'Price Tag' song she released back in 2011. She thanked everyone for being there as she got on her way for more preparations before tonight's big show.

After a close encounter with Rudimental, the boys spoke about the difference in the weather after coming from a rainy, muddy East England to a sunny beautiful island. They spoke about their lives, managing to walk around in the streets of London without being recognised where they like how they are not too much in the limelight. They spoke with maltastar journalist Kimberley Portelli how staying real with everyone and keeping everything to a limit when it comes to fame is an asset as they do not want to become big headed and lose the true meaning to their lives and their music. The boys spoke about the inspiration they get when writing songs especially from soul music from the 70's and from Jake Blake's new album which they consider to be amazing. Rudimental are down to earth guys with some wit to their character managing to make one communicate with them just as if they are any other bloke from England

DJ Afrojack landed at around 14:15h.

Jessie J, Rudimental excited to be in Malta 26 June 2013 http://di-ve.com/news/jessie-j-rudimental-excited-be-malta

Jessie J is excited to be in Malta and to sing in front of thousands of people at the Granaries in Floriana, tonight as part of the Isle of MTV. She said that the audience should expect to listen to a remixed version of her ‘old’ songs to get them to participate. She added that she doesn’t feel that she is superior to her fans, “they are just like me, the only difference is that I sing”. She also added that she likes to post pictures on Twitter so that her fans can follow her wherever she is around the world. When asked on what the crowd should expect from her tonight she happily said that its “lots of me singing for an hour, I’m all about music. I don’t have any dancers. I get the band involved.” Speaking about her arrival in Malta, Jessie J explained that “It’s exciting to see fans getting excited, as happened at the airport.”

Also present were Rudimental, a UK group which hit Number 1 on the UK Charts with the song ‘Feel the Love’. The group were super excited to be in Malta and emphasised they just want to go swimming. “We’re very close to the sea, maybe we’ll go have a swim.” When asked how they manage to work together as a team, they explained that “we just meet up at the studio and create music.” With regards to tonight’s performance, the group said that they want to transmit the energy that Rudimental has. “We have so much to give to the fans and we just love to play live.” Tonight's line-up includes Jessie J, Rudimental, Rita Ora, Afrojack, but also a number of Maltese talents including Gianluca Bezzina and Kristina Casolani.

All set for tonightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Isle of MTV 26 June 2013 http://tvm.com.mt/news/2013/06/all-set-for-tonights-isle-of-mtv/

All is set for tonightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s big night out as thousands of maltese will flock at the Granaries in Floriana for the 2013 edition of the Isle of MTV. This morning top international artist Jessie J was officially presented to the press. The line up includes among other artists Rita Ora and Rudimental.

Isle of MTV – 26th June 2013 26 June 2013 http://www.eve.com.mt/events/isle-of-mtv-2013/

AFROJACK With a slew of hard-hitting underground releases, including platinum selling dance anthem “Take Over Control”, Afrojack (real name Nick van de Wall) has achieved meteoric international success in recent years. Winning two consecutive Grammy awards in a row, Afrojack took home Best Remix (for Madonna’s “Revolver”) in 2011 and Best Rap / Hip Hop track (for Chris Brown’s “Look At Me Now”). He has since collaborated with the likes of David Guetta (co-writing and producing the world-wide smash “Titanium”), Pitbull and NeYo (co-writing and producing “Give Me Everything”), before teaming up with Chris Brown on his most recent hit “As Your Friend.” Afrojack said, “Really excited to play here, I visited Malta once before on Isle of MTV and it was absolutely crazy. I can’t wait to make your island jump!” (source www.isleofmtv.com) Jessie J coming to Malta for Isle of MTV British singer songwriter and global superstar Jessie J has been added to the line-up for this year’s Isle of MTV in Malta, MTV and the Malta Tourism Authority announced. As one of the biggest UK names to burst on to the global music scene in the last three years, ‘Do It Like A Dude’ star Jessie J is recognised for her unconventional musical style that mixes soul vocals with contemporary R&B, pop, electropop, and hip-hop beats, MTV said. (Source: www.timesofmalta.com )

Jessie J f'Malta [Jessie J Malta]

26 June 2013 http://www.maltarightnow.com/default.asp?module=news&t=a&aid=99848409&cid=19

Jidher li l-kantanti li llejla se jkunu qed jieħdu sehem fl-Isle of MTV qed jikkompetu għalliktar ritratt 'sexy' f'Malta. Wara Rita Ora (http://bit.ly/1cjhxqf), issa kien imiss lil Jessie J. Dawn huma r-ritratti li tellgħet Jessie J minn Malta, gżira li mpressjonatha sa minn x'ħin kienet fuq l-ajruplan.

Hi faħħret il-mod kif ġiet milqugħa fl-Ajruport Itnernazzjonali fejn ingħatat ukoll bukkett fjuri minn tifel zgħir.

U ma jistax jonqos li tfaħħar ix-xemx f'pajjiżna.

U tippoża ftit bil-bikini hi u tilgħaq ix-xemx mill-gallarija tal-lukanda tagħha.

Il-kantanta popolari mir-Renju Unit, Jessie J li tkanta kanzunetti b'ġeneru mużikali Pop u R&B, hija rebbieħa ta' diversi awards u biegħet 'il fuq minn 11 -il miljun diska u 3 miljun album f'diversi pajjiżi madwar id-dinja.

Illejla l-Isle of MTV [Tonight the Isle of MTV] 26 June 2013 http://www.maltarightnow.com/default.asp?module=news&t=a&aid=99848413&cid=111

Illejla fuq il-fosos tal-Furjana se jittella' l-kunċert annwali tal-Isle of MTV. Dan wara li waslu Malta lartisti ta' din is-seba' edizzjoni, li mistennija tiġbed folla ta' madwar 50,000 persuna. Din is-sena se jieħdu sehem Jessie J, Rita Ora, il-grupp Rudimental u d-DJ Afrojack. Qabilhom fuq ilpalk tal-Fosos se titla' l-kantanta lokali Kristina Casolani li se tagħmel il-warm-up. Jessie J għadha kif tat konferenza tal-aħbarijiet fejn spikka l-karattru ċajtier tagħha. Matul ilkonferenza tkellmet dwar xi esperjenzi li kellha s'issa f'Malta, l-ewwel darba li din il-kantanta ġiet f'pajjiżna.

Waqt konferenza stampa ilbierah l-organizzaturi tal-MTV qalu li l-MTV hu kuntent hafna li qed jirritorna Malta għal dan l-avveniment u faħħar ir-relazzjoni tajba li hemm bejn l-organizzaturi ta' dan il-festival muzikali u pajjiżna. Minbarra l-folla ta' Maltin u turisti fuq il-Fosos, miljuni ohra jsegwu dan l-avveniment minn fuq itteleviżjoni f'numru ta' pajjiżi differenti meta l-kunċert fix-xhur li ġejjin jixxandar fuq in-Networks talMTV.

Rita Ora & Jessie J: Isle of MTV Press Conference! 26 June 2013 http://www.justjared.com/2013/06/26/rita-ora-jessie-j-isle-of-mtv-pressconference/

Rita Ora poses for a picture at the Isle of MTV press conference and photo call on Wednesday (June 26) in Malta. The 22-year-old entertainer was joined at the event by Jessie J and Afrojack! “Big kiss last minute tanning before the show! #mtvmalta @isleofmtv #IsleofMTV oh what cute little fish” Rita tweeted that day – the concert is taking place later tonight! “Here we go Malta! Lets gooooo!” Jessie J tweeted that day as well, along with a pic of the stadium. FYI: Rita is wearing a Emanuel Ungaro by Fausto Puglisi dress with Jennifer Fisher necklace.

Illum issir is-seba’ edizzjoni tal-“Isle of MTV” [7th edition of Isle of MTV today]

26 June 2013 http://orizzont.com.mt/oldarticles/article107235.html

Kollox jinsab lest biex illejla eluf kbar ta’ żgħażagħ joħonqu l-Fosos tal-Furjana biex jattendu għas-seba’ edizzjoni tal-“Isle of MTV” li din is-sena, bħas-snin ta’ qabel, se jkun qed jospita kantanti ta’ fama internazzjonali. Dawk li llejla se jerħulha għall-Fosos se jkunu qegħdin jaraw il-grupp Rudimental idoqq uħud mill-aqwa diski fir-repertorju tagħhom flimkien malkantanti Rita Ora, Jessie J u d-DJ Afrojack. Din is-sena anke t-talent lokali se jitla’ fuq dan il-palk prestiġjuż grazzi għall-parteċipazzjoni ta’ Kristina Casolani. F’konferenza li saret ilbieraħ il-Ministru tat-Turiżmu Karmenu Vella fakkar kif filwaqt li għal dan il-kunċert jattendu madwar 50,000 persuna, miljuni oħrajn isegwuh minn fuq it-televiżjoni meta jintwerew partijiet minnu f’Settembru. Il-Ministru qal li permezz ta’ dan il-kunċert, Malta turi li għalkemm hi b’saħħitha fl-oqsma tal-kultura u storja, hija wkoll post ideali għaż-żgħażagħ u għad-divertiment.

Rita Ora f'Malta [Rita Ora Malta]

25 June 2013 http://www.maltarightnow.com/default.asp?module=news&t=a&aid=99848397&cid=19

Dan hu ritratt li l-kantanta Rita Ora, li se tkun qed tieħu sehem fl-Isle of MTV ta' għada, tefgħet ftit tal-ħin ilu fuq Instagram. Il-kantanta żagħżugħa Ingliża Rita Ora hi magħrufa għas-suċċessi tagħha b'kanzunetti pop u r&b, fost l-oħrajn RIP, Hot Rigħt Now u How We Do.

Rita Ora laps the sun in Malta 26 June 2013 http://di-ve.com/news/rita-ora-laps-sun-malta

British singer Rita Ora lapped up the sun while in Malta ahead of the Isle of MTV concert which will be held this evening at the Granaries, in Floriana. The ‘Hot Right Now’ singer could be seen enjoying herself by the water’s edge at the Excelsior hotel. She uploaded photos of herself on social media site Instagram showing her tomboy bikini outfit. The seventh edition of the Isle of MTV Malta will see Jessie J, Rita Ora, Rudimental and DJ Afro Jack performing before an estimated 50,000 crowd.

Rita Ora tgawdi x-xemx f’pajjiżna! [Rita Ora country enjoying the sun!]

26 June 2013 http://www.inewsmalta.com/dart/20130626-rita-ora-tgawdi-xemx-pajji-na

Hekk kif ma tantx tidher li tistħi turi ġisimha, il-kantanta Rita Ora regolarment tistqarr li għandha sens ta’ moda li xxaqleb aktar lejn id-dinja maskili. Milli jidher il-kantanta sabet mezz li tgħaqqad ix-xaqliba maskili u kemm dik femminili flimkien meta libset bikini bil-kelma “tomboy” miktuba fuqha f’Malta. Skont rapport li qed jidher fuq id-“Daily Mail”, il-kantanta ta’ 22 sena tidher f’numru ta’ ritratti hi u liebsa din il-bikini hekk kif qed tgawdi x-xemx f’pajjiżna. Illejla Rita Ora se tkun waħda mill-kantanti fuq il-palk tal-“Isle of MTV 2013” hekk kif ma tilfet l-ebda ħin biex tinża ħwejjiġha u tgawdi x-xemx li aħna tant popolari għaliha. Liebsa bikini u beritta, Rita Ora ppożat fuq il-konkos viċin il-baħar f’sett ta’ ritratti li diġà daru madwar id-dinja. Hekk kif wiċċha kien kważi mgħotti għal kollox permezz ta’ beritta u nuċċali tax-xemx, l-estensjonijiet ta’ xara ta’ kulur isfar jidhru sew jixxenglu biż-żiffa fuq spallejha.

Hekk kif jidher fuq id-“Daily Mail”, Rita Ora ġarret magħha wkoll basket żgħir bil-kelma “tomboy” fuqu. Hekk kif tellgħet dawn ir-ritratti fuq Twitter, hija kitbet li tassew tħobb lil pajjiżna u li qiegħda tieħu gost fostna. Il-ġimgħa li għaddiet Rita dehret ħierġa mill-gym f’Los Angeles fejn jidher li t-taħriġ li għamlet sewa! Ir-ritratti tal-kantanta, li bħalissa qiegħda toħroġ ma’ Calvin Harris, ma juru lanqas l-iċken xaħam fuq ġisimha u xorta rnexxielha żżomm il-kurvituri tagħha. “Tomboy” hija kollezzjoni ta’ ħwejjeġ maħluqin minn ħutha Carol u Sarah li huma wkoll ilmoħħ wara l-kollezzjoni “Files A Papa”. Din il-bikini, li Rita tidher liebsa f’dawn ir-ritratti hija parti minn kollezzjoni “Welcome To Paradise”. Imsomma min irid jagħti ħarsa aktar mill-viċin lejn Rita Ora, jaħseb kmieni illejla u jmur fuq il-Fosos tal-Furjana għall-“Isle of MTV”.

THE SHOW! UNITED KINGDOM

Feeling cheeky! Jessie J heats up the Isle of MTV concert in skintight hotpants and a belly-baring crop top 27 June 2013 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2349326/Jessie-J-heats-Isle-MTV-concert-skintighthotpants-belly-baring-crop-top.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

When it comes to her fashion choices, Jessie J is fearless. The 25-year-old singer took to the Isle of MTV concert stage in Malta wearing little clothing but loads of crowd-pleasing confidence. Held on Wednesday night, the music celebration featured several artists, but all eyes were on Jessie

Dancing onstage, the songstress showed off her toned, trim figure in a pair of black, skintight hotpants. Her skimpy bottoms revealed the entirety of her legs, yet covered her waist past her bellybutton. Up top, the Price Tag singer wore a black bra with lattice cut-outs. Adding a splash of colour was a vibrant button-down Versace blouse, which Jessie rolled and tied into a crop top.

The girl can move! The 25-year-old busted out her fun-loving dance moves as she wore super-tiny hotpants

Swaying and singing, her peroxide blonde buzz cut and cherry red lips completed the risque look. The Voice UK judge was in the MTV line-up along with Rita Ora, Afrojack and Rudimental. It has been estimated that more than 50,000 people are expected to converge on Malta for this year’s event. Jessie is taking full advantage of any opportunities that come her way, as she recently revealed that she’ll have surgery later this year to treat the troublesome ankle injury she sustained during a fall in 2011. ‘I’m getting some time off at Christmas and I’m having surgery to have the plate removed. It is flicking against my bone and is causing a lot of pain,’ she told the Daily Mirror. 'I hurt my ankle about two years ago and it’s still causing me a lot of discomfort. The foot is still bruised and swells up because it won’t heal, so I’m having the metal taken out. ‘I’m hoping it will be sorted at Christmas then it will be done and dusted and I can have some downtime.'

28 June 2013

Jessie J takes inspiration from Miley Cyrus as she shows off her PE knickers on stage in Malta 27 June 2013 http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/jessie-j-performs-isle-mtv2002788

The waist-high black pants loathed by schoolgirls seem to be all the rage among these sexy young pop stars

For anyone that went to a private school or a comprehensive with a strict uniform policy, that dreaded weekly PE lesson and the pulling on of the unsightly, uncomfortable and let’s face it, downright embarrassing, PE knickers is a memory all to clear. So why on earth have they suddenly become all the rage among sexy young pop stars? These Bridget Jones-style pants keep cropping up on our chart stars despite the cringe worthy moments they have brought many a school pupil over the last few decades.

And somehow – infuriatingly so – they have managed to make them look sexy! First it was Miley Cyrus, who performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live this week and twerked and gyrated to her new song We Can’t Stop in a pair of black knickers, which she teamed with a white crop top and over-the-knee black boots. And she had clearly inspired fellow pop star Jessie J, who took to the stage at the free Isle of MTV concert in Malta.

She teamed the waist-high knickers with a funky black bra and a bright, colourful shirt which was tied just under her boobs. And she seems to have embraced this new fashion as she sports the same pair of pants on the cover of her new single Wild! The 25-year-old Voice judge was one of the acts performing at the concert, which took place in the capital city of Valletta. And after she was given such a warm welcome at the airport she gushed about the island and its people. Speaking to MTV News ahead of her show, she said: “Everyone’s just been so nice. It’s beautiful weather, great fans. I can’t wait for the show. 50,000 people in this setting and it’s free, well, I need to get myself here next year as a member of the crowd!”

Jessie J was joined by pop star Rita Ora at the gig, who looked very chic in a white jacket, crop top and trendy white tracksuit bottoms. At least she avoided the PE pants, eh Jessie and Miley?

Fifty Shades of J 28 June 2013

GIG REVIEW: JESSIE J, ISLE OF MTV 28 June 2013 http://www.dailystar.co.uk/playlist/view/323028/Gig-Review-Jessie-J-Isle-of-MTV/

MALTA’S free stadium bash was all about the Brit chicks this year as Jessie J and Rita Ora put in top quality shows.

“Moving through dub anthems Waiting All Night and Not Giving In, they hit euphoric highs as the sun set during Feel The Love.”

Jessie J was on top form The sun was still beating when London lads Rudimental blitzed the stage with The Voice runner-up Becky Hill in tow. Moving through dub anthems Waiting All Night and Not Giving In, they hit euphoric highs as the sun set during Feel The Love. Next up, an angelic Rita Ora dressed all in white served up one of her best stadium shows yet. A bit throaty at times, she still mustered a clinical vocal on How We Do (Party) and R.I.P. “Moving through dub anthems Waiting All Night and Not Giving In, they hit euphoric highs as the sun set during Feel The Love.” And she easily made someone’s day during Hot Right Now by lobbing her drumsticks into the crowd before reappearing in red velvet to reign as a demon queen. Ever the pro, Jessie J, left, overcame technical issues and paused to calm eager fans at the front before dropping a fierce Price Tag. But new Euro-beat single Wild was near divine as she gave a nod to the devout city. To close, Dutch DJ Afrojack took the climax as Malta rocked into the small hours to his best cuts of electro-pop. A sun-kissed sensation.

Looking rear-ly nice: Jessie J perfoms at MTV gig in waisthigh knickers 29 June 2013 http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/4986519/jessie-j-perfoms-isle-of-mtv-malta-gigin-skimpy-hotpants.html

POP STUNNER Jessie J showed off a lot of bare-faced cheek as she performed in Malta yesterday. The 25-year-old singer was certainly feeling confident as she took to the Isle of MTV concert stage in a pair of waist-high black knickers. Showing off her slender pins, she also flaunted her toned midriff in a cropped jacket and bralet, ensuring all eyes were on her as she performed hits including Wild and Do It Like A Dude to the delight of fans. The shaven-headed Voice judge complimented her look with hoop earrings and a slick of bright red lippie. Also performing at the event was saucy star Rita Ora. The 22-year-old certainly looked Hot Right Now as she wowed the 50,000 strong crowd in the Maltese capital Valletta. Looking a bit of all-white in a raunchy ensemble, she showed off her enviably flat tum in a tiny top and jacket.

With her blonde locks lengthened with extensions, she danced around performing her hits. The risque look was completed with red lipstick, eyeshadow and nails, matched to her microphone. Rudimental and Afrojack also played at the free event.

Jessie J stops gig to break up fight at Isle of MTV - video 27 June 2013 http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a493898/jessie-j-stops-gig-to-break-up-fight-atisle-of-mtv-video.html#ixzz2XVntYhjx

Jessie J stopped her gig to break up a fight last night (June 26). The singer was performing her track 'Rainbow' at the Isle of MTV show in Malta when the incident occurred. Spotting members of the crowd fighting, Jessie J told her backing band to stop the music as she addressed the offenders from the stage. "So you guys at the front," she said. "I don't perform when people are fighting. OK, so here's the deal, right - music is about bringing people together. "You don't need that angriness in your lives, OK? So kiss and make up and let's party." Jessie J was performing at the annual Isle of MTV event in Malta alongside fellow performers Rita Ora and Rudimental. The star recently released her new single 'Wild', which is available to download now.

Jessie J Sizzles On Stage At Isle Of MTV Gig 27 June 2013 http://www.look.co.uk/news/jessie-j-sizzles-on-stage-at-isle-of-mtv-gig

Jessie J is one artist who knows how to work a crowd, and her explosive performance at last night's Isle of MTV gig in Malta was no exception as the

Wild singer strutted her stuff in a super hot cropped multi-coloured Versace blouse and barely-there hotpants. The 25-year-old songstress, who was joined at the European music event by fellow performers Rita Ora, Rudimental and Afrojack, was looking as body confident as ever in her racy summer-ready stage ensemble. Teaming her high-waisted shorts and rolled up silk shirt with a black cut-out bra, huge gold hoops and a slick of red lippy, Jessie lit up the stage as she busted out her signature moves in front of the hyped-up Maltese fans. Rita, who was seen flaunting her enviable bikini body on the sunny holiday aisle yesterday, also rocked the venue in an all-white sports luxe outfit featuring a white biker jacket, white drawstring trousers and a cute cropped top to showcase her incredible abs. All of this flesh-flashing is making us want to grab the carrot sticks and hit up a Zumba class. There's cake in the office today though - maybe we'll start tomorrow... ahem.

Jessie J Sets Pulses Racing In Bum-Baring Hot Pants While Rita Ora Flaunts Midriff At Isle Of MTV (PHOTOS) Both pop stars put on a scorching set! 27 June 2013 http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news/119049/Jessie-J-Sets-PulsesRacing-In-Bum-Baring-Hot-Pants-While-Rita-Ora-Flaunts-Midriff-At-Isle-OfMTV-PHOTOS

Jessie J and Rita Ora certainly raised temperatures in Malta this week with their performances at the Isle of MTV, with audiences treated to energetic performances, belting vocals and of course, revealing outfits which saw The Voice judge Jessie practically bare her bum. 'Wild' singer Jessie oozed sexiness as she hit the stage donning a scantily-clad outfit, consisting of a multi-coloured shirt tied up as a crop top to bare her flat stomach and a pair of high-waisted black hot pants which put her derriere on full display.

Jessie J wearing her bum-baring hot pants at the Isle of MTV (WENN) The Voice coach certainly put a lot of energy into her set, grinding with her guitarist and pulling some fierce facial expressions that would make Beyonce proud. Shortly after her performance, Jessie tweeted: “I love being on stage.” Meanwhile, 'How We Do (Party)' singer Rita could easily have given Jessie a run for money taking to the stage wearing a white crop top which showed off her rock hard abs, evidence of her hard work at the gym over the last couple of weeks. The 24-year-old then gave onlookers more than an eyeful on the red carpet, exposing ample cleavage in a shirt dress. It seems the Roc Nation star had a great time performing, tweeting late on Wednesday: “Malta you were everything and more! Words can't explain what you made me feel like Tonight!! Thank you! #MtvMalta I LOVE YOU!”

Jessie J, Rita Ora and Rudimental light up Malta 27 June 2013 http://www.music-news.com/shownews.asp?H=Jessie-J,-Rita-Ora-andRudimental-light-up-Malta&nItemID=67587

MTV's annual live music extravaganza Isle of MTV has once again rocked Mediterranean hot spot Malta, with international superstars Jessie J, Rita Ora, Rudimental and Afrojack giving 50,000 music fans a night to remember. For the seventh consecutive year, the spectacular Il-Fosos Square in Floriana played host to one of the biggest nights on the international music calendar, delivered in partnership with Malta Tourism Authority. The show will air across all MTV channels around the world in a 60-minute Isle of MTV Malta programme from 03 August and it will also air as part of the World Stage franchise. For the first time ever, this year's stage was transformed into a digital stargate ' an amazing tunnel of artificial lights, focusing the crowd's attention on a central LED screen creating a mesmerising 3D effect. Rudimental, one of the biggest UK acts to break on to the international music scene in 2013, kicked off the night with their breakthrough UK number one single Feel the Love and rocked the Isle of MTV stage with their powerful dance anthems Not Giving In and Waiting All Night. With the crowd rocking out in the summer sun, the electro quartet from North

London had them screaming for more with their high energy beats and unique soulful drumand-bass sound. Next up, one of the hottest new acts on the scene and the name on everybody's lips, Rita Ora, kept the momentum high with her unique blend of super charged R&B, pop, rock and funk. Ora had the crowd jumping with the explosive Hot Right Now, RIP and How We Do (Party), with a dance-collective made up of storm-troopers, performing around two supped up supermarket trolley's outfitted with loud speakers. With her blazing white suit and vibrant red lips, Rita Ora gave an energetic performance showing everyone exactly why she's 'glorious notorious'. As the evening set in and Il-Fosos Square was illuminated by the fluorescent Isle of MTV stage lighting, 'Do It Like A Dude' star Jessie J burst on to the stage in black hot pants and cropped multi-coloured shirt, to deliver her signature vocal driven performance. Showcasing her powerhouse musical style that mixes soul vocals with contemporary R&B, pop, electropop, and hip-hop beats, the fierce songstress had everyone on their feet chanting the lyrics to popular dance anthems Price Tag, Who's Laughing Now and Domino. As hit single Laserlight filled the square, so did the glow of thousands of mobile phones. Calling out to the crowd 'enjoy life and live for the moment' Jessie J thanked the European fans for 'one amazing party', before closing with an electrifying performance of hot new single WILD from her highly anticipated second studio album. Bringing this year's Isle of MTV to a climactic close was multi-award winning, platinum selling producer and electro-dance DJ Afrojack. The two-time Grammy award-winning producer and DJ had the crowd thumping to a slew of hard-hitting underground hits, including platinum selling dance anthem Take Over Control, Titanium and As Your Friend, the global star's latest collaboration with US singer/songwriter Chris Brown. To see the very best of Isle of MTV 2013, the open-air concert will broadcast as a 60-minute Isle of MTV Malta show across MTV's international network of channels and platforms from 03 August, as well as part of the MTV World Stage franchise. For all the latest news about Isle of MTV visit: https://www.facebook.com/IsleofMTVMalta

Jessie J in Teenie Tiny Hotpants at Isle of MTV 2013 27 June 2013 http://www.themuse.tv/2013/06/jessie-j-in-teenie-tiny-hotpants-at-isle-of-mtv-2013/ Jessie J and Rita Ora were the big performers at this year’s Isle of MTV festival held in Malta, but it was definitely Jessie who was grabbing all the style-attention.

She took to the stage in possibly the shortest shorts we ever did see – a pair of super tight high-waisted hotpants… the variety that would make your Grandma think you’d definitely forgotten your trousers.

We have to give it to her though, teaming it with an amazing Versace print shirt, she manages to pull it off as only Jessie J could. It was nice to see Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The Voice HUGE earrings having their second stint in the spotlight tooâ&#x20AC;Ś

Rita Ora carried on her recent love of matchy-matchy in an all white leather jacket-track pant combo and bandeau. Notice how the nails and lips match her microphone â&#x20AC;&#x201C; nice!

Who do you reckon won the style crown Musers? Jessie in Versace, or all-white Rita?

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Jessie J's Isle of MTV Show Interrupted As Singer Stops Fight In The Crowd 27 June 2013 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/27/jessie-j-isle-of-mtv-show-singer-stops-fightcrowd_n_3511164.html?utm_hp_ref=entertainment

Jessie J took a stand a recent show, stopping her performance to enforce a little crowd control. The 25-year-old singer was performing at Isle of MTV in Malta, when things took a turn for the dramatic. Jessie was in the middle of singing her 2011 track "Rainbow," when she told her band to stop the music. Walking to the front of the stage, Jessie addressed the crowd and tried to catch the attention of a group of fans, saying "You guys in the front!" When the crowd erupted in cheers, Jessie yelled, "One second, one second, I need them to hear me." "See I don't perform when people are fighting," she told the disruptive fans. "Here's the deal, right? Music is about bringing people together, okay? You don't need the angriness in your lives. So kiss and make up and let's party." Jessie then tried to speak directly to those that were fighting, saying, "Look at me, come on, look at me. Are we good? Sort it out, bro." Take a look at the video above. Lest her fans miss a minute of "Rainbow," Jessie launched into a performance of the song from the beginning once the drama was dealt with.

Jesse J Break Up Fight During 'Rainbow' Performance at Isle of MTV: 'Wild' Singer Tells Fans 'Music is About Bringing People Together' 27 June 2013 http://www.mstarz.com/articles/15318/20130627/watch-jesse-j-break-up-fight-duringrainbow-performance-at-isle-of-mtv-wild-singer-tells-fans-music-is-about-brining-peopletogether-video.htm

Jessie J may be okay with dominoes getting taken down, but she doesn't appreciate it when fans push each other around. At the Isle of MTV '13 concert last night, the "Wild" singer stopped the music when she spotted two people fighting in the crowd. In her thick British accent, the pop star lectured the two angry audience members on the power of music and love. "I need them to hear me. Now, I don't perform when people are fighting. Guys. Guys. Please! Okay, so here's the deal, right'? Music is about bringing people together. We don't need that angriness on your lives. Okay? So kiss and make up, and let's party," Jessie J said to two front row concertgoers who were not feeling the love. After the two seemed to have learned their lesson from Jessie J, the songstress' band started the music back up and she launched right back into her song "Rainbow." The high kicks and powerful vocals proved that stopping a song right in the middle of it doesn't totally through Jessie J for a loop. Jessie J headlined the concert in Malta, wearing a colorful crop top and high-waisted tight black shorts. Her newly bleach blonde buzzcut made Jessie J look like a more grown-up Miley Cyrus. Rita Ora and Afrojack also performed in Malta to the 50,000 member crowd.

Jessie J Stops Concert To Break Up A Fight 27 June 2013 http://idolator.com/7467107/jessie-j-stops-fight

Take a bow, Jessie J. Everybody’s favorite bald pop star stopped mid-way through a performance of “Rainbow” at the Isle of MTV show in Malta to break up a fight. The “Wild” singer spotted the ruckus and immediately ordered her band to stop playing. She then did what she does best – preach love and acceptance in an amazing accent. “So you guys at the front,” the towering sex symbol declared. “I don’t perform when people are fighting! Ok, so here’s the deal… music is about bringing people together.” We can’t disagree. She then addressed her brawling fans, saying: “You don’t need that angriness in your lives, Ok? So kiss and make up and let’s party.” Watch Jessie J channel her innersuperhero after the jump.

Singer Jessie J. stops fight during her concert 28 June 2013 http://www.nbcnews.com/entertainment/singer-jessie-j-stops-fight-during-her-concert6C10485346

Jessie J. performing at the Malta concert where she stopped a fight. They say music soothes the savage breast, but at British singer Jessie J.'s "Isle of MTV" performance in Malta on Wednesday, music didn't keep two concertgoers from breaking out into a fight. The singer was in the middle of her song, "Rainbow," which ironically is about how people are all similar and should get along, when she noticed the altercation between two fans near the stage. "Stop the music, stop the music," she shouted to her band in a video captured by a fan and posted to You Tube. (The fighting fans can't clearly be seen in the video.)

"OK, so, you guys in the front, guys ... see I don't perform when people are fighting," the singer announced, as the audience applauded her words. "OH MY GOD!" another fan could be heard saying. "OK, so here's the deal right?" Jessie J. continued. "Music is about bringing people together. You don't need that angriness in your lives, OK? So kiss and make up and let's party." "Jes-sie! Jes-sie!" fans chanted in appreciation. "Let's go, let's go again," the singer told her band, before delivering one more word to the fighters. "Look at me, come on, look at me. Are we good? Sort it out, bro."

Jessie J stops MTV gig to break up fight between fans 28 June 2013 http://www.gigwise.com/news/82575/video-jessie-j-stops-mtv-gig-to-break-up-fight-between-fans

Singer does it like a dude at Ibiza gig

Jessie J was forced to stop her gig to break up a fight that broke out at Isle of MTV Wednesday June 26. See a video of the incident below. The singer was performing her track 'Rainbow' at the show in Malta, when the incident occurred. Spotting members of the crowd fighting, Jessie J promptly told her backing band to stop the music and then addressed the offenders from the stage. "So you guys at the front," she said. "I don't perform when people are fighting. OK, so here's the deal, right - music is about bringing people together. "You don't need that angriness in your lives, OK? So kiss and make up and let's party." Jessie J was performing at the annual event alongside fellow performers Rita Ora and Rudimental. The star recently released her new single 'Wild', which is available to download now.

ISLE OF MTV – MALTA 30 June 2013 http://redcarpetmagazine.co.uk/isle-of-mtv-malta/

Red Carpet is back from Malta where Rita Ora, Jessie J, Rudimental and DJ Afrojack performed at the packed Isle of MTV event. Sat Bal (29 Jun’13) Some 50,000 music fans streamed into Floriana’s Il-Fosos Square to enjoy the show - a seven-year collaboration between MTV and MTA (Malta Tourism Authority).

The Maltese summer breeze flowed along with the hospitality on the VIP platform which gave us a sweeping view over the packed Il-Fosos Square. On stage Rudimental kicked off the show with the breakthrough UK number one single Feel the Love and got the crowd going with their dance hits Not Giving In and Waiting All Night.

Rudimental, Not Giving In The event production was enhanced this year with a stage that represented a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;digital stargateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; tunnel of lighting and the central LED screen creating an effective 3D effect. Rita Ora followed Rudimental on stage. In an all-white ensemble she roused the crowd with Hot Right Now, RIP and How We Do (Party. Backing dancers comprised storm-troopers while the singer conveyed her appreciation to the Maltese crowd several times.

Rita Ora on the Isle of MTV stage Twilight signified the arrival of Jessie J who bounded on stage in black hot pants. An odd choice given her earlier claim that ‘I don’t want my knickers to show’ in a thigh-split dress at a press call that breezy morning. But that’s showbiz and the Do It Like A Dude star delivered Price Tag, Who's Laughing Now and Domino to the dancing crowd.

Jessie J – she came in peace Jessie J’s command of the audience also took an unexpected turn when a fight broke out in front of her. She promptly stopped the show and urged the aggressor to “kiss and make up” before decrying the state of “angry men”. Her final call was positive; “enjoy life and live for the moment”. She then went on to thank the European fans for “one amazing party” and closed with a lively performance of new single WILD. It then fell to multi-award winning, platinum selling producer and electro-dance DJ Afrojack to take the Isel of MTV to a close. The two-time Grammy award-winning producer and DJ had the crowd dancing to underground hits including platinum-selling dance anthem Take Over Control, Titanium and As Your Friend, the global star’s latest collaboration with US singer/songwriter Chris Brown. The Isle of MTV will air across all MTV channels globally in a 60-minute Isle of MTV Malta programme from 03 August and it will also air as part of the World Stage franchise. Previous Isle of MTV main event locations have included Torre de Belém, Lisbon, Portugal (2002), Ile du Gaou, Six-Fours Les Plages, France (2003), Tossa De Mar, Costa Brava, Spain (2004), Piazza dell Unita’ d’Italia, Trieste, Italy (2005) and seen performances from the likes of Gorillaz, Outkast, The Black Eyed Peas, Garbage, The Chemical Brothers, Shaggy and Morcheeba.

SPAIN

La atmósfera no hace Milagros [The atmosphere does not work miracles] 27 June 2013 http://cultura.elpais.com/cultura/2013/06/26/actualidad/1372255430_053857.html

San Publio jamás se lo hubiera imaginado. Tras ser el primer obispo de Malta, acoger al naufragado San Pablo en la isla y acabar martirizado por el Imperio Romano, probablemente el buen hombre confiara al menos en una eternidad más tranquila. Es cierto que le dedicaron una gran iglesia en la plaza Fosos de Floriana, pequeña localidad pegada a la capital, La Valeta. Pero también es verdad que la propia plaza acoge habitualmente los gritos que arrastran los mítines de los partidos isleños. Y, por si no fuera suficiente, anoche el santo y su parroquia se vieron acorralados por unas 50.000 personas entregadas al culto de la música. Era el séptimo Isle of Mtv Malta y, con perdón de Publio, el único santo era el pop. Desde hace años la emisora musical celebra cada verano en la isla, en el corazón del Mediterráneo, un maxiconcierto gratuito con cierto poder de convocatoria y artistas como David Guetta, Enrique Iglesias, Snoop Dogg, Lady Gaga y Nelly Furtado. Aunque este año el cartel no era “nada del otro mundo”, por lo menos según Sara Caravaca e Iván Cortés, dos veinteañeros españoles que, en el aeropuerto de Barajas, esperaban aprovechar las vacaciones con concierto incluido que habían ganado por un concurso de Fitur. Así valoraban los jóvenes a sus coetáneos. Porque todos los artistas convocados este año apenas eran bebés o no habían nacido cuando caía el muro de Berlín. De la estrella británico-kosovar Rita Ora al dj holandés Afrojack, del grupo londinense Rudimental a la poderosa voz y simpatía de Jessie J, la apuesta del cartel de 2013 dejaba más claro aún uno de los principales objetivos del evento. “El Gobierno [que comparte costes y organización del concierto] quería cambiar la imagen de la isla

como lugar donde iban a veranear los abuelos y atraer a un público joven”, aclara Jane Fraser, la productora ejecutiva de la cita. En efecto, las caras arrugadas escaseaban entre el público del concierto, que respondió masivamente a la convocatoria incluso media hora antes de que empezara. Así, cuando un exaltado artista local subió al escenario a inaugurar el evento y repetir una y otra y otra (y unas cuantas más) veces aquello de “manos arriba” y “saltad”, la plaza Fosos ya se encontraba abarrotada. Para entusiasrmarla, sin embargo, hacía falta bastante más. De hecho, probablemente ninguno de los músicos que pasaron por este séptimo Isle of Mtv Malta encontró la clave para regalar a los asistentes una postal inolvidable. Cerca estuvieron, es cierto, los Rudimental, los primeros en tocar y tal vez los más entregados. Vestidos como si acabaran de volver de la playa maltesa, los británicos irrumpieron sobre el atardecer para sentenciar que allí, en el escenario, está su verdadera “casa”. Algunos se entusiasmaron. Otros, en cambio, se preguntarían: “¿Rudimental quién?”. Resulta que se trata de una banda emergente que ha liderado las listas de ventas del Reino Unido y que aspira a una mezcla que va del “hip-hop, soul, electrónica y reggae a Ray Charles”, según contaba en los días previos Amir Amor, uno de los miembros de la banda. Tampoco hace falta exagerar con las comparaciones, pero hay que reconocer que el grupo revirtió pronósticos e hizo bailar a más de uno, en especial con su gran hit, Feel the love. Muchos sacudieron manos y pelo también al ritmo de la consola de Afrojack. Antes del evento, el dj holandés había prometido intentar –como asegura que siempre hace- ofrecer a los asistentes “la mejor fiesta” en la que hubiesen estado nunca. Si realmente se trataba de eso, se quedó a años luz del objetivo. Ahora bien, su mezcla de electrónica propia y éxitos ajenos, humo que salía del escenario y luces parpadeantes, regaló un cierre nada amargo, aunque tampoco exquisito, a la cita. Antes, las dos estrellas más esperadas de la noche habían intentado dejar su huella en Malta. Desde luego, Jessie J dejó en herencia por lo menos uno de los mejores momentos de la noche. “Parad la música”, soltó de repente, en medio de su exhibición. Resulta que dos tipos se estaban pegando en las primeras filas, y que la cantante los había pillado. “La música no es para pelearse, sino para juntarse”, certificó entre los aplausos, antes de retomar sus estribillos a medias entre dance y soul. Semidesnuda, extasiada y agresiva en el escenario, costaba reconocer en esa Jessie J a la misma joven que unas horas antes jugaba en la piscina de un hotel de La Valeta. Aunque entre su bra que se desabrochó y obligó a una segunda pausa, una cover de I don’t want to miss a thing, de Aerosmith, y su poderío vocal, la artista aprobó sus deberes. Eso sí, para el sobresaliente habrá que esperar. Tampoco lo consiguió Rita Ora, tal vez la cantante más famosa de toda la noche maltesa. Entre cambios de look (de poligonera futurista a Caperucita Roja) y bailarines, la prometedora artista de Pristina aclaró una vez más por qué la comparan con Rihanna. Quizás la supere en voz, pero su show, con tambores y carritos de la compra que aparecían encima del escenario, no llevó a pensar en ningún milagro. Para ello, a juzgar por la noche, mejor San Publio.

ITALY

Rita Ora in abito Emanuel Ungaro per il concerto Isle of MTV [Rita Ora in Emanuel Ungaro dress for the Isle of MTV concert] 2 July 2013 http://www.leichic.it/eventi/rita-ora-in-abito-emanuel-ungaro-per-il-concerto-isle-of-mtv37041.html Rita Ora in occasione del photocall di Isle of MTV a Malta, ha scelto d’indossare un abito nero decorato con ornamenti dorati Emanuel Ungaro. In particolare, Rita Ora, Jessie J, Afrojack e i Rudimental si sono esibiti al concerto organizzato da MTV. Giunto alla sua settima edizione, si è trattato di uno degli eventi musicali …

Rita Ora in occasione del photocall di Isle of MTV a Malta, ha scelto d’indossare un abito nero decorato con ornamenti dorati Emanuel Ungaro. In particolare, Rita Ora, Jessie J, Afrojack e i Rudimental si sono esibiti al concerto organizzato da MTV. Giunto alla sua settima edizione, si è trattato di uno degli eventi musicali estivi gratuiti più eclettici e di tendenza organizzati da MTV.

TURKEY

Isle Of MTV Malta müzik gecesi [Isle Of MTV Malta music night]

29 June 2013 http://haber.stargazete.com/magazin/isle-of-mtv-malta-muzik-gecesi/haber-766966

MTV’nin her yıl düzenlediği Isle Of MTV Malta müzik gecesi 26 Haziran’da Malta Il Fassos Meydan’ında gerçekleşti. Akdeniz’in vazgeçilmez şehri olan Malta Jessie J, Rita Ora, Rudimental ve DJ Afrojack sanatçılarını hayranlarıyla buluşturdu. Her yıl 50.000’den fazla seyirciyi ağırlayan Isle Of MTV Malta müzik gecesi,26 Haziran’da Jessie Jee, Rita Ora, Rudimental ve DJ Afrojack’in canlı performanslarıyla gerçekleşti. Yedi senedir müzik takvimlerinin en büyük gecelerinden biri olan Isle of MTV Malta, Viacom ve Malta Tourism Authority’nin işbirliğiyle, Floriana Il-Fosos meydanında müzik severlerle bir araya geldi. Jessie J, hareketliliğini R&B,pop, rock ve funk’ın eşsiz karışımı ile zirvede tutarken, Rita Ora, İngiltere’nin 2013‘te uluslararası müzik platformunun en önemli isimlerinden biri olurken, Rudimental ve ödüllü

electrodance DJ'i Afrojack tarafından sonlandırılan gecede müzikseverler olağanüstü bir performans izleme şansı buldu. Isle of MTV Malta konseri, televizyonda ilk kez 4 Ağustos 2013 Pazar günü Türkiye’de MTV kanalında yayınlanacak. Malta’da düzenlenen müzik sahnelerinde bu zamana kadar Will.I.Am,Flo Rida,Snoop Dogg,Lady Gaga, David Guetta,The Black Eyed Peas ve LMFO gibi birçok ünlü sanatçılar yer aldı.

TRANSLATION Isle Of MTV Malta music night Isle Of MTV MTV Malta music night organized every year Fassos Meydan'ında of Malta took place on June 26. Akdeniz'in vazgeçilmez şehri olan Malta Jessie J, Rita Ora, Rudimental ve DJ Afrojack sanatçılarını hayranlarıyla buluşturdu. Indispensable in the Mediterranean, Malta Jessie J, Rita Ora, rudimental and fans brought together artists DJ Afrojack. Her yıl 50.000'den fazla seyirciyi ağırlayan Isle Of MTV Malta müzik gecesi,26 Haziran'da Jessie Jee, Rita Ora, Rudimental ve DJ Afrojack'in canlı performanslarıyla gerçekleşti. Each year, more than 50,000 spectators welcomed Isle Of MTV Malta music night, June 26 Jessie Jee, Rita Ora, rudimental and live DJ performances took place Afrojack'in. Yedi senedir müzik takvimlerinin en büyük gecelerinden biri olan Isle of MTV Malta, Viacom ve Malta Tourism Authority'nin işbirliğiyle, Floriana Il-Fosos meydanında müzik severlerle bir araya geldi. Calendars, which is one of the biggest nights of music for seven years in Isle of MTV Malta and the Malta Tourism Authority in collaboration with Viacom, Floriana main square Il-Fosos music lovers came together. Jessie J, hareketliliğini R&B,pop, rock ve funk'ın eşsiz karışımı ile zirvede tutarken, Rita Ora, İngiltere'nin 2013'te uluslararası müzik platformunun en önemli isimlerinden biri olurken, Rudimental ve ödüllü electrodance DJ'i Afrojack tarafından sonlandırılan gecede müzikseverler olağanüstü bir performans izleme şansı buldu. Jessie J, mobility, R & B, pop, rock and funk with a unique blend of holding the summit, Rita Ora, England, in 2013, one of the most important names in international music platform while rudimental outstanding and award-winning music lovers electrodance overnight terminated by DJ Afrojack performance monitoring of a chance. Isle of MTV Malta konseri, televizyonda ilk kez 4 Ağustos 2013 Pazar günü Türkiye'de MTV kanalında yayınlanacak. Isle of MTV Malta concert for the first time on television MTV broadcast in Turkey on Sunday 4 August 2013. Malta'da düzenlenen müzik sahnelerinde bu zamana kadar Will.I.Am,Flo Rida,Snoop Dogg,Lady Gaga, David Guetta,The Black Eyed Peas ve LMFO gibi birçok ünlü sanatçılar yer aldı. By this time the music scene in Malta, Will.I.Am, Flo Rida, Snoop Dogg, Lady Gaga, David Guetta, The Black Eyed Peas, and many other famous artists such as LMFO took place.

MIDDLE EAST

Jessie J, Rita Ora, Rudimental and Afrojack Light up Malta for Isle of MTV 2013 28 June 2013 http://jazarah.net/jessie-j-rita-ora-rudimental-and-afrojack-light-up-malta-for-isle-of-mtv2013/

Highlights from the incredible night to air in hour-long Isle of MTV Malta show on MTV channels around the world from 3rd August Valletta, 27 June 2013: MTVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual live music extravaganza Isle of MTV has once again rocked Mediterranean hot spot Malta, with international superstars Jessie J, Rita Ora, Rudimental and Afrojack giving 50,000 music fans a night to remember. For the seventh consecutive year, the spectacular Il-Fosos Square in Floriana played host to one of the biggest nights on the international music calendar, delivered in partnership with Malta Tourism Authority. The show will air across all

MTV channels around the world in a 60-minute Isle of MTV Malta programme from 03 August and it will also air as part of the World Stage franchise. For the first time ever, this year’s stage was transformed into a digital stargate – an amazing tunnel of artificial lights, focusing the crowd’s attention on a central LED screen creating a mesmerising 3D effect. Rudimental, one of the biggest UK acts to break on to the international music scene in 2013, kicked off the night with their breakthrough UK number one single Feel the Love and rocked the Isle of MTV stage with their powerful dance anthems Not Giving In and Waiting All Night. With the crowd rocking out in the summer sun, the electro quartet from North London had them screaming for more with their high energy beats and unique soulful drum-and-bass sound. Next up, one of the hottest new acts on the scene and the name on everybody’s lips, Rita Ora, kept the momentum high with her unique blend of super charged R&B, pop, rock and funk. Ora had the crowd jumping with the explosive Hot Right Now, RIP and How We Do (Party), with a dancecollective made up of storm-troopers, performing around two supped up supermarket trolley’s outfitted with loud speakers. With her blazing white suit and vibrant red lips, Rita Ora gave an energetic performance showing everyone exactly why she’s ‘glorious notorious’. As the evening set in and Il-Fosos Square was illuminated by the fluorescent Isle of MTV stage lighting, ‘Do It Like A Dude’ star Jessie J burst on to the stage in black hot pants and cropped multicoloured shirt, to deliver her signature vocal driven performance. Showcasing her powerhouse musical style that mixes soul vocals with contemporary R&B, pop, electro-pop, and hip-hop beats, the fierce songstress had everyone on their feet chanting the lyrics to popular dance anthems Price Tag, Who’s Laughing Now and Domino. As hit single Laserlight filled the square, so did the glow of thousands of mobile phones. Calling out to the crowd “enjoy life and live for the moment” Jessie J thanked the European fans for “one amazing party”, before closing with an electrifying performance of hot new single WILD from her highly anticipated second studio album. Bringing this year’s Isle of MTV to a climactic close was multi-award winning, platinum selling producer and electro-dance DJ Afrojack. The two-time Grammy award-winning producer and DJ had the crowd thumping to a slew of hard-hitting underground hits, including platinum selling dance anthem Take Over Control, Titanium and As Your Friend, the global star’s latest collaboration with US singer/songwriter Chris Brown. To see the very best of Isle of MTV 2013, the open-air concert will broadcast as a 60-minute Isle of MTV Malta show across MTV’s international network of channels and platforms from 03 August as well as part of the MTV World Stage franchise. Delivered through a successful partnership with Malta Tourism Authority for the seventh year, Isle of MTV and has become one of the must-attend highlights of the summer music calendar, attracting fans from all over Europe to party in one of the most entrancing settings in the Mediterranean. For all the latest news about Isle of MTV visit: https://www.facebook.com/IsleofMTVMalta

GERMANY

"Isle of MTV" rockt Malta [Isle of MTV: Jessie J rocked Malta]

27 June 2013 http://unterhaltung.at.msn.com/news/isle-of-mtv-rockt-malta#image=1 Jessie J sorgte gestern Abend beim "Isle of MTV"-Konzert...

Das "Isle of MTV"-Konzert rockte gestern die sommerliche Insel Malta - Jessie J, Rita Ora und Afrojack brachten gestern die Bühne zum Beben. Bereits zum siebten Mal durften gestern Abend beim "Isle of MTV"-Konzert, das alljährlich auf dem wunderschönen Il-Fosos Platz in Floriana, Malta stattfindet, gleich mehrere Künstler mit ihren LiveAuftritten dem Publikum einheizen. So sorgten gestern Abend unter anderem die britische "Price Tag"-Sängerin Jessie J, die "Shine Ya Light"-Interpretin Rita Ora und der "Doing It Right"-DJ Afrojack für gute Stimmung auf der Sonneninsel Malta. Jessie J überzeugte ihre Fans in einem knappen Outfit und mit ihrer bombastischen Stimme und auch Rita Ora brachte die Stimmung mit ihren Hits und in ihrem weißen bauchfreien Tube-Top zum Kochen. Für Fans, die keine begehrten Tickets mehr ergattern konnten, gibt es dennoch die Möglichkeit, die verschiedenen Künstler noch einmal vor den Bildschirmen zu bewundern. Die Konzerte der Musiker werden in einem 60-minütigen "Isle of MTV"-Spezial auf allen weltweiten MTV-Kanälen und Plattformen ausgestrahlt.

Jessie J schlichtet bei Konzert Streit im Publikum [Jessie J settled a dispute in the audience at her show]

28 June 2013 http://www.klatsch-tratsch.de/2013/06/28/jessie-j-schlichtet-bei-konzert-streit-impublikum/168847

Jessie J lässt keine Streitereien während ihrer Auftritte zu.

Die britische Sängerin stand am Mittwoch, 26. Juni, in Malta für das Isle of MTV Festival auf der Bühne, als sich zwei Zuschauer im Publikum plötzlich in die Haare bekamen. Kurzerhand unterbrach die Musikerin ihren Auftritt, um den Streit der beiden zu schlichten. Nachdem sie ihre Band aufforderte, die Musik zu stoppen, rief sie ins Publikum: “Ihr Jungs hier vorne! Ich performe nicht, wenn sich Leute prügeln. Ok, es ist doch so: Musik soll die Menschen zusammenbringen. Ihr braucht doch diese Wut in euren Leben gar nicht! Also küsst euch, vertragt euch und lasst uns feiern!”

Neben Jessie J standen zudem Afrojack, Rita Ora und Rudimental für das alljährliche Festival auf der Bühne. Jessie J ist nicht die erste, die wegen eines Streit ein Konzert unterbricht. Im Dezember verstummte auch Florence and the Machine-Sängerin Florence Welch im schottischen Aberdeen und sprang barfüßig von der Bühne in die Menge, um dort die Rangelei einer Gruppe von Unruhestiftern zu schlichten und eine junge Zuschauerin, die von dem Tumult sichtlich mitgenommen war, zu trösten. Auf die Buhrufe, die Welch entgegen schwappten, reagierte die Frontfrau von Florence + the Machine dann mit den Worten: “Ich kann nicht dieses Lied singen, während sich vor mir geprügelt wird. Es ist egal, wer Recht hat – vertragt euch und seid wieder Freunde. Ich komme mir vor wie ein Lehrer.” (Bang)

FRANCE

Exclu Public : IOM : Isle of MTV! : Public y était aux côtés de Rita Ora et Jessie J! [PUBLIC EXCLUSIVE ! Public was at isle of MTV with Rita Ora and Jessie j!]

27 June 2013 http://www.public.fr/News/Exclu-Public-IOM-Isle-of-MTV-Public-y-etait-aux-cotes-de-RitaOra-et-Jessie-J-419653

Hier soir, 50 000 personnes étaient rassemblées sur la grande place de La Valette, la capitale de Malte, pour quatre heures de show époustouflant et tout ça pour pas un euro! Merci qui? Merci MTV!Il fallait le voir pour le croire! Et ça tombe bien, Public était à Malte hier soir et a vu pour vous IOM: Isle of MTV, un show, devenu une tradition depuis quelques années maintenant, et organisé à la perfection par la célèbre chaîne musicale. Dans une ambiance de festival, 50 000 personnes

étaient présentes pour assister gratuitement au concert de Rudimental, d’Afrojak mais surtout pour voir les deux bombasses de la soirée à savoir Jessie J et Rita Ora! Et le moins que l’on puisse dire, c’est que le public en a eu pour son argent...et comme c’était gratuit, c’était encore mieux! C’est le groupe Rudimental qui a eu l’honneur d’ouvrir la cérémonie aux alentours de 20h face à une assemblée survoltée. Les quatre membres de ce groupe british sont peut-être un poil moins sexy que One Direction mais sont bourrés de talent. Piers, Kesi, Amir Amor et DJ Locksmith manient les rythmes électros, le drum n’bass et les cuivres comme personne! Retenez bien leurs noms car ils auraient pour projet de bosser avec une certaine Laureen Hill et Jay Z les auraient contacté... Après 50 minutes de concert, les quatre garçons dans le vent ont cédé leur place à la tant attendue Rita Ora! Vêtue d’un pantalon et d’un bustier en cuir blanc, la jolie (fausse) blonde a "retourné" l’assistance! Divine, elle a su trouvé la bonne dose entre sexy attitude et session plus sportive, entourée de danseurs plus torrides les uns que les autres! A 21h, on peut dire que la température était dans le rouge total! Avec son déhanché et ses pauses hot, la petite Rita pourrait bien donner un sacré coup de vieux à ces momies que sont Rihanna et Beyoncé! Ce fut ensuite au tour de Jessie J de prendre possession de la scène sous un tonnerre de hurlements! Et la chanteuse britannique, à qui la coupe ultra courte et blonde va à ravir, a illico balancé du lourd! C’est avec son tube "Price Tag" qu’elle a littéralement enflammé le public. Puis, pendant une heure, elle a enchaîné les titres, alternant balades, reprises et chansons ultra pop "r’n’bisées"! Et la jeune femme n’a pas seulement une plastique de rêve mais a aussi un tête bien faite puisqu’elle profite de sa notoriété et d’être sur scène pour faire passer des messages contre la violence et pour le « love »! Pas très original me direz-vous mais voilà qui a pris tout son sens quelques instants plus tard, quand la chanteuse a interrompu une de ses chansons pour demander à deux personnes de cesser de se foutre des coups de poings à 10 mètres de la scène, dans la fosse! Ambiance! Une fois le calme retrouvé et la belle Jessie J remisée en backstage, ce fut au tour du DJ hollandais Afrojack d’embraser le public au top de sa forme, malgré trois heures de show passées à jumper! Apothéose pour ce jeune dj de 25 ans qui compte déjà parmi ses collaborateurs Beyoncé (avec qui il a travaillé sur le titre Who Run the World) Chris Brown ou encore Ne-Yo. Le baby Dj a envoyé du lourd et conquis la foule, en transe! Après tant d’émotion, peu après minuit, la grande place de la Valette s’est vidée petit à petit et les « quelques » 50 000 personnes sont rentrées tranquillement se coucher avec des paillettes plein les yeux, du bon son dans les oreilles et des rêves plein la tête. On en a même aperçu certains qui croisaient déjà les doigts dans l’espoir de refaire partie de la fête l’année prochaine!

Jessie J interrompt un concert à cause d'une bagarre : "Embrassez-vous !" [Her gig stopped by a fight : “Just kiss each others!”]

28 June 2013 http://www.chartsinfrance.net/Jessie-J/news-86648.html Cette semaine, Jessie J a foulé la scène du concert annuel Isle of MTV, qui s'est déroulé à Malte. Devant 50.000 personnes, la chanteuse a fait résonner ses tubes et son dernier single "Wild". Mais durant son titre "Rainbow", elle a repéré une bagarre dans la foule et stoppé son concert pour les faire revenir à la raison.

Jessie J s'affaire afin de transformer son retour en un véritable succès. Quelques jours après la grande finale de la deuxième saison de "The Voice", au Royaume-Uni, remportée par Andrea Begley et qui a donné lieu à une reprise de "Get Lucky" par les quatre coachs, la chanteuse met les bouchées doubles afin de profiter de cette popularité reboostée par le show. Puisque son nouveau single "Wild", enregistré avec Big Sean et Dizzee Rascal, n'a pas encore brillé dans les classements européens, à part en Angleterre, l'interprète de "Price

Tag" intensifie son marathon promo. Ainsi, elle a accepté d'être l'une des têtes d'affiche du fameux concert Isle of MTV qui s'est déroulé à Malte cette semaine. Autour de Rita Ora, Afrojack ou encore Rudimental, Jessie J a fait résonner ses anciens succès, son nouveau single ainsi que quelques titres issus de son premier album "Who You Are", devant 50.000 personnes. Alors qu'elle était en train d'interpréter son morceau "Rainbow", un incident a perturbé le spectacle. Pendant sa chanson, plusieurs personnes dans la foule ont attiré son attention puisqu'ils se sont battus au milieu du public. La chanteuse a alors tout simplement arrêté son show et les a pris à partie. « Hey vous les mecs au fond ! Je ne chante pas si des gens se battent » a-t-elle lancé, visiblement agacée, avant de rappeler que la musique est faite pour « rassembler les gens ensemble ». Elle leur a même fait une proposition plutôt amusante. « OK, voilà le deal (...). Vous n'avez pas besoin de cette agressivité dans vos vies, OK ? Alors embrassez-vous, faites la paix et faisons la fête ! ». Acclamée par la foule, Jessie J s'est assurée que son annonce avait été entendue et a repris sa chanson "Rainbow" depuis le début, avec autant d'énergie. Ce n'est pas la première fois qu'un tel incident se produit. On se souvient que Florence + the Machine avait également interrompu un concert en Écosse et était même descendue dans la fosse pour réconforter une adolescente prise au milieu de la bagarre. Une séquence pleine d'émotion qui a ensuite eu un écho tout particulier quand Pink a, elle aussi, stoppé son "The Truth About Love Tour", lors de son passage à Philadelphie, pour s'assurer qu'une jeune fan en pleurs allait bien, suite à une altercation dans la foule. Le deuxième album de Jessie J, qui pourrait s'intituler "Heaven" et contenir un duo avec Brandy, est annoncé pour l'automne prochain.

Jessie J : Son concert interrompu à cause d'une bagarre ! [Her gig stopped by a fight]

1 July 2013 http://www.meltybuzz.fr/jessie-j-son-concert-interrompu-a-cause-d-une-bagarre-a190607.html

Tête d'affiche du concert annuel Isle of MTV qui se déroulait cette semaine à Malte, Jessie J a pris plaisir à interpréter ses plus grands tubes… jusqu'à ce qu'une bagarre parmi les fans vienne interrompre le show…

Cette semaine à Malte se déroulait le concert annuel Isle of MTV. Et devant 50 000 personnes, Jessie J se faisait une joie et un honneur d'y participer. Mais en pleine interprétation de son titre "Rainbow", la chanteuse s'est soudainement arrêtée de chanter et à demandé aux musiciens de s'arrêter eux aussi. La raison : deux personnes étaient en train de se bagarrer parmi les fans. "Hey vous les mecs au fond ! Je ne chante pas si des gens se battent" leur a-t-elle lancé, avant de rappeler que la musique est faite pour « rassembler les gens ». Elle leur a même fait une proposition plutôt amusante. "OK, voilà le deal (...). Vous n'avez pas besoin de cette agressivité dans vos vies, OK ? Alors embrassez-vous, faites la paix et faisons la fête !". Une interpellation acclamée par la foule. Heureusement, l'incident s'est vite dissipé et la chanteuse a pu reprendre son show. Elle qui prenait tant de plaisir à clasher Rihanna sur Twitter appellerait-elle à la paix ?

PORTUGAL

Rita Ora prepara-se para Glastonbury Rita aterra na sombria Londres, combinando a sua roupa com o tempo. [Rita Ora prepares for Glastonbury Rita lands in gloomy London, matching your outfit with time.] 28 June 2013 http://entretenimento.pt.msn.com/famosos/rita-ora-prepara-se-para-glastonbury

A estrela Pop Rita Ora vestiu-se para o tempo cinzento britânico, vinda do solarengo país de Malta, antes do seu primeiro concerto no lendário Festival de Glastonbury. A cantora de 'R.I.P.' deixou a sua marca em 2012 com um álbum de estreia que alcançou o primeiro lugar, e está a provar o que vale conseguindo um horário no prestigioso Pyramid Stage do festival. Preparou-se para o maior concerto da sua vida no concerto da MTV em Malta na quarta-feira (26 de junho de 2013), e parece que está equipada para um fim de semana molhado e selvagem no chuvoso distrito de Somerset, regressando ao Reino Unido num enorme casaco com capuz. Mas não se deixem enganar pelo seu vestuário tristonho - Rita admitiu que está super entusiasmada com a perspetiva de atuar em Glastonbury na sexta-feira à tarde (28 de junho de 2013). Escreveu no Twitter, "Acabou de me bater. Primeiro, nem posso acreditar que vou atuar em Glastonbury e ainda por cima no PALCO PRINCIPAL, O PYRAMID STAGE. Obrigada. Muito obrigada."

NETHERLANDS

Jessie J legt optreden stil wegens vechtpartij in publiek [Jessie J explains occur silent because brawl in public]

28 June 2013 http://www.hln.be/hln/nl/944/Celebrities/article/detail/1659761/2013/06/28/Jessie-J-legtoptreden-stil-wegens-vechtpartij-in-publiek.dhtml

Jessie J heeft woensdagavond haar concert tijdens het Isle of MTV-festival op Malta korte tijd stilgelegd wegens een vechtpartij in het publiek. De Britse popzangeres zat middenin haar nummer Rainbow toen er op de voorste rijen onrust tussen bezoekers uitbrak. De Domino-ster stopte haar band en sprak vervolgens de vechtersbazen toe. "Jullie hier op de voorste rij, ik treed niet op als er mensen vechten. Muziek is er juist om mensen dichter bijeen te brengen. Je hebt niets aan al die boosheid in je leven, okĂŠ. Dus geef elkaar een kusje en laten we er een feest van maken!" Jessie J is niet de eerste die een optreden stillegt om een vechtpartij in het publiek te stoppen. P!nk laste afgelopen maart ook een korte pauze in om twee knokkende vrouwen corrigerend toe te spreken.

Jessie J legt optreden stil wegens knokpartij [Jesse J stops performance because of fighting]

28 June 2013 http://www.nu.nl/muziek/3512394/jessie-j-legt-optreden-stil-wegens-knokpartij.html

Jessie J heeft woensdagavond haar concert tijdens het Isle of MTV-festival op Malta korte tijd stilgelegd wegens een knokpartij in het publiek.

De Britse popzangeres zat middenin haar nummer Rainbow toen er op de voorste rijen onrust tussen bezoekers uitbrak. Dat meldden verschillende media. De Domino-ster stopte haar band en sprak vervolgens de vechtersbazen toe. “Jullie hier op de voorste rij, ik treed niet op als er mensen vechten. Muziek is er juist om mensen dichter bijeen te brengen. Je hebt niets aan al die boosheid in je leven, oké. Dus geef elkaar een kusje en laten we er een feest van maken!” Jessie J is niet de eerste die een optreden stillegt om een vechtpartij in het publiek te stoppen. P!nk laste afgelopen maart ook een korte pauze in om twee knokkende vrouwen corrigerend toe te spreken.

Jessie J onderbreekt optreden wegens knokpartij [Jesse J stops performance because of fighting]

28 June 2013 http://www.metronieuws.nl/entertainment/jessie-j-onderbreekt-optreden-wegensknokpartij/jmWmfB!6Z4eSrCR9u2lkh8kh9TrDw/

(Novum) - Jessie J heeft woensdag een optreden kort gestaakt omdat twee mensen in het publiek begonnen te knokken. De 25-jarige zangeres stopte de muziek tijdens het nummer Rainbow, toen ze optrad tijdens Isle of MTV op Malta. "Stop de muziek!", riep de zangeres, zo blijkt uit een video die op Youtube is geplaatst. "Ik treed niet op als mensen aan het vechten zijn!" Jessie zei dat muziek er juist is om mensen bij elkaar te brengen. "Je hebt die woede in je leven niet nodig. Dus maak het goed en laten we een feestje bouwen!" Na haar speech hervatte ze haar optreden.

Jessie J legt optreden stil [Jesse J stops performance]

28 June 2013 http://www.top40.nl/nieuws/jessie-j-legt-optreden-stil

Jessie J heeft haar optreden tijdens Isle of MTV in Malta kort stilgelegd. Op de eerste rij was een vechtpartij uitgebroken tijdens het nummer Rainbow. Jessie J vroeg de band te stoppen en richtte zich tot de vechtersbazen: "Ik treed niet op als er mensen vechten. Muziek is er om mensen samen te brengen, OK? Die boosheid is nergens voor nodig. Dus maak het goed en laten we een feestje bouwen." Toen de ruziemakers het weer hadden bijgelegd begon Jessie J opnieuw met Rainbow. In totaal waren er zo'n 50.000 bezoekers bij Isle of MTV in Malta. Er waren ook optredens van onder meer Afrojack, Rita Ora en Rudimental.

Jessie J legt optreden MTV stil wegens knokpartij [Jesse J stops performance MTV because of fighting] 28 June 2013 http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/5601/TV-Radio/article/detail/3466822/2013/06/28/Jessie-J-legt-optredenMTV-stil-wegens-knokpartij.dhtml

Jessie J heeft woensdagavond haar concert tijdens het Isle of MTV-festival op Malta korte tijd stilgelegd wegens een knokpartij in het publiek. De Britse popzangeres zat middenin haar nummer Rainbow toen er op de voorste rijen onrust tussen bezoekers uitbrak. Dat meldt The Sun. De Domino-ster stopte haar band en sprak vervolgens de vechtersbazen toe. 'Jullie hier op de voorste rij, ik treed niet op als er mensen vechten. Muziek is er juist om mensen dichter bijeen te brengen. Je hebt niets aan al die boosheid in je leven, okĂŠ. Dus geef elkaar een kusje en laten we er een feest van maken!' Jessie J is niet de eerste die een optreden stillegt om een vechtpartij in het publiek te stoppen. P!nk laste afgelopen maart ook een korte pauze in om twee knokkende vrouwen corrigerend toe te spreken.

Jessie J legt optreden MTV stil wegens knokpartij [Jesse J stops performance MTV because of fighting]

28 June 2013 http://www.headlines24.nl/nieuwsartikel/149398/201306/jessie-j-legt-optreden-mtv-stilwegens-knokpartij

28/06 10:15 - Jessie J legt optreden MTV stil wegens knokpartij Jessie J heeft woensdagavond haar concert tijdens het Isle of MTV-festival op Malta korte tijd stilgelegd wegens een knokpartij in het publiek. ...

The Isle of MTV 2013 & Girlscene's Petra was erbij! [The Isle of MTV 2013 & Girlscene’s Petra was there]

30 June 2013 http://www.girlscene.nl/p/10958/the_isle_of_mtv_2013_en_girlscenes_petra_was_erbij

Dit jaar vond alweer de 7e editie van The Isle of MTV plaats in Malta. Het openluchtconcert is gratis en trekt jaarlijks daarom ook weer duizenden bezoekers. Niemand minder dan Rita Ora, Jessie J, Rudimental en –Nederlandse trots – Afrojack gaven afgelopen woensdag een spectaculaire show! Het was een groot feest en de sfeer was goed, mede door het ingrijpen van Jessie J! Het jaarlijkse concert van MTV werd geopend door de groep Rudimental. De jongens hebben al een aantal grote hits op hun naam staan, waaronder het nummer ‘Feel the Love’ en ze zijn dé nieuwe sensatie van 2013 met hun unieke muziekstijl. Ze mixen live instrumenten met een elektronische sound, dit maakt hun muziek erg uniek en herkenbaar. Tijdens The Isle of MTV 2013 gaven ze een vet optreden dat bruiste van energie! Rudimental is een groep die het echt waard is om live mee te maken en dat kan Girlscene's Petra alleen maar benamen, aangezien zij er afgelopen week zelf bij mocht zijn!! Like OMG! Ze gaven een spectaculair optreden en brachten onder andere de nummers ‘Not Giving In’ en ‘Waiting All Night’ ter gehore. Op de muziek van Rudimental kun je gewoon echt niet stil blijven staan, dus je kunt wel indenken dat het dak eraf ging!

Dit geldt ook voor de muziek van Rita Ora! Een mix van R&B, pop, rock en funk. Het publiek ging helemaal los, vooral wanneer ze haar grote hits ‘Hot Right Now’, ‘RIP’ en ‘How We Do’ zong. De stoere Rita Ora, leek even van haar stuk te zijn gebracht door het volle enthousiasme van het publiek. Ze zette een echte show neer met dansers en inclusief rijdende winkelwagentjes met trommels erin waar ze uiteindelijk ook op los ging. In één woord: GE-WEL-DIG!

Na Rita Ora, kwam nog zo’n power lady op het podium, namelijk Jessie J. Ze had een zwart high waisted short aan met daarop een kleurrijk geknoopte blouse. Zoals jullie vast wel weten heeft Jessie J al een tijdje haar zwarte lokken verruild voor een blond koppie! Behalve haar uiterlijk, is ze ook met haar muziek iets veranderd; Ze zette een gave show neer met remixes van haar hits ‘Price Tag’, ‘Who's Laughing Now’ en ‘Domino’. Tijdens haar nummer ‘Laserlight’ gingen duizenden mobiele telefoons uit het publiek omhoog, waardoor je uiteindelijk allemaal lichtjes in het publiek zag. Dit was echt een kippelvelmomentje! Ze sloot haar optreden af met de gloednieuwe single ‘WILD’ van haar nieuwe album, wederom gaaf!

Het was aan de Nederlandse DJ Afrojack de taak om het concert af te sluiten. Ook hij zette een echte show neer en liet het publiek volledig uit z’n dag gaan. De hits ‘Take Over Control’, ‘Titanium’ en ‘As Your Friend’ kwamen onder andere voorbij. Zijn optreden was echt spectaculair door de speciale lichteffecten op het nieuwe vormgegeven podium. Dit jaar was het podium namelijk volledig vernieuwd met een geweldig 3D effect!

Kortom, het was een magische avond vol met goede live optredens van geweldige artiesten in de prachtige omgeving van Floriana in Malta! Er waren ongeveer 50.000 bezoekers aanwezig (onder wie dus Petra!!), die allemaal genoten van de muziek!

Was jij ook bij The Isle of MTV in Malta aanwezig en wat vond jij het beste optreden?

Malta in een notendop! [Malta in nutshell]

3 July 2013 http://www.girlscene.nl/p/10963/malta_in_een_notendop

Op het vliegveld in M端nchen. Waiting for boarding time!

Ik was er helemaal klaar voor! Mijn koffer was gepakt en ik had wel 100 keer gecheckt of ik alles bij me had wat ik nodig dacht te hebben. Een beetje zenuwachtig was ik wel, omdat ik nog nooit alleen had gevlogen, maar ik keek er erg naar uit! Daar ging ik dan, afgelopen dinsdag vloog ik via M端nchen naar Malta. Ik had de dag voor vertrek nog even snel het hotel gegoogeld en dat zag er meer dan goed uit! Eenmaal aangekomen in het hotel, zag het er zelfs nog beter uit! Ik verbleef in het Grand Excelsior hotel in Floriana, waar de artiesten voor The Isle of MTV ook verbleven. Toen ik incheckte in het hotel, zag ik niemand minder dan Rita Ora met haar bodyguard! Toen ik was ingecheckt, kon ik niet wachten om mijn hotelkamer te ontdekken!

Het prachtige uitzicht vanuit mijn hotelkamer!

Daarna moest ik nog even aan een artikel werken voor Girlscene. Ik moet zeggen, ik heb nog nooit zoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;n mooie werkplek gehad!

Rond half 8 in de avond ben ik naar de soundcheck van Rudimental geweest! Het was erg leuk om dit mee te maken, omdat je dan pas ziet hoeveel werk er eigenlijk in zit om zoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;n show voor te bereiden. Later op de avond hadden we een welkomstdiner met iedereen van MTV en de pers. We gingen uit eten bij restaurant Barracuda, dit restaurant is gelegen aan de hoofdstraat van de plaats St Julians. Het restaurant staat bekend om zijn visspecialtiteiten, de vissoep was dan ook echt heerlijk! Als je in Malta bent is een bezoekje aan dit restaurant het meer dan waard. Je hebt namelijk een prachtig uitzicht over de havens. In dit gebied zitten trouwens nog veel meer leuke restaurants en terrasjes. Ook is het een leuk gebied om uit te gaan en het nachtleven van Malta te ontdekken. Wij gingen echter weer terug naar het hotel, omdat we de volgende morgen weer fris en fruitig klaar moesten staan in de lobby voor een walking tour in Valletta! Valletta is de hoofdstad van Malta en ligt op loopafstand van het plaatsje Floriana. De walking tour was erg leuk, het was een mooie gelegenheid om ook iets van de cultuur van Malta mee te pikken! Valletta heeft een interessante geschiedenis en veel mooie gebouwen in barokstijl.

Je kunt ook prima shoppen in de hoofdstraat van Valletta! Ze hebben er onder andere een Levi's winkel en een The Body Shop, maar ook veel andere leuke winkeltjes. Ook is er een winkeltje waar je erg leuke schoenen kunt kopen voor niet al te veel geld!

We kwamen dit bordje tegen bij binnenkomst van het winkeltje. Mijn nieuwe motto! ;-)

Na de rondleiding in Valletta was er een persgelegenheid met Jessie J.

Ze vertelde dat haar nieuwe album meer volwassen is dan haar voorgaande album. Alhoewel ze

zegt dat dit niet betekent dat ze minder plezier beleeft! Jessie J zong zelfs nog een stukje van een nummer van haar nieuwe album. Dit klonk erg goed en het beloofde wat voor de show in de avond! Klaar voor de show!

Om half 8 was het dan zover, Rudimental opende de avond met een spetterend optreden! Lees in het voorgaande artikel alles over de optredens van de artiesten tijdens deze geweldige avond! Helaas was het de volgende middag dan toch echt tijd om afscheid te nemen van Malta, één ding weet ik zeker, ik kom echt een keer terug voor een vakantie op het eiland! ;-)

Wil jij ook graag een keer naar Malta? Lees dan deze handige tips: ♥ Houd er rekening mee dat je geen kraanwater kunt drinken in Malta. Je zult dus flesjes water moeten kopen tijdens je verblijf. ♥ Ook hebben ze geen stopcontact zoals wij gewend zijn in Nederland. Je hebt dus een speciale adapter nodig voor je opladers etc. De adapters zijn bij de meeste hotels te leen, maar het is altijd handig om er zelf ook één bij je te hebben. ♥ Ook zijn de taxi's goed geregeld vanaf het vliegveld in Malta. Je kunt bij een speciale balie een taxi bestellen. Ook betaal je al bij de balie op het vliegveld en krijg je een bonnetje mee als bewijs voor de chauffeur. Je hoeft dus niet achteraf nog eens te betalen en weet je zeker dat de prijs niet zal oplopen! ♥ Valletta is zeker een bezoekje waard. Naast de leuke winkels en gezellige terrasjes, barst het hier ook van de mooie gebouwen met hun historie. Ben jij weleens in Malta geweest, of lijkt het je leuk om er ook eens naar toe te gaan?

Afrojack gaat voor gezondere levensstijl [Afrojack goes for healthier lifestyle]

4 July 2013 http://www.metronieuws.nl/entertainment/afrojack-gaat-voor-gezonderelevensstijl/jmWmgd!xjr_ofyr8zNE7B2UuCPNTQ/

(Novum) - Afrojack leeft tegenwoordig een stuk gezonder. De 25-jarige dj sport meer en let op wat hij eet. Hij plukt reeds de vruchten van zijn nieuwe levensstijl, want hij is de afgelopen maanden flink afgevallen. "Yes, op gegeven moment moet je toch proberen gezond te blijven tijdens dat nachtleven", legt hij uit aan Novum Nieuws. "Gezonder eten en meer sporten geeft je ook meer energie, waardoor je weer langer kan feesten!" Dat kwam vorige week goed uit toen hij draaide op Isle of MTV op Malta, het grootste openluchtconcert van Europa. "Het was super", zegt de dj. "Het is toch wel anders om te draaien na een Jessie J en Rita Ora, maar er waren gelukkig erg veel fans die wel in waren voor een feestje". Afrojack heeft zowat overal opgetreden, maar de Nederlandse fans blijven voor hem 'de coolste'. In de komende drukke zomermaanden treedt hij op in zonnige oorden als Ibiza, Mallorca en Mykonos. "Het is altijd leuk als mensen op vakantie zijn, dan gaan ze extra los."

MALTA

Update 2 - Jessie J briefly stops the music as fight breaks out 26 June 2013 http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20130626/local/isle-of-mtv-attracts-hugecrowd.475522

Popular performer Jessie J briefly stopped her performance in the Isle of MTV concert this evening after a fight broke out in front of the stage. "Stop, stop stop," she told the band and then told the people involved that she would not sing while they were fighting. "Music is about love, about getting people together, not about fighting," she said. The trouble ended quickly and the show went on after a couple of minutes.

This is the seventh edition of the concert, which for many marks the beginning of summer. It was sponsored by the Malta Tourism Authority. A huge crowd filled the square for a show which also featured Rita Ora, Rudimental and Afrojack.

Isle of MTV Malta Jessie J tieqaf tkanta għal ftit ħin minħabba ġlieda Folla rekord ta' aktar minn 50,000 ruħ [Jessie J halts concert for a moment due to a fight in the crowd]

26 June 2013 http://maltarightnow.com/?module=news&at=Jessie+J+tieqaf+tkanta+g%26%23295%3Bal+ ftit+%26%23295%3Bin+min%26%23295%3Babba+%26%23289%3Blieda&t=a&aid=9984843 4&cid=19

Kollox kien sejjer tajjeb bl-udjenza tieħu pjaċir u tgawdi l-mużika li kienet qed tindaqq sakemm il-kantanta Jessie J waqfet tkanta minħabba li nħoloq argument bejn xi nies fost ludjenza, eżattament quddiem il-palk, b'konsegwenza li bdew jiġġieldu. Jessie J waqfet tkanta u qalet li qabel ma jieqaf il-ġlied ma kienitx se tkompli tkanta għax ilmużika tfisser imħabba u mhux ġlied. Kollox ġie għan-normal fi ftit minuti u Jessie J kompliet tkanta biex il-kunċert kompla kif skedat.

Aktar kmieni Suċċess ieħor kbir għall-kuncert LIVE Isle of MTV li qed isir fuq il-Fosos tal-Furjana, għas-7 sena konsekuttiva, u li għal sena oħra ġibed eluf ta' nies lejh sabiex isegwu mużika live t'artisti famużi. Atmosfera tal-ġenn, f'temp mill-isbaħ, fejn eluf ta' żgħażagħ ġew sabiex isegwu artisti ta' fama internazzjonali. L-artisti internazzjonali ta' din is-sena huma Jessie J, Rita Ora, il-grupp Rudimental u DJ Afrojack. Dan apparti l-parteċipazzjoni tal-kantant lokali Gianluca Bezzina u Kristina Casolani. Kmieni l-Erbgħa wara nofsinhar, dan is-sit kellu l-opportunità jitkellem ma' żewġ membri mill-grupp Rudimental u anke jattendi għall-konferenza tal-aħbarijiet ta' Jessie J. Dawn l-artisti internazzjonali, filwaqt li elenkaw is-sbuħija ta' Malta, il-ftit li setgħu jaraw, tkellmu ukoll dwar il-karrieri tagħhom. Il-grupp Rudimental qal li filwaqt li huma jidhru li huma stabbiliti, huma jaraw li għad hemm triq twila minn xiex jgħaddu sabiex isiru stabbiliti. Qabel ma l-għażla tal-istazzjon mużikali MTV waqgħet fuq Malta – fejn ġie organizzat dan ilkunċert sena wara l-oħra mill-2007 'l hawn, edizzjonijiet imgħoddija tal-Isle of MTV, kienu ġew organizzati, fil-Portugall, fi Franza, Spanja u anke fl-Italja. Dan il-kunċert, li hu l-akbar wieħed fl-Ewropa, u d-dħul għalih kien b'xejn, sar għal darba oħra f'pajjiżna u serva bħala promozzjoni għal Malta – promozzjoni li tilħaq il-qofol tagħha f'Lulju meta se jixxandar fuq in-networks tal-MTV madwar id-dinja.

27 June 2013

‘People threw up on our doorsteps’ – Floriana residents after MTV 27 June 2013 http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2013-06-27/news/people-threw-up-on-ourdoorsteps-floriana-residents-after-mtv-show-1930297344/

The Isle of MTV was once again a huge success, but Floriana residents think otherwise as they had to bear the brunt of loud music, dirty streets and even people relieving themselves on doorsteps or against walls of residences. The concert finished at 11.30pm, earlier than usual, but this was perhaps the only respite for the residents of Floriana, who are always the worse off when crowd-pulling public activities are held on Malta’s largest square, the Granaries.

While the organisers pledged to separate the estimated 18 tonnes of waste at the recycling plant, the residents were left to clean up the mess behind their own doors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People were throwing up against our doors or relieving themselves on our doorsteps,â&#x20AC;? one resident complained. Mobile toilets were installed on site, but these were apparently not enough to meet demand, or else people were not bothered to look for them. People who attended also complained about the traffic arrangements that were in place, in particular the fact that the road leading up to Sa Maison was blocked to traffic after the concert. This led to a huge congestion near Portes de Bombes. One police car parked on the inside lane in Pieta also led to a traffic standstill for drivers on their way to Msida.

MTV show thrills crowds 27 June 2013 http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2013-06-27/news/mtv-show-thrills-crowds-1927348224/

MTV’s annual live music extravaganza Isle of MTV has once again rocked Mediterranean hot spot Malta, with international superstars Jessie J, Rita Ora, Rudimental and Afrojack giving 50,000 music fans a night to remember. For the seventh consecutive year, the spectacular Il-Fosos Square in Floriana played host to one of the biggest nights on the international music calendar, delivered in partnership with Malta Tourism Authority. The show will air across all MTV channels around the world in a 60-minute Isle of MTV Malta programme from 03 August and it will also air as part of the World Stage franchise. For the first time ever, this year’s stage was transformed into a digital stargate – an amazing tunnel of artificial lights, focusing the crowd’s attention on a central LED screen creating a mesmerising 3D effect. Rudimental, one of the biggest UK acts to break on to the international music scene in 2013, kicked off the night with their breakthrough UK number one single Feel the Love and rocked the Isle of MTV stage with their powerful dance anthems Not Giving In and Waiting All Night. With the crowd

rocking out in the summer sun, the electro quartet from North London had them screaming for more with their high energy beats and unique soulful drum-and-bass sound. Next up, one of the hottest new acts on the scene and the name on everybody’s lips, Rita Ora, kept the momentum high with her unique blend of super charged R&B, pop, rock and funk. Ora had the crowd jumping with the explosive Hot Right Now, RIP and How We Do (Party), with a dancecollective made up of storm-troopers, performing around two supped up supermarket trolley’s outfitted with loud speakers. With her blazing white suit and vibrant red lips, Rita Ora gave an energetic performance showing everyone exactly why she’s ‘glorious notorious’. As the evening set in and Il-Fosos Square was illuminated by the fluorescent Isle of MTV stage lighting, ‘Do It Like A Dude’ star Jessie J burst on to the stage in black hot pants and cropped multicoloured shirt, to deliver her signature vocal driven performance. Showcasing her powerhouse musical style that mixes soul vocals with contemporary R&B, pop, electro-pop, and hip-hop beats, the fierce songstress had everyone on their feet chanting the lyrics to popular dance anthems Price Tag, Who's Laughing Now and Domino. As hit single Laserlight filled the square, so did the glow of thousands of mobile phones. Calling out to the crowd “enjoy life and live for the moment” Jessie J thanked the European fans for “one amazing party”, before closing with an electrifying performance of hot new single WILD from her highly anticipated second studio album. Bringing this year’s Isle of MTV to a climactic close was multi-award winning, platinum selling producer and electro-dance DJ Afrojack. The two-time Grammy award-winning producer and DJ had the crowd thumping to a slew of hard-hitting underground hits, including platinum selling dance anthem Take Over Control, Titanium and As Your Friend, the global star’s latest collaboration with US singer/songwriter Chris Brown. To see the very best of Isle of MTV 2013, the open-air concert will broadcast as a 60-minute Isle of MTV Malta show across MTV’s international network of channels and platforms from 3 August, as well as part of the MTV World Stage franchise. Delivered through a successful partnership with Malta Tourism Authority for the seventh year, Isle of MTV and has become one of the must-attend highlights of the summer music calendar, attracting fans from all over Europe to party in one of the most entrancing settings in the Mediterranean.

27 June 2013

Jessie J, Rita Ora, Rudimental, Afrojack light up Isle of MTV 27 June 2013 http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20130627/local/video-highlights-the-isle-ofmtv-spectacular.475527 MTV’s annual live music extravaganza Isle of MTV rocked the Granaries last night, with international superstars Jessie J, Rita Ora, Rudimental and Afrojack giving some 50,000 music fans a night to remember. The show was presented for the seventh consecutive year in partnership with the Malta Tourism Authority. It will be broadcast across all MTV channels around the world in a 60minute Isle of MTV Malta programme from August 3 and it will also air as part of the World Stage franchise. For the first time, this year’s stage was transformed into a digital stargate – an amazing tunnel of artificial lights, focusing the crowd’s attention on a central LED screen creating a mesmerising 3D effect. Rudimental, one of the biggest UK acts to break on to the international music scene in 2013, kicked off the night with their breakthrough UK number one single Feel the Love and rocked the Isle of MTV stage with their powerful dance anthems Not Giving In and Waiting All Night. With the crowd rocking out in the summer sun, the electro quartet from North London had them screaming for more with their high energy beats and unique soulful drumand-bass sound. Next up, one of the hottest new acts on the scene, Rita Ora, kept the momentum high with her unique blend of super charged R&B, pop, rock and funk. Ora had the crowd jumping with the explosive Hot Right Now, RIP and How We Do (Party), with a dance-collective made up of storm-troopers, performing around two supped up supermarket trolley’s outfitted with loud speakers. With her blazing white suit and vibrant red lips, Rita Ora gave an energetic performance showing everyone exactly why she’s ‘glorious notorious’. As the evening set in and Il-Fosos Square was illuminated by the fluorescent Isle of MTV stage lighting, ‘Do It Like A Dude’ star Jessie J burst on to the stage in black hot pants and

cropped multi-coloured shirt, to deliver her signature vocal driven performance. Showcasing her powerhouse musical style that mixes soul vocals with contemporary R&B, pop, electropop, and hip-hop beats, the fierce songstress had everyone on their feet chanting the lyrics to popular dance anthems Price Tag, Who's Laughing Now and Domino. As hit single Laserlight filled the square, so did the glow of thousands of mobile phones. Calling out to the crowd “enjoy life and live for the moment” Jessie J thanked the European fans for “one amazing party”, before closing with an electrifying performance of hot new single WILD from her highly anticipated second studio album. Bringing this year’s Isle of MTV to a climactic close was multi-award winning, platinum selling producer and electro-dance DJ Afrojack. The two-time Grammy award-winning producer and DJ had the crowd thumping to a slew of hard-hitting underground hits, including platinum selling dance anthem Take Over Control, Titanium and As Your Friend, the global star’s latest collaboration with US singer/songwriter Chris Brown.

Stars under the stargate: Isle of MTV lights up the Granaries 27 June 2013 http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/en/magazinedetails/magazine/music/Stars-under-thestargate-Isle-of-MTV-lights-up-the-Granaries-20130627 Pop music superstars once again graced the Granaries at Floriana last night for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s edition of Isle of MTV.

Headlined by chart-topping British pop sensation Jessie J, the seventh edition of the free annual concert also featured fellow UK acts Rita Ora and Rudimental, who were joined by Dutch DJ Afrojack along with local talent Kristina Casolani and Gianluca Bezzina. Presented by Viacom in conjunction with the Malta Tourism Authority, the show will air across all MTV channels around the world in a 60-minute Isle of MTV Malta programme from 3 August of this year, and it will also air as part of the World Stage franchise. For the first time ever, this year's stage was transformed into a digital 'stargate' - an amazing tunnel of artificial lights, focusing the crowd's attention on a central LED screen creating a mesmerising 3D effect. Rudimental, one of the biggest UK acts to break on to the international music scene in 2013, kicked off the night with their breakthrough UK number one single Feel the Love and rocked

the Isle of MTV stage with their powerful dance anthems Not Giving In and Waiting All Night. With the crowd rocking out in the summer sun, the electro quartet from London had them screaming for more with their high-energy beats and unique soulful drum-and-bass sound. Next up, one of the hottest new acts on the scene and the name on everybody's lips, Rita Ora, kept the momentum high with her unique blend of super charged R&B, pop, rock and funk. Ora had the crowd jumping with the explosive Hot Right Now, RIP and How We Do (Party), with a dance-collective made up of storm-troopers, performing around two supped up supermarket trolleys outfitted with loud speakers. With her blazing white suit and vibrant red lips, Rita Ora gave an energetic performance showing everyone exactly why she's 'glorious notorious'. As the evening set in and The Granaries were illuminated by the fluorescent Isle of MTV stage lighting, 'Do It Like A Dude' star Jessie J burst on to the stage in black hot pants and cropped multi-coloured shirt, to deliver her signature vocal driven performance. Showcasing her powerhouse musical style that mixes soul vocals with contemporary R&B, pop, electro-pop, and hip-hop beats, the fierce songstress had everyone on their feet chanting the lyrics to popular dance anthems Price Tag, Who's Laughing Now and Domino. As hit single Laserlight filled the square, so did the glow of thousands of mobile phones. Calling out to the crowd "enjoy life and live for the moment" Jessie J thanked the European fans for "one amazing party", before closing with an electrifying performance of hot new single WILD from her highly anticipated second studio album. Bringing this year's Isle of MTV to a climactic close was multi-award winning, platinum selling producer and electro-dance DJ Afrojack. The two-time Grammy award-winning producer and DJ had the crowd thumping to a slew of hard-hitting underground hits, including platinum selling dance anthem Take Over Control, Titanium and As Your Friend, the global star's latest collaboration with US singer/songwriter Chris Brown.

Isle of MTV Concert Great Success 27 June 2013 http://www.orizzont.com.mt/

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L-MTV attrazzjoni unika għall-istudenti barranin f'Malta Fl-2012, mat-82,000 student nefqu ‘l fuq minn €135 miljun f’Malta [The MTV unique attraction for foreign students in Malta In 2012, with 82, 000 students spent over € 135 million to Malta]

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Eluf ta’ persuni, inklużi studenti barranin li bħalissa qegħdin jitgħallmu l-Ingliż f’Malta, żifnu mal-mużika ta’ artisti Maltin u internazzjonali fuq il-Fosos tal-Floriana u gawdew minn attrazzjoni oħra ewlenija li joffri l-istaġun tas-sajf f’Malta. Studenti minn madwar l-Ewropa kollha ħadu gost bil-mużika f’ambjent uniku. Il-Federazzjoni Eta' Malta għall-Organizzazzjonijiet li jgħallmu l-Ingliż (FELTOM) temmen li attivitajiet bħal dawn ikomplu jagħmlu lil pajjiżna destinazzjoni mfittxija għat-tagħlim talIngliż. Bħala ambaxxaturi ta’ pajjiżna, l-istudenti barranin li lbieraħ attendew għall-attivita’ tal-Isle of MTV se jibqgħu jiftakru l-esperjenza tagħhom fostna anke permezz ta’ eluf ta’ ritratti li jitqassmu fuq siti ta’ social media. Malta qed jirnexxielha tipproġetta lilha nnifisha mhux biss bħala post li wieħed iżuru għaxxemxu l-baħar, imma l-attivitajiet mużikali u kulturali dejjem jiżdiedu qed jagħmlu lil pajjiżna aktar imfittex minn studenti li jridu jitgħallmu l-Ingliż. Billi tkompli tibni fuq ir-reputazzjoni b’saħħitha ta’ ċentru ta’ eċċellenza, Malta qed issir l-għażla għat-tagħlim tal-Ingliż f’ambjent uniku.

FELTOM temmen li l-investiment f’attivitajiet bħal dawn, kif ukoll fi proġetti oħrajn relatati mat-turiżmu li jkomplu jagħmlu lil Malta aktar attraenti, huma wkoll investiment dirett fissettur tat-tagħlim tal-lingwa Ingliża. Fl-2012, mat-82,000 student nefqu ‘l fuq minn €135 miljun f’Malta u komplew ikkonsolidaw dan is-settur bħala wieħed mill-aktar importanti talekonomija Maltija. FELTOM tirringrazzja lill-Awtorita` Maltija għat-Turiżmu u l-awtoritajiet ta’ kunċert tal-Isle of MTV ieħor ta’ suċċess u tawgura li attivitajiet bħal dawn jibqgħu jiġu organizzati fis-snin li ġejjin.

UPDATED: Isle of MTV a success 27 June 2013

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Tens of thousands of people attended the seventh edition of the Isle of MTV Malta as Rita Ora, Rudimental, Jessie J and DJ Afro Jack performed throughout the night. Local artists such as Gianluca Bezzina, Kristina Casolani and DJ Armani were also on stage to show what Malta has to offer. Everything went smoothly throughout the entire show, except for when Jessie J stopped singing for a few minutes when a fight broke out in the crowd just a few metres in front of her. She quickly explained that "Music is about love, not about fighting" and continued her performance. A record crowd attended this year, around 50,000 people. Revellers continued to party right until the end of the show around midnight. There were streams of people and a traffic jam leading from pieta to Floriana mainly comprising taxis, vans, and coaches, who made their way to ferry many of those who used public transport and taxi facilities to get back. However, many people used their own transport too, and parking bays up to Guardamangia were all taken, with many opting to walk to the granaries Floriana.

Rita Ora & Jessie J: Isle of MTV Concert Performers! 27 June 2013 http://www.justjared.com/2013/06/27/rita-ora-jessie-j-isle-of-mtv-concert-performers/

Rita Ora and Jessie J hit the stage during the Isle of MTV Concert held at Il Fosos Square on Wednesday (June 26) in Valletta, Malta. “Malta you were everything and more! Words can’t explain what you made me feel like Tonight!!,” Rita, 22, wrote on her Twitter account after the show. “Thank you! #MtvMalta I LOVE YOU!” That same day, Rita and Jessie, 25, posed for photographs at the Isle of MTV press conference and photo call. FYI: Rita is wearing a Jennifer Fisher necklace.

PR continues - MTV is huge publicity for Malta 2 July 2013

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Seventh Edition of the Isle of MTV Malta 30 June 2013

Pictures of the week 1 July 2013