MTV today announced that award-winning Australian singer-songwriter Delta Goodrem will perform in the iconic Il-Fosos Square stage as part of the Isle of MTV Malta festival on Tuesday 18th July.
Co-headlined by OneRepublic and Alesso, special guest Delta Goodrem joins Tom Grennan, Mimi Webb and several of Malta’s brightest talents including The Busker and Kevin Paul for the one-night-only event.
Delta Goodrem is an award-winning singer-songwriter and musician. An artist in the truest sense, Delta has five number one albums – including one of the best-selling debut albums in Australian History with ‘Innocent Eyes’ – nine number one singles, seventeen top ten hits and three World Music Awards to her name. Her iconic chart-toppers, include “Born To Try”, “Lost Without You”, “Innocent Eyes”, “Believe Again”, “In This Life” and “Not Me, Not I” that topped the chart in Malta, making Goodrem the first Australian artist to have a number one record in the country, whilst her duets with Tony Bennet, LeAnn Rimes and Olivia Newton John, have seen Goodrem capture the attention of fans around the world. Goodrem is embarking on her Hearts on the Run Tour across the UK and Europe this August, but first, she is set to take the stage at Isle of MTV Malta!
With their current line up of lead vocalist and guitarist, David "Dav.Jr" Meilak, drummer Jean Paul Borg and saxophonist Sean Meachen, dynamic 3-piece band The Busker have become familiar faces on Malta’s music scene over the past ten years, wowing audiences with their unique sounds of new retro, soul pop and funk. With several headline spots at major local events and international gigs under their belt, these last few years has seen the group score a Best Album of the Year win, plus two number one singles with their latest EP ‘X’ on home turf in Malta, plus represent the island on Eurovision’s international stage after winning their local final with their massive track “Dance (Our Own Party)”.
Also headed to the Isle of MTV stage is one of the island’s favourite singer-songwriters and X Factor Malta alum, Kevin Paul. A talented musician with unmistakably soulful vocals, Paul’s latest collaboration with Kurt Cajella, “Kieku Nista”, is a Maltese spin on Ed Sheeran’s “Visiting Hours”. With other hits including “IDWK” and “One”, Paul is no stranger to a festival gig, having performed to fans around Europe throughout his career.
‘’I’m so excited to be performing on the Isle of MTV on July 18th. The island of Malta is very dear to me and I can’t wait to hit the stage and perform for you all!’’ said Delta Goodrem.
“We are thrilled to perform at this year's Isle of MTV Malta, where we’ll be debuting our brand new song, “Thinking About You”. See you there!” said The Busker.
“Six year old me would’ve never imagined this moment; performing on the Isle of MTV stage before One Republic, Tom Grennan, Mimi Webb & Alesso is a dream come true! I’m truly humbled and grateful.” said Kevin Paul.
Europe’s largest free festival, Isle of MTV Malta has brought tens of thousands of music fans to Il-Fosos Square every year, in partnership with the Malta Tourism Authority, to enjoy show-stopping performances from some of the world’s biggest stars, including Lady Gaga, Snoop Dogg, David Guetta and Martin Garrix.
The event will broadcast on MTV internationally on 15th September 2023 in more than 150 countries, showcasing the festival and Malta to millions of music fans around the world.
The festival will be followed by Isle of MTV Malta Music Week, a series of club nights and parties across the hottest venues on the island, from July 18th - 23rd July.
To secure free tickets, and keep up with the latest Isle of MTV news, head to www.isleofmtv.com.
Photo credit: Carlotta Moye
