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Malta’s Got Talent second semi final night brings about another great show with lots of surprises. This should be a difficult voting choice for the public voting since there are three Golden Buzzer acts competing during this second round of the semi finals. There are another 10 acts during this round, three of which will be voted to pass on to the finals. The voting process remains the same as in the first semi finals show.

Tonight’s Show

Once again host, Gorden Bonello, surprises  us with his unusual choice of attire for this evening’s show! Seriously Gordon, who is choosing your outfit and why? Besides that, let’s get on to tonight’s acts and see what they have to offer, hoping it’s better than Gordon’s attire.

Concept of Movement

Here we get to see this great dance group, judge Howard’s Golden Buzzer,  perform a nice routine. With great comments from all the judges and a perfectly timed routine, we hope the audience at home pass these to the finals.

Maximum Lock

For obvious reasons, this precision stunt car act couldn’t be performed on stage so the judges were taken to a different locality to view the act live. While we believe that this act was passed through to the semi finals for variety reasons, we do not believe that this act should not go any further. That decision will be taken by the public’s votes later on during the show.

Yan Camilleri

This young musical singer provides us with a rendition of ‘Music of the Night‘, from the famous musical the ‘Phantom of the Opera’. With a nicely dressed up stage, suitable for the act, our young performer goes on to provide us with his rendition of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary composition. We feel the song, that requires a manly and mature touch to it, may have been too ambitious for such a young voice. What do you think?

Michele Panarosa

This amazing singer amazes us once again with a great voice and overall performance of the song, ‘Like it Like That’. This is a voice we love love hearing and we hope that this singer makes it through to the finals. Once again it is in the hands of the voting public.

Ria Gauci

The young solo dancer once again embraces the stage as she energetically  takes it over with her ability to provide a powerful acrobatic dance. Then when you think you have seen all she can do, she goes on to surprise us with an Ariel Hoop act in between it all. This is another act well deserving a place in the finals.

Emma Cutajar

This young songwriter/musician/singer impressed us and the judges with her original song and performance during her auditions, earning her a Golden Buzzer pass from judge Maxine, in tonight’s semi finals. Once again she goes on to give us another original song and once again we are impressed.

Andrea Camilleri

Another young singer this time with dancers accompanying her along with  nice visuals to complete the performance. Andrea gives us her rendition of Christina Aguilera’s ‘Loyal Brave True’, that we simply love.

Mario Morales

The local TV personality goes on to sing ‘It’s a Wonderful World’ for us and the judges, accompanied by some dancers. Whilst we find him charming and of great nature we feel that his rendition of this iconic song was just not as strong as it should have been. Judge Howard may have felt this too as he goes ahead a presses that dreaded red X buzzer! However what shocks us most is the reply to Judge Maxine’s comments made after his performance about the wrong choice of act that accompanies his song. Mario’s reply “I didn’t choose the act, the act was chosen for me” and Maxine’s reaction “Maybe that was our fault then” gives away some secrets of the show. Watch the whole act and judges’ after performance critic below.

Morgan Mage

A young magician with a musical prediction and a surprise up his sleeve. This articulated youngster goes on to give a good performance guessing the judges’ musical choices and then surprises us further with his musical ability by playing the guitar to the correct chosen tune. Whilst his mentalism trick was good, we honestly think this kid has better opportunities with his musical talent and great guitar playing.

Joemike and Layden

The father and son act that stole the nation’s  hearts goes on to give us their Makkjetti act for this round of Malta’s Got Talent. Everything goes well until little Layden forgets the last verse, however he continues with the act and faces the situation like a great man. This is Judge Gordon’s Golden Buzzer act and another act we love and wish to see making it to the semi finals.

The Results

After watching all the 10 acts and with the public voting process over these are this evening’s results of the top 4 acts making their way through.

• Ria Gauci
• JoeMike and Layden
• Concept of Movement
• Emma Cutajar

The two acts with the least votes, are Ria Gauchi and Emma Cutajar. This means that each judge gets to cast a vote for the act they prefer. With two judges voting in favour of Ria and the other two in favour of Emma the final decision now lies on the amount of public votes each received. Ria Gauchi manages to dance her way into Malta’s Got Talent finals.

Therefore the 3 finalist of this evening’s show are
Joemike and Layden – The Maltese Makkjetti Act
Concept of Movement – Dance Troupe
Ria Gauchi – The Acrobatic Solo Dancer

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We have to admit that Malta’s Got Talent deliberation night tonight was full of surprises. Some choices were great, yet some disappointing to say the least. In all there were over 100 acts, 72 which we actually get to see on this and the previous programs. Thanks to the Golden Buzzer pass, 5 of these go straight to the Malta Got Talent semi finals, leaving 67 at the table for deliberation.

Before that,  we get to see 5 more acts perform on stage. Four of these, get the judges’ approval before moving on to deliberation on who’s getting through to the live shows.

Let’s start with the last of the passing acts we get to see tonight before listing all the acts making it through to the live shows.

The Last Of The Acts We Get To See Tonight

A Solo Dancer

Tonight’s show opens with Francisco Antonio who’s from Venezuela but is living in Malta. Francesco, who is 27, dances his heart away to a variety of Latin and commercial songs earning him 4 Yesses. Watch his performance below.

The Young Rock Star

10 year old Geneve Dimech is up next with her own original song . On stage with an electric guitar, Geneve goes on to give us a great rock song, written and composed by herself. Her great strong voice, together with a fine tune and great lyrics earn her a standing ovation from all the judges and 4 Yesses.

Hip Hop and Break Dance

Street Elements are a dance team. The youngest member, Kayne, is just 3 years old! They go on to show the judges their dance routine combining hip hop and break dance. Their act earns them 4 Yesses giving them a chance to make it to the live shows.

The Violinist

22 Year old Maria Cini is up next with her violin. She goes on to show her talents with a great rendition on her violin. She gets 4 Yesses from the judges.

The Golden Buzzer Acts

During the past 6 episodes we saw all the Judges and the host Gordon give their Golden Buzzer to various acts. These acts go straight through to the semi finals. Here’s a quick reminder of these acts in the video below.

Malta’s Got Talent Deliberation

The judges must have a hard time deciding who is going through to the live shows and who is not with a vast choice in front of them. Out of 67 remaining acts with a YES pass, the judges actually need to pass just 25 acts into the live shows. In total there will be 30 acts in the semi final, 5 of which are already through with their Golden Buzzer pass.

In Malta’s Got Talent deliberation the judges discus all the kids’ acts, the dance acts and the variety acts before making a final decision. As one expects, the decisions are not easy and the judges have a tough call to make. However we are surprised with some of the acts the judges actually do choose. Here are all the acts making it through to the live shows during their video calls with the judges to pass on the good news.

A Final Note

So that was tonight’s show and the next episode will be the 1st ever Malta’s Got Talent Semi Finals. We may not agree with all the acts making it through to the live shows that the judges end up choosing. I guess many others will not agree as well as there may have been more deserving and talented acts. But hey, this is television and we guess the show needs some variety during the live shows.

We now look forward to seeing what all the acts are going to bring to the Malta’s Got Talent Semi Finals.

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Judge Maxine, is the last to give her Golden Buzzer pass to a deserving act and we see her do this in Episode 6 of Malta’s Got Talent. Her Golden Buzzer goes to a young songwriter and singer Emma Cutajar who shows a lot of talent.

Emma who is just 14 years old, wins her golden pass with a brilliantly composed song. Her poetic lyrics are about her sister, who sadly passed away before Emma was ever born. The heartbreaking lyrics and her performance comes across very sincere, winning over the judges’ and viewers’ hearts.

Re-live the moment Emma Cutajar earns her Golden Buzzer that passes her straight into the semi finals.

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In this week’s Monday Morning Brew we look at putting on a long standing show in Malta and Gozo.

The Way It Is

Malta and Gozo are small islands, with an average population of about 450,000 people. That number is ever increasing, with many settling in Malta to work here or to retire. Strange as it may sound, this island offers many work opportunities that larger countries are struggling with at the moment. This is good for entertainment purposes since people seek ways to entertain themselves throughout the week.

Malta An Island Of Year Round Entertainment

The island is well equipped with its own share of venues offering live entertainment.  Sadly, most of these are not operating at the moment due to the situation. Other entertainment venues offer alternative entertainment, such as cinemas do. Luckily these are operating but with certain limitations and regulations. Among those offering live entertainment all year round, mostly indoor, we find clubs, theatres, bars and even restaurants. Since the weather in Malta is generally quite hot between June and September, most events happen outdoors.

In summer, Malta offers the ideal grounds offering residents and visitors a vast choice of live outdoor entertainment. This ranges from small open air gigs to large scale internationally acclaimed concerts. Events such as the ‘Island of MTV’ take place annually in Malta and attract many visitors. This year is an exception as they could not be organised due to the Corona Virus.. Some hotels do offer their guests a good variety of professional entertainment with various show productions on their stages. Other hotels seem to focus solely on music. These are mainly solo or duo musician/singer acts who play their way through each night at the venue.

Long Standing Productions In Malta

However what we have not seen on the island is a long standing musical like The Phantom of the Opera or variety shows such as is the Moulin Rouge both currently closed due to the Corona Virus. As a matter of fact, the longest evening production show in Malta we can find is, ‘The Chamber of Mysteries’ a dinner show featuring magic, illusion and mind reading. This has been running since 2011, on a weekly basis, only having to temporarily stop due to the Corona Virus.

It seems, the number of people in Malta makes producing a long standing show an unsustainable task. With shows like the Phantom located in London and Moulin Rouge located in Paris, both iconic destinations with millions of residents and even more visiting, these shows can afford to invest a huge chunk of money on their productions making them sustainable. On the other hand places like Malta, where venues are relatively more expensive to rent and where productions will require to depend on tourism to survive, marketing and production costs are higher and unsustainable on the long run.

Therefore in order to quench the thirst for such productions, producers opt to put on different show productions for a limited period of time. While this is good and offers a variety to residents, it limits the performers’ abilities to excel in their performance and become more proficient in what they deliver.
Some other productions, such as Bla Kondixin, a satirical comedy show in Maltese, use a different script every year. However these annual shows are available for a certain number of weeks, mainly due to the limitation on demand.

A Different Perspective

However there is a much wider perspective to look at besides from the production and performers’ point of view. This is the visitor’s point of view. As ‘The Phantom of The Opera’ is to London and ‘Moulin Rouge’ is to Paris, what does Malta have in terms of a live show production that is to its Capital City, Valletta?  We are not talking about historical acts or a place of interest. There are many of those in Malta. We are talking about a live performance, with professional performers putting on an entertaining show. A show visitors would want to have to go and watch. This could place a long running renowned production on the city’s map.

The opportunity to have this in place could have been during V18. This was the year that Valletta became the European Capital of Culture. The years leading to 2018 could have used the resources available to create, produce and implement such a production. A production that could have become an association to the city itself. Although it would have had to stop due to the pandemic, it would have been able to take off once again once we get through this weird time in the world’s history.

Naturally, there will be other opportunities where such a production could be implemented in the future. Perhaps, in the meantime, someone could identify people who have long standing professional production and performing experience, both locally and abroad, to start planning something of the sort that will last the test of time, ready to implement it as soon as the first opportunity arises.

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In this evening’s episode of Malta’s Got Talent here at Entertainment Malta we get to see another selection of acts. Those making their way through to the next stages of the competition range between a Pizzaiolo  and a talkative singer. The highlight of this evening’s show comes towards the end when Judge Maxine awards her and the last Golden Buzzer to a talented young singer, song writer and pianist.

As always, our rundown of the show tonight includes only those acts that get the Yesses required by the judges. However, one thing we note is that tonight is the only night that we get to see 3 acts not making it through to the next stages. During all previous episodes there were 2 acts not making it through, so tonight was a little different.

Tonight’s Passing Acts

The Dance Group

So tonight’s shows starts off with Dance Lab a dance group consisting of mixed dancers aged between 12 and 28 years old.  Dance lab go on to give us a modern dance full of energy and sharp movements. Their various elements of dance earn them 4 big yesses from our Judges.

The Traditional Magic Act

Next to perform in tonight’s show is 25 year old Christian Brincat. Christian together with some dancers in feathered costumes, bring some traditional styled magic to the show. His ‘Old School Trick’, as Judge Howard describes it, and performance earns him the 4 Yesses he requires.

The Young Dancer

Ria Gauci is a 9 year old dancer, who’s been training dance for 2 years. She brings on stage a brilliant dance routine, demonstrating the discipline and dedication during her training. In fact, Ria reminds us of the excellent dancer featured in Sia’s music video ‘Chandelier‘. Lea goes on to rightly earn her 4 Yesses pushing her into the next stages.

Another Pole Dance Act

On stage is Naomi Borg Leyland who is 23 years old and brings to the show an expertly carried out pole dance act. Naomi trains 4-5 times a week and also owns her own pole dance academy. Her act, as one expects, is as Judge Sarah says, ‘Sexy in the classiest of ways’ with the judges giving her the 4 Yesses she requires to get through the next stage.

The Juggling Pizzaiolo.

23 Year old Giuseppe Foggia is up next with a rather unusual act. Originally from Italy but now living and working in Malta as a pizzaiolo, Giuseppe entertains the judges and viewers at home with his fun and fast pizza spinning/juggling act. He is rightly awarded 4 Yesses from our judges.

The Talking Pensioner

Next to grace Malta’s Got Talent’s stage is 75 year old pensioner, Freddie. Freddie is a singer and goes on to tell the judges how he lost his wife about a year ago. As his conversation lingers, Freddie’s life story is told from how he worked all his life to support his family and build a home for them. He goes on to recall how his passion for singing was set in the back of his mind during all those years until he reached retirement. It was then that Freddie felt like there was a part missing. His vivid conversation and story goes on until it is interrupted by some adverts…

The Sentimental Songwriter, Singer and Pianist

14year old Emma Cutajar is on stage together with her piano. She recalls how her sister died before Emma was born and with that in mind wrote a song dedicating it to her sister. As she plays the piano and sings, her passion and sentiment is expressed very well, touching the hearts of both judges and us viewers. Her beautifully lyrical song and performance earns Emma the fifth and last Golden Buzzer push allowed, rightly awarded to her by judge Maxine. We look forward to seeing Emma in the semi finals and are wondering what she will be performing next. In the meantime, watch and enjoy her whole performance on tonight’s show.

…Freddie’s Back!

Freddie is back on our screens, still talking to the judges. The conversation finally leads him to his charismatic performance, an Elvis song. Apparently this is not judge Howard’s kind of song, however Freddie still earns a Yes from all the judges putting him through the next stages. We cannot help but love Freddie as we see him try to continue the conversation even after voting is over and all the way until host Gordon helps him off stage. You have to watch Freddie!

Conclusion

And that ends Entertainment Malta’s rundown of tonight’s episode of Malta’s Got Talent. As always the show did offer some good entertainment and things that were not expected, like the Pizziolo.  Our excitement is growing as each episode passes, looking forward to seeing those making it through to the live shows. Maxine’s Golden Buzzer to Emma was the highlight of tonight’s show but Freddie left an everlasting impression too.

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Sunday seems to come quickly meaning the beginning of a new week is just a few hours away.  However, at least, there is Malta’s Got Talent on TVM for those seeking some variety entertainment at home. This is the 5th episode in this season’s series. Tonight we get to see more entertaining acts ranging from a Strongman to a traditional Maltese Song act. Most of tonight’s acts are dominated by children ranging from 5 to 12 year olds.

However the highlight of the evening comes at the end of the show, by our host Gordon Bonello. His Golden Buzzer passes the deserving act straight through to the semi finals.  In all the judges let  8 acts through with their Yes votes, 1 act with the Golden Buzzer, leaving 2 acts that do not make it through. As usual here’s our run down of tonight’s acts making it through the next stage.

Tonight’s Act

The Solo Dancer

First to open tonight’s show is 21 year old dancer, Isaiah Muscat. Isaiah is from Gozo but has been living in the UK where he was undergoing a scholarship as a dance student in Leicester. Asaiah goes on to impress the judges with an energetic solo dance routine earning the act 4 Yesses from the judges.

The Young Singer

The second person on the Malta’s Got Talent stage tonight is 10 year old Andrea. Andrea goes on to impress the judges with a strong voice for her age that wins 4 Big Yesses from the judging panel. Watch the video and tell us if you like what you hear!

The Musician

Chris Tanti is 28 and from Rabat. Chris who for the past 5 years is playing the guitar on a full time basis, goes on to entertain the judges with his melodic tune. The judges pass him through the next stage with 4 Yesses. Enjoy Chris’s style hereunder.

The Bubbly Singer

Next to go is 11 year old Thais Farrugia. Thais despite having to use a leg support for one of her legs and a heartwarming story, goes on to give the judges a bubbly interpretation of the song ‘All About The Bass’. Her rendition is presented in a Blues / Jazz style presentation. She earns the sympathy  of the judges for her story but the 4 Yesses for a her song.

The Dance Team

Southville Dancers are a dance team with ages ranging between 21-33 years old and they are next to go. On stage they present a sharp dance performance, showing great presence and precision. This earns them 4 Yesses fro our beloved Judges.

Another Young Singer

Tonight we are being treated with young talent. Next on stage is 10 year old Layla Pulis from Valletta. Layla impresses the judges with a powerful voice when she reaches the refrain of Lady Gaga’s ‘Into The Shallows‘. This in turn earns her the 4 Yesses she wants from the judges.

The Strongman Act

Paul Grima is 70 years old and he is standing on stage up next to show off his talents. Mr Cool, ‘Broken Bones’ as he wants to be called, has been training since he was 16 years old. He went on training to become a strong man act at 44 years. Paul entertainers the viewers and judges as he plays his pipe and then his assistant, breaks a stone on his head. Ok it’s a weird act but it did its job and got Paul the judges’ approval with 4 Yesses. Watch this below.

The Father And Son Owl Show

Up next are Lawrence and Carl and Nina. Lawernece is Carl’s father and Nina is their male owl. That’s right a male owl called Nina. They go on to show us and the judges Nina’s abilities with the host Gordon doing his bit too! Watch this to learn why this owl’s name is Nina!

The Cute Dancing Duo

Sy and Izaya are 9 years old each. They bring to the Malta’s Got Talent stage a sweet dramatic melody of different dance styles ranging from Cha Cha to Rock and Roll. Their energetic moves earns them the 4 Yesses they deserve, getting them through to the next stages of the competition.

A Traditional Father and Son Act

You may think that one father and son act for the night would be enough. But viewers are surprised with yet another father and son act when on stage there is 5 year old Layden and his father Joemike. They go on to present their act consisting of a traditional ‘Makjetti’. Makjetti is a style of a traditional Maltese humorous song that may be sung as a solo or as a duet. Watch this lovely act and why it earns Gordon’s Golden Buzzer Push!

Conclusion

So that is one more  episode of Malta’s Got Talent 2020 over. Tonight’s show did offer a variety of acts, each great in their own merits. Apart from the strongman and owl acts, we did not see any type of circus acts but that was not disappointing. We at Entertainmentmalta.com are happy with Gordon’s choice to give the Makjetti act his Golden Buzzer push as this is a dying tradition that needs to survive.

As usual we look forward to the next episode of this series with more surprises in store for us viewers.  Tune into this website as we sum up all the acts that are making it to the stage here on Entertainment Malta.

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In our second Monday Morning Brew, we take a look at the real cost of entertainment. To be more precise, we are looking at the costs of having no entertainment in Malta or the world.

Imagine All The People

Imagine a world where there would be no form of entertainment. No arts, no music, no theatre, no cinema, no magic, no song, no dance, no television, no games shows and no radio. Nothing but pure reliance on waking up, going to do a job, eating and sleeping.  Fortunately we are nowhere near there and we guess we will never be. The world is reliant on the arts, on media and on entertainment to give us a break from the harsh reality we live in. In short, entertainment plays a vital role in everyone’s lives, whether people realise it or not. The cost of not having entertainment is much higher than the actual costs of engaging it.

The Closure Of Bars And Nightclubs

Let’s take for instance last week where we got to see the authorities closing down clubs and bars until December, across Malta and Gozo. This, as we all know, is being done due to the Corona Virus and they are measures that have to be taken to control the situation. However it is obvious that these measures will hit the entertainment industry hard. Many musicians, DJs and entertainers depend on performing in some venues that are temporarily shut down.  It is also costing the venues their past efforts, money and of course their intake during the coming weeks. On the other hand it is costing the authorities revenue in taxes. Then we have the receiver, who actually receives the entertainment. Luckily the receiver can go online and check out the latest music, games, film or whatever sort of entertainment they are into. But what if even that was not available?

What About Theatre?

Imagine no theatre. There will not be any acting jobs, there will not exist a platform for upcoming film stars. Many acting schools will close down and students will not have the opportunity to share a talent they may have within them. TV presenters would be terrible as most have a good background in acting before taking on presenting. In short the quality of life would be much lower and people will not be as happy as they are if entertainment is present.

Just looking at the money wheel, it is  obvious that this whole industry generates a great inflow of cash and other non financial benefits globally.

Survival Mode

Luckily we are seeing performers doing their best to survive the situation they are in. Most are adopting themselves to fit in with the challenges. Like theatre, with many productions still going ahead with their performance despite the regulations that impede the number of attendees for each performance. Some entertainment in Malta is being shifted to online performances, as it is across the world. However, this does not offer the same experience as it does during a live event, with an audience present. Here in Malta, FestivalsMalta have included a drive in concert with a live band, “Park ‘NJoy”.  This concept appears to be going down well with people. Television is still producing their entertainment shows, with Covid-19 measures in place. In other words, the industry is doing its best to overcome the obstacles and continue providing that so much needed entertainment for people to unwind to when stress kicks in.

How Entertainment Can Affect Your Event or Venue

When a person or entity is looking for entertainment for their event or venue, the first thing that comes to mind is the cost that comes with it. Does that cost fit within the budget? Can that cost determine the quality or quantity of what the booker expects? If that cost seems reasonable for what the booker requires?

These are all good questions but other questions should be considered too. Questions such as, is it better to have high quality entertainment for shorter periods than lower quality for longer durations? What value will I be giving back to the guests at my event or patrons at my venue? Is what I am booking as proficient as I expect them to be?

Expectancy And Deliverance

When entertainment is booked, the booker gets nothing physically present that remains with the booker. What they do get however is an experience. Therefore the product a booker purchases is actually an intangible service. Being left with nothing but a memory, the experience is the memory that that entertainment can provide. The longer lasting the memory is, the more valuable that entertainment should cost.

Having no entertainment at special occasions, corporate events or venues such as hotels can cost as much as booking the most expensive entertainment. When the cost is the image or business revenue, one needs to find the best option they can afford. On the other hand, having too much low quality entertainment can be as much damaging. With no entertainment one risks having guests becoming bored. Being too quiet at a special occasion may not always be the way to celebrate. In venues such as a family hotel, guests may feel unexcited. In turn they may find no value in what the venue offers and may not return another time.

This is the real cost of having no entertainment. This is why people need to show apreatation to entertainment and entertainers. After all it’s part of the art and culture of each and every nation.

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Halloween is with us again despite 2020 proving to be scarier than the night itself. This ‘odd’ festivity is a yearly celebration taking place in many countries worldwide on the 31st October. This year we lack live events and places to go to celebrate Halloween. But one may ask, what is Halloween and how did this strange celebration come about? How do people in Malta celebrate Halloween and which famous entertainer died on the 31st of October?

It’s Origin

The word ‘Halloween’ originates from the All Saints’ (hallows’) Eve. This is the eve before All Saints’ Day, a time in the liturgical year that remembers the dead, saints and martyrs in particular. Its tradition may be an influence of ancient Celtic harvest festivals, many of which have pagan roots. Some academics believe that Halloween began as a Christian holiday, the night before All Saints Day, 1st November .

Halloween Nowadays

The celebration takes on several different activities around the world. Some people decorate with pumpkins carved into jack-o-laterns. Others spend the night around bonfires, telling or reading out scary stories. Haunted House attractions, horror movies and Halloween consume parties are usually put on across the world to celebrate this festivity in a manner suitable to  various people and ages.

For many years, in the US, it is a popular celebration among children. Activities for children include costume parties and the famous ‘Trick or Treat’ activity. Children dress up in costume, knocking on neighbors’ door demanding a ‘Trick or Treat’. If given candy, these are considered as a Treat and thus the children depart with a friendly farewell. If not given any sweets the victim may receive a childish prank instead.

In Europe Halloween is just taking off in the recent years, mirroring similar traditions and activities as that of the US.

However not everyone sees this eve as an eve to celebrate or dress up in ghostly and bloody costumes. Christians see this as a night to reflect on the dead, lighting candles on their graves and organising church gatherings for prayer.

Halloween In Malta

In Malta, Halloween is becoming more and more popular as time goes by. Children are starting the ‘Trick and Treat’ activates across their villages and towns. Costume parties, Halloween themed parties are organised across the islands. For adults there are several clubbing events and nightclubs offering a ‘terrific’ Halloween themed night out for all those wanting to celebrate and party the night into the early hours of the morning. Commercially speaking, various outlets offer a variety of costumes, decorations and Halloween themed products to dress yourself, your home or atmosphere in a scary but fun manner.

Famous Halloween Entertainment

Famous Entertainer – Houdini

The famous magician and escapologist, Harry Houdini, bizarrely died on Halloween 31st October 1926. Since then certain entities organise a séance, every year on the 31st of October, trying to make contact with Houdini. To date, he has not made contact with the living yet. What makes this story even more interesting is that Houdini is famous for debunking mediums with claims that they were able to communicate with the dead. This fascination with the dead begun after the passing of his mother where he sought mediums to try and communicate with her. However, being the magician that he was, Houdini saw that these so called ‘mediums’ all used tricks to fake their séances. Houdini spent the rest of his life debunking these frauds, exposing their methods and tricks.

 

Horror Films For Halloween

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Malta’s Got Talent once again brings pure entertainment to our television screen during this week’s episode. This week we get to see a fantastic ballerina, an accent act and another pole among other amazing acts!  Out of the 11 acts presented, two did not make it past the judges’ votes so they have no chance of making it through the next stage. However the following are those that get the judges’ approval and are still in the running with the possibility of passing on to the next stage.

Here is our run down for tonight’s show.

Tonight’s Acts

A Beautiful Voice

First to appear on the program is Michele Panarosa, who is Italian but has been living in Malta for the past two years. Michele go on to sing a 80s Aha classic, ‘Take On Me‘ in a rendition that is a lot more than just pleasing to the ears. Michele goes on to impress the judges’ with his beautiful voice earning him 4 Yesses. If you haven’t seen it or if you want to hear this again then check out the video below.

Rap Anyone?

Next on is Chanelle Fenech, who is only 14 years old. Despite her age, Chanelle gives us a great performance with her Rap act. Chanelle shows confidence and earns the 4 Yesses from the judges.

The Amazing Circus Performer

On stage is a 6 meter Chinese Pole, next to it stands Matthias Camilleri. Matthias is an ex circus student, who studied at circus school in London for the past 3 years. He is now graduated and his next step is to become a circus performer. Matthias tells us that this is the first time he will be performing out of school as for the past 3 years. Judges award Matthias with 4 Yesses for his impressive act. Watch the video and prepare yourself for some wowing moments.

The Young Singers

Blush is up next with 13 and 14 year olds Leah, Tenya, Rihanna, Zaira as part of their group. They go on to sing a beautiful song from the musical ‘Frozen 2’ giving a great performance. Once again the judges go on to approve this act with 4 Yesses.

The Comedy Sketch Artist

27 year old Bruce is up on stage next with an act that he describes as ‘acting’. Once Bruce starts his act, his acting becomes a journey around the world in the most amusing way manner. 4 Yesses for this funny and talented act.

The Younger Singer

Half Scottish and half Japanese 10 year old Zia Fuji is next to go on Malta’s Got Talent. Zia now lives in Gozo, Malta’s sister island. However despite being just 10 years old, Zia has lived in other places; India, Japan, Scotland and Bali to be exact. All the cuteness this act brings goes on to steal the judges’ hearts and minds earning Zia 4 Yesses from them.

The Dancer

Next to give a performance is 30 year old Warren Bonello. Warren who is a dancer, teacher and choreographer shows us his talent, dancing his way to the next stage. His song selection and dance portrays an important and personal message that one of the judges picks up on. The emotional performance earns Warren 4 Yesses from the judges. The video is a must watch till the end for the whole story.

Read about Rebecca’s story here.

The Spanish Dancer

Up on stage is 12 year old Claudia Santamaria, originally from Spain but now living in Malta. Claudia loves acting and singing but comes to Malta’s Got Talent with her amazing dance technique. The young and articulate dancer has big aspirations, with the ambition to become a professional ballerina in the future. Claudia brings the judges a fantastic ballet performance with an energetic personality who in turn award her 4 big Yesses for her act.

Rap And A Beatbox

Il-Lapes a rapper, Mac the music producer and Funky the beatbox are the last act for this evening’s show. The energetic trio, with ants in their pants, bring to the contest a fantastic and original poetic Rap rendition in the Maltese language. Their song includes a vast array of artistry with poetic rhyming lyrics and precise rapping skills.  Their  performance wins them the 4 Yesses they need to go on to the next stage and a great way to end tonight’s show.

Conclusion

There goes another episode from Malta’s Got Talent 2020 and tonight’s show once again offered viewers a variety of amazing and entertaining acts. However, what we did not see tonight was a Golden Buzzer moment. To be honest, that did surprise us a little as we were expecting it after having three consecutives ones, one for each past program. But with only 2 more Golden Buzzer moments available and more amazing acts expected, it must be difficult for the judges to decide who gets that push! With acts like those participating, it does make the judges’ job a tough one. As usual we are only mentioning the acts that get the approval of the judges, not because the other acts do not deserve to be mentioned but because we want to focus on those that are in the running to go on to the next stage.

We are looking forward to seeing what could be more amazing acts in the next episode of Malta’s Got Talent. Therefore, tune in again next week as we sum them up here on Entertainment Malta.

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