Smokie, Boney M, Feminnem and Dirty South are the international artists who will be entertaining the fans across two main stages in this year’s Gozo Music Festival at the Gozitano Complex in Xewkija on 22 August from 9 p.m.

Soon after sunset and early into Sunday morning there will be live acts on the Main Stage from Airport Impressions, upcoming Gozo energetic rock band Traffic Daze; young Deborah C; and Claudia Faniello and her band.

Joseph Cutajar, Director Dynamic Promotions announced that Alyssa Palmer the voice behind the greatest summer hit single 2009 “Falling Anthem” will perform during the Gozo Music Festival.
Supporting acts on Stage Two include Mykill and the Bongo man; a Disco Rock live show, featuring Fish with full percussions and drums; and Philip on Cello, vocals, guitars and mouth organ.
Both stages will have separate presenters: Ron and Frank on the Main Stage and Angie and Gianni on Stage Two. There are a host of top artists, including Alex Grech, Malcolm B, Luc Adams, Duncan F, Ruby, Bengy, Miss Roberta, Carl Bee, Terra and Neville Peak, J Joy, Panzius, Stevy vee and Roltek.

The Gozo Music Festival has become an established date in the local calendar. This event, now in its eight  edition, has grown in stature and is now a much sought after festival both locally and internationally. It all started in the winter of 2001 when a number of local bands were invited to do a gig every Sunday in Gozo. From there, the idea developed that these bands could stand their own besides their international counterparts and the Gozo Music Festival was born.

During the launch held at the Villa Brasserie, Balluta Minister for Gozo, Giovanna Debono favourably commented upon initiatives taken up by private enterprises in Gozo as is the case of Dynamic Promotions. ‘The Ministry for Gozo supports such initiatives since they also serve as added attractions that result in an increase of visitors to the island’ said the Hon Debono. The Minister also remarked upon the considerable increase in the calendar of cultural and social events on the island, that include all genres of music. ‘The presence of international artistes put Gozo on the international map, thus also serving as added promotion for Gozo as a tourist destination’, concluded Minister Debono. 

This is an event certainly not to be missed, enabling Gozo to be promoted for recreational purposes and encouraging people to come and visit the island.

General info
Gates open at 9 p.m. Tickets cost €25, with VIP tickets at €40. These are limited with each one entitled to a glass of champagne and finger food, apart from an excellent position to view the action. A limited number of special tickets at €20 are available from Farsons Direct in Mrieħel and Ta’ Dirjanu Bottle Shop in Victoria, Gozo. There is convenient parking close to the Gozitano Complex.
You will find food stalls, liquor and wine stands, bars, and other forms of entertainment, making this a unique night out, with fireworks displays, photo sessions, dancers and a fire juggler.
Tickets are also on sale from things* outlets in Malta and Gozo; Dual Zone in Qormi and Paola; Fact in Qormi; Farsons Direct, Mrieħel; Chequers, Paceville; Untours and Royal Impact in Zabbar; Britannia Travel, Valletta; ICenter, Pietà; Right Deal in l-Iklin and Cospicua; and Ta’ Dirjanu Bottle Shop, Sound & Vision, Denim Blue, Motion, Mr Signs and Ritz in Victoria, Gozo. For on-line sales go to www.biljetti.com .

Main sponsors
Cisk Export, Budweiser, Vladivar, Bacardi, Jim Bean, Vodafone, Ministry For Gozo, National Good Causes Fund, Ministry of Finance, the Economy and Investment, Xewkija Local Council, the Malta Tourism Authority, Air Malta, Artsphere International, Hotel Calypso and Ta’ Dirjanu Bottle Shop.

Also supporting
Abraham Supplies, Band-Aid, The Villa Brasserie, Casa Funghi, CVC Ltd, Gozitano Complex, Gozo Cottage, Grimana Limited, Jubilee Food, Karl Borg Events, Keen Advertising, Nexos Lighting, Dynamic Sound System, The Sound System, 3D Stages, Bubbles Animation & Entertainment,  See Management, Pjazza, Country Terrace,  things* and Karkanja Limited.
For more information call 9911-0808, 9902-2489 or 9944-1667.