22nd May (SF) 2008

Olivia Lewis - 2007

10th May (SF) 2007

2007 - VERTIGO - OLIVIA LEWIS

Olivia finally triumphed at the Maltese selections with her entry Vertigo. She competed at the Eurovision Song Contest's semi-finals of 10th May 2007, where she ranked 25th out of 28 entries with 15 points.  Unfortunately, Vertigo didn't make it to the finals of 12th May 2007.

Vertigo was composed by Philip Vella and lyrics written by Gerard James Borg.

Mireille Bonello read the votes of the Maltese jury.

Fabrizio Faniello - 2006

20th May 2006

2006 - I DO - FABRIZIO FANIELLO

Fabrizio Faniello's second attempt was less successful than his previous attempt.  In 2006 he finished last with 1 single point awarded to him by Albania.  This is the lowest amount of points ever achieved by a Maltese Eurovision entry so far!

I Do was composed and lyrics written by himself together with Aldo Spiteri.

Moira Delia read the votes of the Maltese jury.

Chiara - 2005

21st May 2005

2005 - ANGEL - CHIARA

The second attempt for Chiara at the Eurovision Song Contest marked the best result ever for a Maltese Eurovision contestant. She gained 192 points and ranked 2nd right after Greek entry Helena Paparizou's "My Number One". Angel represented Malta in the 2005 Eurovision Song Contest held on the 21 May 2005 in Kiev, Ukraine. This is the highest amount of votes achieved by a Maltese Eurovision entry so far!

Angel was composed and penned by Chiara herself.

Valerie Vella read the votes of the Maltese jury.

TODAY: Chiara has hinted on various occasions that she might return to the Maltasong stage giving a third and final attempt at bringing home the much awaited Eurovision trophy.  2008 might mark her return.

Julie & Ludwig - 2004

12th May (SF) & 15th May (Final) 2004

2004 - ON AGAIN...OFF AGAIN - JULIE & LUDWIG

On Again...Off Again made it to the finals of the Eurovision Song Contest after reaching 8th place at the qualifier round. In the Eurovision Song Contest finals held in Istanbul, Turkey they won 50 points and placed 12th.

This song was composed by Philip Vella and written by Gerard James Borg

Clare Agius read the votes of the Maltese jury.

TODAY: Julie & Ludwig have released their first cd-album, Mood Swings. After their Eurovision experience, they represented Malta in other song festivals held in Romania and Turkey. In Megahit 2005 they reached 2nd place. Julie & Ludwig take part in musicals and are still very much in demand and popular with the Maltese public. Together with Natasha & Charlene and Fabrizio Faniello they are present on a weekly basis on the Saturday afternoon TV show Kollox Sibt on NET TV.  It was rumoured that both singers submitted an entry as soloists for the Maltese National Finals 2007.

Lynn Chircop - 2003

24th May 2003

2003 - TO DREAM AGAIN - LYNN CHIRCOP

In the Eurovision Song Contest held in Riga, Latvia, Malta managed to gain only 4 points and placed 23rd. To Dream Again was composed by Alfred Zammit and penned by Cynthia Sammut.

Lynn was accompanied on stage by Marvic Lewis, Anna Azzopardi, Justyne Bezzina, Leontine Spiteri and Louisanne Tate.  The 5 backing vocalists were chosen through the Pop-In TV show.

Sharon Borg read the votes of the Maltese jury.

TODAY: Lynn Chricop is now married to Antoine Faure' and is known as Lynn Faure'. She has a child called Lizzie. Lynn has moved on with her career and is hosting her own TV shows on Channel 22. She still sings and plays the piano in Hotels teamed up with her husband and their band.

Ira Losco - 2002

25th May 2002

2002 - 7th WONDER - IRA LOSCO

One of Malta's best results! Ira achieved a 2nd place with 164 points in the Eurovision Song Contest held in Tallin, Estonia.

7th Wonder was composed by Philip Vella whilst the lyrics were written by Gerard James Borg.

On stage Ira was accompanied by the following backing vocalists: Airi Allvee, Jelena Juzvik, Liisi Koikson, Kaire Vilgats and Dagmar Oja.

Clare Agius read the votes of the Maltese jury.

TODAY: Ira Losco is establishing herself as one of the top female vocalists in Malta. She changed her music style completley and is singing her own brit-pop-rock stuff. She has made it to the charts in the German territory, where she was also touring with her first album "Someone else". Ira Losco was the only supporting act in Elton John's concert in Germany in Summer 2005. A few days before she was also the supporting act for Ronan Keating. So far she has refused to return to the Eurovision Stage, but lately, on Xarabank has admitted that if she had to return to Eurovision she would do so with a song written by herself.

Fabrizio Faniello - 2001

12th May 2001

2001 - ANOTHER SUMMER NIGHT - FABRIZIO FANIELLO

Fabrizio Faniello represented Malta in the 2001 Eurovision Song Contest held in Copenhagen, Denmark, where he placed 9th with 48 points. Fabrizio Faniello was also later chosen to partecipate in the 50th year of Eurovision Celebrations.

The song was composed by Paul Abela and written by Georgina Abela.

Claire Fabri read the votes of the Maltese jury.

TODAY: Fabrizio Faniello returned to the Eurovision Song Contest 2006 with I Do in Athens, Greece this May 2006.  Together with Natasha & Charlene and Julie & Ludwig he is present on a weekly basis on the Saturday afternoon TV show Kollox Sibt on NET TV. He has issued various albums and singles including his latest albums, Believe and Clips & Hits.

Claudette Pace - 2000

13th May 2000

2000 - DESIRE - CLAUDETTE PACE

Desire performed by Claudette Pace represented Malta in the year 2000 Eurovision Song Contest in Stockholm, Sweden.  Malta placed 8th with 73 points.

Desire was composed by Philip Vella and penned by Gerard James Borg.

Among others, Claudette Pace was accompanied on stage by the following backing vocalists: Anna Cecilia Sahlin, Andrea 'Dea' Norberg, Gabriel Forss and Fredrik Ivarson.

Valerie Vella read the votes of the Maltese jury.

TODAY: Claudette Pace is still one of the top local personalities in Malta. Nowadays she's married to a tv producer and has a baby girl, Kristina. In 2003 she joined Malta Song board but left after a very short period. She has returned to the small screen hosting various TV shows including Sellili, Lejn il-Eurovision and the much awaited second series of L-Isfida. She is also taking part in the local soap opera, Santa Monika, as an actress.  Claudette Pace submitted an entry for the Malta Song for Europe 2006 performed by Glen. However this song failed to make it to the final round.  Claudette Pace is still very popular in international clubs and gay events thanks to her gay-anthem "Power of Pink".  She returned to Malta Song for Europe in 2008 as the lyricist of Klinsmann's "Go".

Times Three - 1999

29th May 1999

TODAY: On their return to Malta from Jerusalem, Times Three were already thinking of taking solo careers. Leading singer Philipa is sometimes seen performing in unplugged sessions. Her cousin, Francesca pursued a career in musical-theatre, while Diane returned to her modeling career.

Chiara - 1998

9th May 1998

1998 - THE ONE THAT I LOVE - CHIARA

Chiara's first presence at the Eurovision Song Contest was in Birmingham, UK, where she placed 3rd with 166 points. Chiara went on to achieve a higher amount of points and a higher rank in her second attempt at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2005.

The One That I Love was composed by Jason Paul Cassar and written by Sunny Aquilina.

Stephanie Farrugia read the votes of the Maltese jury.

TODAY: Chiara has recently become a mum of a baby girl. She returned to the Eurovision Song Contest 2005 with her own song, Angel. Since 1998 she has issued various cd albums including, What you want, Covering Diversions and Here I Am. She has also hosted her own TV music-game show.  It is rumoured that Chiara will return to the Maltese National Finals in 2009.

Debbie Scerri - 1997

3rd May 1997

TODAY: Debbie Scerri is married and has a child, Nicole. She is still very active in the Music Festivals scene. Her last try at Maltasong was in 2004. She is a popular tv presenter and hosts various shows. She has also taken part as an actress in some local teleserials.  It was rumoured that Debbie Scerri submitted an entry for the Maltese and the Cypriot National Finals in 2006.

Miriam Christine Borg - 1996

18th May 1996

TODAY: Miriam Christine is married to Mark Warner, the producer working behind her new R'n'B image. They have a son called Rio.  She has shot various new video clips and is trying her best to break into the international R'n'B music scene. She is also a tv producer for local Education Channel 22. Miriam Christine returned to the Malta Song for Europe 2006 as the songwriter of Manuel Xuereb's entry I promise you.

Mike Spiteri - 1995

13th May 1995

TODAY: Mike Spiteri is still busy working in the music scene. He is now a member of Malta Song board and part of the Maltese Delegation for Eurovision Song Contest. He was also one of the persons in charge of Chiara's pre-Eurovision 2005 promotional tour and Fabrizio Faniello's pre-Eurovision 2006 tour. He also accompanied Olivia Lewis at Eurovision 2007, as a member of the Maltese Delegation.

Chris & Moira - 1994

30th April 1994

TODAY: Moira & Chris, now a married couple, have a daughter. They still record new songs under the stage name, KRAVE. Their last try at the Eurovision Song Contest was in Jerusalem 1999, with trio Times Three.  They returned to Malta Song for Europe in 2008 with "All Right Now".

William Mangion - 1993

15th May 1993

TODAY: William Mangion, tried his luck with his band both in Malta as well as the UK. He is also very active in piano bars and lives entirely on music. He has submitted an entry which reached the semi-finals round of the Malta Song for Europe 2006 edition.  William Mangion will return to the Malta Song for Europe 2007 with a ballad.

Mary Spiteri - 1992

9th May 1992

TODAY: Mary Spiteri is one of the best friends of singer Renato. Mary still records new songs and cover versions both as a soloist as well as a duet together with Renato. Mary Spiteri sings in leading Hotels on the island and takes part in concerts. She has also taken part as an actress in local teleserials. Between October and December 2006, Mary Spiteri co-hosted the entertainment Tv show "Serata Ma'..." with Rennie Vella on ONE TV.  Mary Spiteri submitted more than one entry for the Malta Song for Europe 2007, however they failed to reach the semi-final round.

Georgina & Paul Giordimaina '91

4th May 1991

TODAY: Paul Giordimaina still takes part in Malta Song for Europe, but has taken a step back and, together with his partner Fleur Balzan, is now writing songs for other upcoming singers including Pamela and Eleonor Cassar. He also host his own radio show, Jazzline on Super ONE Radio. On the other hand, Georgina still tries her luck in Malta Song for Europe as a soloist and also writes songs for other singers including Triston B. She has also taken part as an actress in some local teleserials.

Renato - 1975

22nd March 1975

TODAY: Renato is still very active in the music scene. He hosts his own radio show, Separju, with top local presenters Roderick Azzopardi and singer Ina Robinich. Renato is very popular for his jolly character, which is a main feature of all his cabaret shows in top local Hotels.

Joe & Helen - 1972

25th March 1972

TODAY: Right after their Eurovision experience, Joe & Helen returned to their soloists career. Helen Micallef coaches new singers and takes part in various music events. Joe Cutajar is still very popular in the Hotels' scene, especially the so-called Piano Bars. Lately, on Xarabank, he declared that he wouldn't mind a comeback to the Eurovision Song Contest.

Joe Grech - 1971

3rd April 1971

TODAY: Joe Grech is still active in the Maltese music scene. He is mostly popular for his concerts for Maltese living abroad.