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15 maltatoday | WEDNESDAY • 5 JUNE 2019 LISTINGS WHAT'S ON Theatre JUNE 7 - 16 VII (Sette) Teatru Malta in partnership with FCN will be re-telling this monumental narrative through the eyes of Malta's Artists of the Year: The New Victorians. The sister duo, made up of Bettina and Philippa Cassar, will not only be composing the show but directing and performing in this one-of a kind outdoor musical at Fort St Elmo's Piazza d'Armi on the 7th, 8th, 9th,14th,15th and 16th of June in Valletta. That's 6 chances to watch this bilingual, action packed performance! Performances begin at 9pm and are suitable for audiences of all ages. For more information on VII (Sette) visit www.teatru- malta.org.mt or call 21220255. Music JUNE 8 An evening with Bruce Dickinson NNG Promotions are proud to announce a special one-man speaking show by IRON MAID- EN singer, BRUCE DICKIN- SON in Malta on Saturday June 8 at the Sir Temi Zammit Hall, University Of Malta, Tal- Qroqq, Msida. Split into two parts, the first half of the show sees Bruce taking a humorous, often satirical look back at his colourful, roller-coaster life. Delivering compelling tales in his uniquely anarchic style and punctuated with photographs, he recounts anecdotes from the book, including numerous ris- qué stories which never quite made it to the final edit….. ! The second half of the evening is devoted entirely to a Q&A ses- sion. Tickets go on sale on Mon- day 8 th April 2019 from www. showshappening.com JULY 9 Dream Theater Rock 'N Malta presents pro- gressive metal pioneers Dream Theater promising a unique, complex yet melodic, hard yet emotional brand of rock which is as sweet on the heart as it is crushing on the bones. Fans can expect a startlingly sublime syn- thesis of soaring and unmistak- able melodies and the virtuoso guitar playing of John Petrucci in a live performance that is big, long and diverse as only Dream Theater can make it. JULY 15 – 20 Malta Jazz Festival The 29th annual Malta Jazz Festival will be held from July 15 to July 20 this summer. The highlights for this year's pro- gramme are Kenny Garrett, one of the world's most renowned saxophone players, Jazzmeia Horn one of the most important jazz vocalists, who was nomi- nated for a grammy last year, Ozmosys featuring legendary jazz drummer Omar Hakim, one of the most versatile eclec- tic Jazz drummers who has col- laborated with Miles Davis, Dire Straits, Daft Punk and David Bowie and for the second time Chucho Valdés – the Cuban Jazz Legend, sixtime Grammy Award Winner, who will all be performing on the Main Stage at Ta' Liesse in Valletta. For more information, visit www. festivals.mt/jazzfestival JULY 19 Il Volo Live On 19th July, Il Volo will be at the Malta Fairs and Conven- tions Center in Malta and 23th July at the Teatro Antico in Taormina. Il nuovo album of Il Volo confirms the worldwide success of the trio winning the TOP 10 on iTunes of the best- selling albums in 14 location, from Malta to Brazil, from Fin- land to Israel. With 11 tracks and the production of Michele Canova, enhances the voices of Piero Barone, Ignazio Bos- chetto and Gianluca Ginoble, collecting their tastes and their musical influences in a CD that represents 10 years of a long friendship and music together. JULY 10 Pink Floyd's Nick Mason live in Concert Rock 'N Malta are proud to present Pink Floyd's found- ing member Nick Mason and his band Saucerful of Secrets live in concert on the 10th of July at St.George's Square, Val- letta. Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets featuring Nick Ma- son, Gary Kemp, Guy Pratt, Lee Harris and Dom Beken is a unique opportunity to expe- rience Pink Floyd's celebrated and significant early body of work played live including songs from albums 'The Piper At The Gates of Dawn' and 'A Saucerful Of Secrets'. Tickets are available from www.kultura.mt Festival JUNE 7 Taps & Trucks - Malta's first ever Food Truck and Craft Beer Fest Malta's first ever Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival will take place on Friday 7 June (public holiday) at the BMX Track in Pembroke. The event will host six different food trucks each serving a variety of street food dishes, and a beer list fit for roy- alty! Day-time event with doors opening at 10:00 and closing at 20:00. Free entrance and ample parking. Get ready to spend a fun-filled day with family and friends, indulging in some of Malta's top mobile cuisines, lounging in the sun and enjoy- ing an ice-cold craft beer fresh from our many beer taps.