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maltatoday | SUNDAY • 25 AUGUST 2019 5 THIS WEEK MUSIC duty to push bounda- ries and break barriers, and I feel I have managed to do at least a bit of that. It's something I am proud of. And of course, collaborations like this help make burlesque more main- stream and more well known. It does help reach different audi- ences, and I am excited to see what's about to happen now that we've un- leashed this track! What do you make of the performing arts scene in Malta? What would you change about it? We all know how V18 went. I definitely see an increase in productions around the island and more variety. Some independent and quite underground, like my own; some partially and other heavily funded. I have seen an increase in produc- tions in Maltese, which is great, at least they are out there safeguarding the island's linguistic heritage. I am happy to see a lot of political satire and participate in such shows when possible, that is imperative to keep the nation in check. With that in mind, I think we have a lot of great artists fighting the good fight. Those who truly understand and love the arts scene and who, like myself, believe that the arts can bring about change. That can evoke emotion, move and drive the nation. I admire people who don't give up their beliefs and conviction and prefer to step down rather than go against them, when they don't agree with the decisions coming from above. I think the arts scene and the arts funds should be controlled by people who are deeply involved and experienced in the scene itself. What's next for you? Well, Silicone Soul is something thrilling, defi- nitely a new leap! I am excited to be per- forming and representing at Malta Pride this year. I am touring Germany in October and in November I am producing the third edition of my theatre show MalTease, with a great lo- cal cast and foreign artists hailing from three continents. I am beyond excited for what the rest of the year will bring! To watch the video for Silicone Soul, log on to: https://youtu.be/ vFsnb_ZZR5s Burlesque performer Undine La Verve branches out into singing with Silicone Soul, a newly released song composed in collaboration with DJ Mykill of a silicone soul I think as artists it is our duty to push boundaries and break barriers and I feel I have managed to do at least a bit of that. It's something I am proud of