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12 maltatoday | WEDNESDAY • 26 FEBRUARY 2020 CULTURE NOMINEES for the third edition of Il-Premju għall-Arti were announced during a press conference at noon today at the President's Palace in San Anton. Il-Premju għall-Arti 2020 celebrates the main achievements of the Maltese cul- tural and creative industries, with Arts Council Malta's aim being to recognise and reward outstanding work premiered during the 2018/2019 season. Il-Premju għall-Arti, an initiative of Arts Council Malta under the patronage of President George Vella, comprises of 10 competitive categories, including Art- ist of the Year, Best Creative Enterprise and Best Artistic Programme or Season. Three non-competitive honours, will also be awarded: The Lifetime Achievement Award, the Honour for Cultural Promot- ers and the Honour for Artistic Legacy. Vella, said that the Premju għall-Arti rec- ognizes the quality of artistic expression and local talent. His Excellency added that each country should prioritise art as this is essential for human expression. Vella con- gratulated all nominees and wished them all the best for April 8th at the Manoel Theatre. During his address, Minister Jose Herre- ra said that Il-Premju għall-Arti is the most important artistic event on our islands, as it celebrates the achievements of Malta's cultural and creative sector. Il-Premju għall-Arti gives artists the opportunity to showcase their success through the high- est possible platform in Malta. Herrera added that we are living in a time where the arts are given utmost importance in so- ciety. Ray Calleja, Artistic Director, high- lighted how the awards give recognition to individuals and organisations that have excelled in their contribution to the ad- vancement of Malta's cultural and creative sectors. He also mentioned the evolution that Il-Premju għall-Arti has undergone – during this third edition the public is more involved, a brand-new website was created purposely for nominations and voting, and QR codes have been placed on printed ma- terials to direct audiences to premju.mt to nominate and vote. The full list of nomi- nees is as follows: Best work for young audiences • 2.0 Watts in the dark – Andre Agius • Nimxu Mixja - Kristina Borg, Raf- faella Zammit, Gabriel Caruana Foundation AND Kulleġġ Santa Tereża Skola Primarja Birkirkara • Trikki Trakki – Youth Theatre Festival – Teatru Malta • Ninu – Bettina Paris AND Anton Saliba • Lord of the Flies – Toi Toi, Teatru Manoel Education Programme • Best project in the community • The Cospicua short play festival – a Kunsill Lokali Bormla and Teat- ru Malta collaboration • Dizabilita' Astrofiżika – Grupp Bravi Ax Gravi and CRPD (The Commission for rights of people with disability) • Nimxu Mixja – Kristina Borg, Raffaella Zammit, Gabriel Carua- na Foundation and Kulleġġ Santa Tereża Skola Primarja Birkirkara • Nassaba – Song of a Bird – Teatru Malta • GawGaw A Panto in the Dark – Teatru Malta Best artistic programme or season • Malta Jazz Festival 2019 – Festi- vals Malta • Valletta Design Cluster 2018/2019 – Valletta Cultural Agency • ŻiguŻajg 2018 – Fondazzjoni Kreattivita' • Teatru Malta Staġun 2018/2019 – Teatru Malta • Toi Toi 2018/2019 – Teatru Ma- noel Education Programme • Production of the year • De-terminated: The Abortion Di- aries - Herman Grech • Music in Malta: From Prehistory to Vinyl Exhibition - Fondazzjoni Patrimonju Malti • Repubblika Immakulata – Du' Theatre • Stitching – Unifaun Theatre Pro- ductions • VII (Sette) – Teatru Malta Best international achievement • Mizzi Studio • Nico Conti • The New Victorians with Mara and Rave and Behave • ŻfinMalta with Voyager • Luke Azzopardi with Nocturnal Artefacts Best creative enterprise • Mizzi Studio • Moveo Dance Company • Young artist of the year • Andre' Agius • Gabriel Buttiġieġ • Jeremy Grech • Jessica Ellul • Artist of the year • Adrian Buckle • Julian Mallia (Julinu) • Manuel Cauchi • The New Victorians • Trevor Borg Award for innovation • Malta Bus Reborn – Mizzi Studio • sensitIV – Chris Muscat • Sette (VII) – Teatru Malta and New Victorians • GawGaw A Panto in the Dark – Teatru Malta • MACC – Allura Limited Audience's choice • 2.0 Watts in the Dark – Andre' Agius • Il-Kbir Għadu Ġej – Balzunetta Productions • Julinu's Radioactive Ravioli – Ju- lian Mallia • The Jew of Malta – MADC (Malta Amateur Dramatic Club) and Te- atru Manoel • VII (Sette) – Teatru Malta Il-Premju ghall-Arti nominees announced, winners to be announced in April Il-Premju ghall-Arti, an initiative of Arts Council Malta under the patronage of President George Vella Il-Premju gall-Arti, an initiative of Arts Council Malta