maltatoday | SUNDAY • 7 NOVEMBER 2021
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CULTURE
Rockestra: 'Times Like These'
takes place on 3 December
THE 12th edition of Rockestra
– Times Like These, which will
take place on Friday, 3rd De-
cember, at the MFCC, Ta' Qali,
was launched.
Rockestra's artistic director
Paul Borg Bonaci and Rock-
estra's musical director Sig-
mund Mifsud gave the details
of Rockestra 2021, which will
be back with a performance
by the National Philharmon-
ic Orchestra and many local
artists.
Addressing the press con-
ference held at the Verdala
Palace, they expressed their
satisfaction with the return
of Rockestra, an event which
is not only important in terms
of entertainment, but also has
a positive impact on the help
needed by The Malta Com-
munity Chest Fund Founda-
tion. They explained how,
for the first time, this year's
Rockestra will be held with a
seated audience. Also pres-
ent at the launch of Rockestra
were Minister for National
Heritage, the Arts and Local
Government José Herrera and
Opposition Spokesperson for
Culture Karl Gouder, who
augured that, as in previous
years, Rockestra will be a suc-
cessful event once again.Pres-
ident George Vella said that
one of the main aims is for
this event to unite the people
of Malta and Gozo through
music. He thanked Paul Borg
Bonaci and Sigmund Mifsud
in particular for their hard
work for the Rockestra event,
as well as all the volunteers
and artists involved.
Tickets for Rockestra 2021
went on sale on Wednesday,
3rd November, and can be
purchased from showshappen-
ing.com.mt. For the first week
after the launching of this
event, one can buy four tickets
and get two more for free. Any-
one attending Rockestra must
present a vaccine certificate.
Rockestra's musical director Sigmund Mifsud
