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maltatoday | SUNDAY • 16 JUNE 2024 3 MUSIC Renowned electronic musician makes Malta debut Artist Andy Stott to perform at Liquid Club next week as part of the Malta Society of Arts' Performing Arts Programme Sustain-Delay MANCHESTER-BASED elec- tronic music producer Andy Stott is set to make his eagerly awaited Malta debut at Liquid Club on Saturday, 22 June. This highly anticipated event is part of the Malta Society of Arts' (MSA) Performing Arts Programme ti- tled Sustain-Delay which is done in collaboration with Arts Coun- cil Malta. The concert, titled Echoes & Shadows, marks the first time an MSA event will extend beyond its historic Palazzo De La Salle to one of Malta's most iconic music venues, Liquid Club. The evening promises an eclectic mix of in- ternational and local talent, fea- turing key figures from Malta's vibrant underground electronic music scene who will perform alongside headliner Stott. As the third event in the 2024 Sustain-Delay programme, Ech- oes & Shadows will be bringing innovative and genre-defying music to Maltese audiences. This concert will delve into the realms of IDM (intelligent dance music) and techno, offering an unforget- table night of pulsating rhythms and immersive soundscapes tai- lored for the local electronic mu- sic aficionados. Andy Stott, renowned for his textured compositions and nar- rative-driven sets, will perform a 50-minute set that will undoubt- edly captivate the audience. With critically acclaimed albums such as Luxury Problems (2012) and Faith In Strangers (2014) earning him global recognition, includ- ing a coveted spot in Pitchfork's shortlist for Best New Album of the Year, Stott's music has not only dominated the electronic music scene but has also been fea- tured in high-profile settings like Chanel's Metiers d'Art Collection (2023) and Boiler Room, one of the most recognised electronic music series the world over. To complement Stott's unique style, Sustain-Delay's Artistic Di- rector Kurt Buttigieg has curated a lineup featuring local electronic music stalwarts Tina, Giaçinté, and GHOSTT. These artists are known for their innovative ap- proaches to the electronic genre, making them perfect comple- ments to Stott's pioneering sound. "This lineup furthers our mis- sion to nurture alternative and adventurous music in unexpect- ed and exciting directions," says Buttigieg. "We have received highly positive feedback from the public for our previous events, and we are immensely grateful for the support from the Malta Socie- ty of Arts and Arts Council Malta. Through Sustain-Delay, we aim to demonstrate that the legacy and interest in diverse electron- ic music in Malta are very much alive and thriving." Reflecting on the unique nature of this event and its significance for MSA, President Arch. Adrian Mamo remarks, "The Malta Soci- ety of Arts has long been synon- ymous with fostering creativity across various disciplines. With Echoes & Shadows, we are excit- ed to venture into the dynamic world of electronic music, show- casing our commitment to evolv- ing and expanding our artistic horizons. We believe this event will set a new precedent for future performances." Echoes & Shadows, which features Andy Stott, Tina, Gi- açinté and GHOSTT will take place at Liquid Club on Satur- day, 22 June 2024. Doors open at 9.30pm. To purchase your tickets for this event, visit www. showshappening.com. To receive frequent updates on Sustain-De- lay, visit www.facebook.com/ sustaindelaymt and www.insta- gram.com/sustaindelay. For up- dates from the Malta Society of Arts, visit www.artsmalta.org or www.facebook.com/maltasocie- tyofarts.