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Nature Notebook Kamp Kemmuna Friends of the Earth Malta is inviting young people to take part in a unique weekend camping trip at Il-Forn ta' Kemmuna, the historic for- mer bakery on the island of Comino. Taking place on 12 - 13 July 2025, this special off-grid retreat offers par- ticipants the chance to unwind, reconnect with nature, and enjoy the tranquil beauty of Comino. A series of engaging activities are planned throughout the weekend, designed to foster relaxation, reflection, and a deeper connection with the environment. Spaces are limited. Location: Il-Forn ta' Kemmuna, Comino Date: 12 - 13 July 2025 Green idea of the week 130 Find out more and register at: For more information and to register, visit: foemalta.org/event/kamp-kemmuna Don't miss this Give nature a voice. Become a BirdLife member 1. Farsons Beer Festival Date: 3 - 12 July Location: Ta' Qali National Park, Attard, Malta This event features an extensive range of local beers brewed at the Farsons Brewery alongside a selection of imported international brands. The festival boasts two stages showcasing top musicians, artists and bands, a dedicated dance area featuring local DJs, an Aperitivo area, as well as a Kids area. 2. The BBC Concert Orchestra: Ultimate 80's Date: 5 July Location: The Granaries, Floriana, Malta On Saturday the 5th of July the show will be bringing to Malta over 70 world class musicians alongside some of the finest vocalists and a legendary guest presenter. We'll be taking the Granaries in Floriana by storm, for a high energy 80's extravaganza like never before! 3. Young Soloists with the MYO Date: 9 July Location: Manoel Theatre, Old Theatre Street, Valletta, Malta Young Soloists with the MYO Malta Youth Orchestra's final orchestral concert of the season features three outstanding young soloists – pianist Luke Muscat, soprano Gabrielle Portelli, and guitarist Karol Aquilina – under the baton of conductor Michael Laus. The programme includes works by Grieg, Mozart, Villa-Lobos, Strauss, and Britten, offering a vibrant celebration of musical talent. 4. Baroque Fantasy Date: 11 July Location: Pjazza Teatru Rjal, Valletta, Malta Imagine what it would have sounded like listening to music wafting from the numerous Baroque palaces while strolling the streets of Valletta some four hundred years ago. In a first since its inception in 2014, the Malta Concert Orchestra under the direction of Maestro Maurizio Colasanti shall be giving a taste of Baroque music … with a twist. Travel back to the past as you enjoy an evening of relaxing Baroque instrumental music at Pjazza Teatru Rjal with the addition of a rock-style rhythm section! 5. A concert in Gzira Date: 11 July Location: Triq Manoel De Vilhena, Gżira, Malta A concert in Gzira This concert will take place on Friday after the traditional band march. DJ Sue, together with soloist Adrian Ir- Russu, will be performing at this event. The event will start at 11 PM. 6. The Kinetic Grand Circus Date: 11, 13 July Location: Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta, Malta Step into the world of The Kinetic Grand Circus, Kinetic Dance Academy's 11th Annual Production. Featuring over 500 talented Dancers, this spectacular showcase blends the grace of Ballet, the rhythm of Modern Jazz and Hip Hop, the expression of Contemporary, and the wonder of Aerial artistry in a refined celebration of creativity, dedication, and performance excellence. 7. Isle of MTV Malta Music Week 2025 Date: 15 July Location: Fosos, Floriana, Malta This ticket gives you access to the IOMTV Front of Stage VIP Area plus entrance to all the IOMTV Malta Music Week Club Events at the hottest venues in Malta featuring a top international line-up. Don't miss out the fantastic events with Access to all of the events + savings on your ticket price, with one single ticket. 8. Tango tales & American dreams Date: 19 July Location: Fosos, Floriana, Malta Join the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Sergey Smbatyan for an unforgettable summer evening of cinematic scores, evocative tangos, and symphonic brilliance. Featuring bandoneon virtuoso Mario Stefano Pietrodarchi, the programme journeys through the music of Morricone, Rota, Piazzolla, and Ives in a concert that bridges film, dance, and classical traditions On Saturday, 19 July 2025, the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra presents a vibrant musical experience led by conductor Sergey Smbatyan 977. Neptune Grass WE call it 'alka' but it's not an alga at all. Neptune grass (or posi- donia) is a flowering plant and more closely related to a rose than to all the algae of the sea. True, its flowers are not showy and are rarely seen, but it flowers and seeds like a regular plant, only it does all this at sea. Endemic to the Mediterranean Sea, neptune grass forms large swathes – known as 'meadows' – that are vital breeding habitat for many fish, crustaceans (crabs, etc.) and mollusks (snails, etc.). We too have sizable posidonia patches around our shores but pollution, dredging, destructive fishing methods and careless an- choring are destroying these underwater grasslands. Neptune grass is protected under EU law so we are obliged to protect the species. It is indeed thanks to its presence that many areas around Malta are marine Natura 2000 sites. 5 maltatoday | SUNDAY • 6 JULY 2025 ALMANAC Victor Falzon