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VI This Week maltatoday, Sunday, 8 February 2015 Isle of MTV confirmed for July 7 Line-up to be announced in the coming weeks The Malta Tourism Authority has con- firmed that Isle of MTV 2015 will take place on 7 July. This is the ninth consecutive year that the MTA and MTV will collaborate in produc- ing the Isle of MTV Malta Special concert in Floriana. "Isle of MTV is considered to be one of the coolest and most eclectic free European summer music events with a reputation for showcasing some of the biggest names from the international music scene," the MTA said in a statement. Previous performers have included Lady Gaga, Black Eyed Peas, N*E*R*D, One Republic, Maroon 5, Akon, Enrique Iglesias, Kid Rock, David Guetta, Metro Station, Snoop Dogg, LMFAO, Jesse J, will.i.am and Rita Ora amongst others. The 2014 performers included DJ Hardwell, Nicole Scherzinger, Kiesza, Dizzee Rascal and Enrique Inglesias. The open-air concert features live per- formances, which will be filmed and edited into a 60-minute special that will broad- cast across 20 MTV channels throughout Europe. As part of an extensive integrated marketing campaign, the Isle of MTV Malta Special concert will be supported by marketing initiatives, including an on-air brand campaign, a dedicated microsite (www.isleofmtv.com), and social media activity. Tourism Minister Edward Zammit Lewis expressed his satisfaction that for the ninth year running, the highly popular free open air concert music event Isle of MTV will be hosted in Malta. The Isle of MTV Malta Special and the Malta Music Week have established themselves as the best annual events of the summer music calendar in the Mediterranean region. "These events are catalysts to attract thousands of visiting fans from all around Europe who consider the Isle of MTV Malta as the most spectacular concert and a great music event. Isle of MTV is a great opportunity for Malta to position itself as an attractive tourism destination amongst youths," he said. The minister said that the fact that the date was announced five months in advance will give MTA more time to market this international event in Malta's primary and secondary tourism source markets. "This year's marketing campaigns will be intensified in order to attract as many visitors to the event as possible, focusing particularly on the younger generation. These will be targeted mostly via various social media platforms. To further encour- age tourists to visit the Maltese Islands throughout the year, our Islands offer a vast and varied calendar of events, which cater to the tastes of different individuals. Since the Isle of MTV has been held in Malta, the number of visitors to the island under the age of 24 has increased by 120.9% and now account for 19.9% of all tourists," MTA CEO Paul Bugeja said. The talent line-up and further details for Isle of MTV 2015 will be announced in the coming weeks. Guided tours to Our Lady of Victory Church As the restoration works are nearing completion, Din l-Art Helwa is currently providing the opportunity for visitors to view the ceiling paintings by Maltese Baroque artist Alessio Erardi at Our Lady of Victory Church, Valletta. On the occasion of the Feast of St Paul, February 10, guided tours will be held between 09:30 am and 13:30. Donations towards the restoration of the church would be appreciated. For more information, call: 9963 7409 Searching for 'shared traces' Grassy Hopper opens in Gzira BirdLife organise day trip to Gozo Craftsmanship, with its strong link which binds it to the daily life of its place of origin, becomes a very precious illustration of the previous and contempo- rary mechanisms which generated it. Consequently and unwittingly, civilizations have become scattered with the traces of this craftsmanship. The Italian Cultural Institute has organised 'Shared Traces', an exhibition with the aim of displaying the works which ref lect, with materi- als and techniques, the culture and history of the "know-how" of Abruzzo, which parallel Maltese craftsmanship. It will take place at the Hall of the Italian Cultural Institute, St George's Square, Val- letta from February 12 to 20. The exhibition is coordinated by the Confeder- azione Nazionale Artigianato e Piccola e Media Impresa – CNA Abbruzzo, under the patronage of the Polo di Innovazione dell 'Artigianato Artistico della Regione Abruzzo. It will be inaugurated on February 12 at 18:30. Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 10:30 – 13:00 and 15:00 – 16:00, Thursday 10:30 – 13:00 and 15:30 – 18:30, Friday 10:30 – 13:30 until Friday 20 February 2015. Craftsmanship, with its strong link which binds it to the daily life of its place of origin, becomes a very precious illus- tration of the previous and con- temporary mechanisms which generated it. Consequently and unwittingly, civilizations have become scattered with the traces of this craftsmanship. The Italian Cultural Institute has organised 'Shared Traces', an exhibition with the aim of displaying the works which reflect, with materials and techniques, the culture and history of the "know-how" of Abruzzo, which parallel Maltese craftsmanship. It will take place at the Hall of the Italian Cultural Institute, St George's Square, Valletta from February 12 to 20. The exhibition is coordinated by the Confederazione Nazion- ale Artigianato e Piccola e Me- dia Impresa – CNA Abbruzzo, under the patronage of the Polo di Innovazione dell'Artigianato Artistico della Regione Abruzzo. It will be inaugurated on Febru- ary 12 at 18:30. Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 10:30 – 13:00 and 15:00 – 16:00, Thursday 10:30 – 13:00 and 15:30 – 18:30, Friday 10:30 – 13:30 until Friday 20 February 2015. FEBRUARY 13-20, 2015 Artistic Handicraft Exhibition Abruzzo and Malta TRADITION, DAILY LIFE, INNOVATION Progetto co-finanziato nell'ambito del POR FESR Abruzzo 2007/2013 Attività 11.2 "Sostegno alla creazione dei Poli di Innovazione" Progetto co-finanziato nell'ambito del POR FESR Abruzzo 2007/2013 Attività 11.2 "Sostegno alla creazione dei Poli di Innovazione" Progetto co-finanziato nell'ambito del POR FESR Abruzzo 2007/2013 Attività 11.2 "Sostegno alla creazione dei Poli di Innovazione" AREA ARTIGIANAT AT A O ARTISTICO ELISABETTA DI BUCCHIANICO DARIO OGGIANO SPONSORED BY COFINANCED BY ARTISTIC DIRECTION PARTNER LIST OF EXHIBITORS ON OFFICIAL FACEBOOK PAGE SHARED TRACES OPENING DAY 6:30 PM FEBRUARY 12, 2015 Italian Cultural Institute St.George's Square, Valletta FREE ADMISSION Some of the participants at the Wardija Temple and during the walk around Il- Gebla Tal-General and the Azure Window The Grassy Hopper team this week celebrated the official opening of their third outlet in just over a year, a Café space in St George's Street, Gzira which opens daily from 20:00 till 16:00 as well as Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday lunch. The idea is simple, "We believe that the food we eat is one of the foundations of how happy and fulfilling our lives can be. If we eat foods full of nutrients, energy and cleansing properties, the level of passion and commit- ment we can bring to our lives will increase accordingly." The team aim to reduce the bar- riers to healthy eating by making it tasty and affordable. Why should the experience of eating a healthy meal be any different from any other enjoyable dining experience? The only difference should be in the after effect ¬– leaving you ready to get on with your day will full energy and power. The transition to a fixed loca- tion with seating has allowed the team to expand their menu and services, with many new items planned for launch in the upcoming months. The Café itself was designed from scratch and gives you a real feel for the character of the business. The official opening on Friday will also mark the beginning of an extension to their opening hours to add weekend lunches and also dinner on Friday and Saturday evening. For those who also loved their mobile outlet, fear not... it will be attending many events over the summer before finding a permanent home in a new loca- tion next winter. You can follow The Grassy Hop- per on Facebook or visit their website www.thegrassyhopper. com. To book a table at their new Café call 21311676