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maltatoday, WEDNESDAY, 15 JULY 2015 News Rockestra director promises 'biggest show yet' Krokus frontman Marc Storace to headline this year's edition of charity concert Rockestra MARTINA BORG THIS year's edition of Rock- estra is expected to be the biggest yet, Rockestra's musi- cal director Sigmund Mifsud said at the official launch of the event at Hard Rock Cafe yesterday. "We have managed to secure a number of big names for this year's show, including the much loved and anticipated Marc Storace," Mifsud said, adding that the Krokus front- man had been in great demand over the years, but unable to perform in the past due to in- ternational commitments. "The annual show has always strived to put up an excellent display of local talent, and al- though living up to previous editions becomes more of a challenge every year, we feel that this year will be particu- larly special," artistic director Pawlu Borg Bonaci said, look- ing forward to an evening full of surprises. Borg Bonaci also explained that standing tickets for the event would cost €15 and seated tickets would cost €20, whereas VIP tickets would cost €50 and included park- ing. In his comments to MaltaTo- day Mifsud said that although ticket prices were somewhat higher than previous years, it was meant to ref lect the standard of artistic expertise that would be displayed at the show. Borg Bonaci urged those in- terested to buy tickets (from ooii.com.mt or from the President's Palace) as soon as possible, to avoid disappoint- ment, as the show will be held on the 12 September for a sin- gle night for the first time. "I also urge the public to come to the actual event ear- ly to ensure a good parking space," Borg Bonaci said, add- ing that supporting acts for the how will start at 7pm to ensure early entertainment. Mifsud also spoke about the various actis that would be performing at the event, ex- plaining that there would be a mix between experienced and fresh acts. "The local scene really has a lot to offer, and this event has always showcased some great musical talent," he said. President Marie Louise Co- leiro Preca, also present at the launch, said that the event which had been held annu- ally for the last seven years, in aid of the Community Chest Fund, had generated some €135, 000 for the fund. Borg Bonaci also explained that this year was special in that it presented a collabora- tion with Hard Rock Malta, which had even created a spe- cial T-shirt bearing the words "Take time to be kind," espe- cially for the event. Top: Marc Storace. Inset: Artistic and Musical directors Pawlu Borg Bonaci and Sigmund Mifsud (centre) with a number of the performers for this year's Rockestra PHOTOGRAPHY BY RAY ATTARD