Malta Music Awards


Malta Music Awards is an annual music awards ceremony held since October 20, 1995, and organised by Mega Music Malta in collaboration with Public Broadcasting Services and Magic Malta. The aims of the Malta Music Awards include promotion of local artists and awarding their achievements during the previous year, honouring artists for their contributions towards local music throughout their life-long careers, encouraging new talent, promoting of Maltese music, helping artists to better their standards, honouring Maltese artists for achieving international success, supporting local talent generally, showcasing local talent to help its growth and achieving international success, and increasing the public's interest in the local music industry.
Notable local singers, bands, authors, and composers who have won awards at these ceremonies include Chiara, Debbie Scerri, Emma Muscat, Fabrizio Faniello, Freddie Portelli, Ira Losco, Mary Spiteri, Olivia Lewis, Philip Vella, Red Electric, The Travellers, and Winter Moods.

Categories

Award categories of the Malta Music Awards have changed over the years and have included:

Ceremonies

Malta Music Awards 1995

The first edition of the Malta Music Award was held on October 20, 1995, at the Mediterranean Conference Centre.
CategoryWinnersOther NomineesSource
Best Male SingerAlex Schembri
Best Female SingerMary Spiteri
  • Miriam Christine Borg
  • Georgina
  • Claudette Pace
  • Best GroupThe Characters
  • Limestone Kick
  • Lord Adder
  • X-Tend
  • Best CDThe Truth - The Characters
  • A Million A Day Limestone Kick
  • Għal Dejjem Freddie Portelli
  • Roses, Stars, and Love Songs - Mike Spiteri
  • Best ComposerRay Agius
  • Paul Abela
  • Dominic Galea
  • Philip Vella
  • Best AuthorJoe Friggieri
  • Charles Flores
  • Ray Mahoney
  • Alfred Sant
  • Best CD SleeveThe Truth - The Characters
  • A Million a Day Limestone Kick
  • Bigfoot T.F.M.
  • Il-Bużnanna Joe James
  • Woman Alex Schembri
  • Best Recording EngineerDavid Vella
  • Charles Dalli
  • Robert Longo
  • Philip Vella
  • Best NewcomerMiriam Christine Borg
  • Tarcisio Barbara
  • Mark Tonna
  • Debbie Scerri
  • Best CompilationGħanja tal-Poplu: L-20 Edizzjoni - YTC
  • Festival Song For Europe '95
  • Merħba Victor Fenech
  • Eruption Storm Records
  • Best Maltese LyricsLe - Lyrics by Walter Micallef
  • Ismagħni Ftit Ħabib Lyrics by Sunny Aquilina
  • Pajjiż tal-Mickey Mouse Lyrics by Martin Attard
  • X'Jimpurtani Lyrics by F. F. Caruana
  • Best CD in MalteseGħal Dejjem - Freddie Portelli
  • Għanja Ġdida Fr David
  • X'Għandna mid-Dinja The Greenfields
  • X'Sar Mill-Ħolm Tony Camilleri
  • Best ImageMary Spiteri
  • Alex Schembri
  • Joe Brown
  • X-Tend
  • Life Achievement Awards
  • Oreste Chircop
  • Alfred Mizzi
  • Paul Arnaud
  • International Awards
  • Baby D
  • Mark Storace
  • Krojus
  • Appreciation towards the most active musicianJoe Brown
  • George Curmi
  • Carmine Lauri
  • Malta Music Awards 1997

    The 1997 Malta Music Awards were held at the Mediterranean Conference Centre.
    CategoryWinnersSource
    Best NewcomerLeontine
    Best CDPower Play X-Tend
    Best CD CompilationHome Made Jams
    Best LyricsIt-Teatru Enzo Gusman
    Best CD SleeveHome Made Jams - Matthew Mangion
    Best Male SingerAlfred Rapa
    Best Female SingerDebbie Scerri
    Best BandWinter Moods
    Best AuthorRay Mahoney
    Best CD in MalteseWard Aħmar Għal Ommi Alfred Rapa
    Best Recording EngineerPhilip Vella
    Best ComposerRay Agius
    Classical Music AwardCarmine Lauri
    International AwardSharleen Spiteri

    Malta Music Awards 1998

    The 1998 Malta Music Awards were held at the Mediterranean Conference Centre on 23 October.
    CategoryWinnersSource
    Best Male SingerFabrizio Faniello
    Best Female SingerChiara
    Best GroupCharacters
    Best C.D.Rockomotive Blade
    Best C.D. CompilationSong for Europe
    Best C.D. in MalteseKuntrasti New Chapter
    Best VideoRain
    Best ComposerRay Agius
    Best AuthorMario Fenech Caruana
    Best Recording EngineerDavid Vella-Howard
    Best Maltese LyricsKuntrasti Josef Delicata
    Best C.D. SleeveRockomotive Blade
    Most Promising ArtistOlivia Lewis
    Classical Music AwardSimon Schembri

    Malta Music Awards 1999

    The Malta Music Awards 1999 were held at the Mediterranean Conference Centre.

    Malta Music Awards 2001

    The Malta Music Awards 2001 were held on October 20 at the Mediterranean Conference Centre.
    CategoryWinnersSource
    Best MaleFabrizio Faniello
    Best FemaleIra Losco
    Best BandWinter Moods
    Most Promising ArtistGlen Vella
    CD AlbumWinter Moods
    CD in MalteseEnzo Gusman
    Best AuthorPhilip Vella
    Best ComposerDominic Galea
    Special RecognitionEtnika

    Malta Music Awards 2003

    The 2003 edition of the Malta Music Awards was held on October 20 at the Mediterranean Conference Centre.
    CategoryWinnersSource
    Best MaleFabrizio Faniello
    Best FemaleIra Losco
    Best AlbumButterfly House Winter Moods
    Best Club DJRuby
    Best Hip Hop / RnBHooligan
    Best VideoThis Year's Love Beangrowers
    Best Album ProducerDavid Vella for the album SCAR
    Best SingleRoom 7 Scream Daisy
    Best Upcoming Club DJKonrad SK
    Best Dance ProducersKashmir
    Best heavy Rock BandForsaken
    Best Artist ImageIra Losco
    Best NewcomerHooligan
    Best BandWinter Moods
    Best Sleeve ArtworkPerfect Existence Sigo
    Best Live BandScream Daisy
    Best Fan AwardMaria Azzopardi
    Best Artist's Websitewww.mattfenech.com

    Malta Music Awards 2007

    The Malta Music Awards 2007 were held on October 20 at the Mediterranean Conference Centre.
    CategoryWinnersSource
    Best CD CoverChasing Pandora
    Best Hip Hop/R n' B ArtistSixth Sinfoni
    Best Song WriterIvan Grech
    Best Artist WebsiteChasing Pandora
    Lifetime AchievementGeorge Curmi
    Best Dance ProductionToby
    Best Artist ImageChasing Pandora
    MTA Presentation of Best Local ExportIra Losco
    Best Female ArtistIra Losco
    Vodafone Ringtone AwardWinter Moods
    International Achievement AwardJoseph Calleja
    Best SongMarigold Winter Moods
    Best NewcomerTribalai
    Best VideoPretty Scream Daisy
    Best Male ArtistIvan Filletti
    Best BandWinter Moods
    Best AlbumAccident Prone Ira Losco

    Malta Music Awards 2008

    The Malta Music Awards 2008 were held on October 20 at the Mediterranean Conference Centre.
    CategoryWinnersSource
    Best ImageNiki Gravino
    Best SongNiki Gravino
    Best CD CoverNiki Gravino
    Best SongwriterNiki Gravino
    Best AlbumIra Losco
    Best Male ArtistNiki Gravino
    Best Female ArtistIra Losco
    Best BandWinter Moods
    Best Local ExportBeangrowers
    Best VideoBeangrowers
    Best Hip Hop & R/BCristabelle
    Best New ArtistAirport Impressions
    Best Dance ProductionTenishia
    Legends AwardWinter Moods
    Lifetime Achievement AwardMary Spiteri

    Malta Music Awards 2009

    The 2009 edition of the Malta Music Awards was held at the Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre on December 5.
    CategoryWinnersSource
    Best BandTribali
    Best MaleKevin Borg
    Best FemaleCarrie Haber
    Best AlbumThe Elephants of Lanka Tribali
    Best CD CoverThe Elephants of Lanka Tribali
    Best Artist Websitewww.iralosco.com Ira Losco
    Lifetime Achievement AwardFreddie Portelli
    International Lifetime Achievement AwardRobin Gibb
    Recognition AwardMike Reed
    Best New ArtistRed Electrick
    Best SongBorderline Airport Impressions
    Best Song WriterCarrie Haber
    Best VideoLucija u Samuel No Bling Show
    Best Artist ImageTribali
    Best Dance ProductionMarigold Tenishia vs Winter Moods
    Best Hip Hop/R n' BNo Bling Show
    Best Heavy Metal BandForsaken

    Malta Music Awards 2010

    The Malta Music Awards of 2010 were held on November 27 at the Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre. This edition marked 15 years since the first edition of the Awards.
    CategoryWinnersOther NomineesSource
    Best Dance ProductionStranger to myself - Tenishia ft Aneym
    Best VideoWho the heck is Rek? - Red Electrick
  • Walk with me Airport impressions
  • My Neverland – Wintermoods
  • Tears in your eyes - K.O.I
  • Best Heavy Metal BandNomad son
  • Loathe
  • Frenzy Mono
  • Memento Nostri
  • Best New ArtistMikaela
  • For strings Inn
  • K.O.I
  • Dolls for idols
  • Best Male ArtistAaron Benjamin
  • Glen Vella
  • Thomas Hedley
  • Muxu
  • Best ImageChasing Pandora
  • Stolen Creep
  • Indigo
  • Red Electrick
  • Best Female ArtistKristina Casolani
  • Mikaela
  • Eleanor Cassar
  • Claudia Faniello
  • Best Hip Hop / R&B ArtistDimal ft Madee
  • Kristina Casolani
  • Thea
  • Muxu
  • Best CD CoverO.B.E - Frenzy Mono
  • These are the roots – Indigo
  • O.B.E Frenzy Mono
  • Vine lady Red Electrick
  • Best AlbumArgento - Winter Moods
  • Breaking Radio silence – Scar
  • Vine Lady Red Electrick
  • The Driver and the dance Chasing Pandora
  • Best SongwriterIvan Grech
  • Chasing Pandora
  • Airport Impressions
  • Red Electrick
  • Best Websitewww.mementonostri.com - Memento Nostri
  • www.claudiafaniello.com Claudia Faniello
  • www.aaronbenjamin.co.uk Aaron Benjamin
  • www.eleanorcassar.com Eleanor Cassar
  • Best BandWinter Moods
  • Chasing Pandora
  • Red Electrick
  • Airport Impressions
  • Best SongMy Neverland - Winter Moods
  • Walk with me Airport Impressions
  • Preety Rival Ellie & the Oscars
  • Who the heck is Rek? Red Electrick
  • Malta Music Awards 2011

    The 2011 Malta Music Awards were held on November 26 at the Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre.
    CategoryWinnersSource
    Best Artist ImageNo Snow No Alps
    Best Websitewww.airportimpressions.com Airport Impressions
    Best Heavy Metal BandBeheaded
    International AchievementMarty Rivers
    Lifetime Achievement AwardCharles Gatt
    Best New ArtistCruz
    Best Male ArtistIvan Filletti
    Best CD CoverRomantik Politik – No Snow No Alps
    Dance Productions RecognitionJewel  Kid
    Best VideoOne LifeGlen Vella
    Best Upcoming ArtistsDry Connections
    Best Female ArtistMikaela
    Best AlbumAirport Impressions
    International lifetime AchievementBilly Ocean
    Best BandAirport Impressions
    Malta's Export Artist RecognitionMikaela
    International BreakthroughTenishia
    Best SongFreedom – Airport Impressions

    Malta Music Awards 2012

    The 2012 edition of the Awards was planned for November 24 at the Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre in Ta’ Qali.

    Malta Music Awards 2013

    This edition of the MMA was held at the Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre on February 3.
    CategoryWinnersOther nomineesSource
    Best Solo ArtistBrooke
    Best BandRed Electrick
  • Bletchley Park
  • Scar
  • Tribali
  • Best SongPaul - Red Electrick
  • Our Time 3 Artists
  • Tight Red Dress Bletchley Park
  • Fairytale Brooke
  • What I'd Give Ira Losco
  • Best AlbumThe Traveller - Tribali
  • My Body Fighting Bletchley Park
  • Unplugged Sessions Red Electrick
  • Grandiloquence – Stalko
  • Best HipHop/RnB ArtistHooligan
  • DK & Bobby
  • Muxu
  • Sempliciment Tat-Triq
  • Best New ArtistStalko
  • Cryptic Street
  • FellowFish
  • Planet Seed
  • Best VideoWhat I'd Give - Ira Losco
  • Fairytale Brooke
  • This is the Night Kurt Calleja
  • So Over The Shh
  • Best Metal BandBeheaded
  • Insurgence
  • Myopic Destiny
  • Weeping Silence
  • Career Recognition AwardDuo Blank
    International Achievement AwardGaia Cauchi
    Kompetizzjoni Aġenzija ŻgħażagħYlenia Vella

    Malta Music Awards 2014

    The 2014 ceremony was held at the Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre on 9 February.
    CategoryWinnersOther nomineesSource
    Best Solo ArtistIra Losco
    Best BandRed Electrick
  • Airport Impressions
  • NoSnow/NoAlps
  • The Crowns
  • Best SongThe Runaway – Red Electrick
  • Daphne – Lyndsay
  • Hymns of June – Airport Impressions
  • Me Luv U Long Time – Ira Losco
  • Start the Revolution – The Rifffs
  • Best AlbumThe Fire – Ira Losco
  • All Things with Love – The Shh
  • Someone Else – The Crowns
  • Summer Lovers – Skimmed
  • Best New ArtistPlanZero
  • Andi
  • Maxine Pace
  • Norbert
  • Best VideoMe Luv U Long Time – Ira Losco
  • Hymns of June – Airport Impressions
  • Marija s-Sabiħa – No Bling Show
  • Tomorrow – Gianluca
  • The Runaway – Red Electrick
  • International Achievement AwardGaia Cauchi
    Recognition AwardGillian Attard

    Malta Music Awards 2020

    The 2020 edition of the Malta Music Awards marked twenty five years of award shows. The ceremony was held at The Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre on 7 March 2020.
    CategoryWinnersOther nomineesSource
    Best Song Iljuni Fis-Silġ - The Travellers
    • Hey Now Ira Losco Ft. Owen Leuellen
    • Don't Let The Sun Go Down Toby Ft. Matthew James
    • Idwk Kevin Paul
    • Chameleon Michela
    • Still Got Fight The New Victorians
    • Dive In Red Electric
    • Cannonball Ira Losco Ft. Michela
    • Why Should I? Gaia
    • High Matthew James
    Best BandRed Electric
  • Airport Impressions
  • The Crowns
  • The Travellers
  • Best SoloIra Losco
  • Amber
  • Ivan Grech
  • Matthew James
  • Sam Christie
  • Best AlbumTragic Optimistic - Red Electric
  • Blue Tangerine Blue Tangerine
  • Next In Line The Crowns
  • We Are Footprints
  • Breakthrough Artist of the YearMichela
  • Gaia
  • Luke Chappell
  • Kevin Paul
  • Vinyl Paradise
  • Best Song in MalteseQalu Li Raw - Nadine Axisa
  • Il-Bir Djun
  • Int U Jien Sterjotipi
  • Iljuni Fis-Silġ The Travellers
  • Nieqaf Ftit Bernie And Pod
  • Best MetalBeheaded
  • Clubmurder
  • Saħħar
  • It Came From The Desert
  • Best Hip Hop/R n' BEddie Fresco
  • Hooli
  • Zac
  • Kapitlu Tlettax
  • Best DanceMicimago
  • Where It's Att
  • Joseph Armani
  • Neon Culture
  • Best Song WriterCorazon
  • Alexia Baldacchino
  • Miriam Christine
  • Matthew James
  • Best Album in MalteseIl-Ħoss Tal-Għabex - Nadine Axisa
  • Qilla Tal-Qrun Saħħar
  • Għall-Bejgħ Corazon
  • Il-Ħlas Djun
  • Lifetime Achievement AwardThe GreenfieldsNo other nominees
    International Achievement AwardEmma MuscatNo other nominees
    Career in Music Recognition Award
  • Toni Sant
  • Ray Mifsud Bonnici
  • No other nominees
    Aġenzija Żgħażagħ AwardMaria Debono - Black Out
  • Mark Ciantar Whatever Comes Next
  • Maya Morrow Stop Wasting Your Time
  • Lara Micallef Sleep