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George Scicluna

2020-01-28T03:41:07Z

MarleneG:

George (Ġorġ) Scicluna is a Maltese author, winner of Malta's Literary Prize in 1975.

'''Biography'''

George Scicluna was born to Salvatore Scicluna and Giuseppa (nee Grech) in Victoria Gozo (Malta) on February 2, 1922. He studied at the Lyceum (Liceo) in Victoria and became a public school teacher. After serving in the Second World War as a soldier, he went to England to study at St Mary's College. He returned to Malta in 1947 and became a Head Master at Kercem Primary School until his demise on the 4th of December 1974.

George was married to Georgina (nee Scicluna) and had four children: Alvin, Josephine, Noel and Annette.

'''Literary works'''

George Scicluna wrote "''Il-Mara li Għexet''" in 1964; this literary work was broadcast on Rediffusion soon after. However, Scicluna's first novel "''Il-Qassis li Rebaħ''" was published much later, in 1970. His third novel "''Ulied Subien u Bniet''" was not published. In the final months before his death, George penned 2 novels, "''Ommijiet u Missirijiet''" and "''Bin ir-Russja''". Despite of the advancement of his short illness, he had also started working on another novel, "''Belt ix-Xemx''" and although he did not finish it, he dictated it for future publishing.

'''Awards'''

George Scicluna was the winner of the Literary Prize (Premju Letterarju) in 1975 for his historical novel "''Il-Mara li Għexet''", published by Klabb Kotba Maltin.

George Scicluna

2020-01-28T03:37:39Z

MarleneG:

George (Ġorġ) Scicluna is a Maltese author, winner of Malta's Literary Prize in 1975.

'''Biography'''

George Scicluna was born to Salvatore Scicluna and Giuseppa (nee Grech) in Victoria Gozo (Malta) on February 2, 1922. He studied at the Lyceum (Liceo) in Victoria and became a public school teacher. After serving in the Second World War as a soldier, he went to England to study at St Mary's College. He returned to Malta in 1947 and became a Head Master at Kercem Primary School until his demise on the 4th of December 1974.

George was married to Georgina (nee Scicluna) and had four children: Alvin, Josephine, Noel and Annette.

George Scicluna wrote "''Il-Mara li Għexet''" in 1964; this literary work was broadcast on Rediffusion soon after. However, Scicluna's first novel "''Il-Qassis li Rebaħ''" was published much later, in 1970. His third novel "''Ulied Subien u Bniet''" was not published. In the final months before his death, George penned 2 novels, "''Ommijiet u Missirijiet''" and "''Bin ir-Russja''". Despite of the advancement of his short illness, he had also started working on another novel, "''Belt ix-Xemx''" and although he did not finish it, he dictated it for future publishing.

'''Awards'''

George Scicluna was the winner of the Literary Prize (Premju Letterarju) in 1975 for his historical novel "''Il-Mara li Għexet''", published by Klabb Kotba Maltin.

George Scicluna

2020-01-28T03:36:14Z

MarleneG:

George (Ġorġ) Scicluna is a Maltese author, winner of Malta's Literary Prize in 1975.

'''Biography'''

George Scicluna was born to Salvatore Scicluna and Giuseppa (nee Grech) in Victoria Gozo (Malta) on February 2, 1922. He studied at the Lyceum (Liceo) in Victoria and became a public school teacher. After serving in the Second World War as a soldier, he went to England to study at St Mary's College. He returned to Malta in 1947 and became a Head Master at Kercem Primary School until his demise on the 4th of December 1974.

George was married to Georgina (nee Scicluna) and had four children: Alvin, Josephine, Noel and Annette.

George Scicluna wrote "Il-Mara li Għexet" in 1964; this literary work was broadcast on Rediffusion soon after. However, Scicluna's first novel "Il-Qassis li Rebaħ" was published much later, in 1970. His third novel "Ulied Subien u Bniet" was not published. In the final months before his death, George penned 2 novels, "Ommijiet u Missirijiet" and "Bin ir-Russja". Despite of the advancement of his short illness, he had also started working on another novel, "Belt ix-Xemx" and although he did not finish it, he dictated it for future publishing.

'''Awards'''

George Scicluna was the winner of the Literary Prize (Premju Letterarju) in 1975 for his historical novel "Il-Mara li Għexet", published by Klabb Kotba Maltin.

George Scicluna

2020-01-28T03:30:34Z

MarleneG:

George (Ġorġ) Scicluna is a Maltese author, winner of Malta's Literary Prize in 1975.

'''Biography'''

George Scicluna was born to Salvatore Scicluna and Giuseppa (nee Grech) in Victoria Gozo (Malta) on February 2, 1922. He studied at the Lyceum (Liceo) in Victoria and became a public school teacher. After serving in the Second World War as a soldier, he went to England to study at St Mary's College. He returned to Malta in 1947 and became a Head Master at Kercem Primary School until his demise on the 4th of December 1974.

George was married to Georgina (nee Scicluna) and had four children: Alvin, Josephine, Noel and Annette.

George Scicluna wrote "Il-Mara li Għexet" in 1964; this literary work was broadcast on Rediffusion soon after. However, Scicluna's first novel "Il-Qassis li Rebaħ" was published much later, in 1970. His third novel "Ulied Subien u Bniet" was not published. In the final months before his death, George penned 2 novels, "Ommijiet u Missirijiet" and "Bin ir-Russja". Despite of the advancement of his short illness, he had also started working on another novel, "Belt ix-Xemx" and although he did not finish it, he dictated it for future publishing.

George Scicluna was the winner of the Literary Prize (Premju Letterarju) in 1975 for his historical novel "Il-Mara li Għexet", published by Klabb Kotba Maltin.

George Scicluna

2020-01-28T03:23:05Z

MarleneG: Created page with "George (Ġorġ) Scicluna is a Maltese author. He was born in Victoria Gozo (Malta) on February 2, 1922 and studied at the Lyceum (Liceo) in Victoria. He became a public schoo..."

George (Ġorġ) Scicluna is a Maltese author. He was born in Victoria Gozo (Malta) on February 2, 1922 and studied at the Lyceum (Liceo) in Victoria. He became a public school teacher. After serving in the Second World War as a soldier, he went to England to study at St Mary's College. He returned to Malta in 1947 and became a Head Master at Kercem Primary School until his demise on the 4th of December 1974.

George Scicluna wrote "Il-Mara li Għexet" in 1964; this literary work was broadcast on Rediffusion soon after. However, Scicluna's first novel "Il-Qassis li Rebaħ" was published much later, in 1970. His third novel "Ulied Subien u Bniet" was not published. In the final months before his death, George penned 2 novels, "Ommijiet u Missirijiet" and "Bin ir-Russja". Despite of the advancement of his short illness, he had also started working on another novel, "Belt ix-Xemx" and although he did not finish it, he dictated it for future publishing.

George Scicluna was the winner of the Literary Prize (Premju Letterarju) in 1975 for his historical novel "Il-Mara li Għexet", published by Klabb Kotba Maltin.

Alex Saliba

2013-10-15T14:31:10Z

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'''Alex Saliba''' (1927) is a Maltese medic specialising in chest diseases in the USA.

==Early life & career==
Alex Saliba was born in [[Żurrieq]] Malta on the 18th of January, 1927. He had his education at [[St. Aloysius' Jesuit College]] in [[B'Kara]], as a boarder, and then at the [[Royal University of Malta]] where he earned degrees as a Pharmaceutical Chemist (Ph.C.) and Doctor of Medicine and Surgery (M.D.), the latter in 1952.

Within a few weeks of graduation he went to London, UK, for postgraduate training and experience where he worked in various hospitals in and around London, including [[West Middlesex Hospital]]. He attained the position of Registrar at [[Whipps Cross Hospital]], London. He specialised in diseases of the chest, besides general Internal medicine.

==Migration and Medical career==
Dr Saliba attended numerous conferences - one of which was at the [[Brompton Chest Hospital]] where he met a Dr. Godby who was superintendent at [[Red Cross Chest Hospital]] in [[Wentworth Falls]], NSW, Australia, who was visiting the UK. During their conversation, Dr Godby mentioned that his hospital needed staff with good training and suggested that Dr Saliba keep his personal card, and if he ever considered moving to Australia, he was to get in touch with him. Dr Saliba contacted Dr. Godby in 1956, following his marriage in 1955, and took the position of Staff Physician at [[Wentworth Falls Hospital]] in NSW Australia.

In his research work, Dr Saliba was also in contact with physicians at the [[National Jewish Hospital]] in Denver, Colorado, USA. At that time, this was a prominent research institution in Chest Disease, including [[Tuberculosis]], well known in many parts of the world. The Director at that hospital asked Dr Saliba to contact them if he should consider visiting the USA and in 1958, Dr Saliba joined their medical team.

In 1959, Dr Saliba was elected [[Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians]] and later [[Fellow of the American College of International Physicians]]. Once again, work and research at NJH in Denver, got him in touch with the Medical Director at [[Hazelwood Chest Disease Hospital]] in Louisville, Kentucky and late in 1958 Dr Saliba accepted the position of Staff Physician and Assistant Medical Director.

In 1962, Dr Saliba was appointed to take the position as Medical Director at the 280 bed [[Chest Disease Medical and Surgical Facility]]. Medical staff there consisted of physicians from many countries. He was soon appointed Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at [[University of Louisville Medical School]].

In 1972, Dr Alex Saliba left hospital practice to start his own private offices in Louisville, for the practice of [[Internal Medicine and Diseases of the Chest]] treating his patients in office, as well as at various hospitals, as needed. On a part-time basis, he also ran a Health Department Clinic for Chest Disease. These activities he continued until his retirement in 1999.

==Membership==
* '''[[Kentucky Thoracic Society]]'''
* '''[[American Medical Association]]'''
* '''[[Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians]]'''
* '''[[Kentucky State Medical Association]]'''
* '''[[Jefferson County Medical Society]]'''
* '''[[Louisville Society of Internists]]'''

Dr Alex Saliba has made scientific presentations to many physician and nursing groups, in hospitals, at universities, and at medical conventions, in the USA and at a Chest Disease Convention in Denmark. He was also an active member of various research committee groups.

==Publications==
Dr Saliba has had 50 scientific publications as a sole author, or in collaboration, in medical journals in the USA, UK, Australia, Denmark, Italy; these included three chapters in a medical text entitled ''[[Histoplasmosis]]''. In later years, he published 3 books on Social-Political issues, delving into some of the problems around our world.

Dr Alex Saliba is married to Maureen and they have four children - a son and three daughters. He currently lives in Florida, USA.

==Source==
* Dr Alex Saliba

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[[Category:Born in Żurrieq, Malta]]
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[[Category:Maltese medics in America]]
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[[Category:Medical Authors]]
[[Category:Maltese Medics]]

Edwin Baldacchino

2013-10-10T17:43:08Z

MarleneG: added dates to intro and link to hal tarxien

'''Edwin Baldacchino''' (1940 - 2013) was a Maltese entertainer in Melbourne, Australia and an active member of the Maltese community.

Edwin was born in 1940 in [[Ħal Tarxien]] Malta. Aged 14, his family went to live in Isla. He married his wife Mary and they migrated to Australia in 1961.

==Community involvement==
Edwin was an active member of the Maltese community in Melbourne, in particular for the establishment of the [[Maltese Centre]] in Parkville. He was a member of various Maltese associations - [[Reskeon Maltese Association]], [[Newport Maltese Association]], [[Stella Maris Maltese Association]], [[Maltese Literature Group]], [[Maltese Performing Arts]] and the [[St Albans Maltese Pensioners]]. He also served on the committees of Reskeon Seniors Group and Stella Maris Maltese Association.

As an entertainer, Edwin sang in various functions organized by the Maltese community. He was also an amateur actor, remembered for his role in the stage production, [[''Il-Ħanut ta’ Dwinu'']], written and directed by [[Manuel Casha]].

Edwin also recorded a number of songs, including the theme song for [[Reskeon Maltese Association]], music by [[Laurie Armato]] and lyrics by [[Clemente Zammit]]. He was also a member on the 3ZZZ committee of Maltese broadcasters and on the Channel 31 Maltese Consortium with [[Joe Montebello]] and [[Frank Sargent]].

Edwin Baldacchino has two children, Joseph and Ingrid.

==Source==
* [http://www.mccv.org.au MCCV]

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[[Category:Maltese migrants to Australia]]
[[Category:Maltese entertainers in Australia]]
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[[Category:Died in 2013]]

Edwin Baldacchino

2013-10-10T17:41:32Z

MarleneG: /* Community involvement */ removed Dr from Clemente Zammit

'''Edwin Baldacchino''' was a Maltese entertainer in Melbourne, Australia and an active member of the Maltese community.

Edwin was born in 1940 in Ħal Tarxien Malta. Aged 14, his family went to live in Isla. He married his wife Mary and they migrated to Australia in 1961.

==Community involvement==
Edwin was an active member of the Maltese community in Melbourne, in particular for the establishment of the [[Maltese Centre]] in Parkville. He was a member of various Maltese associations - [[Reskeon Maltese Association]], [[Newport Maltese Association]], [[Stella Maris Maltese Association]], [[Maltese Literature Group]], [[Maltese Performing Arts]] and the [[St Albans Maltese Pensioners]]. He also served on the committees of Reskeon Seniors Group and Stella Maris Maltese Association.

As an entertainer, Edwin sang in various functions organized by the Maltese community. He was also an amateur actor, remembered for his role in the stage production, [[''Il-Ħanut ta’ Dwinu'']], written and directed by [[Manuel Casha]].

Edwin also recorded a number of songs, including the theme song for [[Reskeon Maltese Association]], music by [[Laurie Armato]] and lyrics by [[Clemente Zammit]]. He was also a member on the 3ZZZ committee of Maltese broadcasters and on the Channel 31 Maltese Consortium with [[Joe Montebello]] and [[Frank Sargent]].

Edwin Baldacchino has two children, Joseph and Ingrid.

==Source==
* [http://www.mccv.org.au MCCV]

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[[Category:Maltese migrants to Australia]]
[[Category:Maltese entertainers in Australia]]
[[Category:Born in Ħal Tarxien, Malta]]
[[Category:Born in 1940]]
[[Category:Died in 2013]]

Dana McKeon

2013-10-10T17:39:53Z

MarleneG: /* Performances */ added category beatbox

'''Dana McKeon''' (1989) is a beatboxer, singer-songwriter and guitarist from Naxxar, Malta.

Dana was born on the 13 June 1989. She attended school at [[St Dorothy's Convent]] as a child and eventually studied at [[De La Salle College]] Sixth Form between 2005 and 2007. McKeon's music debut was at the [[University of Malta]'s Singer/Songwriter Showcase in December 2008, when she took the stage with an acoustic guitar in hand and won the competition with her original song ''Voice In My Head''. This event kick-started her foray into the local music scene, where she has established herself as Malta's beatbox pioneer though her innovative beatboxing, singing and songwriting.

==Performances==
Her vocal percussion techniques and synchronized multi-instrumentalisation highlight her individuality. She loves collaborations, has worked with numerous talented individuals on the island, and also forms part of the [[No Bling Show]] hip hop band. She performs both as solo artist as well as with her own band, featuring guitarist [[Daniel Cassar]], bassist [[Shaun Abdilla]] and drummer [[Matthew Vella]].

Her performances span over a variety of events, including [[MTV Malta Music Week]], [[Beardyman]] in Concert (Malta), the [[Farsons Great Beer Festival]], the [[Malta Music Awards]] (with No Bling), the [[Bay Music Awards]] (with [[Southville Dancers]]), [[Notte Bianca]], [[Campus Fest]] and various No Bling concerts.

In 2011 she graduated with a BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy from the [[University of Malta]] and in June that year became the first female beatboxer to sign a non-exclusive contract with [[Beatbook]], Europe's premier beatbox booking agency through [[Beatbox Battle]].

==Beatbox Championships==
Dana has also performed in the UK, Finland and Sweden (where she crossed paths with [[Bruno Mars]]), and put Malta on the international beatbox map at the [[Beatbox Battle Convention Days]] 2010 in Berlin, Germany. It was there that she jammed with many influential beatbox artists from around the world and set her sights on the 2012 [[Beatbox Battle World Championships]].

Dana was a female finalist at the 2012 [[Beatbox World Championships]] and placed 5th in the female category of the competition. A few months later, she won the 2012 Female Vice-Champion title at the [[UK Beatbox Championships]].

==External links==

* [http://www.facebook.com/DanaMcKeonMusic Dana McKeon on Facebook]
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/DanaMcKeon Dana McKeon on YouTube]
* [http://www.myspace.com/danamckeon Dana McKeon on MySpace]
* [http://www.twitter.com/Dana_McKeon @Dana_McKeon on Twitter]
* [http://beatbook.eu/dana-mckeon/ Dana McKeon at Beatbook]

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[[Category:A-Z of the Malta Music Scene]]
[[Category:Singers from Malta]]
[[Category:Maltese singer-songwriters]]

Dana McKeon

2013-10-10T17:39:09Z

MarleneG: clean up & category

'''Dana McKeon''' (1989) is a beatboxer, singer-songwriter and guitarist from Naxxar, Malta.

Dana was born on the 13 June 1989. She attended school at [[St Dorothy's Convent]] as a child and eventually studied at [[De La Salle College]] Sixth Form between 2005 and 2007. McKeon's music debut was at the [[University of Malta]'s Singer/Songwriter Showcase in December 2008, when she took the stage with an acoustic guitar in hand and won the competition with her original song ''Voice In My Head''. This event kick-started her foray into the local music scene, where she has established herself as Malta's beatbox pioneer though her innovative beatboxing, singing and songwriting.

==Performances==
Her vocal percussion techniques and synchronized multi-instrumentalisation highlight her individuality. She loves collaborations, has worked with numerous talented individuals on the island, and also forms part of the [[No Bling Show]] hip hop band. She performs both as solo artist as well as with her own band, featuring guitarist [[Daniel Cassar]], bassist [[Shaun Abdilla]] and drummer [[Matthew Vella]].

Her performances span over a variety of events, including [[MTV Malta Music Week]], [[Beardyman]] in Concert (Malta), the [[Farsons Great Beer Festival]], the [[Malta Music Awards]] (with No Bling), the [[Bay Music Awards]] (with [[Southville Dancers]]), [[Notte Bianca]], [[Campus Fest]] and various No Bling concerts.

In 2011 she graduated with a BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy from the [[University of Malta]] and in June that year became the first female beatboxer to sign a non-exclusive contract with [[Beatbook]], Europe's premier beatbox booking agency through [[Beatbox Battle]].

Dana has also performed in the UK, Finland and Sweden (where she crossed paths with [[Bruno Mars]]), and put Malta on the international beatbox map at the [[Beatbox Battle Convention Days]] 2010 in Berlin, Germany. It was there that she jammed with many influential beatbox artists from around the world and set her sights on the 2012 [[Beatbox Battle World Championships]].

Dana was a female finalist at the 2012 [[Beatbox World Championships]] and placed 5th in the female category of the competition. A few months later, she won the 2012 Female Vice-Champion title at the [[UK Beatbox Championships]].

==External links==

* [http://www.facebook.com/DanaMcKeonMusic Dana McKeon on Facebook]
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/DanaMcKeon Dana McKeon on YouTube]
* [http://www.myspace.com/danamckeon Dana McKeon on MySpace]
* [http://www.twitter.com/Dana_McKeon @Dana_McKeon on Twitter]
* [http://beatbook.eu/dana-mckeon/ Dana McKeon at Beatbook]

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[[Category:A-Z of the Malta Music Scene]]
[[Category:Singers from Malta]]
[[Category:Maltese singer-songwriters]]

Red Electric

2013-10-08T19:56:30Z

MarleneG: /* See also */

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'''Red Electrick''' is a rock band from Malta. The group is made up of [[Matthew James Borg]] (voice and keyboards), [[Peter Borg]] (guitars), [[Jonas Delicata]] (guitars), [[Ivan Borg]] (bass and backing vocals), and [[Raphael Tonna]] (drums).

They released their debut album [[Vine Lady]] during a press conference at the Melita in [[Balzan]] on Wednesday 22 September 2010 and a concert at [[Tattingers]] in [[Rabat]] on Friday 24 September 2010. [[Dolls for Idols]] were the supporting act that evening.

==See also==
* [[The Red Electrick Experience]] - [[Tattingers]], Rabat 24/09/2010 gig review by [[Dean Muscat]]

==External Links==
* [http://www.redelectrick.com Official website]
* [http://www.facebook.com/pages/Red-Electrick/87880786815 Red Electrick page on Facebook]
* [http://www.myspace.com/redelectrick Red Electrick on MySpace]
* [http://www.reverbnation.com/redelectrick Red Electrick on Reverbnation]

[[Category:A-Z of the Malta Music Scene]]
[[Category:Musical groups from Malta]]

Red Electric

2013-10-08T19:55:38Z

MarleneG: clean up

{{stub}}
'''Red Electrick''' is a rock band from Malta. The group is made up of [[Matthew James Borg]] (voice and keyboards), [[Peter Borg]] (guitars), [[Jonas Delicata]] (guitars), [[Ivan Borg]] (bass and backing vocals), and [[Raphael Tonna]] (drums).

They released their debut album [[Vine Lady]] during a press conference at the Melita in [[Balzan]] on Wednesday 22 September 2010 and a concert at [[Tattingers]] in [[Rabat]] on Friday 24 September 2010. [[Dolls for Idols]] were the supporting act that evening.

==See also==
* [[The Red Electrick Experience]] - Tattingers, Rabat 24/09/2010 gig review by Dean Muscat

==External Links==
* [http://www.redelectrick.com Official website]
* [http://www.facebook.com/pages/Red-Electrick/87880786815 Red Electrick page on Facebook]
* [http://www.myspace.com/redelectrick Red Electrick on MySpace]
* [http://www.reverbnation.com/redelectrick Red Electrick on Reverbnation]

[[Category:A-Z of the Malta Music Scene]]
[[Category:Musical groups from Malta]]

Bishop Joseph Grech

2013-10-08T19:21:45Z

MarleneG: /* Diocese of Sandhurst */added catholic church appointments category and bishop grech memorial fund

'''Bishop Joseph Angelo Grech''' (1948 - 2010) was the first Maltese-born person to be appointed Bishop in Australia.

==Early life==
Bishop Joe was born in [[Balzan]], Malta in 1948. He began his studies in Malta where he and his fellow seminarians were told by [[Archbishop Michael Gonzi]] that they could go anywhere in the world to finish their training, work for seven years in the diocese of their choice and then decide whether or not to return to Malta. At first Bishop Joe wanted to go to America, but eventually he decided on Australia and went to Melbourne in January 1971. He had also been influenced by a visit of [[Cardinal Knox]], Archbishop of Melbourne, to the Seminary in Malta. He continued his studies for the priesthood at the [[Corpus Christi Seminary]], which at the time was situated at [[Glen Waverley]] in Victoria. He settled quickly, showing himself as a bright student and fine companion.

Bishop Joe was ordained priest in November 30th 1974 in [[Ħal Balzan]], Malta, his birthplace, so as to enable his mother and siblings to share the occasion. He went back to Melbourne to work and, after the allotted seven years, Bishop Joe decided to stay for life. He served as assistant priest in various parishes including [[Northcote]], [[North Altona]], [[Maidstone]] and [[Moonee Ponds]]. He then became parish priest of [[East Brunswick]], which in the 18 months he was there became a centre of vibrant Catholic life under the influence of the [[charismatic renewal]].

In an interview with [[Fr Lawrence Attard]], Bishop Joe said: ''For the first fifteen years I worked in four parishes as assistant parish priest. I was stationed in places where most people had come from Italy. The Italians accepted me as one of their own because I was fluent in their language. They get on very well with the Maltese. In [[North Altona]] I was able to meet many Maltese. In 1989 I become parish priest in East Brunswick….Maltese priests have given their considerable share to the church in Melbourne, particularly in helping immigrants from Malta and Italy, not to mention those from English-speaking countries….Maltese are known to be good mixers, they intermingle easily with other ethnic groups.''

==Catholic Charismatic Renewal==
The Archbishop of Melbourne sent him to study Spirituality at the [[Gregorian University]], Rome from 1990 to 1992. Upon his return he became full time chaplain to the [[Catholic Charismatic Renewal]] and then in 1997 he was also appointed to [[Corpus Christi College]] provincial seminary as spiritual director.

In the eulogy delivered by [[Archbishop Mark Coleridge]], ''this made him godfather to the many prayer groups, especially Italian-speaking ones, that sprang up all over Melbourne and beyond. He also established schools of evangelisation which stirred energy for mission, turning hearers of the Word into heralds of the Word. All of this was a crucial ministry, without which many would have gone elsewhere. It also helped the rest of us to see that the only way forward for the Church is to become more missionary. Yet in some ways it made Joe seem a marginal presence in the Archdiocese, an increasingly exotic figure who was underestimated by some, as he was at different times throughout his life. A sign that things were changing in the Church came when Archbishop Pell chose Joe to be spiritual director of the seminary, an appointment which surprised some who either didn’t know Joe or who underestimated him. The same reaction came when he stood in as Vicar General for a time and even more when he was appointed [[Auxiliary Bishop of Melbourne]]. The seemingly exotic man from Malta had moved decisively to the centre, and that was a sign of what was happening in the Church in this country and around the world.''

==Diocese of Sandhurst==
Bishop Joe then moved to the Western region of the Archdiocese for which he seemed so well suited. He clearly thought that there he would spend the rest of his life. He set about planning and building a house in [[West Footscray]] – and what a house it was! Known affectionately as [[Casa Costalot]], it was almost finished when Bishop Joe was appointed to the [[Diocese of Sandhurst]]. He was appointed Bishop in November 1998.

The appointment to [[Bendigo]] was a huge surprise to him. He became the sixth [[Bishop of Sandhurst]] in 2001. He never lived in the house he built, but Archbishop Coleridge did. Bishop Joe applied himself to the mission with all his gifts. To the diocese, he brought faith, energy, humanity, enthusiasm, encouragement and simplicity. Through this time, Bishop Joe was becoming more and more an international figure within the charismatic renewal, and he could have been full-time travelling the world as a preacher and teacher.

Invitations came thick and fast, and it wasn’t easy for Joe to balance these with his growing commitments in the diocese and the Bishops Conference. At times people forget that all bishops are involved on three levels – local, national and international. Most people see only the local. But some bishops are involved more than others at the national and international level and Joe Grech was one of those, according to Archbishop Coleridge. He had been the bishops' delegate for youth and young adults and for migrants and refugees. In relation to the role of the priest in migration he said: ''Wherever the emigrant went, the priest went with him. The priest helped the worker not just by administering the sacraments: he guided him to the doctor, the lawyer, the bank manager; he helped set up centres for the poor, the elderly, homeless children…''. He also emphasised the fact that the ability of Maltese priest to speak Italian enabled them to service the large Italian-speaking community.

==Catholic Church appointments==
Bishop Joe died in 2010. Catholic bishops have remembered Bishop Joseph Angelo Grech as a charismatic man with a deep love for humanity and a great enthusiasm for the gospel. At the time of his death Bishop Joe was a member of the [[Bishops Commission for Pastoral Life]] with special oversight for the pastoral care of Migrants and Refugees. He had been recently appointed to the [[Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerants]]. Within the [[Commission for Pastoral Life]], Bishop Joe was also responsible on behalf of the [[Bishops of Australia for Youth Ministry]]. He was also a member of the [[Bishops’ Commission for Mission and Adult Faith Formation]] with particular responsibilities regarding Catholic Missions. Bishop Joe was also a member of the [[International Catholic Charismatic Council]] representing [[Oceania]]. He was a much sought after international speaker with particular commitment to the [[Charismatic Renewal Movement]], Priests’ Retreats and to Young People. President of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference [[Archbishop Philip Wilson]] said Bishop Joe was an exceptional pastor who had campaigned to establish services in remote detention centres.

==Bishop Joseph Grech Memorial Fund==
As a memorial to Bishop Joe, the [[Maltese Community Council of Victoria]] established the [[Bishop Joseph Grech Memorial Fund]] early 2012 to offer an annual scholarship to younger generations of Maltese- Australians from Victoria to take a more active interest in Maltese history, culture and language by experiencing them first hand during a visit to Malta. Bishop Joe was extremely passionate about working with youth and had a wonderful rapport with young people. He worked with young people to help them build their self-esteem and to realise their full potential. He had an enthusiastic manner and unique and charismatic style of preaching.

Bishop Joe came from a humble Maltese background and went on to become a Bishop in Australia. He was very proud of his Maltese culture and kept in touch with many Maltese people across Australia. He was known throughout his life for his exceptional personal qualities, which included leadership, achievement and above all an enduring love for Malta. The inaugural scholarship was awarded to the successful candidate, [[Rita Catania]] at a reception held on 11 August 2012 at the [[Maltese Centre]] in Parkville. Born in Australia of Maltese parents, Rita has been involved in the Maltese community for a long time, most recently as a co-founding member of the [[MCCV Youth Committee]]. She has been involved with the Maltese language classes, where she made several presentations.

==Sources==
* [[Fr Denis Carabott]], [[MSSP]] Reproduced from [[MCCV Newsletter]] - June 2005
* [[The Sunday Times]] - March 5, 2005, [[Henry Frendo]] interview
* [[Lil Hutna]] - May 1999 - [[Fr Lawrence Attard]] interview

==External links==
* [http://www.sandhurst.catholic.org.au/index.php/videos/itemlist/category/13-bishop-joe-grech Diocese of Sandhurst]
* [http://theage.com.au/victoria/sandhurst-bishop-dies-20101228-199ep.html#ixzz2gbyoGCAH The Age obit]

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Bishop Joseph Grech

2013-10-08T19:18:25Z

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'''Bishop Joseph Angelo Grech''' (1948 - 2010) was the first Maltese-born person to be appointed Bishop in Australia.

==Early life==
Bishop Joe was born in [[Balzan]], Malta in 1948. He began his studies in Malta where he and his fellow seminarians were told by [[Archbishop Michael Gonzi]] that they could go anywhere in the world to finish their training, work for seven years in the diocese of their choice and then decide whether or not to return to Malta. At first Bishop Joe wanted to go to America, but eventually he decided on Australia and went to Melbourne in January 1971. He had also been influenced by a visit of [[Cardinal Knox]], Archbishop of Melbourne, to the Seminary in Malta. He continued his studies for the priesthood at the [[Corpus Christi Seminary]], which at the time was situated at [[Glen Waverley]] in Victoria. He settled quickly, showing himself as a bright student and fine companion.

Bishop Joe was ordained priest in November 30th 1974 in [[Ħal Balzan]], Malta, his birthplace, so as to enable his mother and siblings to share the occasion. He went back to Melbourne to work and, after the allotted seven years, Bishop Joe decided to stay for life. He served as assistant priest in various parishes including [[Northcote]], [[North Altona]], [[Maidstone]] and [[Moonee Ponds]]. He then became parish priest of [[East Brunswick]], which in the 18 months he was there became a centre of vibrant Catholic life under the influence of the [[charismatic renewal]].

In an interview with [[Fr Lawrence Attard]], Bishop Joe said: ''For the first fifteen years I worked in four parishes as assistant parish priest. I was stationed in places where most people had come from Italy. The Italians accepted me as one of their own because I was fluent in their language. They get on very well with the Maltese. In [[North Altona]] I was able to meet many Maltese. In 1989 I become parish priest in East Brunswick….Maltese priests have given their considerable share to the church in Melbourne, particularly in helping immigrants from Malta and Italy, not to mention those from English-speaking countries….Maltese are known to be good mixers, they intermingle easily with other ethnic groups.''

==Catholic Charismatic Renewal==
The Archbishop of Melbourne sent him to study Spirituality at the [[Gregorian University]], Rome from 1990 to 1992. Upon his return he became full time chaplain to the [[Catholic Charismatic Renewal]] and then in 1997 he was also appointed to [[Corpus Christi College]] provincial seminary as spiritual director.

In the eulogy delivered by [[Archbishop Mark Coleridge]], ''this made him godfather to the many prayer groups, especially Italian-speaking ones, that sprang up all over Melbourne and beyond. He also established schools of evangelisation which stirred energy for mission, turning hearers of the Word into heralds of the Word. All of this was a crucial ministry, without which many would have gone elsewhere. It also helped the rest of us to see that the only way forward for the Church is to become more missionary. Yet in some ways it made Joe seem a marginal presence in the Archdiocese, an increasingly exotic figure who was underestimated by some, as he was at different times throughout his life. A sign that things were changing in the Church came when Archbishop Pell chose Joe to be spiritual director of the seminary, an appointment which surprised some who either didn’t know Joe or who underestimated him. The same reaction came when he stood in as Vicar General for a time and even more when he was appointed [[Auxiliary Bishop of Melbourne]]. The seemingly exotic man from Malta had moved decisively to the centre, and that was a sign of what was happening in the Church in this country and around the world.''

==Diocese of Sandhurst==
Bishop Joe then moved to the Western region of the Archdiocese for which he seemed so well suited. He clearly thought that there he would spend the rest of his life. He set about planning and building a house in [[West Footscray]] – and what a house it was! Known affectionately as [[Casa Costalot]], it was almost finished when Bishop Joe was appointed to the [[Diocese of Sandhurst]]. He was appointed Bishop in November 1998.

The appointment to [[Bendigo]] was a huge surprise to him. He became the sixth [[Bishop of Sandhurst]] in 2001. He never lived in the house he built, but Archbishop Coleridge did. Bishop Joe applied himself to the mission with all his gifts. To the diocese, he brought faith, energy, humanity, enthusiasm, encouragement and simplicity. Through this time, Bishop Joe was becoming more and more an international figure within the charismatic renewal, and he could have been full-time travelling the world as a preacher and teacher.

Invitations came thick and fast, and it wasn’t easy for Joe to balance these with his growing commitments in the diocese and the Bishops Conference. At times people forget that all bishops are involved on three levels – local, national and international. Most people see only the local. But some bishops are involved more than others at the national and international level and Joe Grech was one of those, according to Archbishop Coleridge. He had been the bishops' delegate for youth and young adults and for migrants and refugees. In relation to the role of the priest in migration he said: ''Wherever the emigrant went, the priest went with him. The priest helped the worker not just by administering the sacraments: he guided him to the doctor, the lawyer, the bank manager; he helped set up centres for the poor, the elderly, homeless children…''. He also emphasised the fact that the ability of Maltese priest to speak Italian enabled them to service the large Italian-speaking community.

==
Bishop Joe died in 2010. Catholic bishops have remembered Bishop Joseph Angelo Grech as a charismatic man with a deep love for humanity and a great enthusiasm for the gospel. At the time of his death Bishop Joe was a member of the [[Bishops Commission for Pastoral Life]] with special oversight for the pastoral care of Migrants and Refugees. He had been recently appointed to the [[Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerants]]. Within the [[Commission for Pastoral Life]], Bishop Joe was also responsible on behalf of the [[Bishops of Australia for Youth Ministry]]. He was also a member of the [[Bishops’ Commission for Mission and Adult Faith Formation]] with particular responsibilities regarding Catholic Missions. Bishop Joe was also a member of the [[International Catholic Charismatic Council]] representing [[Oceania]]. He was a much sought after international speaker with particular commitment to the [[Charismatic Renewal Movement]], Priests’ Retreats and to Young People. President of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference [[Archbishop Philip Wilson]] said Bishop Joe was an exceptional pastor who had campaigned to establish services in remote detention centres.

As a memorial to Bishop Joe, the [[Maltese Community Council of Victoria]] established the [[Bishop Joseph Grech Memorial Fund]] early 2012 to offer an annual scholarship to younger generations of Maltese- Australians from Victoria to take a more active interest in Maltese history, culture and language by experiencing them first hand during a visit to Malta. Bishop Joe was extremely passionate about working with youth and had a wonderful rapport with young people. He worked with young people to help them build their self-esteem and to realise their full potential. He had an enthusiastic manner and unique and charismatic style of preaching.

Bishop Joe came from a humble Maltese background and went on to become a Bishop in Australia. He was very proud of his Maltese culture and kept in touch with many Maltese people across Australia. He was known throughout his life for his exceptional personal qualities, which included leadership, achievement and above all an enduring love for Malta. The inaugural scholarship was awarded to the successful candidate, [[Rita Catania]] at a reception held on 11 August 2012 at the [[Maltese Centre]] in Parkville. Born in Australia of Maltese parents, Rita has been involved in the Maltese community for a long time, most recently as a co-founding member of the [[MCCV Youth Committee]]. She has been involved with the Maltese language classes, where she made several presentations.

==Sources==
* [[Fr Denis Carabott]], [[MSSP]] Reproduced from [[MCCV Newsletter]] - June 2005
* [[The Sunday Times]] - March 5, 2005, [[Henry Frendo]] interview
* [[Lil Hutna]] - May 1999 - [[Fr Lawrence Attard]] interview

==External links==
* [http://www.sandhurst.catholic.org.au/index.php/videos/itemlist/category/13-bishop-joe-grech Diocese of Sandhurst]
* [http://theage.com.au/victoria/sandhurst-bishop-dies-20101228-199ep.html#ixzz2gbyoGCAH The Age obit]

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Paul Saliba

2013-10-08T18:56:10Z

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'''Paul Saliba''' is the Portfolio Manager of [[Mosaic Portfolio Advisers]] based in Sydney, Australia. He was previously the Chief Investment Officer at [[Lachlan Partners]] where he was responsible for developing, implementing and executing the investment strategy of Lachlan Partners’ clients.

==Maltese heritage==
Paul’s Maltese heritage goes back to his great-grandfather, Angelo. Angelo Saliba (12/12/1873- 1/9/1947), went to Gibraltar in 1888 to find his father who had left his family in Malta and gone to Gibraltar (around 1875). As Gibraltar was only a military colony, he could not stay there and went across the border into Spain to La Línea. He married a Spanish señorita and one of the children was Paul’s grandfather. His name was also Angelo and he too was married in La Línea, also to a Spanish señorita and they had 2 children in Spain, Paul’s father, Antonio and another son. The [[Spanish Civil War]] broke out and that was when they moved to [[Gibraltar]]. After having three more children, Paul’s grandfather died in Gibraltar in 1957. Paul’s father went to England, worked there for a period and later in 1961 he and the rest of the family migrated to Australia.

Paul is the second of three boys who were all born in Melbourne. Sadly, in 1991, in the middle of Paul’s VCE exams his father passed away when he was hit by a car.

==Early career==
Paul completed an Economics degree at [[Monash University]], Clayton Campus and followed this up with a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment through the [[Securities Institute of Australia]] and a Diploma in Financial Services. He has had extensive industry and academic experience including many years as an Australian equity research and funds management specialist. Before joining [[Lachlan Partners]], Paul was a Supervisory Analyst for [[Citigroup]] where he was responsible for reviewing and approving research on Australian equities, fixed interest securities, markets and economics. Prior to Citigroup he was a Supervisory Analyst at [[Credit Suisse]] and Director of Managed Investments at [[Lincoln Indicators]]. He is a Fellow of the [[Financial Services Institute of Australia]].

Paul has two daughters. Out of work he enjoys family life and doing things with the children, gardening with and without children, dining out, going to the movies and through the cooler months watching Collingwood play [[Australian Rules Football]].

==Source==
* Information provided by Paul Saliba

==External links==
* [http://www.lachlanpartners.com.au Lachlan Partners]

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Marlene Galea

2013-10-03T21:05:08Z

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'''Marlene Galea''' (1969) is a Radio producer and broadcaster with [[SBS Radio]] in Melbourne, Australia.

Marlene was born in Sydney in 1969 of an Aboriginal mother and American father and adopted by a Maltese couple. At the age of 3 years, Marlene was taken to Malta, where she was brought up in the village of Xagħra in Gozo.

== Early career ==
Marlene was very active in Performing Arts. At the young age of 6 she started singing in local Song Contests and won a number of festivals. She also performed in numerous stage productions in Xagħra directed by [[Chevalier Julian Refalo Rapa]].

Marlene was the Physical Education teacher and Choreographer at '''St Francis School''' in Victoria Gozo (1992-1998), Choreographer for Xagħra based stage productions and at the [[Don Bosco Oratory]] in Victoria. Marlene was the costume designer & choreographer at the [[Xagħra Youth Centre]] for Carnival dance competitions in Gozo and won a number of awards for costume design and dance. In Melbourne Australia, Marlene was the Choreographer of the [[Young Maltese Australian Dancers]] (1998-2003).

==Radio career==
In 1989, Marlene was introduced to broadcasting by [[Joe Borg Ghigo]] in the weekly PBS Radio magazine from Gozo - [[Mill-Gzira ta' Calypso]] - formerly known as [[Mit-Tokk t'Għawdex]]. She was the presenter for 10 years, till 1998. In her years as a presenter she has worked with [[Vincent Theuma Xerri]] and [[Alvin Scicluna]]. In 1998, upon her return to Australia, Marlene settled in Victoria. She started off as a contributor for Maltese Language Programs on [[SBS Radio]] and in 2001 became a permanent Broadcast Journalist. For 10 years she was the Senior Producer with Maltese Language Programs; a position she held until the rescheduling of programs on SBS Radio in 2013. She is now a Broadcast Journalist.

==Involvement in Maltese community==
Marlene was the Administration Assistant for the Executive Committee of the [[Maltese Community Council of Victoria]] (MCCV) from 1999 to 2001. In 2010 Marlene was a keynote speaker about Maltese Youth in Melbourne at the [[Convention for Maltese Living Abroad]] held in Valletta. She was one of the founding members of community group Maussies (2007) and a founding member for community group [[nisġa]] (2009). She has presented numerous community events in Gozo and Melbourne.

== Personal life ==
Marlene has two sons - Terence and Kenneth.

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Marlene Galea

2013-10-03T21:04:42Z

MarleneG: /* Involvement in Maltese community */

'''Marlene Galea''' (1969) is a Radio producer and broadcaster with [[SBS Radio]] in Melbourne, Australia.

Marlene was born in Sydney in 1969 of an Aboriginal mother and American father and adopted by a Maltese couple. At the age of 3 years, Marlene was taken to Malta, where she was brought up in the village of Xagħra in Gozo.

== Early career ==
Marlene was very active in Performing Arts. At the young age of 6 she started singing in local Song Contests and won a number of festivals. She also performed in numerous stage productions in Xagħra directed by [[Chevalier Julian Refalo Rapa]].

Marlene was the Physical Education teacher and Choreographer at '''St Francis School''' in Victoria Gozo (1992-1998), Choreographer for Xagħra based stage productions and at the [[Don Bosco Oratory]] in Victoria. Marlene was the costume designer & choreographer at the [[Xagħra Youth Centre]] for Carnival dance competitions in Gozo and won a number of awards for costume design and dance. In Melbourne Australia, Marlene was the Choreographer of the [[Young Maltese Australian Dancers]] (1998-2003).

==Radio career==
In 1989, Marlene was introduced to broadcasting by [[Joe Borg Ghigo]] in the weekly PBS Radio magazine from Gozo - [[Mill-Gzira ta' Calypso]] - formerly known as [[Mit-Tokk t'Għawdex]]. She was the presenter for 10 years, till 1998. In her years as a presenter she has worked with [[Vincent Theuma Xerri]] and [[Alvin Scicluna]]. In 1998, upon her return to Australia, Marlene settled in Victoria. She started off as a contributor for Maltese Language Programs on [[SBS Radio]] and in 2001 became a permanent Broadcast Journalist. For 10 years she was the Senior Producer with Maltese Language Programs; a position she held until the rescheduling of programs on SBS Radio in 2013. She is now a Broadcast Journalist.

==Involvement in Maltese community==
Marlene was the Administration Assistant for the Executive Committee of the [[Maltese Community Council of Victoria]] (MCCV) from 1999 to 2001. In 2010 Marlene was a keynote speaker about Maltese Youth in Melbourne at the Convention for [[Maltese Living Abroad]] held in Valletta. She was one of the founding members of community group Maussies (2007) and a founding member for community group [[nisġa]] (2009). She has presented numerous community events in Gozo and Melbourne.

== Personal life ==
Marlene has two sons - Terence and Kenneth.

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Mark Spiteri Lucas

2013-10-03T21:02:19Z

MarleneG: /* Entertainment */

'''Mark Spiteri Lucas''' (1977) is a Maltese pianist and vocalist.

Mark was born in [[Valletta]] on 22nd, June, 1977.

He is without any doubt a familiar name in the Maltese entertainment scene. He comes from a family that over the years has produced a number of talented musicians and singers who form part of Malta's post-war musical heritage namely the late [[Oscar Lucas]] and his brother [[John Charles Lucas]] (Mark's grandfather), [[Godwin Lucas]] and the late [[David Lucas]] (his uncles) and also well-known singer and cabaret artist [[Joe Cutajar]].

==Musical career==
Mark started piano and music theory lessons at the age of 7 until he achieved the A.L.C.M diploma. At the age of 13, Mark joined his brother's band and together they played in some of the leading night spots and hotels on the island. In the meantime, he was approached by renowned musician Mro.[[Joe Brown]] to join his show band. With this band he played in quite a good number of concerts and festivals.

Mark has also played in ''[[Night of the Stars]]'' 1993, together with the [[David Lucas Memorial Band]], and in the concert ''[[Just Hits]]'' in September 1996 where he accompanied well-known Welsh singer and musician, [[Linda Myers]]. This concert was organized as part of the festivities being held every year in [[Floriana]] to mark [[Independence Day]].

==The Mark Spiteri Lucas Band==
Today, Mark has his own concert band. With his band, apart from playing the piano and keyboards, Mark is also responsible for its musical direction and all music arrangements performed during various events. [[The Mark Spiteri Lucas Band]] has performed successfully in a host of events such as the ''[[Malta Historical Cities Festival]]'' organized by [[Malta Tourism Authority]], the ''[[FECC Carnival Convention Ball]'', ''[[Farsons Great Beer Festival]]'', ''[[Delicata Classic Wine Festival]]'', ''[[Notte Bianca]]'' and ''[[Birgu by Candlelight]]'' amongst others.

==Festivals & Performances==
Mark is also the composer of a large number of songs and has participated both as a singer and song-writer in various festivals, both in Malta and abroad. In fact, he has written songs for renowned singers such as [[Ira Losco]], [[Nadine Axisa]], [[Roger Tirazona]], [[Klinsmann]], [[Mark Tonna]], [[Leontine]] and [[Julie Zahra]], just to mention a few. Mark's songs have also competed in various international festivals such as in [[Bulgaria]] and [[Italy]]. He is also the composer of the musical ''[[Robin Hood - Il-leġġenda ta' Nottingam]]''. He has also written signature tunes for important TV programmes, namely ''[[Ilwien Sajfin]]'', ''[[Net Stars]]'', ''[[KolloxSibt]]'', ''[[Kollox ma' Kollox]]'' and ''[[Sas-Sitta]]''.

==Theatre==
Mark Spiteri Lucas has also played important parts in some theatrical works including
* 2000 - Musical - ''[[Il-Ħotbi ta' Notre Dame]]''
* 2001 - Musical - ''[[Barabbas]]''
* 2001 - Musical - ''[[Toni Bajada l-Eroj fl-Assedju l-Kbir]]''
* 2001 - Musical - ''[[Nisa ta' Trojja]]''
* 2002 - Musical - ''[[Ben Hur]]''
* 2003 - Musical - ''[[Scrooge]]''
* 2003 - Musical - ''[[Ġużeppi Mattew Callus]]'' [http://www.GuzeppiMattewCallus.com]
* 2003 - Musical - ''[[Il-Ħolma ta' bil-Lejl f'Nofs is-Sajf]]'' (A Midsummer's Night Dream)
* 2003 - Musical - ''[[Idejn il-Vjolinista]]''
* 2003 - ''[[Bla Kommixin]]''
* 2003 - Musical - ''[[Musicall]]''
* 2004 - ''[[Cabaretic]]''
* 2004 - Musical - ''[[Tiġi Saltnatek]]''
* 2005 - Musical - ''[[Waslet is-Siegħa]]''

Mark has attended drama lessons under the tutorship of [[John Suda]]. He also took up Performing Arts under the direction of [[Patrick Vella]] were he obtained Grade 7 from the [[Trinity College, London]].

==TV Drama Productions==
Mark Spiteri Lucas also took part in various TV drama productions such as popular sitcom, ''[[Simpatiċi]]'', ''[[Anġli]]'', ''[[Is-Salib tal-Fidda]]'', and ''[[Qegħdin Sew]]'' with his most important roles being interpreted in popular teleserials such as ''[[Il-Madonna taċ-Ċoqqa]]'' and ''[[Delitti f'Malta]]'' as well as in ''[[Becky]]'' and ''[[Idejn il-Vjolinista]]''.

==Entertainment==
In 2003, after establishing himself as one of Malta's top entertainers, Mark together with his brothers Ivan and Kurt formed '''[[Spiteri Lucas Entertainment]]''' with the aim of producing quality live music and theatre productions for locals and visiting tourists alike. During the past three years, '''[[Spiteri Lucas Entertainment]]''' has managed to successfully produce the following shows

* 2003 - ''[[Live from the Screen]]''
* 2004 - ''[[That's Amore]]''
* 2004 - ''[[Dipinto di Blu]]''
* 2005 - ''[[A Tribute to the Oldies]]''
* 2005 - ''[[Sleigh Bells in the City - the live family Christmas Show]]''
* 2006 - ''[[Romanza - an evening with Julie and Ludwig]]''
* 2006 - ''[[Golden Oldies]]'' (2006)
* 2006 - ''[[Jingle Jangle @ Christmastime]]''
* 2007 - ''[[The Legends of Music]]''
* 2007 - ''[[Flashback]]''
* 2008 - ''[[Welcome to Hollywood]]''
* 2008 - ''[[A Tribute to the Stars]]''
* 2009 - ''[[Dipinto di Blu II]]''
* 2010 - ''[[In Harmony - Live the Music]]''

Mark composed many songs for many other singers with [[Paul Ellul]] for festivals, such as ''[[L-Għanja tal-Poplu]]'', ''[[Konkors Kanzunetta Indipendenza]]'', and ''[[Song For Europe]].''

==TV productions==
Currently Mark Spiteri Lucas is the musical director and one of the producers of popular Saturday afternoon programme '''[[Sas-Sitta]]''' where he is responsible for all music arrangements performed during the four hour programme.

This is not Mark's first experience on TV. Mark was also resident musician in the popular TV quiz show ''[[Hi]]'' and also on Monday's early evening programme ''[[Niltaqgħu it-Tnejn]]'', both on '''[[Net Television]]''. He has occupied the role of musical director for three consecutive years of ''[[KolloxSibt]]'', the former Saturday afternoon programme.

Mark is a fully qualified teacher with a degree from the Faculty of Arts of the [[University of Malta]], BA (hons) and with a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). Mark's dissertation analyses a number of local theatrical works of a political nature, staged in Malta way back in the eighties.

Mark Spiteri Lucas is married to Sharon.

==Discography==

==Albums==
* ĦAJTI
==Singles==

==External Links==
* [http://www.spiterilucas.net/msl.html Official Website]

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Mark Spiteri Lucas

2013-10-03T21:01:30Z

MarleneG: clean up + categories + external links + info

'''Mark Spiteri Lucas''' (1977) is a Maltese pianist and vocalist.

Mark was born in [[Valletta]] on 22nd, June, 1977.

He is without any doubt a familiar name in the Maltese entertainment scene. He comes from a family that over the years has produced a number of talented musicians and singers who form part of Malta's post-war musical heritage namely the late [[Oscar Lucas]] and his brother [[John Charles Lucas]] (Mark's grandfather), [[Godwin Lucas]] and the late [[David Lucas]] (his uncles) and also well-known singer and cabaret artist [[Joe Cutajar]].

==Musical career==
Mark started piano and music theory lessons at the age of 7 until he achieved the A.L.C.M diploma. At the age of 13, Mark joined his brother's band and together they played in some of the leading night spots and hotels on the island. In the meantime, he was approached by renowned musician Mro.[[Joe Brown]] to join his show band. With this band he played in quite a good number of concerts and festivals.

Mark has also played in ''[[Night of the Stars]]'' 1993, together with the [[David Lucas Memorial Band]], and in the concert ''[[Just Hits]]'' in September 1996 where he accompanied well-known Welsh singer and musician, [[Linda Myers]]. This concert was organized as part of the festivities being held every year in [[Floriana]] to mark [[Independence Day]].

==The Mark Spiteri Lucas Band==
Today, Mark has his own concert band. With his band, apart from playing the piano and keyboards, Mark is also responsible for its musical direction and all music arrangements performed during various events. [[The Mark Spiteri Lucas Band]] has performed successfully in a host of events such as the ''[[Malta Historical Cities Festival]]'' organized by [[Malta Tourism Authority]], the ''[[FECC Carnival Convention Ball]'', ''[[Farsons Great Beer Festival]]'', ''[[Delicata Classic Wine Festival]]'', ''[[Notte Bianca]]'' and ''[[Birgu by Candlelight]]'' amongst others.

==Festivals & Performances==
Mark is also the composer of a large number of songs and has participated both as a singer and song-writer in various festivals, both in Malta and abroad. In fact, he has written songs for renowned singers such as [[Ira Losco]], [[Nadine Axisa]], [[Roger Tirazona]], [[Klinsmann]], [[Mark Tonna]], [[Leontine]] and [[Julie Zahra]], just to mention a few. Mark's songs have also competed in various international festivals such as in [[Bulgaria]] and [[Italy]]. He is also the composer of the musical ''[[Robin Hood - Il-leġġenda ta' Nottingam]]''. He has also written signature tunes for important TV programmes, namely ''[[Ilwien Sajfin]]'', ''[[Net Stars]]'', ''[[KolloxSibt]]'', ''[[Kollox ma' Kollox]]'' and ''[[Sas-Sitta]]''.

==Theatre==
Mark Spiteri Lucas has also played important parts in some theatrical works including
* 2000 - Musical - ''[[Il-Ħotbi ta' Notre Dame]]''
* 2001 - Musical - ''[[Barabbas]]''
* 2001 - Musical - ''[[Toni Bajada l-Eroj fl-Assedju l-Kbir]]''
* 2001 - Musical - ''[[Nisa ta' Trojja]]''
* 2002 - Musical - ''[[Ben Hur]]''
* 2003 - Musical - ''[[Scrooge]]''
* 2003 - Musical - ''[[Ġużeppi Mattew Callus]]'' [http://www.GuzeppiMattewCallus.com]
* 2003 - Musical - ''[[Il-Ħolma ta' bil-Lejl f'Nofs is-Sajf]]'' (A Midsummer's Night Dream)
* 2003 - Musical - ''[[Idejn il-Vjolinista]]''
* 2003 - ''[[Bla Kommixin]]''
* 2003 - Musical - ''[[Musicall]]''
* 2004 - ''[[Cabaretic]]''
* 2004 - Musical - ''[[Tiġi Saltnatek]]''
* 2005 - Musical - ''[[Waslet is-Siegħa]]''

Mark has attended drama lessons under the tutorship of [[John Suda]]. He also took up Performing Arts under the direction of [[Patrick Vella]] were he obtained Grade 7 from the [[Trinity College, London]].

==TV Drama Productions==
Mark Spiteri Lucas also took part in various TV drama productions such as popular sitcom, ''[[Simpatiċi]]'', ''[[Anġli]]'', ''[[Is-Salib tal-Fidda]]'', and ''[[Qegħdin Sew]]'' with his most important roles being interpreted in popular teleserials such as ''[[Il-Madonna taċ-Ċoqqa]]'' and ''[[Delitti f'Malta]]'' as well as in ''[[Becky]]'' and ''[[Idejn il-Vjolinista]]''.

==Entertainment==
In 2003, after establishing himself as one of Malta's top entertainers, Mark together with his brothers Ivan and Kurt formed '''[[Spiteri Lucas Entertainment]]''' with the aim of producing quality live music and theatre productions for locals and visiting tourists alike. During the past three years, '''[[Spiteri Lucas Entertainment]]''' has managed to successfully produce the following shows

* 2003 - ''[[Live from the Screen]]''
* 2004 - ''[[That's Amore]]''
* 2004 - ''[[Dipinto di Blu]]''
* 2005 - ''[[A Tribute to the Oldies]]''
* 2005 - ''[[Sleigh Bells in the City - the live family Christmas Show]]''
* 2006 - ''[[Romanza - an evening with Julie and Ludwig]]''
* 2006 - ''[[Golden Oldies]]'' (2006)
* 2006 - ''[[Jingle Jangle @ Christmastime]]''
* 2007 - ''[[The Legends of Music]]''
* 2007 - ''[[Flashback]]''
* 2008 - ''[[Welcome to Hollywood]]''
* 2008 - ''[[A Tribute to the Stars]]''
* 2009 - ''[[Dipinto di Blu II]]''
* 2010 - ''[[In Harmony - Live the Music]]''

Mark composed many songs for many other singers with [[Paul Ellul]] for festivals, such as ''[[L-Għanja tal-Poplu]]'', ''[[Konkors Kanzunetta Indipendenza]]'', and [["Song For Europe"]].

==TV productions==
Currently Mark Spiteri Lucas is the musical director and one of the producers of popular Saturday afternoon programme '''[[Sas-Sitta]]''' where he is responsible for all music arrangements performed during the four hour programme.

This is not Mark's first experience on TV. Mark was also resident musician in the popular TV quiz show ''[[Hi]]'' and also on Monday's early evening programme ''[[Niltaqgħu it-Tnejn]]'', both on '''[[Net Television]]''. He has occupied the role of musical director for three consecutive years of ''[[KolloxSibt]]'', the former Saturday afternoon programme.

Mark is a fully qualified teacher with a degree from the Faculty of Arts of the [[University of Malta]], BA (hons) and with a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). Mark's dissertation analyses a number of local theatrical works of a political nature, staged in Malta way back in the eighties.

Mark Spiteri Lucas is married to Sharon.

==Discography==

==Albums==
* ĦAJTI
==Singles==

==External Links==
* [http://www.spiterilucas.net/msl.html Official Website]

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[[Category:A-Z of the Malta Music Scene]]
[[Category:Singers from Malta]]
[[Category:Born in Valletta, Malta]]
[[Category:Male Vocalists]]
[[Category:Maltese pianist]]

Mark Spiteri Lucas

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'''Mark Spiteri Lucas''' (1977) is a Maltese pianist and vocalist.

Mark was born in [[Valletta]] on 22nd, June, 1977.

He is without any doubt a familiar name in the Maltese entertainment scene. He comes from a family that over the years has produced a number of talented musicians and singers who form part of Malta's post-war musical heritage namely the late [[Oscar Lucas]] and his brother [[John Charles Lucas]] (Mark's grandfather), [[Godwin Lucas]] and the late [[David Lucas]] (his uncles) and also well-known singer and cabaret artist [[Joe Cutajar]].

==Musical career==
Mark started piano and music theory lessons at the age of 7 until he achieved the A.L.C.M diploma. At the age of 13, Mark joined his brother's band and together they played in some of the leading night spots and hotels on the island. In the meantime, he was approached by renowned musician Mro.[[Joe Brown]] to join his show band. With this band he played in quite a good number of concerts and festivals.

Mark has also played in ''[[Night of the Stars]]'' 1993, together with the [[David Lucas Memorial Band]], and in the concert ''[[Just Hits]]'' in September 1996 where he accompanied well-known Welsh singer and musician, [[Linda Myers]]. This concert was organized as part of the festivities being held every year in [[Floriana]] to mark [[Independence Day]].

==The Mark Spiteri Lucas Band==
Today, Mark has his own concert band. With his band, apart from playing the piano and keyboards, Mark is also responsible for its musical direction and all music arrangements performed during various events. [[The Mark Spiteri Lucas Band]] has performed successfully in a host of events such as the ''[[Malta Historical Cities Festival]]'' organized by [[Malta Tourism Authority]], the ''[[FECC Carnival Convention Ball]'', ''[[Farsons Great Beer Festival]]'', ''[[Delicata Classic Wine Festival]]'', ''[[Notte Bianca]]'' and ''[[Birgu by Candlelight]]'' amongst others.

==Festivals & Performances==
Mark is also the composer of a large number of songs and has participated both as a singer and song-writer in various festivals, both in Malta and abroad. In fact, he has written songs for renowned singers such as [[Ira Losco]], [[Nadine Axisa]], [[Roger Tirazona]], [[Klinsmann]], [[Mark Tonna]], [[Leontine]] and [[Julie Zahra]], just to mention a few. Mark's songs have also competed in various international festivals such as in [[Bulgaria]] and [[Italy]]. He is also the composer of the musical ''[[Robin Hood - Il-leġġenda ta' Nottingam]]''. He has also written signature tunes for important TV programmes, namely ''[[Ilwien Sajfin]]'', ''[[Net Stars]]'', ''[[KolloxSibt]]'', ''[[Kollox ma' Kollox]]'' and ''[[Sas-Sitta]]''.

==Theatre==
Mark Spiteri Lucas has also played important parts in some theatrical works including
* 2000 - Musical - ''[[Il-Ħotbi ta' Notre Dame]]''
* 2001 - Musical - ''[[Barabbas]]''
* 2001 - Musical - ''[[Toni Bajada l-Eroj fl-Assedju l-Kbir]]''
* 2001 - Musical - ''[[Nisa ta' Trojja]]''
* 2002 - Musical - ''[[Ben Hur]]''
* 2003 - Musical - ''[[Scrooge]]''
* 2003 - Musical - ''[[Ġużeppi Mattew Callus]]'' [http://www.GuzeppiMattewCallus.com]
* 2003 - Musical - ''[[Il-Ħolma ta' bil-Lejl f'Nofs is-Sajf]]'' (A Midsummer's Night Dream)
* 2003 - Musical - ''[[Idejn il-Vjolinista]]''
* 2003 - ''[[Bla Kommixin]]''
* 2003 - Musical - ''[[Musicall]]''
* 2004 - ''[[Cabaretic]]''
* 2004 - Musical - ''[[Tiġi Saltnatek]]''
* 2005 - Musical - ''[[Waslet is-Siegħa]]''

Mark has attended drama lessons under the tutorship of [[John Suda]]. He also took up Performing Arts under the direction of [[Patrick Vella]] were he obtained Grade 7 from the [[Trinity College, London]].

==TV Drama Productions==
Mark Spiteri Lucas also took part in various TV drama productions such as popular sitcom, ''[[Simpatiċi]]'', ''[[Anġli]]'', ''[[Is-Salib tal-Fidda]]'', and ''[[Qegħdin Sew]]'' with his most important roles being interpreted in popular teleserials such as ''[[Il-Madonna taċ-Ċoqqa]]'' and ''[[Delitti f'Malta]]'' as well as in ''[[Becky]]'' and ''[[Idejn il-Vjolinista]]''.

==Entertainment==
In 2003, after establishing himself as one of Malta's top entertainers, Mark together with his brothers Ivan and Kurt formed '''[[Spiteri Lucas Entertainment]]''' with the aim of producing quality live music and theatre productions for locals and visiting tourists alike. During the past three years, '''[[Spiteri Lucas Entertainment]]''' has managed to successfully produce the following shows

* 2003 - ''[[Live from the Screen]]''
* 2004 - ''[[That's Amore]]''
* 2004 - ''[[Dipinto di Blu]]''
* 2005 - ''[[A Tribute to the Oldies]]''
* 2005 - ''[[Sleigh Bells in the City - the live family Christmas Show]]''
* 2006 - ''[[Romanza - an evening with Julie and Ludwig]]''
* 2006 - ''[[Golden Oldies]]'' (2006)
* 2006 - ''[[Jingle Jangle @ Christmastime]]''
* 2007 - ''[[The Legends of Music]]''
* 2007 - ''[[Flashback]]''
* 2008 - ''[[Welcome to Hollywood]]''
* 2008 - ''[[A Tribute to the Stars]]''
* 2009 - ''[[Dipinto di Blu II]]''
* 2010 - ''[[In Harmony - Live the Music]]''

Mark composed many songs for many other singers with [[Paul Ellul]] for festivals, such as ''[[L-Għanja tal-Poplu]]'', ''[[Konkors Kanzunetta Indipendenza]]'', and [["Song For Europe"]].

Currently Mark Spiteri Lucas is the musical director and one of the producers of popular Saturday afternoon programme [["Sas-Sitta"]] where he is responsible for all music arrangements performed during the four hour programme.

This is not Mark's first experience on TV. Mark was also resident musician in the popular T.V. quiz show [["Hi"]] and also on Monday's early evening programme [["Niltaqgħu it-Tnejn"]], both on [[Net Television]]. He has occupied the role of musical director for three consecutive years of [["KolloxSibt"]], the former Saturday afternoon programme.

Mark is a fully qualified teacher with a degree from the Faculty of Arts of the University of Malta, BA (hons) and with a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). Mark's dissertation analyses a number of local theatrical works of a political nature, staged in Malta way back in the eighties.

On 10th. June he married his wife Sharon

== Discography ==

=== Albums ===
* ĦAJTI
=== Singles ===

{{DEFAULTSORT:Spiteri Lucas Mark}}
[[Category:A-Z of the Malta Music Scene]]
[[Category:Singers from Malta]]
[[Category:Male Vocalists]]
[[Category:Maltese pianist]]

Anthony Montanaro

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'''Anthony Montanaro''' (1931 - 2004) was a professional journalist who worked for the [[Allied Press]] for most of his career.

He was born in [[Cospicua]] on 23 March 1931 and studied at the [Lyceum]] and at the [[Royal University of [Malta]]. Montanaro joined the editorial staff of [[Il-Berqa]] in 1943, where he worked his way up the ranks from Foreign News Editor, and Night Editor, to Assistant Editor and eventually Editor. Between 1958 and 1966 he was the editor of [[The Sunday Times]].

Anthony Montanaro was married to Frances nee' Lautier and together they had five children, Godwin, Alex, Gerald, [[Alan Montanaro]] and Josette.

He died on 10 March 2004 at the age of 73.

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[[Category:Born in 1931]]
[[Category:Died in 2004]]
[[Category:Born in Cospicua, Malta]]
[[Category:Maltese Journalists]]

Richard Stagno Navarra

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'''Richard Stagno Navarra''' (1944 - 2010) was a radio and television newscaster.

Stagno-Navarra, who was well known for his love for sports, was popularly known as 'Dickie'.

Richard was one of the first broadcasters on [[Television Malta]] and in the 1970’s established himself as one of the leading newscaster on both television and radio. Richard held the post of Communications Officer at the [[British High Commission]] for a number of years. Later in life he devoted himself to teaching English and History, ending his working career at [[St Edward’s College]].

==Sports==
Richard started his career as a Referee in August 1961 and was one of the youngest Maltese officials to be nominated and accepted on the FIFA Panel in July 1969. He was on his way to establish himself as one of the foremost officials on the island, when his career was cut short due to an injury. This did not deter Richard in any way; he strived to become one of the leading administrators in the local football scene.

He held very important posts within the [[Malta Football Association]]; to mention but a few he was General Manager at the [[National Stadium]] and held the post of Public Relations Officer. Of late, Richard occupied esteemed posts within the Malta F A as a Referees Instructor and Referees Match Observer. He was also a member on the Referees Board often writing in the local press with updates on the Laws of The Game. His last contribution was published in [[The Times]] on the 6th June 2010.

He occupied the post of general secretary within the [[Malta Football Referees Association]] and was also a member of the [[Malta Football Association Referees Board]], carrying out the duties of match inspector in the local [[Premier League]] on occasions.

Stagno Navarra, so synonymous with the game, he attended the annual general meeting of the [[Malta Football Referees Association]] at [[Qormi]] where new officials were elected. He felt unwell at the end of the meeting and died in hospital a few hours later, on 19 June 2010 at the age of 66 with funeral held at the Balzan parish church.

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[[Category:Born in 1944]]
[[Category:Died in 2010]]
[[Category:Maltese Broadcaster]]
[[Category:Football FIFA Referee]]

U-Bahn

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'''U-Bahn''' is a Maltese electronic dance music duo made up of [[Mark Grima]] and [[Matthew Agius]].

==History==
A friendship between two high school students in 1998, materialized into a story of a band that has left its mark on the Maltese dance culture. [[Mark Grima]] and [[Matthew Agius]], had both been studying classical music, and their musical knowledge encouraged them to set up a home studio and record their ideas on tape. By the year 2000 at the age of 18, they succeed to attract the attention of top club DJs with a number of demos, and in the same year they received an award for Best New Talent at the [[Club DJ Awards]]. 2001 saw their first hit on the air waves with the song ''[[Closer]]'' which was then followed with other releases such as ''[[Evening Falls]]'' featuring [[Enya]]’s angelic voice.

===2002===
In 2002 U-Bahn released their debut album ''[[Freedom]]'' - a collection of songs including hits like ''Rocket High'', ''You Are Mine'', ''The Only Way'' and ''Closer''. With the success of these tracks came along a large number of requests to perform live in clubs, parties, award nights and also at a baroque theatre – the [[Manoel Theatre]]. Their performances, upshot in an attraction to clubbing enthusiasts who enjoyed live music and placed U-Bahn along side top international names.

===2003 - 2004===
During 2003 - 2004 Matthew and Mark started off their solo career reaching out different styles of dance music. This helped them experiment with new fresh sounds and styles. In 2004 Mark worked together with [[DJ Ruby]] on the award winning remix ''Love Me or Hate Me'' by [[Ira Losco]].

The end of 2004, Matthew and Mark returned back on stage for a massive one hour show for 04/05 NYE concert titled ''U-Bahn LIVE Classics Edition'' alongside [[Jan Johnston]] and other international names entertaining 3000 clubbers in Gozo.

===2005 - 2006===
In 2005 U-Bahn were joined by a new member Keith, who accompanied the band during live performances and was the voice behind the hit single ''Prove Yourself''.

2006 saw another collaboration with [[DJ Ruby]], this time on ''Accident Prone'' by [[Ira Losco]]. Mark also made his way with ''Sway'' on the [[Pure Malta]] compilation released on the Holland-based record label [[Fektive]].

U-Bahn ended 2006 with a surprise remix of "Sampei", the original popular manga cartoon melody. This track broke local Maltese records hitting the number 1 position in Maltese Top 40 radio charts.

===2007 - 2008===
Following the success of "Sampei", Matthew and Mark toured clubs and headlined major festivals. Summer 2007 saw the release of "Dirty Electro" which was influenced by the underground sound that took Europe by storm - electronic sounds with rhythmic drum beats all wrapped up with a fat bassline.

2008 was a relatively quite year for U-Bahn as they upgraded their studio.

===2009 - 2010===
While Matthew moved off to Ireland DJing at top clubs like [[The Academy]] and [[Andrews Lane Theatre]], Mark got back in the studio. During summer U-Bahn released ''Beautiful Eyes'', a song which took the band back to its roots - melodic sequences and enchanting vocals. ''Beautiful Eyes'' made over 12 weeks in the charts, reached stations in Russia and hit number 4 in the Top 40. Following this success was a new remix for [[Ira Losco]]’s song ''Something to Talk About'' included in the Mixed Beats compilation and radio released in February 2010.

On Wednesday 1 September 2010 they released a trance/dance track in collaboration with [[Jo Micali]] called ''Making You Mine'', featuring the voice of [[Chess]].

===Live setup and production===
Described as the island’s foremost live dance act, U-Bahn's large LIVE equipment setup varies from: sequencers, samplers, synthesizers and several FX modules all in total full control. Infact for U-Bahn working in the studio is one thing, but going fully live without using any pre-recorded tracks is truly a challenge.

U-Bahn are constantly working on new material, from House to Progressive, breaks and chill out tracks.

===Awards===
* 2000 - '''Best New Talent''' - [[Club DJ Awards]]
* 2005 - '''Best Remix Award''' - [[Bay Music Awards]]

====Nominations & Guest Appearances====
* 2001 - [[Heineken Jammin Festival]]
* 2003 - '''Best Dance Producers''' - [[Malta Music Awards]]
* 2007 - '''Best Dance Tune''' - [[Bay Music Awards]]
* 2007 - '''Best Dance Production''' - [[Malta Music Awards]]
* 2007 - '''Best CD Cover''' - [[Malta Music Awards]]
* 2009 - '''Best Dance Tune / Remix''' - [[Bay Music Awards]]
* 2009 - '''Best Dance Production''' - [[Malta Music Awards]]

==External links==
* [http://www.facebook.com/pages/U-Bahn/89237754472 U-Bahn page on Facebook]
* [http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6380607354 U-Bahn group on Facebook]

Joe Attard Kingswell

2013-10-03T16:04:48Z

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'''Joe Attard Kingswell''' (1925 - 2002) was a Maltese Trade Unionist and a Maltese Diplomat.

He was born in [[Senglea]] on the 29th of July 1925 and was educated at the [[Lyceum]] and the [[Dockyard School]].

==Trade Unions==
Attard Kingswell joined the [[Dockyard]] in 1940 as Shipfitter Apprentice and worked as a shipfitter between 1946 and 1952. He was elected shop steward and GWU delegate in 1944, and in 1951 he was employed by the GWU as its Assistant Secretary General a position he held for seven years.

==Diplomacy==
Attard Kingswell was accredited as Representative and Ambassador to various countries, including the [[United Nations]] (1971-1976). Between 1987 and 1996 he served as advisor to then Prime Minister [[Dr Eddie Fenech Adami]], with special responsibilities for [[Malta Drydocks]] and [[Marsa Shipbuilding]].

==Awards & Recognitions==
In 1992 he was awarded membership of [[Ġieħ ir-Repubblika]].

Joe Attard Kingswell married [[Rita Sammut]] in April 1952. Their children are John, Victoria and Patricia.

{{DEFAULTSORT:Attard Kingswell, Joe}}

[[Category:Born in 1925]]
[[Category:Died in 2002]]
[[Category:Born in Sengle, Malta]]
[[Category:Maltese Trade Unionists]]
[[Category:Maltese Diplomats]]

Mikiel Fsadni

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'''Fr Mikiel Fsadni'' OP (1916 - 2013) was a Maltese priest and poet.

Fr. Mikiel was born in [[Vittoriosa]] on 15 April 1916, the son of Joseph and Giovanna neé Cassano. He joined as a novice at the convent of the [[Dominicans]] in Rabat in 1933 and he made his First Profession on 21 October 1934. He was ordained priest on 11 June 1939. During the [[Second World War]] he formed part of the Dominican Community at the [[Convent of the Annunciation]] of Vittoriosa when the convent was wrecked by enemy bombs during the attack on [[HMS Illustrious]] in January 1941.

After the war he was assigned to the convent of [[St. Mary of the Grotto]] in [[Rabat]], where he remained until a few months before he died, when he was recovering just a few steps away, at [[Villa Messina]].

==Literature==
Fr. Mikiel will be remembered for his contribution to Maltese literature for his discovery, together with Profs. [[Godfrey Wettinger]], in 1966, of what is so far considered as the oldest poem in Maltese - the ''[[Kantilena of Petru Kaxaru]]'', as well as the publication of a study on the ''giren'' (Fsadni, Mikiel OP : ''[[THE GIRNA, Architectural and Ethnic Maltese Heritage]]'', [[Dominican Publications]], 1990) - which work has also been translated and published in the English Language. He also published a number of research works related to the [[Maltese Dominican Province]], as well as other writings on [[Our Lady of the Grotto]], venerated in the [[Church of the Dominicans]] at Rabat.

==Awards & Recognitions==
Fr. Mikiel Fsadni OP was awarded Member of the [[National Order of Merit]] for his literary work, especially for the discovery of [[Kantilena]], during a ceremony held at the [[Presidential Palace]] on 13 December 2008. In 1975 he had already been awarded the [[Rothmans Prize for Literature]], while for the book on [[The Girna]], he was, in 1990, given the Gold Medal in the [[Literary Awards by the Government of Malta]]. On 7 September 2000 he was awarded [[Ġieħ il-Birgu]].

He died on 18 April, 2013 at the age of 97. He was the eldest member ever of the [[Maltese Dominican Province]].

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[[Category:Died in 2013]]
[[Category:Born in Vittoriosa, Malta]]
[[Category:Dominican Friars]]

Mikiel Fsadni

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Gemma Portelli

2013-10-03T15:47:23Z

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'''Ġemma Portelli''' (1932 - 2008) was one of Malta’s most popular actresses of the 20th century.

Ġemma was born on 30 September 1932 in [[Valletta]]. She attended [[St Joseph High School]] in [[Rabat]] and eventually changed over to [[St Catherine High School]] in [[Sliema]].

==Stage career==
At a tender age, she was already being cast in radioplays broadcast on [[Rediffusion]]. This was the beginning of a long illustrious career for Ġemma.

Her sister, Connie and her brother, Lino were her companions on radio during these early days. Soon, Ġemma was instrumental in setting up a foursome whose ambition was to put on all-round performances on radio and the theatre. The quartet was made up of Ġemma, her sister Connie and two young lads, [[Paul Portelli]] and [[Richie Azzopardi]] who eventually became their respective husbands. In 1957, Ġemma sought greener pastures and became involved with the legendary [[Radju Muskettieri]] performing next to the immortal [[Charles Clews]] and [[Johnny Catania]]. For long years, [[Radju Muskettieri]] brought joy, laughter and happiness into the homes of the Maltese people. Ġemma’s fate was sealed.

During the sixties Ġemma and her husband Paul started performing as a duo calling themselves [[The Bluebirds]]. [[The Bluebirds]] toured [[Malta]] and [[Gozo]] with their popular repertoire of songs and comic sketches that used to split their audiences’ sides with laughter. The duo Ġemma and Paul soon became household names and loved by all and sundry.

Perhaps Ġemma’s biggest success was her brilliant interpretation of [[Ġoma]] in [[Lino Grech]]’s social teleseries ''[[F’Baħar Wieħed]]''. Another highlight of her brilliant career was the television series ''[[Fuq Tlieta Toqgħod il-Borma]]'' featuring Ġemma Portelli at her best as an all-rounder.

Ġemma loved Australia: she visited downunder four times, and accompanied by her husband, Paul, toured around the country playing to full houses and filling the hearts of the Maltese-Australian community with joy and happiness – and an overdose of nostalgia. As if not to lose contact with her beloved migrant audiences she was a regular contributor in the [[The Maltese Herald]], a Sydney-based weekly paper.

Ġemma kept on working, both on stage and on radio and television, until the end of her life. During most of the scenes in her last appearance on television in [[Ħorrox Borrox]], Ġemma had to perform sitting most of the time due to her frail physical state.

==Awards & recognitions==
For her life-long career as an entertainer who succeeded to take an entire nation by storm with her inimitable talent, Ġemma Portelli was honoured with [[Ġieħ ir-Repubblika]].

Ġemma and Paul had a son, Martin who lives in the USA, and a daughter, Kora.

She died on 21 February 2008 at the age of 75

{{DEFAULTSORT:Portelli, Ġemma}}

[[Category:Born in 1932]]
[[Category:Died in 2008]]
[[Category: Actress]]

Gemma Portelli

2013-10-03T15:46:38Z

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'''Ġemma Portelli''' (1932 - 2008) was one of Malta’s most popular actresses of the 20th century.

Ġemma was born on 30 September 1932 in [[Valletta]]. She attended [[St Joseph High School]] in [[Rabat]] and eventually changed over to [[St Catherine High School]] in [[Sliema]].

==Stage career==
At a tender age, she was already being cast in radioplays broadcast on [[Rediffusion]]. This was the beginning of a long illustrious career for Ġemma.

Her sister, Connie and her brother, Lino were her companions on radio during these early days. Soon, Ġemma was instrumental in setting up a foursome whose ambition was to put on all-round performances on radio and the theatre. The quartet was made up of Ġemma, her sister Connie and two young lads, [[Paul Portelli]] and [[Richie Azzopardi]] who eventually became their respective husbands. In 1957, Ġemma sought greener pastures and became involved with the legendary [[Radju Muskettieri]] performing next to the immortal [[Charles Clews]] and [[Johnny Catania]]. For long years, [[Radju Muskettieri]] brought joy, laughter and happiness into the homes of the Maltese people. Ġemma’s fate was sealed.

During the sixties Ġemma and her husband Paul started performing as a duo calling themselves [[The Bluebirds]]. [[The Bluebirds]] toured [[Malta]] and [[Gozo]] with their popular repertoire of songs and comic sketches that used to split their audiences’ sides with laughter. The duo Ġemma and Paul soon became household names and loved by all and sundry.

Perhaps Ġemma’s biggest success was her brilliant interpretation of [[Ġoma]] in [[Lino Grech]]’s social teleseries ''[[F’Baħar Wieħed]]''. Another highlight of her brilliant career was the television series ''[[Fuq Tlieta Toqgħod il-Borma]]'' featuring Ġemma Portelli at her best as an all-rounder.

Ġemma loved Australia: she visited downunder four times, and accompanied by her husband, Paul, toured around the country playing to full houses and filling the hearts of the Maltese-Australian community with joy and happiness – and an overdose of nostalgia. As if not to lose contact with her beloved migrant audiences she was a regular contributor in the [[The Maltese Herald]], a Sydney-based weekly paper.

Ġemma kept on working, both on stage and on radio and television, until the end of her life. During most of the scenes in her last appearance on television in [[Ħorrox Borrox]], Ġemma had to perform sitting most of the time due to her frail physical state.

For her life-long career as an entertainer who succeeded to take an entire nation by storm with her inimitable talent, Ġemma Portelli was honoured with [[Ġieħ ir-Repubblika]].

Ġemma and Paul had a son, Martin who lives in the USA, and a daughter, Kora.

She died on 21 February 2008 at the age of 75

{{DEFAULTSORT:Portelli, Ġemma}}

[[Category:Born in 1932]]
[[Category:Died in 2008]]
[[Category: Actress]]

Julian Manduca

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'''Julian Manduca''' (1958 - 2005) was a journalist best known for his social and environmental activism.

Julian was born 2 July 1958 and became affectionately known as Iċ-Choppy in his youth. In 1995 he graduated with a degree in communication studies from the [[University of Malta]], after working as an auditor and in the management team at [[Sapienza's Bookshop]] in [[Valletta]].

He eventually joined [[Newsworks Ltd]] as consultant editor, writing frequent pieces for [[MaltaToday]] as well as [[The Malta Financial]] and [[Business Times]]. He also worked with the ethical trade organisation [[Aw Tribu Tip Top]]. He coordinated the [[University Film Club]] for seven years and remained active within the leadership of the envirnomental group [[Friends of the Earth]] (Malta) until the time of his sudden death. He was also a founding member of other environmental groups in Malta, including [[Żgħażagħ għall-Ambjent]] and [[Moviment għall-Ambjent]].

Julian Manduca was married to the German actress [[Irene Christ]]. In 2002 they established the theatre company [[Actinghouse Productions]], aiming to bring together theatre people from different European countries while producing high quality performances

He died on 17 May 2005 at the age of 46.

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[[Category:Born in 1958]]
[[Category:Died in 2005]]
[[Category:Maltese Journalists]]
[[Category:Maltese Activists]]

Nadine Axisa

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'''Nadine Axisa''' (1981) is an established Maltese jazz singer in Malta.

==Early life==
Nadine was born in Fgura, on the 12th August 1981. She started voice training with Ms [[Irene Dillon]] at an early age of 7, continuing with Ms [[Beatrice Brogdorff]]; also qualifying for examinations with the [[Royal Schools of Music]], mostly in classical musical training.

At a later stage, when Nadine went into the jazz scene, she attended a jazz vocal course in Italy hosted by the [[Global Music Foundation]]. The tutors of the course were jazz singers [[Tina May]] and [[Iain Mackenzie]], and [[Guillermo Rozenthuler]], Argentinean singer, guitarist and composer. Breathing technique, repertoire, improvisation and working with a rhythm section were some of the themes tackled in the course. Basic principles of phrasing and expression,“impro-scat” and interpretation of Brazilian/South American songs were also covered.

It was a very pleasant experience for Nadine, which most of all encouraged her in being more adventurous in interpreting jazz standards, especially latin jazz numbers which remain her all-time favourite.

==Song Contests & International performances==
Nadine has been participating in the most prestigious Festivals both in Malta and abroad for the past 15 years, like [[L-Għanja tal-Poplu]], [[Konkors Kanzunetta Indipendenza]], [[Malta TV International Hit Songs]] and [[Malta Song For Europe]].

Nadine started her musical career in Maltese festivals doing backing vocals with other popular singers. When she was 15, her sister [[Marica Axisa]] wrote the song [[“Ma ninsik qatt”]] which Nadine sang as a soloist for the first time, winning the festival [[“Kliem u Mużika”]] organised by the [[Public Broadcasting Services]]. Since then, Nadine did not look back and participated in numerous local festivals such as Festival [[Konkors Kanzunetta Indipendenza]] which she won in 2003 together with [[Roger Tirazona]] with the song [[”Inharsu ‘l Quddiem”]]. She participated in the [[Malta Song for Europe]] eight times in all, placing 6th in 2002 with [[“Think of you”]]. In 2006 she sang [[“Waves”]] which is still a favourite with the Maltese public.

In November 2002 Nadine represented Malta in Prague by singing in the [[Universe Talent Song Festival]], placing third.She has also performed with the [[William Mangion Band]] in Piazza del Popolo, Rome with other bands from around Europe. In September 2003 she sang with [[Vinny Vella Snr band]] in London as part of [[Malta Day Celebrations]] under the patronage of [[Dr.Eddie Fenech Adami]]. Another performance abroad was in Corinthia Bab Africa in Tripoli accompanied by [[Vinny Vella Jnr Trio]] as part of the Malta Week.

An exciting adventure was in the [[Eurovision Song Contest 2010]] where she represented Malta as a backing vocalist with [[Thea Garett]] in Oslo. This was a beautiful experience for Nadine, where she could meet many journalists and Eurovision fans from all over Europe.

One of her most memorable experiences was in February and March 2012 where Nadine had the opportunity to sing to the Maltese immigrants in Australia namely in Wollongong, Adelaide and Sydney where she was very well received.

Her latest performance was in Poland in October 2012 where she toured a number of towns and cities performing her smooth jazz numbers together with pianist [[Christian Borg]].

In addition, Nadine also accompanied [[Animae Gospel Choir]] in their latest venture to Assisi Italy in November 2012 where the choir attended a Gospel Singing experience entitled ''[[Gospel Connection]]''. Nadine’s next experience offshore will be in September 2013 whereby she will be performing together with [[Trania]] in the music and art forum ''[[Without Borders]].''

==Jazz==
Nadine ventured into the American standards and jazz scene at a later stage in her musical career. She contributed to the very successful concert and CD launch of ''[[The Beatles Works]]'' interpreting in an acclaimed manner, songs by the famous fab four, arranged in a jazzy style. Here she worked with local jazz musicians namely [[Vinny Vella Jnr]], [[Walter Vella]], [[Noel Grech]] and [[Mario Cocker Aquilina]].

Nadine is very much in request for live performances with various jazz bands. Nadine performed twice in the [[Malta Jazz Festival]], namely in 2008 and 2011. She is currently working on her jazz album, consisting of original compositions and collaborating with numerous renowned musicians in this sector. The album will be launched early in 2014.

[[File:nadineaxisa1.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Nadine Axisa]]

==Performances & Projects==
Nadine performs regularly in top local hotels and clubs in Malta with various musicians. She sings in weddings and functions, with ample experience in performing cabaret shows,especially during large conferences and parties for foreigners taking place in Malta. Nadine has sung in various concerts such as ''[[Groovin’ High]]'', ''[[It’s all about Jazz]]'' and has participated in numerous projects with [[Spiteri Lucas Entertainment]] such as ''[[Live from the Screen]]'', ''[[That’s Amore]]'', ''[[Dipinto di Blu]]'', ''[[A tribute to the Oldies]],'' ''[[Golden Oldies]]'', ''[[Flashback]]'', ''[[The Legends of Music]]'', ''[[Hollywood]]'', ''[[A Tribute to the Stars]]'' and ''[[In Harmony]].''

Nadine is also a proud member of the [[Animae Gospel Choir]] since 2009. She has contributed to the [[Animae Gospel Choir]] show in 2010 at the [[Manoel Theatre]] and the most recent and successful show in March 2012 held at the [[Mediterranean Conference Centre]].

Throughout the years, Nadine has been involved in various television programmes on [[Public Broadcasting Services]], [[NET Television]] and also [[ONE TV]]. She sang with live bands mostly on Saturday afternoon TV programmes such as ''[[Matinee]]'' and ''[[Kalamita]]'' and also on the popular Friday evening program ''[[Xarabank]]''. She was
also involved in numerous appearances as a singer in other TV programmes including singing competitions for children where she was part of the judging panel.

In November 2003 she graduated in Mathematics and Physics at the [[University of Malta]] and in January 2010 obtained a Masters Degree in Environmental Management at the University of Derby, UK. She now works as a Senior Environment Protection Officer with the [[Malta Environment and Planning Authority]].

==Discography==

==Albums==

==Singles==
* 1997 - [[Kliem u Mużika]] - Festival PBS - ''Ma Ninsik Qatt''
* 1997 - [[Festival Internazzjonali tal-Kanzunetta Maltija]] - ''Ejja Ħdejja''
* 1997 - [[Festival Kanzunetta Għall-Ewropa]] - ''Love is....'' (with [[Alywin & Elisa]])
* 1997 - [[Konkors Kanzunetta Indipendenza]] - ''Min Jaf''
* 1997 - [[L-Għanja Tal-Poplu]] - 22 Edizzjoni - ''Kopji Fotokopji'' ( with [[Jeff Scicluna]])
* 1998 - [[L-Għanja Tal-Poplu]] - 23 Edizzjoni - ''L-Isbaħ Raqda''
* 1999 - [[Festival Internazzjonali tal-Kanzunetta Maltija]] - ''Jekk Għada Ma Jisbaħx''
* 1999 - [[Festival Kanzunetta Għall-Ewropa]] - ''Hold My Hand'' (with [[Rita Pace]])
* 1999 - [[Konkors Kanzunetta Indipendenza]] - ''It-Tama Taż-Żernieq''
* 1999 - [[L-Għanja Tal-Poplu]] - 24 Edizzjoni - ''Rħewlha lejn l-Qamar''
* 2000 - [[Konkors Kanzunetta Indipendenza]] - ''Fejn Mort''
* 2000 - [[L-Għanja Tal-Poplu]] - 25 Edizzjoni - ''Dak Li Għedtli Dakinhar''
* 2001 - [[Kanzunetta Indipendenza]] - ''Vanita'''
* 2001 - [[L-Għanja Tal-Poplu]] - 26 Ediżżjoni - ''L-Ilsir''
* 2001 - [[Malta Song for Europe]] - ''He's my Romeo''
* 2002 - [[Festival Internazzjonali tal-Kanzunetta Maltija]] - ''Ġużi Tal-Forn''
* 2002 - [[Konkors Kanzunetta Indipendenza]]- ''Jistenna''
* 2002 - [[Malta Song for Europe]] - ''Romantic ''
* 2002 - [[Malta Song for Europe]] - ''Think Of You''
* 2003 - [[Konkors Kanzunetta Indipendenza]] - ''Inħarsu 'l Quddiem'' (with [[Roger Tirazona]])
* 2003 - [[Malta Song for Europe]] - ''Look At Me''
* 2004 - [[Konkors Kanzunetta Indipendenza]] - ''Fjamma Kont U Ntfejt''
* 2005 - [[Konkors Kanzunetta Indipendenza]] - ''Ma Rridx''
* 2006 - [[Song For Europe]] - ''Waves''
* 2007 - [[Konkors Kanzunetta Indipendenza]] - ''Eko Eko''
* 2008 - [[Konkors Kanzunetta Indipendenza]] - ''Kien Hemm Żmien''
* 2010 - [[Song For Europe]] - ''Once In A Lifetime'' (with [[Clifford Galea]])
* 2010 - [[Konkors Kanzunetta Indipendenza]] - ''Malta Ġrajjietna'' (with [[Fiona Cauchi]])

==External links==
* [http://www.nadineaxisa.com Official Website]
* [https://www.facebook.com/nadine.axisa Facebook]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Axisa Nadine}}
[[Category:A-Z of the Malta Music Scene]]
[[Category:Singers from Malta]]
[[Category:Female Vocalists]]
[[Category:Born in 1981]]
[[Category:Born in Fgura, Malta]]

Nadine Axisa

2013-10-03T15:30:57Z

MarleneG: clean up + categories + external links + info

[[File:nadineaxisa.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Nadine Axisa]]

'''Nadine Axisa''' (1981) is an established Maltese jazz singer in Malta.

==Early life==
Nadine was born in Fgura, on the 12th August 1981. She started voice training with Ms [[Irene Dillon]] at an early age of 7, continuing with Ms [[Beatrice Brogdorff]]; also qualifying for examinations with the [[Royal Schools of Music]], mostly in classical musical training.

At a later stage, when Nadine went into the jazz scene, she attended a jazz vocal course in Italy hosted by the [[Global Music Foundation]]. The tutors of the course were jazz singers [[Tina May]] and [[Iain Mackenzie]], and [[Guillermo Rozenthuler]], Argentinean singer, guitarist and composer. Breathing technique, repertoire, improvisation and working with a rhythm section were some of the themes tackled in the course. Basic principles of phrasing and expression,“impro-scat” and interpretation of Brazilian/South American songs were also covered.

It was a very pleasant experience for Nadine, which most of all encouraged her in being more adventurous in interpreting jazz standards, especially latin jazz numbers which remain her all-time favourite.

==Song Contests & International performances==
Nadine has been participating in the most prestigious Festivals both in Malta and abroad for the past 15 years, like [[L-Għanja tal-Poplu]], [[Konkors Kanzunetta Indipendenza]], [[Malta TV International Hit Songs]] and [[Malta Song For Europe]].

Nadine started her musical career in Maltese festivals doing backing vocals with other popular singers. When she was 15, her sister [[Marica Axisa]] wrote the song [[“Ma ninsik qatt”]] which Nadine sang as a soloist for the first time, winning the festival [[“Kliem u Mużika”]] organised by the [[Public Broadcasting Services]]. Since then, Nadine did not look back and participated in numerous local festivals such as Festival [[Konkors Kanzunetta Indipendenza]] which she won in 2003 together with [[Roger Tirazona]] with the song [[”Inharsu ‘l Quddiem”]]. She participated in the [[Malta Song for Europe]] eight times in all, placing 6th in 2002 with [[“Think of you”]]. In 2006 she sang [[“Waves”]] which is still a favourite with the Maltese public.

In November 2002 Nadine represented Malta in Prague by singing in the [[Universe Talent Song Festival]], placing third.She has also performed with the [[William Mangion Band]] in Piazza del Popolo, Rome with other bands from around Europe. In September 2003 she sang with [[Vinny Vella Snr band]] in London as part of [[Malta Day Celebrations]] under the patronage of [[Dr.Eddie Fenech Adami]]. Another performance abroad was in Corinthia Bab Africa in Tripoli accompanied by [[Vinny Vella Jnr Trio]] as part of the Malta Week.

An exciting adventure was in the [[Eurovision Song Contest 2010]] where she represented Malta as a backing vocalist with [[Thea Garett]] in Oslo. This was a beautiful experience for Nadine, where she could meet many journalists and Eurovision fans from all over Europe.

One of her most memorable experiences was in February and March 2012 where Nadine had the opportunity to sing to the Maltese immigrants in Australia namely in Wollongong, Adelaide and Sydney where she was very well received.

Her latest performance was in Poland in October 2012 where she toured a number of towns and cities performing her smooth jazz numbers together with pianist [[Christian Borg]].

In addition, Nadine also accompanied [[Animae Gospel Choir]] in their latest venture to Assisi Italy in November 2012 where the choir attended a Gospel Singing experience entitled ''[[Gospel Connection]]''. Nadine’s next experience offshore will be in September 2013 whereby she will be performing together with [[Trania]] in the music and art forum ''[[Without Borders]].''

==Jazz==
Nadine ventured into the American standards and jazz scene at a later stage in her musical career. She contributed to the very successful concert and CD launch of ''[[The Beatles Works]]'' interpreting in an acclaimed manner, songs by the famous fab four, arranged in a jazzy style. Here she worked with local jazz musicians namely [[Vinny Vella Jnr]], [[Walter Vella]], [[Noel Grech]] and [[Mario Cocker Aquilina]].

Nadine is very much in request for live performances with various jazz bands. Nadine performed twice in the [[Malta Jazz Festival]], namely in 2008 and 2011. She is currently working on her jazz album, consisting of original compositions and collaborating with numerous renowned musicians in this sector. The album will be launched early in 2014.

[[File:nadineaxisa1.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Nadine Axisa]]

==Performances & Projects==
Nadine performs regularly in top local hotels and clubs in Malta with various musicians. She sings in weddings and functions, with ample experience in performing cabaret shows,especially during large conferences and parties for foreigners taking place in Malta. Nadine has sung in various concerts such as ''[[Groovin’ High]]'', ''[[It’s all about Jazz]]'' and has participated in numerous projects with [[Spiteri Lucas Entertainment]] such as ''[[Live from the Screen]]'', ''[[That’s Amore]]'', ''[[Dipinto di Blu]]'', ''[[A tribute to the Oldies]],'' ''[[Golden Oldies]]'', ''[[Flashback]]'', ''[[The Legends of Music]]'', ''[[Hollywood]]'', ''[[A Tribute to the Stars]]'' and ''[[In Harmony]].''

Nadine is also a proud member of the [[Animae Gospel Choir]] since 2009. She has contributed to the [[Animae Gospel Choir]] show in 2010 at the [[Manoel Theatre]] and the most recent and successful show in March 2012 held at the [[Mediterranean Conference Centre]].

Throughout the years, Nadine has been involved in various television programmes on [[Public Broadcasting Services]], [[NET Television]] and also [[ONE TV]]. She sang with live bands mostly on Saturday afternoon TV programmes such as ''[[Matinee]]'' and ''[[Kalamita]]'' and also on the popular Friday evening program ''[[Xarabank]]''. She was
also involved in numerous appearances as a singer in other TV programmes including singing competitions for children where she was part of the judging panel.

In November 2003 she graduated in Mathematics and Physics at the [[University of Malta]] and in January 2010 obtained a Masters Degree in Environmental Management at the University of Derby, UK. She now works as a Senior Environment Protection Officer with the [[Malta Environment and Planning Authority]].

==Discography==

==Albums==

==Singles==
* 1997 - [[Kliem u Mużika]] - Festival PBS - ''Ma Ninsik Qatt''
* 1997 - [[Festival Internażżjonali tal-Kanżunetta Maltija]] - ''Ejja Ħdejja''
* 1997 - [[Festival Kanżunetta Għall-Ewropa]] - ''Love is....'' (with [[Alywin & Elisa]])
* 1997 - [[Konkors Kanżunetta Indipendenża]] - ''Min Jaf''
* 1997 - [[L-Għanja Tal-Poplu]] - 22 Ediżżjoni - ''Kopji Fotokopji'' ( with [[Jeff Scicluna]])
* 1998 - [[L-Għanja Tal-Poplu]] - 23 Ediżżjoni - ''L-Isbaħ Raqda''
* 1999 - [[Festival Internażżjonali tal-Kanżunetta Maltija]] - ''Jekk Għada Ma Jisbaħx''
* 1999 - [[Festival Kanżunetta Għall-Ewropa]] - ''Hold My Hand'' (with [[Rita Pace]])
* 1999 - [[Konkors Kanżunetta Indipendenża]] - ''It-Tama Taż-Żernieq''
* 1999 - [[L-Għanja Tal-Poplu]] - 24 Ediżżjoni - ''Rħewlha lejn l-Qamar''
* 2000 - [[Konkors Kanżunetta Indipendenża]] - ''Fejn Mort''
* 2000 - [[L-Għanja Tal-Poplu]] - 25 Ediżżjoni - ''Dak Li Għedtli Dakinhar''
* 2001 - [[Kanżunetta Indipendenża]] - ''Vanita'''
* 2001 - [[L-Għanja Tal-Poplu]] - 26 Ediżżjoni - ''L-Ilsir''
* 2001 - [[Malta Song for Europe]] - ''He's my Romeo''
* 2002 - [[Festival Internażżjonali tal-Kanżunetta Maltija]] - ''Ġużi Tal-Forn''
* 2002 - [[Konkors Kanżunetta Indipendenża]]- ''Jistenna''
* 2002 - [[Malta Song for Europe]] - ''Romantic ''
* 2002 - [[Malta Song for Europe]] - ''Think Of You''
* 2003 - [[Konkors Kanżunetta Indipendenża]] - ''Inħarsu 'l Quddiem'' (with [[Roger Tirazona]])
* 2003 - [[Malta Song for Europe]] - ''Look At Me''
* 2004 - [[Konkors Kanżunetta Indipendenża]] - ''Fjamma Kont U Ntfejt''
* 2005 - [[Konkors Kanżunetta Indipendenża]] - ''Ma Rridx''
* 2006 - [[Song For Europe]] - ''Waves''
* 2007 - [[Konkors Kanżunetta Indipendenża]] - ''Eko Eko''
* 2008 - [[Konkors Kanżunetta Indipendenża]] - ''Kien Hemm Żmien''
* 2010 - [[Song For Europe]] - ''Once In A Lifetime'' (with [[Clifford Galea]])
* 2010 - [[Konkors Kanżunetta Indipendenża]] - ''Malta Ġrajjietna'' (with [[Fiona Cauchi]])

==External links==
* [http://www.nadineaxisa.com Official Website]
* [https://www.facebook.com/nadine.axisa Facebook]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Axisa Nadine}}
[[Category:A-Z of the Malta Music Scene]]
[[Category:Singers from Malta]]
[[Category:Female Vocalists]]
[[Category:Born in 1981]]
[[Category:Born in Fgura, Malta]]

Eleanor Cassar

2013-10-02T18:53:38Z

MarleneG: clean up + categories + external links + info

[[File:eleanorcassar1.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Eleanor Cassar]]

'''Eleanor Cassar''' is one of Malta's leading pop singers with remarkable voice capabilities, specialising in pop, ballad and dance music.

==Early life==
Eleanor was born in 1982. Her success story started in 1993 at the age of 11 after her school teacher encouraged her to participate in musicals and theatrical events. Eleanor’s passion for music and acting led her to join her home town theatrical group [[Skene]], whereby she was entrusted with main roles and solos as well as a number of a cappella during several acts throughout the years.

Since then Eleanor continued progressing and is now the lead singer of the five piece band [[ZoNe 5]]. The band plays Jazz, Soul, Pop and Rock.

==Achievements==
* 2000 - 1st - [[L-Għanja tal-Poplu]]
* 2001 - [[Most Promising Artist Award]] - [[Malta Music Awards]]
* 2004 - Best Interpretation - [[L-Għanja tal-Poplu]]
* 2004 - 1st - [[Super One TV Festival]]
* 2005 - 1st - [[Kanżunetta Indipendenża]]
* 2006 - 1st - [[Malta International TV Song Festival]]

==International Festivals==
On an international level, Eleanor took part in a number of festivals and has put Malta’s name forward by winning an outstanding string of song contests and awards. Some of her achievements include

* 2001 - 1st Place - [[Discovery Song Festival]] in Bulgaria
* 2004 - 1st Place - [[Golden Stag International Festival]] in Romania
* 2005 - 1st Place - [[Astana International Festival]] in Kazakhstan
* 2007 - Gold Award - [[Universong Festival]] in the Canary Islands.

A full list of achievements is found by clicking here.

==Awards & recognitions==
Eleanor is twice a winner of a [[FIDOF Award]]. She received her first FIDOF Award for Promising Artists in 2000 and another FIDOF Award for Best Interpretation in 2004.

Eleanor works closely with one of the most recognized authors in Malta [[Fleur Balzan]] and with singer and composer [[Paul Giordimaina]] who is also one of Malta's leading pianists. Moreover, Eleanor has jointly participated in a number of festivals together with [[Glen Vella]], Malta’s representative at the [[Eurovision Song Contest 2011]] in Düsseldorf.

==Discography==
* 2005 - [[A Voice]] (album)
* 2010 - [[Signify]] (album)
* [[Through All My Life]] (single)
* [[If Love You Give and Tell Me]] (single & video)

==External Links==
* [https://www.facebook.com/eleanorcassarmusic Face Book]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Cassar,Eleonor}}
[[Category:A-Z of the Malta Music Scene]]
[[Category:Singers from Malta]]
[[Category:Female Vocalists]]

Dwardu Fenech

2013-10-02T18:35:44Z

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'''Rev Professor Dwardu Fenech''' was a poet and scholar of semitic languages.

==Early life==
Born in [[Attard]] on 1 June 1933 Fenech studied at the [[Lyceum]], [[St. Mark's College in Rabat]], the [[Pontifical White Fathers College of Islamic Studies at La Manouba]] in [[Tunisia and the [[Institut Catholique de Paris]] during the summer of 1959. He graduated B.A. (Gen) in French, Italian and Maltese from the [[Royal University of Malta]] in 1964, B.A. (Hons) in 1966 and M.A. in Maltese in 1969, with a linguistic thesis on the translation of [[St. John's Gospel]] from Greek to other languages, including Arabic and Maltese.

He followed a course in linguistics and in phonetics with [[Reading University]] and another in Semitic studies with the [[University of Leeds]] between 1973 and 1975. He was ordained priest within the [[Augustinian Order]] on 23 March 1958.

==Teaching==
Rev Professor Fenech served as an assistant teacher between 1966 and 1969 and then as assistant lecturer within the [[University of Malta]] between 1969 and 1975. He was nominated research assistant within the [[University of Leeds]], Lecturer in the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Education at the University of Malta. Between 1987 and 1988 he served as acting head and between 1988 and 1998 as head of the department of Arabic. He was nominated associate professor in 1988 and assistant to the Dean of the Faculty of Arts. Professor Fenech was also the chairman of the admissions committee.

==Memberships==
In 1969 he became member of the [[Akkademja tal-Malti]] and served as council member between 1976 and 1984. He was also a member of the University's [[Għaqda tal-Malti]] since 1964 and of the [[Historical Society]]. Fenech was elected fellow of the [[Royal Asiatic Society]] of London in 1979 and member of the [[International Register of Profiles]] in 1988. He was the co-founder and rector of the [[Augustinian Institute for Patristic Studies]], founded in 1983. He was also and examiner of Maltese and Arabic at the University of Malta.

==Publications==
Along the years, Fenech published several books, including:

* [[Mad-Daqq ta' l-Arpa]] (1958)
* [[Il-Ġifen]] (1971)
* [[Wirt il-Muża]] (1977)
* [[Għas-Sejħa ta' l-Għana]] (1980)
* [[Santu Wistin u l-Istqarrijiet Tiegħu]] (1987).

He was also the editor of the religious journal [[Augustinian Panorama]] between 1984 and 1990, published under the auspices of the [[Augustinian Institute]].

Professor Fenech died unexpectedly at [[St. Augustine's Convent]] in Old Bakery Street, [[Valletta]] on Saturday 5 August 2006. He was 73-years-old. He is buried in one of the Augustinian vaults at the [[Addolorata Cemetery]], [[Paola]].

He died on 5 August 2006 At the age of 73

{{DEFAULTSORT: Fenech, Dwardu}}

[[Category:Born in 1933]]
[[Category:Died in 2006]]
[[Category:Maltese Poets]]

Is-CD tal-iXtruppaw

2013-10-02T18:29:22Z

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'''''Is-CD tal-iXtruppaw''''' is the only album recorded by the Maltese rock band [[Xtruppaw]]. Fans and critics alike generally regard the album as an extremely important record in the history of Maltese rock music, particularly because it is the first full-length album to be released on CD featuring rock songs in vernacular Maltese.

The album was recorded between February and April 2006 at [[Hell Next Door Studio]] in Gudja; recording, mixing and matering by [[Steve "Lombardo" Attard]]. It was released on Friday 2nd June 2006 on the [[Reciprocal Records]] label, with an official launch gig at the [[Luxol Sports Bar]] in St Andrews.

Alternative versions of two of the songs on the album -- "[[Malta]]" and "[[Ġenerazzjoni Ta' Meqrudin]]" -- recorded live in their rehearsal garage in Santa Venera, had appeared as free downloads on [[Xtruppaw.com]], the bands official website several months before the album was released.

''Is-CD tal-iXtruppaw'' was produced by [[Steve "Lombardo" Attard]] and [[Xtruppaw]]. The sleeve design is by [[Contrast Visualisation]].

==Track listing==
All songs written by Jeffrey Galea and Xtruppaw.

#"Tremani" - 1:12
#"Glorja Tonna" - 3:05
#"Nenannana" - 2:05
#"Dlam Ċappa u Riħa ta' Ħara" - 3:23
#"Milli Jidher M'Hu Ħiereġ Xejn" - 0:56
#"[[Diska Cool Għar-Radio]]" - 2:52
#"Dear Poni" - 2:42
#"Il-Puberta'" - 3:35
#"Nisperaw Li Qed Jogħġobkom" - 1:41
#"[[Malta]]" - 4:01
#"Rajt Ma Rajtx" - 3:43
#"Maltin Ġewwa l-Awstralja" - 3:51
#"Innu Marċ (Viva l-Kbir San Ċipress" - 1:14
#"[[Ġenerazzjoni Ta' Meqrudin]]" - 3:57
#"Għanja ta' l-iXtruppaw" - 2:13
#"Disklejmer (Korsa Moħbija)" - 0:36

==Personnel==
*[[Jeff Galea]] - vocals and guitar, plus bass drum on track 13
*[[Noel Cuschieri]] - vocals
*[[Marvin Zammit]] - guitar
*[[Dino Mifsud Lepre]] - drums and backing vocals, plus lead vocals on track 9
*[[Ronald "Rex" Grech]] - bass and backing vocals, plus voice and keyboards on track 1
*[[Steve "Lombardo" Attard]] - keyboards on track 1, coconuts, claps and tambourine on track 7, tambourine and shaker on track 12, snare drum and shouting on track 13
*[[Antoine Vella]] - dialogue on track 2
*[[Claire Tonna]] - dialogue on track 2
*[[Joe Demicoli]] - monologue on track 5
*[[Christian Borg]] - keyboards on track 12
*[[Raffaela Zammit]]- screams on track 13

[[Category:Album releases from Malta]]
[[Category:Albums released in 2006]]
[[Category:CD releases from Malta]]

A.I

2013-10-02T18:28:10Z

MarleneG: /* Links */ clean up

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=History=

'''A.I''' aka. [[Genghis Acid]] produces[[electronic]] music, he is mainly influenced by the early [[rave]] culture wich left an impact on his soul for the rest of his life. His dj sets varies from oldskool [[Techno]] , [[Acidhouse]] , [[Rave]] ,[[Hip-Hop]] and [[Dubstep]]. His music production varies from [[Acid techno]], [[Ambient]] and [[Electronica]]. He is also one half of [[The Acidmoths]] alongside with [[Acidulant]].

He is The owner of Local [[Net Label]] [[Complex Sound Sagacity]] and event promoter .

His First Actual Release was on ep called ''Shuffle e.p'' on a uk based [[Net Label]] under [[Genghis Acid]] www.Acidhardwave.com delivering an ep , consisting of 4 tracks that can fall under the genre of Electro-Acid, definetly [[Acid]]! This Ep is free To download from www.acidhardwave.com.

A short Review of this ep:
Dreamy pads and bubbly backgrounds open this ep. As we go further in, electro beats and squelching melodies tease your ears, to finally end with The Acid Mansion bringing a smile to your face:)

He Has an other 2 Tracks on the debut compilation ( ''[CSS001] THE SAGA BEGINS'') of his own Netlabel. One Track in Collaboration with another maltese Artist [[Mutex]] Called Children Of The Bubble.

=Dj Sets=

[[Media:http://www.soundsagacity.com/downloads/A.i.%20@%20Pudina%20Tal%20-%20Milied%2026-12-09.mp3]]

[[Media:http://www.soundsagacity.com/downloads/A.i%20dj%20set%20@%20Rdr%20Underwhat.mp3]]

==External Links==
* [http://soundcloud.com/genghis-acid Sound Cloud]
* [http://www.myspace.com/genghisacidface My Space]

Andrew Alamango

2013-10-02T18:25:56Z

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'''Andrew Alamango''' is a guitarist, composer and music promoter from Malta, who has been active since the 1990s.

==Etnika==
He is a co-founder of the modern folk group [[Etnika]]. Following [[Ruben Zahra]]'s departure to Oakland in August 2000, in order to further his musical studies, Alamango took over [[Etnika]]'s management and project concept development. Under his aegis, [[Etnika]] presented six highly successful annual events between 2001 and 2007. Alamango is known for his musical versality, having performed with the traditional Maltese [[żummara]], [[flejguta]], [[tanbur]] and guitar to the mandolin and oud.

In July 2003 Alamango and Etnika launched the album [[Żifna]] at the [[Bedouin Bar]] in [[St Julians]].

==Malta's Lost Voices==
Following [[Etnika]]'s temporary disbandment, due to several main musicians sought better musical opportunities on the European mainland, Alamango embarked on a project to recuperate Malta's early musical recordings. In 2010 he undertook the restoration and eventual re-release of thirty 78rpm shellacs from the 1930s, published in his book entitled [[Malta's Lost Voices]].

[[File:Andrew Alamango Valletta Festival April2002.jpg|330px|thumb|left|Andrew Alamango performing during the Valletta Festival, April 2002]]

==Festivals==
In September 2002, Alamango took part in a conference on intangible heritage organised by the [[Gibraltar Museum]]. He then partecipated in the [[Tradicionarius International Music Festival]] held in Seville and Barcelona in March 2003.

Alamango seeks his musical muses in Malta, Turkey and Egypt.

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Ġużeppi Xuereb Ix-Xudi

2013-10-02T18:20:35Z

MarleneG: added links to andrew alamango, filfla records, shellac

'''Ġużeppi Xuereb Ix-Xudi''' is one of the most renowned folksingers of all time. Born in Birkirkara, he passed away in the 1950s.

He featured prominently on [[shellac records]] in the early Thirties.

Most of his early recordings have been digitally restored by [[Andrew Alamango]] of [[Filfla Records]] and released in digital format.

==External Links==
* [http://filflarecordsmusic.bandcamp.com/track/acc-bil-chitarri-min-c-cardona-u-g-azzopardi Featuring Ġużeppi x-Xudi and Tonina Sammut Filfla Records].

{{DEFAULTSORT:Xuereb,Ġużeppi Ix-Xudi}}

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Jo Jo Zep

2013-10-02T18:07:25Z

MarleneG: /* Highest charting albums */ typo

'''Joseph Vincent "Joe" Camilleri''' (1948) is an Australian singer songwriter, musician and saxophonist.

==Early life==
Joe was born the third of ten children in Malta on the 21st of May, 1948. The family migrated to Australia when he was two. Joe grew up in [[Port Melbourne]] and listened to rock music on the radio. His mother called him ''Zep'' and he became known as [[Jo Jo Zep]].

==Music career==
Joe began his music career in 1964 when literally thrown onstage to sing with ''[[The Drollies]]''. He played blues and R&B in the mid-1960s with ''[[The King Bees]]'', and was then a member of ''[[Adderley Smith Blues Band]]''.

In 1968, lead singer for the band, [[Broderick Smith]] had been conscripted for National Service during the [[Vietnam War]]. Camilleri lasted a year with [[Adderley Smith]], and enjoyed working with the band including guitarist [[Kerryn Tolhurst]] (later in [[The Dingoes with Smith]]). According to Australian music journalist [[Ed Nimmervoll]], Camilleri was sacked for sounding too much like [[Mick Jagger]] and upstaging other band members. After [[Adderley Smith]], Camilleri was a member of various bands, including [[The Pelaco Brothers]] during 1974–1975

==Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons==
[[Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons]] formed in 1975 and Camilleri gained national prominence as the group's lead singer, co-songwriter and saxophonist. Other members (from 1976 on) included [[Jeff Burstin]] (guitar, vocals), [[John Power]] (bass guitar, vocals), [[Gary Young]] (drums), [[Tony Faehse]] (guitar, vocals) and [[Wilbur Wilde]] on sax. Incorporating influences from blues, R&B, soul, punk rock, New Wave and reggae, the group achieved considerable commercial and critical success in Australia.

In 1981, most of The Falcons left the group, and the act's name was shortened to [[Jo Jo Zep]]. The Jo Jo Zep ensemble became unwieldy with, at its peak, a roster of 11 members and disbanded in 1983.

The classic 1976-1981 group reformed in 2001 for a one-off gig, but stayed together to release an album of new material, [[Ricochet]], in 2003.

==The Black Sorrows==
After the demise of [[Jo Jo Zep & the Falcons]] in 1983, Camilleri achieved his greatest success with another long-running group [[The Black Sorrows]], which began in 1984 as an informal semi-acoustic band playing blues, R&B and zydeco. [[The Black Sorrows]] had a shifting line-up and at various points included three ex-Falcons: [[Jeff Burstin]], [[Wayne Burt]], and [[Gary Young]]. Later additions to the band included sisters [[Vika and Linda Bull]] on vocals, and backing vocalist and lyricist [[Nick Smith]]. Camilleri himself has been the only constant member of the group.

[[The Black Sorrows]] developed a strong fan following and garnered wide critical acclaim for their recordings and superb live performances. After starting life as an acoustic cover band, they evolved into a full electric ensemble that wrote their own material, releasing a string of commercially successful and critically acclaimed albums in the 1980s and 1990s.

For the first several years the band was in existence, Camilleri performed under the pseudonym [[Joey Vincent]] (a name he had previously used for a solo single), although he wrote and produced material for the group using his real name. The [[Joey Vincent]] persona was finally dropped in time for the release of 1990's [[Harley & Rose]].

With a number of different line-ups, the band has continued to release material through the 1990s and 2000s. Their most recent release of original material was [[Roarin' Town]] in 2006, followed by a live-in-the-studio album of newly recorded versions of older songs called [[4 Days In Sing Sing]] (2009).

==Side projects==
While with [[The Black Sorrows]], Camilleri also performed with [[The Revelators]] (originally, as least for the first few gigs, [[The Delta Revelators]]). [[The Revelators]] returned to [[The Black Sorrows]] roots of playing mostly covers of country/R&B style music, and had virtually the same line-up as [[The Black Sorrows]]. They released their first album in 1991, and followed it up with two others, including the self-tiled [[The Revelators]] in 2002.

[[Bakelite Radio]] was another side project from the early 2000s. This particular group focussed on more acoustically-oriented music, though still in a country/R&B mold. The group has released four albums: [[Bakelite Radio Volume II]] (2003), [[Bakelite Radio Volume III]] (2004) [[Bakelite Radio Volume IV]] (2007), and [[Bakelite Radio Volume I]] (2009).

[[Limestone]], released in 2005, was a collaboration between Camilleri and [[Bomba]]'s [[Nicky Bomba]].

Camilleri has only infrequently released material with solo billing. A 1980 single credited to [[Joey Vincent]] was his first solo project; two singles from the 1980s and a 1995 EP called [[All Saint's Hotel]] are his only other solo releases of original material. (Note that a few CD 'best-of' releases, which compile material by [[Jo Jo Zep]], [[The Black Sorrows]] and Joe's other bands, are credited to [[Joe Camilleri]].)

==Highest charting singles==
* #12 - June 1979 - ''[[Hit & Run]]'' - '''[[Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons]]''''
* #11 - September 1982 - ''[[Taxi Mary]]'' - '''[[Jo Jo Zep]]'''
* #9 - March 1989 - ''[[Chained to the Wheel]]'' - '''[[The Black Sorrows]]'''

==Highest charting albums==
* Australian Top 20 album 1987 - [[Dear Children]] - [[The Black Sorrows]]
* #7 - 1988 - [[Hold on to Me]] - [[The Black Sorrows]]
* #3 - 1990 - [[Harley & Rose]] - [[The Black Sorrows]]
* #13 - 1992 - [[Better Times]] - [[The Black Sorrows]]
* #4 - 1993 - [[The Chosen Ones - Greatest Hits]] - [[The Black Sorrows]]

Joe has also produced records for [[The Sports]], [[Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons]], [[Paul Kelly & the Dots]], [[The Black Sorrows]], [[Renée Geyer]] and [[Ross Wilson]]. He can also be heard as a session musician and/or vocalist on recordings by dozens of Australian recording acts, including [[Skyhooks]], [[Tim Finn]], [[Icehouse]] and [[Mondo Rock]]

Australian music journalist, [[Ian McFarlane]], described him as ''one of the most genuinely talented figures in Australian music''.

==Recognitions==
* 2007 - [[Australian Recording Industry Association]] (ARIA) Hall of Fame as a member of [[Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons]]

===External Link===
* [http://www.joecamilleri.com.au Official Website]

{{DEFAULTSORT: Camilleri Joe}}
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Jo Jo Zep

2013-10-02T18:07:00Z

MarleneG: /* Highest charting singles */ typo

'''Joseph Vincent "Joe" Camilleri''' (1948) is an Australian singer songwriter, musician and saxophonist.

==Early life==
Joe was born the third of ten children in Malta on the 21st of May, 1948. The family migrated to Australia when he was two. Joe grew up in [[Port Melbourne]] and listened to rock music on the radio. His mother called him ''Zep'' and he became known as [[Jo Jo Zep]].

==Music career==
Joe began his music career in 1964 when literally thrown onstage to sing with ''[[The Drollies]]''. He played blues and R&B in the mid-1960s with ''[[The King Bees]]'', and was then a member of ''[[Adderley Smith Blues Band]]''.

In 1968, lead singer for the band, [[Broderick Smith]] had been conscripted for National Service during the [[Vietnam War]]. Camilleri lasted a year with [[Adderley Smith]], and enjoyed working with the band including guitarist [[Kerryn Tolhurst]] (later in [[The Dingoes with Smith]]). According to Australian music journalist [[Ed Nimmervoll]], Camilleri was sacked for sounding too much like [[Mick Jagger]] and upstaging other band members. After [[Adderley Smith]], Camilleri was a member of various bands, including [[The Pelaco Brothers]] during 1974–1975

==Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons==
[[Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons]] formed in 1975 and Camilleri gained national prominence as the group's lead singer, co-songwriter and saxophonist. Other members (from 1976 on) included [[Jeff Burstin]] (guitar, vocals), [[John Power]] (bass guitar, vocals), [[Gary Young]] (drums), [[Tony Faehse]] (guitar, vocals) and [[Wilbur Wilde]] on sax. Incorporating influences from blues, R&B, soul, punk rock, New Wave and reggae, the group achieved considerable commercial and critical success in Australia.

In 1981, most of The Falcons left the group, and the act's name was shortened to [[Jo Jo Zep]]. The Jo Jo Zep ensemble became unwieldy with, at its peak, a roster of 11 members and disbanded in 1983.

The classic 1976-1981 group reformed in 2001 for a one-off gig, but stayed together to release an album of new material, [[Ricochet]], in 2003.

==The Black Sorrows==
After the demise of [[Jo Jo Zep & the Falcons]] in 1983, Camilleri achieved his greatest success with another long-running group [[The Black Sorrows]], which began in 1984 as an informal semi-acoustic band playing blues, R&B and zydeco. [[The Black Sorrows]] had a shifting line-up and at various points included three ex-Falcons: [[Jeff Burstin]], [[Wayne Burt]], and [[Gary Young]]. Later additions to the band included sisters [[Vika and Linda Bull]] on vocals, and backing vocalist and lyricist [[Nick Smith]]. Camilleri himself has been the only constant member of the group.

[[The Black Sorrows]] developed a strong fan following and garnered wide critical acclaim for their recordings and superb live performances. After starting life as an acoustic cover band, they evolved into a full electric ensemble that wrote their own material, releasing a string of commercially successful and critically acclaimed albums in the 1980s and 1990s.

For the first several years the band was in existence, Camilleri performed under the pseudonym [[Joey Vincent]] (a name he had previously used for a solo single), although he wrote and produced material for the group using his real name. The [[Joey Vincent]] persona was finally dropped in time for the release of 1990's [[Harley & Rose]].

With a number of different line-ups, the band has continued to release material through the 1990s and 2000s. Their most recent release of original material was [[Roarin' Town]] in 2006, followed by a live-in-the-studio album of newly recorded versions of older songs called [[4 Days In Sing Sing]] (2009).

==Side projects==
While with [[The Black Sorrows]], Camilleri also performed with [[The Revelators]] (originally, as least for the first few gigs, [[The Delta Revelators]]). [[The Revelators]] returned to [[The Black Sorrows]] roots of playing mostly covers of country/R&B style music, and had virtually the same line-up as [[The Black Sorrows]]. They released their first album in 1991, and followed it up with two others, including the self-tiled [[The Revelators]] in 2002.

[[Bakelite Radio]] was another side project from the early 2000s. This particular group focussed on more acoustically-oriented music, though still in a country/R&B mold. The group has released four albums: [[Bakelite Radio Volume II]] (2003), [[Bakelite Radio Volume III]] (2004) [[Bakelite Radio Volume IV]] (2007), and [[Bakelite Radio Volume I]] (2009).

[[Limestone]], released in 2005, was a collaboration between Camilleri and [[Bomba]]'s [[Nicky Bomba]].

Camilleri has only infrequently released material with solo billing. A 1980 single credited to [[Joey Vincent]] was his first solo project; two singles from the 1980s and a 1995 EP called [[All Saint's Hotel]] are his only other solo releases of original material. (Note that a few CD 'best-of' releases, which compile material by [[Jo Jo Zep]], [[The Black Sorrows]] and Joe's other bands, are credited to [[Joe Camilleri]].)

==Highest charting singles==
* #12 - June 1979 - ''[[Hit & Run]]'' - '''[[Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons]]''''
* #11 - September 1982 - ''[[Taxi Mary]]'' - '''[[Jo Jo Zep]]'''
* #9 - March 1989 - ''[[Chained to the Wheel]]'' - '''[[The Black Sorrows]]'''

==Highest charting albums==
* Australian Top 20 album 1987 - [[Dear Children]] - [[The Black Sorrows]]
* #7 - 1988 - [[Hold on to Me]] - [[The Black Sorrows]]
*#3 - 1990 - [[Harley & Rose]] - [[The Black Sorrows]]
* #13 - 1992 - [[Better Times]] - [[The Black Sorrows]]
* #4 - 1993 - [[The Chosen Ones - Greatest Hits]] - [[The Black Sorrows]]

Joe has also produced records for [[The Sports]], [[Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons]], [[Paul Kelly & the Dots]], [[The Black Sorrows]], [[Renée Geyer]] and [[Ross Wilson]]. He can also be heard as a session musician and/or vocalist on recordings by dozens of Australian recording acts, including [[Skyhooks]], [[Tim Finn]], [[Icehouse]] and [[Mondo Rock]]

Australian music journalist, [[Ian McFarlane]], described him as ''one of the most genuinely talented figures in Australian music''.

==Recognitions==
* 2007 - [[Australian Recording Industry Association]] (ARIA) Hall of Fame as a member of [[Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons]]

===External Link===
* [http://www.joecamilleri.com.au Official Website]

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Jo Jo Zep

2013-10-02T18:06:08Z

MarleneG: clean up + categories + external links + info

'''Joseph Vincent "Joe" Camilleri''' (1948) is an Australian singer songwriter, musician and saxophonist.

==Early life==
Joe was born the third of ten children in Malta on the 21st of May, 1948. The family migrated to Australia when he was two. Joe grew up in [[Port Melbourne]] and listened to rock music on the radio. His mother called him ''Zep'' and he became known as [[Jo Jo Zep]].

==Music career==
Joe began his music career in 1964 when literally thrown onstage to sing with ''[[The Drollies]]''. He played blues and R&B in the mid-1960s with ''[[The King Bees]]'', and was then a member of ''[[Adderley Smith Blues Band]]''.

In 1968, lead singer for the band, [[Broderick Smith]] had been conscripted for National Service during the [[Vietnam War]]. Camilleri lasted a year with [[Adderley Smith]], and enjoyed working with the band including guitarist [[Kerryn Tolhurst]] (later in [[The Dingoes with Smith]]). According to Australian music journalist [[Ed Nimmervoll]], Camilleri was sacked for sounding too much like [[Mick Jagger]] and upstaging other band members. After [[Adderley Smith]], Camilleri was a member of various bands, including [[The Pelaco Brothers]] during 1974–1975

==Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons==
[[Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons]] formed in 1975 and Camilleri gained national prominence as the group's lead singer, co-songwriter and saxophonist. Other members (from 1976 on) included [[Jeff Burstin]] (guitar, vocals), [[John Power]] (bass guitar, vocals), [[Gary Young]] (drums), [[Tony Faehse]] (guitar, vocals) and [[Wilbur Wilde]] on sax. Incorporating influences from blues, R&B, soul, punk rock, New Wave and reggae, the group achieved considerable commercial and critical success in Australia.

In 1981, most of The Falcons left the group, and the act's name was shortened to [[Jo Jo Zep]]. The Jo Jo Zep ensemble became unwieldy with, at its peak, a roster of 11 members and disbanded in 1983.

The classic 1976-1981 group reformed in 2001 for a one-off gig, but stayed together to release an album of new material, [[Ricochet]], in 2003.

==The Black Sorrows==
After the demise of [[Jo Jo Zep & the Falcons]] in 1983, Camilleri achieved his greatest success with another long-running group [[The Black Sorrows]], which began in 1984 as an informal semi-acoustic band playing blues, R&B and zydeco. [[The Black Sorrows]] had a shifting line-up and at various points included three ex-Falcons: [[Jeff Burstin]], [[Wayne Burt]], and [[Gary Young]]. Later additions to the band included sisters [[Vika and Linda Bull]] on vocals, and backing vocalist and lyricist [[Nick Smith]]. Camilleri himself has been the only constant member of the group.

[[The Black Sorrows]] developed a strong fan following and garnered wide critical acclaim for their recordings and superb live performances. After starting life as an acoustic cover band, they evolved into a full electric ensemble that wrote their own material, releasing a string of commercially successful and critically acclaimed albums in the 1980s and 1990s.

For the first several years the band was in existence, Camilleri performed under the pseudonym [[Joey Vincent]] (a name he had previously used for a solo single), although he wrote and produced material for the group using his real name. The [[Joey Vincent]] persona was finally dropped in time for the release of 1990's [[Harley & Rose]].

With a number of different line-ups, the band has continued to release material through the 1990s and 2000s. Their most recent release of original material was [[Roarin' Town]] in 2006, followed by a live-in-the-studio album of newly recorded versions of older songs called [[4 Days In Sing Sing]] (2009).

==Side projects==
While with [[The Black Sorrows]], Camilleri also performed with [[The Revelators]] (originally, as least for the first few gigs, [[The Delta Revelators]]). [[The Revelators]] returned to [[The Black Sorrows]] roots of playing mostly covers of country/R&B style music, and had virtually the same line-up as [[The Black Sorrows]]. They released their first album in 1991, and followed it up with two others, including the self-tiled [[The Revelators]] in 2002.

[[Bakelite Radio]] was another side project from the early 2000s. This particular group focussed on more acoustically-oriented music, though still in a country/R&B mold. The group has released four albums: [[Bakelite Radio Volume II]] (2003), [[Bakelite Radio Volume III]] (2004) [[Bakelite Radio Volume IV]] (2007), and [[Bakelite Radio Volume I]] (2009).

[[Limestone]], released in 2005, was a collaboration between Camilleri and [[Bomba]]'s [[Nicky Bomba]].

Camilleri has only infrequently released material with solo billing. A 1980 single credited to [[Joey Vincent]] was his first solo project; two singles from the 1980s and a 1995 EP called [[All Saint's Hotel]] are his only other solo releases of original material. (Note that a few CD 'best-of' releases, which compile material by [[Jo Jo Zep]], [[The Black Sorrows]] and Joe's other bands, are credited to [[Joe Camilleri]].)

==Highest charting singles==
* #12 - June 1979 - ''[[Hit & Run]]'' - '''[[Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons]]''''
* #11 - September 1982 - ''[[Taxi Mary]]'' - '''[[Jo Jo Zep]]'''
* #9 - March 1989 - ''[[Chained to the Wheel]]'' - '''[[The Black Sorrows]]'''

==Highest charting albums==
* Australian Top 20 album 1987 - [[Dear Children]] - [[The Black Sorrows]]
* #7 - 1988 - [[Hold on to Me]] - [[The Black Sorrows]]
*#3 - 1990 - [[Harley & Rose]] - [[The Black Sorrows]]
* #13 - 1992 - [[Better Times]] - [[The Black Sorrows]]
* #4 - 1993 - [[The Chosen Ones - Greatest Hits]] - [[The Black Sorrows]]

Joe has also produced records for [[The Sports]], [[Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons]], [[Paul Kelly & the Dots]], [[The Black Sorrows]], [[Renée Geyer]] and [[Ross Wilson]]. He can also be heard as a session musician and/or vocalist on recordings by dozens of Australian recording acts, including [[Skyhooks]], [[Tim Finn]], [[Icehouse]] and [[Mondo Rock]]

Australian music journalist, [[Ian McFarlane]], described him as ''one of the most genuinely talented figures in Australian music''.

==Recognitions==
* 2007 - [[Australian Recording Industry Association]] (ARIA) Hall of Fame as a member of [[Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons]]

===External Link===
* [http://www.joecamilleri.com.au Official Website]

{{DEFAULTSORT: Camilleri Joe}}
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Charles "Baby Face" Curmi

2013-10-02T17:26:02Z

MarleneG: clean up + categories + external links + info

'''Charles ''Babyface'' Curmi''' (1949 - 2013) was a Maltese entertainer and promoter in NSW, Australia

==Early life==
Charles was born in [[Valletta]] in 1949 and arrived in Australia on the [[SS Roma]] on February 7, 1965. He was a professional wrestler for seven years but after injury he took up singing and promoting professionally as he came from a show business family.

==Maltese community in NSW==
Charles was a long-time identity in Sydney’s Maltese community, where he has gained great popularity as a singer and an entertainer. He was also a popular entertainer in Melbourne as well. A promoter and a performer, and a regular at dinner dances, Charles also featured as a presenter on [[Channel 31]].

==Songs/Albums==
At the age of 28, he released a popular track on the '''[[Dynamic International]]''' label, entitled ''[[Dejjem Irrid]]''. It is most probably his most requested song by the Maltese communities in Australia and on Maltese music programmes in Malta. Its lyrics and melody were written by [[Frank Pulis]].

The B side of the same release featured ''[[Iż-Żwieġ]]'', with lyrics by [[Charles Zammit]]. His band included [[Frank Pulis]] on bass, [[J Gauci]] on rhythm guitar and lead guitar, [[Joe Camilleri]] on drums and [[C Tanti]] on piano and organ. He also produced his own CD, ''[[Bħall-Maltin M’Hawn Imkien]].''

He was attempting to establish a Maltese TV station for broadcasting four-and-a-half hours on a voluntary basis. This became his main hobby.

Charles was married to Dorothy and they have one son, Charles jnr. He spent his spare time doing charity work, and fishing. Charles passed away in 2013.

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Fr William Bonett

2013-10-02T17:14:57Z

MarleneG: /* Maltese of New Caledonia */ typo

'''Fr William Bonett''' (1884-1928) is a Maltese priest who worked with Maltese migrants in Sydney, Australia

Fr William Bonett is best remembered for his role in helping release Maltese migrants who found themselves involved like footballs in the political arena of the early 20th century. Their only crime was to arrive in Australia in 1916 at the height of the [[First World War]], when local unions and interested political parties were running a hot campaign against ''coloured'' migrants who were believed to be taking the place of their soldier boys fighting in [[Gallipoli]] at the time.

==Maltese of New Caledonia==
The story of how these migrants were kept for several months on the '''[[Gange]]''', the French vessel that brought them to Australia has been told several times. Briefly, the fare-paying Maltese migrants, consisting of 214 persons, coming mainly from the Island of [[Gozo]] and travelling as British subjects with a British passport, were forbidden to land in Australia and were taken to [[Noumea]].

Historian [[Barry York]] has documented the incident:
''The boatload of agricultural labourers were turned away at their intended port of disembarkation, Sydney, after having failed the dictation test while their boat was offshore at Melbourne.

The method used by the [[Hughes]]' federal government was to have the test administered to the Maltese in the Dutch language. On failing the Dutch dictation test, the Maltese became prohibited immigrants, unable to disembark anywhere within the [[Commonwealth of Australia]], and liable to six months imprisonment and deportation should they somehow make it to shore. It was rare indeed, by 1916, that such a large group - regardless of nationality - should have been excluded.

As mentioned earlier, the [[Immigration Act]] proved highly effective in deterring Asian immigrants during the first five years of its implementation. A penalty of one hundred pounds for each prohibited immigrant was imposed on the masters, agents, charterers and owners of ships that brought such persons to Australia. Thus, after a few years of harsh experience, shipping companies dissuaded persons who stood a chance of being excluded at an Australian port from proceeding with their intended voyage. The French shipping company '''[[Messageries Maritimes]]''' clearly had no idea that the Maltese on the '''[[Gange]]''' would be declared prohibited immigrants and excluded from Australia.''

It was Fr William Bonett who, through his unceasing activity and personal appeals to the Prime Minister [[Billy Hughes]] and the [[Governor General]] of Australia (the [[Right Hon. Ronald Crawford Munro-Ferguson]]), eventually succeeded in obtaining permission for them to land in Sydney and settle in Australia.

[[Lawrence E Attard]] writes: ''There is no doubt whatsoever that the intervention of Fr Bonett on behalf of his countrymen was decisive in procuring a final positive outcome however belated that was''.

==Sources==
* Assistance from [[Mark Caruana]], [[Fr Pupull Cassar]] from the [[Leichhardt]] parish and [[Fr Lawrence E Attard]].
* [[Frank Zammit]], ''[[Il-Ballata tal-Maltin ta’ New Caledonia]]''
* [[A.W. Agius]], ''[[Maltese Settlement in Australia II]]''
* [[Lawrence E Attard]], ''[[Profiles in Maltese Migration]]'', p.99
* [[Dr Barry York]], ''[[The Maltese of New Caledonia]]'' 1916

==External link==
* [http://www.maltamigration.com Malta Migration]

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Fr William Bonett

2013-10-02T17:13:17Z

MarleneG: clean up + categories + external links + info

'''Fr William Bonett''' (1884-1928) is a Maltese priest who worked with Maltese migrants in Sydney, Australia

Fr William Bonett is best remembered for his role in helping release Maltese migrants who found themselves involved like footballs in the political arena of the early 20th century. Their only crime was to arrive in Australia in 1916 at the height of the [[First World War]], when local unions and interested political parties were running a hot campaign against ''coloured'' migrants who were believed to be taking the place of their soldier boys fighting in [[Gallipoli]] at the time.

==Maltese of New Caledonia==
The story of how these migrants were kept for several months on the '''[[Gange]]''', the French vessel that brought them to Australia has been told several times. Briefly, the fare-paying Maltese migrants, consisting of 214 persons, coming mainly from the Island of [[Gozo]] and travelling as British subjects with a British passport, were forbidden to land in Australia and were taken to [[Noumea]].

Historian [[Barry York]] has documented the incident:
''The boatload of agricultural labourers were turned away at their intended port of disembarkation, Sydney, after having failed the dictation test while their boat was offshore at Melbourne.

The method used by the [[Hughes]]' federal government was to have the test administered to the Maltese in the Dutch language. On failing the Dutch dictation test, the Maltese became prohibited immigrants, unable to disembark anywhere within the [[Commonwealth of Australia]], and liable to six months imprisonment and deportation should they somehow make it to shore. It was rare indeed, by 1916, that such a large group - regardless of nationality - should have been excluded.

As mentioned earlier, the [[Immigration Act]] proved highly effective in deterring Asian immigrants during the first five years of its implementation. A penalty of one hundred pounds for each prohibited immigrant was imposed on the masters, agents, charterers and owners of ships that brought such persons to Australia. Thus, after a few years of harsh experience, shipping companies dissuaded persons who stood a chance of being excluded at an Australian port from proceeding with their intended voyage. The French shipping company '''[[Messageries Maritimes]]''' clearly had no idea that the Maltese on the '''[[Gange]]''' would be declared prohibited immigrants and excluded from Australia.''

It was Fr William Bonett who, through his unceasing activity and personal appeals to the Prime Minister [[Billy Hughes]] and the [[Governor General]] of Australia (the [[Right Hon. Ronald Crawford Munro-Ferguson]]), eventually succeeded in obtaining permission for them to land in Sydney and settle in Australia.

[[Fr Lawrence E Attard]] writes: ''There is no doubt whatsoever that the intervention of Fr Bonett on behalf of his countrymen was decisive in procuring a final positive outcome however belated that was''.

==Sources==
* Assistance from [[Mark Caruana]], [[Fr Pupull Cassar]] from the [[Leichhardt]] parish and [[Fr Lawrence E Attard]].
* [[Frank Zammit]], ''[[Il-Ballata tal-Maltin ta’ New Caledonia]]''
* [[A.W. Agius]], ''[[Maltese Settlement in Australia II]]''
* [[Lawrence E Attard]], ''[[Profiles in Maltese Migration]]'', p.99
* [[Dr Barry York]], ''[[The Maltese of New Caledonia]]'' 1916

==External link==
* [http://www.maltamigration.com Malta Migration]

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Andrew Grech

2013-10-02T16:57:03Z

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'''Andrew Grech LLB''' (1964) is a lawyer of Maltese descent in Melbourne, Australia

==Early life==
Andrew was born in Australia on August 27, 1964. His parents, Alex and Marlene, are both from [[Sliema, Malta]]. He believes that his parents were more focussed on the value of education (both formal and by life experience) than the parents of most of his friends from a Maltese background. He completed an [[LLB]] at the '''[[University of Melbourne]]''' in 1980 and was admitted to the '''[[Supreme Court of Victoria]]''' in 1989.

==Law==
Andrew joined '''[[Slater & Gordon]]''' in 1994 and has worked as a litigator in most areas of the Company’s litigation practice. Andrew also spent three years in the then fledgling Sydney office between 1997 and 2000. He became an associate in 1994 and a partner in 1996 at the age of 32 years, which makes him the youngest managing partner ever to achieve this status with the firm. Since he became Managing Director in 2000, the Group has enjoyed substantial growth, expanding from seven offices in 2002 to a network of more than 65 locations across Australia in 2012.

As Managing Director, Andrew has overseen the unprecedented and highly successful growth of the firm through strategic acquisitions, mergers and organic growth, and was the driving force behind the recent acquisition of UK based law firm '''[[Russell Jones & Walker]]'''.

Andrew’s more than 20 years’ experience as a legal practitioner has equipped him with very strong skills in the assessment and management of litigation risks. During his tenure as Managing Director, Andrew has developed skills in all facets of legal practice management. This firm prides itself on its philosophy to improve conditions for workers and uphold social justice in the community.

==Community Work==
Andrew himself has made significant contributions to social justice issues and to the community. For example, he served as the founding chair of the '''[[Youth Junction Inc.]]''', a not for profit youth charity operating in [[Sunshine, Victoria]] and remains a member of its voluntary board.

In addition, in the past he has been involved with the Maltese community as Secretary of the '''[[Maltese Community Council of Victoria]]''', and as President of the '''[[Malta Youth Group]]'''.

==Memberships & Associations==
* [[Law Institute of Victoria]] (LIV)
* [[Law Society of New South Wales]]
* [[Law Society of Queensland]]
* [[Litigation Lawyers Executive Committee of LIV]]
* [[Australian Institute of Company Directors]]

Andrew's other interests include spending time enjoying his family, running, gardening, sailing and reading (mainly autobiographies and non-fictional work).

==Source==
Information provided by Andrew Grech

==External links==
* [http://www.slatergordon.com.au Slater & Gordon]

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Fr Raphael Pace

2013-10-02T16:46:01Z

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'''Fr Raphael Pace''' (1888 - 1953) was a Maltese priest in [[Perth, Western Australia]], serving Maltese migrants.

==Early life==
Fr Pace was born in [[Vittoriosa]], and studied for the priesthood in Malta, and later in Rome [[(Capranica College)]], where he obtained a double doctorate in philosophy and theology. He was ordained priest in Malta in 1912.

==Migration==
Fr Pace met [[Archbishop Clune]] (Perth) who was looking for Maltese priests for his diocese, and he made up his mind to go to Australia. By the following year he was in Perth, and between 1913 and 1919, he was appointed as Secretary to the Archbishop.

Although the population of [[Maltese migrants in Perth]] at the time was not large (around 100), Fr Pace soon found himself busy looking after these. He often had to travel long distances on pony. He was also involved with the '''[[Fairbridge Farm School]]''' in Western Australia, and visited '''[[Tardun]]''' which had been operating since 1914 as a training school for children to become farmers, and schemes were hatched to send Maltese children. In 1936, the Government of Malta was working on such a scheme but it did not materialise. As a matter of fact, the first batch of children did not leave for Fremantle before March 1950.

Fr Pace was a linguist, speaking fluently in three languages. He was a much sought-after preacher, and his sermons were described as ''little mosaics''.

==Late years==
Unfortunately, by 1935 Fr Pace became totally blind, a complication of his diabetes. But for this impediment, he would have been considered for the [[See of Malta]]. He spent the last eleven years of his life at the '''[[St John of God Hospital]]''' in [[Subiaco]], WA, where he said his daily mass and visited other patients. Fr Pace lived forty years of his life in Australia, serving the early migrants as well as other Australians.

==Source==
* [[Fr Lawrence E Attard]]: ''[[Profiles in Maltese Migration]]'' p115 et seq.

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Fr Raphael Pace

2013-10-02T16:45:32Z

MarleneG: /* Late years */ clean up bold

'''Fr Raphael Pace''' (1888 - 1953) was a Maltese priest in [[Perth, Western Australia]], serving Maltese migrants.

==Early life==
Fr Pace was born in [[Vittoriosa]], and studied for the priesthood in Malta, and later in Rome [[(Capranica College)]], where he obtained a double doctorate in philosophy and theology. He was ordained priest in Malta in 1912.

==Migration==
Fr Pace met [[Archbishop Clune]] (Perth) who was looking for Maltese priests for his diocese, and he made up his mind to go to Australia. By the following year he was in Perth, and between 1913 and 1919, he was appointed as Secretary to the Archbishop.

Although the population of [[Maltese migrants in Perth]] at the time was not large (around 100), Fr Pace soon found himself busy looking after these. He often had to travel long distances on pony. He was also involved with the '''[[Fairbridge Farm School]]''' in Western Australia, and visited '''[[Tardun]]''' which had been operating since 1914 as a training school for children to become farmers, and schemes were hatched to send Maltese children. In 1936, the Government of Malta was working on such a scheme but it did not materialise. As a matter of fact, the first batch of children did not leave for Fremantle before March 1950.

Fr Pace was a linguist, speaking fluently in three languages. He was a much sought-after preacher, and his sermons were described as ''little mosaics''.

==Late years==
Unfortunately, by 1935 Fr Pace became totally blind, a complication of his diabetes. But for this impediment, he would have been considered for the [[See of Malta]]. He spent the last eleven years of his life at the '''[[St John of God Hospital]]''' in [[Subiaco]], WA, where he said his daily mass and visited other patients. Fr Pace lived forty years of his life in Australia, serving the early migrants as well as other Australians.

==Source==
* [[Fr Lawrence E Attard]]: [['''Profiles in Maltese Migration''']] p115 et seq.

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Fr Raphael Pace

2013-10-02T16:44:55Z

MarleneG: /* Migration */ clean up bold

'''Fr Raphael Pace''' (1888 - 1953) was a Maltese priest in [[Perth, Western Australia]], serving Maltese migrants.

==Early life==
Fr Pace was born in [[Vittoriosa]], and studied for the priesthood in Malta, and later in Rome [[(Capranica College)]], where he obtained a double doctorate in philosophy and theology. He was ordained priest in Malta in 1912.

==Migration==
Fr Pace met [[Archbishop Clune]] (Perth) who was looking for Maltese priests for his diocese, and he made up his mind to go to Australia. By the following year he was in Perth, and between 1913 and 1919, he was appointed as Secretary to the Archbishop.

Although the population of [[Maltese migrants in Perth]] at the time was not large (around 100), Fr Pace soon found himself busy looking after these. He often had to travel long distances on pony. He was also involved with the '''[[Fairbridge Farm School]]''' in Western Australia, and visited '''[[Tardun]]''' which had been operating since 1914 as a training school for children to become farmers, and schemes were hatched to send Maltese children. In 1936, the Government of Malta was working on such a scheme but it did not materialise. As a matter of fact, the first batch of children did not leave for Fremantle before March 1950.

Fr Pace was a linguist, speaking fluently in three languages. He was a much sought-after preacher, and his sermons were described as ''little mosaics''.

==Late years==
Unfortunately, by 1935 Fr Pace became totally blind, a complication of his diabetes. But for this impediment, he would have been considered for the [[See of Malta]]. He spent the last eleven years of his life at the [['''St John of God Hospital''']] in [[Subiaco]], WA, where he said his daily mass and visited other patients. Fr Pace lived forty years of his life in Australia, serving the early migrants as well as other Australians.

==Source==
* [[Fr Lawrence E Attard]]: [['''Profiles in Maltese Migration''']] p115 et seq.

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Deborah Abela

2013-10-02T16:43:30Z

MarleneG: /* Awards & nominations */ clean up italics mistake

'''Deborah Abela''' (1966) is a children's books author from Sydney, Australia, most notably the [['''Max Remy, Super Spy''']] series.

==Early life==
Her mother, Maureen Duck, was born in Australia in 1947 and her father Amante (Monty), was born in [[Rabat, Malta]] in 1942 during a [[WWII]] bombing raid in Malta. Her grandparents were Theresa and Ramech Abela. Ramech Abela migrated to Australia to find a house for his family and he was then followed by his wife, Monty and other family members in 1950. They all went on the [[assisted passage scheme]], settling in Sydney and living in [[Leichhardt]]. Deborah’s grandmother was not a very well woman and, only a few years later, Monty and his brothers were sent to [[Boystown]] and his sisters to a convent. They were able to return to their home after a few years, but their mother remained ill and died in 1960.

Deborah went to [[St Patrick’s Primary School, Guildford]] and [[Cerdon College, Merrylands]], for her high school years. She enrolled in a Diploma of Teaching (Secondary) before travelling around the world for three years. After returning to Australia she completed a degree in Communications, majoring in writing and film theory at [[UTS]] in 1995.

==Publications==
Deborah began working in children’s television, initially in the script department of the '''[[Southern Star]]''' production house and then as an assistant producer and producer/writer for '''[[Cheez TV]]'''.

In 2001, she left television to write her first novel, ''[[Max Remy Superspy Part 1: In Search of the Time and Space Machine]]'' which was published in 2002. She has completed ten books in the ''[[Max Remy Superspy]]'' series and they have been published in six countries including Germany and Brazil.

She has also written a shorter series of books on ''[[Jasper Zammit Soccer Legend]]'' and several other books. Former Socceroo captain, the late [[Johnny Warren]], co-authored two of the ''[[Jasper Zammit]]'' series. When asked why she chose the name Zammit for her soccer star, Deborah responded …''because soccer was brought to this country by European migrants and even though many of them didn’t have the same language, the soccer field and their love of the game united them''.

Her other books are ''[[The Remarkable Secret of Aurelia Bonhoffen]]'', ''[[Grimsdon]]'' and the ''[[Ghost Club]]'' series.

==Awards & nominations==
Deborah has been nominated for and won numerous awards in the field of children’s literature:

* 2005 - '''[[New York Gold Oppenheim Toy and Book Award]]'''
* Shortlisted- '''[[Ellie Awards]]''', Alabama, USA
* 2007 - Shortlisted - '''[[Children’s Book Council Awards of America]]''', as well as the '''[[WAYRBA]]''', '''[[KOALA]]''' and '''[[YABBA]]''' popular awards in NSW, Victoria and WA
* 2008 - Awarded the '''[[Max Gibbs Fellowship]]''' for Children’s Literature; ''[[Max Remy Superspy]]'' series voted by the public into the '''[[Top 50 Children’s Books]]''' [[(Angus and Robertson)]]
* 2009 - Ambassador, '''[[NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge]]''' and NSW Premier’s '''[[Westpac Spelling Bee Challenge]]'''
* 2010 - ''[[Max Remy Superspy]]'' series shortlisted for both the '''[[YABBA]]''' and '''[[KOALA]]''' awards. Both awards are voted for by children from Victoria and NSW.
* 2010 - ''[[The Remarkable Secret of Aurelia Bonhoffen]]'', shortlisted for best children’s book in the '''[[Aurealis Awards]]''' and awarded '''[[Notable Book of 2010]]''' by the '''[[Children’s Book Council of Australia]]'''.
* 2011 - ''[[Grimsdon]]'', a novel about children living in a flooded city, shortlisted for the '''[[Aurealis]]''', '''[[REAL]]''' and '''[[Speech Pathology Awards]]'''; ''Favourite Kids’ Book'' in the '''[[Kids’ Book Review]]'''
* 2012 - Nominated, Ambassador for the '''[[National Year of Reading]]''', Australia
* 2012 - Ambassador, '''[[Premier’s Reading Challenge]]''' NSW
* 2012 - Shortlisted '''[[USBBY Outstanding International Book Awards]]''', USA for ''[[The Ghost of Gribblesea Pier]]'' (Australian title, ''[[The Remarkable Secret of Aurelia Bonhoffen]]'')
* 2013 - '''[[Maurice Saxby Award]]''' for Services to Children’s Literature
* 2013 - ''[[Ghost Club]]'' series nominated for '''[[Sisters in Crime Davitt Awards]]'''

==Sources==
1. Deborah Abela, personal communication
2. [[Wikipedia]]

==External links==
* [http://www.deborahabela.com Official Website]
* [http://www.facebook.com/deborah.abela.9 Facebook]

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Deborah Abela

2013-10-02T16:34:50Z

MarleneG: /* Publications */

'''Deborah Abela''' (1966) is a children's books author from Sydney, Australia, most notably the [['''Max Remy, Super Spy''']] series.

==Early life==
Her mother, Maureen Duck, was born in Australia in 1947 and her father Amante (Monty), was born in [[Rabat, Malta]] in 1942 during a [[WWII]] bombing raid in Malta. Her grandparents were Theresa and Ramech Abela. Ramech Abela migrated to Australia to find a house for his family and he was then followed by his wife, Monty and other family members in 1950. They all went on the [[assisted passage scheme]], settling in Sydney and living in [[Leichhardt]]. Deborah’s grandmother was not a very well woman and, only a few years later, Monty and his brothers were sent to [[Boystown]] and his sisters to a convent. They were able to return to their home after a few years, but their mother remained ill and died in 1960.

Deborah went to [[St Patrick’s Primary School, Guildford]] and [[Cerdon College, Merrylands]], for her high school years. She enrolled in a Diploma of Teaching (Secondary) before travelling around the world for three years. After returning to Australia she completed a degree in Communications, majoring in writing and film theory at [[UTS]] in 1995.

==Publications==
Deborah began working in children’s television, initially in the script department of the '''[[Southern Star]]''' production house and then as an assistant producer and producer/writer for '''[[Cheez TV]]'''.

In 2001, she left television to write her first novel, ''[[Max Remy Superspy Part 1: In Search of the Time and Space Machine]]'' which was published in 2002. She has completed ten books in the ''[[Max Remy Superspy]]'' series and they have been published in six countries including Germany and Brazil.

She has also written a shorter series of books on ''[[Jasper Zammit Soccer Legend]]'' and several other books. Former Socceroo captain, the late [[Johnny Warren]], co-authored two of the ''[[Jasper Zammit]]'' series. When asked why she chose the name Zammit for her soccer star, Deborah responded …''because soccer was brought to this country by European migrants and even though many of them didn’t have the same language, the soccer field and their love of the game united them''.

Her other books are ''[[The Remarkable Secret of Aurelia Bonhoffen]]'', ''[[Grimsdon]]'' and the ''[[Ghost Club]]'' series.

==Awards & nominations==
Deborah has been nominated for and won numerous awards in the field of children’s literature:

* 2005 - [['''New York Gold Oppenheim Toy and Book Award''']]
* Shortlisted- [['''Ellie Awards''']], Alabama, USA
* 2007 - Shortlisted - [['''Children’s Book Council Awards of America''']], as well as the [['''WAYRBA''']], [['''KOALA''']] and [['''YABBA''']] popular awards in NSW, Victoria and WA
* 2008 - Awarded the [['''Max Gibbs Fellowship''']] for Children’s Literature; [['''Max Remy Superspy''']] series voted by the public into the [[Top 50 Children’s Books]] (Angus and Robertson)
* 2009 - Ambassador, NSW Premier’s [['''Reading Challenge''']] and NSW Premier’s ['''[Westpac Spelling Bee Challenge''']]
* 2010 - [['''Max Remy Superspy''']] series shortlisted for both the [['''YABBA''']] and [['''KOALA''']] awards. Both awards are voted for by children from Victoria and NSW.
* 2010 - [['''The Remarkable Secret of Aurelia Bonhoffen''']], shortlisted for best children’s book in the [['''Aurealis Awards''']] and awarded [['''Notable Book of 2010''']] by the [['''Children’s Book Council of Australia''']].
* 2011 - [['''Grimsdon''']], a novel about children living in a flooded city, shortlisted for the [['''Aurealis''']], [['''REAL''']] and [['''Speech Pathology Awards''']]; '''Favourite Kids’ Book''' in the [['''Kids’ Book Review''']]
* 2012 - Nominated, Ambassador for the [['''National Year of Reading''']], Australia
* 2012 - Ambassador, [['''Premier’s Reading Challenge''']] NSW
* 2012 - Shortlisted [['''USBBY Outstanding International Book Awards''']], USA for [['''The Ghost of Gribblesea Pier''']] (Australian title, [['''The Remarkable Secret of Aurelia Bonhoffen''']])
* 2013 - [['''Maurice Saxby Award''']] for Services to Children’s Literature
* 2013 - [['''Ghost Club''']] series nominated for [['''Sisters in Crime Davitt Awards''']]

==Sources==
1. Deborah Abela, personal communication
2. [[Wikipedia]]

==External links==
* [http://www.deborahabela.com Official Website]
* [http://www.facebook.com/deborah.abela.9 Facebook]

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Deborah Abela

2013-10-02T16:34:23Z

MarleneG: /* Publications */ clean up

'''Deborah Abela''' (1966) is a children's books author from Sydney, Australia, most notably the [['''Max Remy, Super Spy''']] series.

==Early life==
Her mother, Maureen Duck, was born in Australia in 1947 and her father Amante (Monty), was born in [[Rabat, Malta]] in 1942 during a [[WWII]] bombing raid in Malta. Her grandparents were Theresa and Ramech Abela. Ramech Abela migrated to Australia to find a house for his family and he was then followed by his wife, Monty and other family members in 1950. They all went on the [[assisted passage scheme]], settling in Sydney and living in [[Leichhardt]]. Deborah’s grandmother was not a very well woman and, only a few years later, Monty and his brothers were sent to [[Boystown]] and his sisters to a convent. They were able to return to their home after a few years, but their mother remained ill and died in 1960.

Deborah went to [[St Patrick’s Primary School, Guildford]] and [[Cerdon College, Merrylands]], for her high school years. She enrolled in a Diploma of Teaching (Secondary) before travelling around the world for three years. After returning to Australia she completed a degree in Communications, majoring in writing and film theory at [[UTS]] in 1995.

==Publications==
Deborah began working in children’s television, initially in the script department of the '''[[Southern Star]]''' production house and then as an assistant producer and producer/writer for '''[[Cheez TV]]'''.

In 2001, she left television to write her first novel, ''[[Max Remy Superspy Part 1: In Search of the Time and Space Machine]]'' which was published in 2002. She has completed ten books in the ''[[Max Remy Superspy]]'' series and they have been published in six countries including Germany and Brazil.

She has also written a shorter series of books on ''[[Jasper Zammit Soccer Legend]]'' and several other books. Former Socceroo captain, the late [[Johnny Warren]], co-authored two of the ''[[Jasper Zammit]]'' series. When asked why she chose the name Zammit for her soccer star, Deborah responded …''because soccer was brought to this country by European migrants and even though many of them didn’t have the same language, the soccer field and their love of the game united them''.

Her other books are ''[[The Remarkable Secret of Aurelia Bonhoffen]]'', [''[Grimsdon]]'' and the ''[[Ghost Club]]'' series.

==Awards & nominations==
Deborah has been nominated for and won numerous awards in the field of children’s literature:

* 2005 - [['''New York Gold Oppenheim Toy and Book Award''']]
* Shortlisted- [['''Ellie Awards''']], Alabama, USA
* 2007 - Shortlisted - [['''Children’s Book Council Awards of America''']], as well as the [['''WAYRBA''']], [['''KOALA''']] and [['''YABBA''']] popular awards in NSW, Victoria and WA
* 2008 - Awarded the [['''Max Gibbs Fellowship''']] for Children’s Literature; [['''Max Remy Superspy''']] series voted by the public into the [[Top 50 Children’s Books]] (Angus and Robertson)
* 2009 - Ambassador, NSW Premier’s [['''Reading Challenge''']] and NSW Premier’s ['''[Westpac Spelling Bee Challenge''']]
* 2010 - [['''Max Remy Superspy''']] series shortlisted for both the [['''YABBA''']] and [['''KOALA''']] awards. Both awards are voted for by children from Victoria and NSW.
* 2010 - [['''The Remarkable Secret of Aurelia Bonhoffen''']], shortlisted for best children’s book in the [['''Aurealis Awards''']] and awarded [['''Notable Book of 2010''']] by the [['''Children’s Book Council of Australia''']].
* 2011 - [['''Grimsdon''']], a novel about children living in a flooded city, shortlisted for the [['''Aurealis''']], [['''REAL''']] and [['''Speech Pathology Awards''']]; '''Favourite Kids’ Book''' in the [['''Kids’ Book Review''']]
* 2012 - Nominated, Ambassador for the [['''National Year of Reading''']], Australia
* 2012 - Ambassador, [['''Premier’s Reading Challenge''']] NSW
* 2012 - Shortlisted [['''USBBY Outstanding International Book Awards''']], USA for [['''The Ghost of Gribblesea Pier''']] (Australian title, [['''The Remarkable Secret of Aurelia Bonhoffen''']])
* 2013 - [['''Maurice Saxby Award''']] for Services to Children’s Literature
* 2013 - [['''Ghost Club''']] series nominated for [['''Sisters in Crime Davitt Awards''']]

==Sources==
1. Deborah Abela, personal communication
2. [[Wikipedia]]

==External links==
* [http://www.deborahabela.com Official Website]
* [http://www.facebook.com/deborah.abela.9 Facebook]

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