Malta is THE insider clubbing destination
We’re not (thankfully) Ayia Napa, nor Ibiza (yet). Malta’s club scene has exploded in the last decade, but it hasn’t the tarnished, hackneyed nor ‘been there, done that’ feel to it. It’s still fresh, young and bit more insider and exclusive than the scene on offer at resorts like those above. And that’s not just our view; the Guardian UK took a shine to Malta’s take on the Med clubbing scene here.
It’s certainly on the circuit though, and the crème de la crème of DJ names know Malta well, with many of them having been back several times. We’ve featured on MIO names like Gaslamp Killer and Markus Schultz who’ve been over recently.
The difference between Malta and the Ayia Napa’s of this world is that the local crowd, the islanders, made the scene in the first place, for themselves first and foremost. Most Med resorts’ clubbing was created to sate the tourist appetites. But in Malta, clubbing has a big home market which means it well, feels a more real, more honestly appreciated and year-round affair than just a summer jamboree.
Malta also has its own cult DJs who are making waves, and have been a long time now. We’ve spoken to DJ Toby on this site, and there’s a host of others, including Miss Roberta, DJ Ruby, DJ Mag and more…
When it comes to venues, the ones below for Malta Music Week have doors open all summer…look to at individual bars in Malta’s main nightlife area, Paceville (St Julian’s) for regular and one-off sets. Our What’s On events pages will keep updated with the latest.
Malta Music Week NOW!
But, summer is clubbing’s season, let’s face it, and in Malta that means open air (so long as permits are granted to an hour that suits clubbers). Summer 2010 sees things kick off with the fourth edition of Malta Music Week (25 – 30 June), featuring Isle of MTV, Creamfields, G7 nights at Gianpula as well as Ministry of Sound. Isle of MTV last year was right up there with the best festival in Europe, and headlined by Lady GaGa and the Black Eyed Peas. Here’s the week’s programme ending with Isle of MTV….
Programme
FRIDAY 25 JUNE
G7 FRIDAYS – GIANPULA
FEATURING SPECIAL GUEST INNA & MALTA’S TOP LOCAL DJS TONY TONY, PIERRE CORDINA, JJOY
Definitely Malta’s largest and most famous outdoor clubbing venue. Fridays at Gianpula is the highlight of Malta’ summer clubbing season. With 3 different dance floors, Gianpula definitely offers the biggest dance floor hits and the finest and latest dance cuts for a pure typical Mediterranean hot summer night out.
Doors Open: 11.00pm – 4.00am
Entrance: €6.00 at the door
www.g7events.com
www.gianpula.com
SATURDAY 26 JUNE
MINISTRY OF SOUND FESTIVAL 2010 – GIANPULA
FEATURING DJS: CALVIN HARRIS, DASH BERLIN, MARK NIGHT, KATE LOUISE SMITH, GUY J, JOHANNES HEIL & OKAIN
The Ministry of Sound Festival 2010 has gathered together a series of the most heightened music genre to highlight the tastes of each and every one of you.Gianpula will be divided into four main areas, in which each area will boost one another with glistening individuality, style and gleaming state of the art performances.
Doors Open: 8.00pm – 4.00am
Entrance: €25.00
www.g7events.com
www.clubbersevent.com
SATURDAY 26 JUNE
GROTTA, GOZO CLUB NIGHT
FEATURING TOP INTERNATIONAL GUEST AND LOCAL DJS PIERRE CORDINA, TONY TONY, JJOY
Regarded as many as one of the most beautiful open air clubs in the Mediterranean, with its dramatic backdrop of Xlendi Valley and its history of great parties, La Grotta is by far the clubbing sensation of the Maltese Islands. With its amazing cave and wicked atmosphere, this venue is a must for anyone visiting the island of Gozo… and definitely not to be missed during the Malta Music Week.
Doors Open: 10.00pm – 4.00am
Entrance: €10.00
www.g7events.com
www.lagrottaleisure.com
SUNDAY 27 JUNE
THE MALTA MUSIC WEEK LIVE CONCERT – BUGIBBA
FEATURING TOP LOCAL BANDS AND DJS
The Bugibba square will be transformed into a live musical arena with an array of Malta’s best musical talent performing live on the night. Fire jugglers and other street attractions will also be performing.
From: 9.00pm – 12.00am
Entrance: FREE
www.g7events.com
MONDAY 28 JUNE
CREAMFIELDS MALTA 2010 – TA’ QALI
FEATURING DJS: ERIC PRYDZ, FERRY CORSTEN, PETE TONG, DUBFIRE, DAVE CLARKE, NIC FANCIULLI, DAVIDE SQUILLACE
Creamfields will be back in Malta this summer on the 28th of June (eve of a Public holiday) as part of the Malta Music Week 2010. Cream UK shall be delivering the Biggest and Best dance festival line up ever to be staged in Malta, securing a whole host of exclusive and fresh performances from the best of the best that dance music has to offer in the respective genres covering Trance, House, Progressive, Tech-house and Techno.
From: 6.00pm – 4.00am
Entrance: E35 – E40
www.g7events.com
www.creammalta.com
TUESDAY 29 JUNE
LIVE MUSIC AT PACEVILLE
FEATURING TOP LOCAL BANDS AND DJS
Paceville will be given a different theme by having live music from some of Malta’s most established bands and upcoming music talent. Set in the heart of Malta’s nightlife location.
From: 9.00pm – 12.00am
Entrance: FREE
www.g7events.com
ISLE OF MTV MALTA SPECIAL
30 JUNE
Time: 7:00pm. Address: Granaries (Fosos), Floriana.
MTV in collaboration with the Malta Tourism Authority is rocking the island once again with the now regular, and much anticipated (4th) Edition of Isle of MTV Malta Special. The free open air event has become one the high points of the European summer gig music circuit, and now draws crowds to the islands from overseas. This year sees: Kid Rock, Scissor Sisters and Kelis among the big names. Audience should number around 50,000!
All details on the Isle of MTV Malta website.