Rock'N Malta have announced a new venue for progressive metal pioneers Dream Theater concert on the 9th July due to an unprecedented demand for tickets. The event, formerly planned at the Mediterranean Conference Centre with a capaicty of over 1,600, sold out in less than 48 hours.
The new venue, Pjazza San Gorg in Valletta, will allow for a larger capacity for locals and tourists to enjoy one of the best bands in the World spearheading the progressive metal path to the future, under the stars in the Capital.
Dream Theater have achieved a startlingly sublime synthesis of soaring and unmistakable melodies, progressive instrumentation and aggressive heaviness unrivaled in the hard rock sceneJames LaBrie (Vocals), John Petrucci (Guitars), Jordan Rudess (Keyboards), John Myung (Bass), and Mike Mangini (Drums)- share a unique bond with one of the most passionate fan bases around the globe as evidenced by their two GRAMMY® Award nominations and 15 million records sold worldwide.
Among numerous accolades, 1992's Images & Words received a gold certification and landed the band Rolling Stone's coveted "100 Greatest Metal Albums of All-Time." Fans voted the 1999 Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory the "Number One All-Time Progressive Rock Album" in a 2012 Rolling Stone poll.
The 9th July gig at Pjazza San Gorg will bring a live performance that is big, long and diverse as only Dream Theater can make it. They will be supported by local bands Mirage, Nomadtson and Ferret!
"We knew that a Dream Theater gig would attract the discerning rock fans. But to have it sell out so early is beyond our expectations and encourages us to think even bigger." Lou Bondi, Artistic Director for Rock'n Malta
Rock'n Malta would like to highlight that current ticket holders who purchased tickets to Dream Theater at the former venue remain valid, where ticket types and seating placement will be mirrored at Pjazza San Gorg with elevated seating.
Tickets to the new venue will be released in 2 weeks and will be available from www.kultura.mt
About Rock'N Malta
Rock'N Malta is responsible for bringing over some of the most celebrated foreign artists from various rock genres to the island. As the rock hub of Festivals Malta it also provides a platform for local talent in the field. Rock'N Malta produces the concerts in partnership with NnG Promotions.
From the people who brought you Kaiser Chiefs, The Hives, The Boomtown Rats with Bob Geldof, The Wailers, Gogol Bordello, Julian Marley, Procol Harum, Lacuna Coil and more, this year's lineup is truly an extravaganza of Rock Royalty.
Rock 'N Malta's 2019's summer line-up opens with the legendary heavy metal vocalist and Twisted Sister's Dee Snider at Aria Complex, San Gwann on the 31st of May. In June, Malta will see the irrepressible former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta on the 5th, British Indie Rock icons James at Aria Complex, San Gwann on the 12th and Reggae ambassadors Third World and Inner Circle at Aria Complex, San Gwann on the 14th. Rock'N Malta ends its Summer season in July with progressive metal pioneers Dream Theater at the Pjazza San Gorg,, Valletta on the 9th and Pink Floyd's founding member Nick Mason and his band Saucerful of Secrets at St. George's Square, Valletta on the 10th.
Local supporting acts will also be there to light up the stage this summer.
Limited tickets are available for each of the Rock'N Malta concerts. So be sure to book yours in advance from www.kultura.mt