As everybody knows, this summer was a boon for the music industry with several foreign artists performing on our island, including several Italian artists.

Supporting these foreign artists were local bands/singers who performed as well. However, my concern is that the Isle of MTV Concert, Gigi D’Alessio concert, Ciao Scia and other important concerts have all had the same local support bands/singers, not to mention names Why always the same faces? Is this a game of monopoly?

I am a fan myself of the former mentioned artist but why is it that the same artists are being contacted for these activities, hence giving no opportunity for other local talent to perform in front of thousands of people and in front of foreign artists? Are we to believe that Malta has no other talent to offer other than the ones referred to? I’m sure of the contrary. I actually attend most concerts/gigs where I see all kinds of bands and I can honestly say that we DO have more and varied artists able to perform in front of big audiences and capable of delivering a great show.

I therefore strongly appeal to local organisers of such activities to give a chance to the rest of the local music industry.

Jade Alamango