The Malta Independent 6 October 2024, Sunday
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Rock & Pop Classics concert at the MCC

Tuesday, 1 October 2024, 13:57 Last update: about 5 days ago

For one night only Rock & Pop Classics of the 80s and 90s will be coming to the historic venue of the Mediterranean Conference Centre on 12 October. The Gozo Youth Orchestra and 7SPP, with the support of Festivals Malta, will present their latest collaboration. On this occasion some of the best Rock numbers but also some of the most popular numbers from that period will be performed.

The line-up will be familiar to our many loyal supporters by now. It features The Gozo Youth Orchestra under the direction of our musical director Maestro Joseph Grech plus the Rockin' Knights Band, led by Marc Galea. Once again a very talented line-up of local guest vocalists will be included. Dorothy Bezzina, Malta Eurovision Song Contest winner Sarah Bonnici, Jolene Samhan together with guest singers Dorothy Borg Bonnici, Natassja Chapman, Rachel Grech, Jessica Calleja Magro and X Factor finalist Amelia Kalabic, will be joined by Klinsmann, Neville Refalo and Chris Grech. They are recognised as being among some of the best talent available on these islands and all have featured in some of the biggest events held in Malta and Gozo. The backing vocals will be provided by The 7SPP choir, under the direction of Bezzina.

The show will feature over 24 classic numbers selected from the works of some of Rock & Pop's greatest legends. Prepare to hear amazing renditions from the works of Guns n Roses, Depeche Mode, Queen, R.E.M, Aerosmith, The Pet Shop Boys, Journey, Europe, Van Halen, The Scorpions, Bon Jovi, The Cranberries, Foreigner, Tina Turner, Madonna, Berlin, U2, Bruce Springsteen, The Verve, Phil Collins, and many others. A full setlist will be displayed soon on the social media pages of 7SPP and The Gozo Wind Band and Youth Orchestra

Deciding on which numbers to cover is never an easy task. Though the organisers are confident that there will be something for every fan attending. The scores for this show have once again been prepared by Daryl McKenzie; the scores, which he prepared for our previous shows, have been very positively received and are highly regarded.

The organisers would like to show their appreciation to the patrons that support such Live shows. Live audiences guarantee the continuation of live events for future generations. It is to be appreciated that having almost 100 paid performers on stage with the best lighting and sound systems available is not an easy task both logistically and also financially The producers are confident that patrons will get the best entertainment for the money spent. So come and see this spectacle and you won't be disappointed and let the performers transport you back in time to the sounds of the 80s and 90s. All the shows take on a party atmosphere so please come along and join the party.

The concert is being supported by Festivals Malta, Visit Malta, Arts Council Malta, Malta International Airport and Aurora Bistro Café'. The General Soft Drinks Co., Paul Stellini Design Studio, The Duke Boutique Hotel and HOG are the sponsors.

The Gozo Youth Orchestra would also like to remind their esteemed patrons of the next upcoming large scale event on 23 November at Teatru tal-Opra Aurora in Gozo, with the sequel of a highly-successful spectacular concert titled, The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber with The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber 2 with a larger cast and more songs, all through the authorisation of the Really Useful Group Ltd London.

 

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