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With pleasure we INVITE you (only MUSIC bands,orchestras,majorette teams, , (children ,youth and adults groups) to participate on  XI MALTA INTERNATIONAL SPRING MUSIC FESTIVAL from 11 - 15 May  2023

Malta, with its strategic position at the center of the Mediterranean Sea, has always been a crossroad for exchanges of cultural diversity, also due to so many Nations who have ruled over this country along its history. This is why the island's musical traditions are very old, strong and widespread. The aim of this International Festival is to make sure that the different musical traditions from all over the World meet up in Malta, for a reciprocal cultural exchange and enrichment.

Today, the island of Malta is definitely one of the most important countries in Europe’s tourism sector. Rich in history and charm, with a great sense of hospitality towards visitors and above all, with a warm temperate climate. During the free time, participating groups will have the chance to relax and explore the various unique cities and villages of this magical island… full of history. Hence we would like to invite you to discover this reality, perhaps at the most beautiful time of the year.

International Festival, parades and performances will be held in various locations around the island of Malta.

This International Festival is open for concert bands, marching bands, fanfares, majorette groups, flag-waving groups and bagpipe bands.The artistic programme consists of outdoor parades and standing performances.The Festival is non-competitive. The programme will include outdoor parades and standstill performances. During these parades/performances, groups must perform with their own instruments.

FESTIVAL PROGRAMME

Thursday 11th May

Arrival of all International groups in Malta. Transfers from the Airport to the Hotels, situated in Bugibba/Qawra/St.Paul’s Bay/St. Julian’s– the most touristic venues of the island.

Free day at leisure or else you can opt for an optional cultural excursion to one of the most beautiful places in Malta.

Friday 12th May

Buffet Breakfast at the Hotel.

Arrival of all International groups in Malta. Transfers from the Airport to the Hotels, situated in Bugibba/Qawra/St.Paul’s Bay/St. Julian’s– the most touristic venues of the island.

In the afternoon: Possible parade and performances by all the participating groups.

Saturday 13th May

Buffet Breakfast at the Hotel

In the afternoon: Parade and performances by all the participating groups.

Sunday 14th May

Buffet Breakfast at the Hotel

In the morning or in the afternoon there will be the final performance in one of the Maltese villages. At the end of the performances, there will be the presentations to all participating groups by the Maltese Authorities and the Festival Organisation.

Monday 15th May

Departures of all International groups.

N.B.

If a group has an early arrival or a late departure, we can organise other optional cultural excursions, such as the ones to the Three Cities, Mdina – the old capital of Malta or else to Marsaxlokk – the fishing village and even other wonderful locations.

The programme of performances can be adapted in due course.

The final programme will be published only after having the confirmations of all participating groups.

Each group is responsible for airfare/transportation to Malta.

FESTIVAL PACKAGE PRICES FOR 3 NIGHTS ON HALFBOARD ACCOMMODATION (HB)

In twin room per person €210

In triple room per person €200

In quadruple room per person €190

For extra persons, who are not performers (friends, family, etc) there is a €5 supplement per person per night.

This Package includes:

 3 nights accommodation in a 3 star standard Hotel in a tourist area

 Half board basis – (buffet breakfast, buffet lunch or dinner)

 Tourist tax

 Transfers from the Airport/ Harbour to the Hotel – arrival and departure

 Transfers from Hotel for all performances

 Assistance by our personnel

 Festival registration

FESTIVAL PACKAGE PRICES FOR 4 NIGHTS ON HALF BOARD ACCOMMODATION (HB)

In twin room per person €250

In triple room per person €240

In quadruple room per person €230

For extra persons, who are not performers (friends, family, etc) there is a €5 supplement per person per night. 

This Package includes:

 4 nights accommodation in a 3 star standard Hotel in a tourist area

 Half board basis – (buffet breakfast, buffet lunch or dinner)

 Tourist tax

 Transfers from the Airport/Harbour to the Hotel – arrival and departure.

 Transfers from Hotel for all performances

 Assistance by our personnel

 Festival registration fee

FESTIVAL PACKAGE PRICES FOR 3 NIGHTS ON BED & BREAKFAST ACCOMMODATION (BB)

In twin room per person €180

In triple room per person €170

In quadruple room per person €160

For extra persons, who are not performers (friends, family, etc) there is a €5 supplement per person per night.

This Package includes:

 3 nights accommodation in a 3 star standard Hotel in a tourist area

 Bed and Breakfast basis – (buffet breakfast and overnight)

 Tourist tax

 Transfers from the Airport/ Harbour to the Hotel – arrival and departure

 Transfers from Hotel for all performances

 Assistance by our personnel

 Festival registration 

FESTIVAL PACKAGE PRICES FOR 4 NIGHTS ON BED & BREAKFAST ACCOMMODATION (BB)

In twin room per person €210

In triple room per person €200

In quadruple room per person €190

For extra persons, who are not performers (friends, family, etc) there is a €5 supplement per person per night.

This Package includes:

 4 nights accommodation in a 3 star standard Hotel in a tourist area

 Bed and Breakfast basis – (buffet breakfast and overnight)

 Tourist tax

 Transfers from the Airport/Harbour to the Hotel – arrival and departure.

 Transfers from Hotel for all performances

 Assistance by our personnel

 Festival registration fee

N.B.

* If due flight itineraries or else if you prefer so, you will have to spend extra nights, arrangements can be done.

* Included in this package/price is one transfer for the group to & from the airport to the hotel. No transfers can be made for participants arriving at different times but we can arrange upon request.

* Each group is responsible for airfare/transportation to Malta.

* Participating groups should take the Festival accommodation packages.

There are many low cost air company fligh to Malta like Wizz Air and others

NUMBER OF SEATS ARE LIMITED..

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NEWS ABOUT THE FESTIVAL                                   Published on 25 April 2019

 “MALTA FESTIVALS ARE MIXED OF HISTORY AND TRADITIONS"

MALTA is amazing island in the Mediterenian sea. Wonderfull place with great sands beaches and many attractions. Festivals in Malta are support by municipality in Valleta. 

"Festival in April gathering more than 600 participants from 10 countries in the world. 12  groups performed at the open stages of International Festival for marching bands,majorette teams,orchestras.Festival director notes that the event is considered successful in every aspect - from welcoming participants to their departure: "We organize free transfer from the airport to the hotel for groups that arrive by plane.Also free transfer from the hotel to the festival venue.I want to thank all the participants for the way they have responded to our demands and for the shows offered to the public. We're waiting for you on a new edition of the International Malta Spring Festival". During the spare time the participants have beach time, boat trip to the small island GOZO and visited POPEY villige.

Malta festivals are in April and October each year and you can book on the page of WOFA www.festival-association.eu

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Reviews from the groups: 

This festival has review of 8 groups and average estimation is VERY GOOD - 8,6/10