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| Malta Music Awards | |
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 Logo of the Malta Music Awards | |
| Country | Malta |
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| First awarded | 20 October 1995 |
| Website | www |
Malta Music Awards (MMA) is an annual music awards ceremony held since October 20, 1995, and organised by Mega Music Malta in collaboration with Public Broadcasting Services and Magic Malta.[1][2] The aims of the Malta Music Awards include promotion of local artists and awarding their achievements during the previous year, honouring artists for their contributions towards local music throughout their life-long careers, encouraging new talent, promoting of Maltese music, helping artists to better their standards, honouring Maltese artists for achieving international success, supporting local talent generally, showcasing local talent to help its growth and achieving international success, and increasing the public's interest in the local music industry.[2][3]
Notable local singers, bands, authors, and composers who have won awards at these ceremonies include Chiara,[3] Debbie Scerri,[4] Emma Muscat,[5] Fabrizio Faniello,[3] Freddie Portelli,[6] Ira Losco,[5] Mary Spiteri,[6] Olivia Lewis,[3] Philip Vella,[7] Red Electric,[5] The Travellers,[5] and Winter Moods.[7]
Categories
Award categories of the Malta Music Awards have changed over the years and have included:
- Best Album[5]
- Best Album in Maltese[5]
- Best Alternative[5]
- Best Author[3]
- Best Band[5]
- Best C.D.[3]
- Best C.D. Compilation[3]
- Best C.D. in Maltese[3]
- Best C.D. Sleeve[3]
- Best Composer[3]
- Best Dance[5]
- Best Female Singer[3]
- Best Group[3]
- Best Hip Hop/RN'B[5]
- Best Lyrics[7]
- Best Male Singer[3]
- Best Maltese Lyrics[3]
- Best Metal[5]
- Best Newcomer[7]
- Best Recording Engineer[3]
- Best Solo[5]
- Best Song[5]
- Best Song in Maltese[5]
- Best Song Writer[5]
- Best Video[3]
- Career in Music Recognition[5]
- Breakthrough Artist Award[5]
- Classical Music Award[3]
- International Award[3]
- Life Achievement Award[5]
- Most Promising Artist[3]
Ceremonies
Malta Music Awards 1995
The first edition of the Malta Music Award was held on October 20, 1995, at the Mediterranean Conference Centre.[1][8]
| Category | Winners | Other Nominees | Source |
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| Best Male Singer | Alex Schembri |
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| Best Female Singer | Mary Spiteri |
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| Best Group | The Characters |
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| Best CD | The Truth - The Characters |
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| Best Composer | Ray Agius |
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| Best Author | Joe Friggieri |
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| Best CD Sleeve | The Truth - The Characters |
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| Best Recording Engineer | David Vella |
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| Best Newcomer | Miriam Christine Borg |
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| Best Compilation | Għanja tal-Poplu: L-20 Edizzjoni - YTC |
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| Best Maltese Lyrics | Le - Lyrics by Walter Micallef |
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| Best CD in Maltese | Għal Dejjem - Freddie Portelli |
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| Best Image | Mary Spiteri |
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| Life Achievement Awards |
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| International Awards |
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| Appreciation towards the most active musician | Joe Brown |
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Malta Music Awards 1996
| Category | Winners | Source |
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| Best Male Singer | Mike Spiteri | [4] |
| Best Female Singer | Debbie Scerri | |
| Best Band | Limestone Kick | |
| Best CD | Passport - Alfred Rapa | |
| Best CD Compilation | Burdati - Alfred C. Sant | |
| Best CD in Maltese | Burdati - Alfred C. Sant | |
| Best Recording Engineer | Robert Longo | |
| Best Maltese Lyrics | L-Iljieli Sbieħ li Għaddew - Joe Friggieri | |
| Best Composer | Paul Abela | |
| Best Author | Alfred C. Sant | |
| Best CD Sleeve | All About Yourself | |
| Classical Music Award | Mro. Joe Vella | |
| Life Achievement Award |
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| International Achievement Award | Miriam Gauci |
Malta Music Awards 1997
The 1997 Malta Music Awards were held at the Mediterranean Conference Centre.
| Category | Winners | Source |
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| Best Newcomer | Leontine | [7][9] |
| Best CD | Power Play – X-Tend | |
| Best CD Compilation | Home Made Jams | |
| Best Lyrics | It-Teatru – Enzo Gusman | |
| Best CD Sleeve | Home Made Jams - Matthew Mangion | |
| Best Male Singer | Alfred Rapa | |
| Best Female Singer | Debbie Scerri | |
| Best Band | Winter Moods | |
| Best Author | Ray Mahoney | |
| Best CD in Maltese | Ward Aħmar Għal Ommi – Alfred Rapa | |
| Best Recording Engineer | Philip Vella | |
| Best Composer | Ray Agius | |
| Classical Music Award | Carmine Lauri (Violin) | |
| International Award | Sharleen Spiteri (Texas) |
Malta Music Awards 1998
The 1998 Malta Music Awards were held at the Mediterranean Conference Centre on the 23rd of October.[3]
| Category | Winners | Source |
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| Best Male Singer | Fabrizio Faniello | [3][10][11] |
| Best Female Singer | Chiara | |
| Best Group | Characters | |
| Best C.D. | Rockomotive – Blade | |
| Best C.D. Compilation | Song for Europe | |
| Best C.D. in Maltese | Kuntrasti – New Chapter | |
| Best Video | Rain | |
| Best Composer | Ray Agius | |
| Best Author | Mario Fenech Caruana | |
| Best Recording Engineer | David Vella-Howard | |
| Best Maltese Lyrics | Kuntrasti – Josef Delicata | |
| Best C.D. Sleeve | Rockomotive – Blade (Ian Buhagiar) | |
| Most Promising Artist | Olivia Lewis | |
| Classical Music Award | Simon Schembri |
Malta Music Awards 1999
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The Malta Music Awards 1999 were held at the Mediterranean Conference Centre.
Malta Music Awards 2001
The Malta Music Awards 2001 were held on October 20 at the Mediterranean Conference Centre.[12]
| Category | Winners | Source |
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| Best Male | Fabrizio Faniello | [12] |
| Best Female | Ira Losco | |
| Best Band | Winter Moods | |
| Most Promising Artist | Glen Vella | |
| CD Album | Winter Moods | |
| CD in Maltese | Enzo Gusman | |
| Best Author | Philip Vella | |
| Best Composer | Dominic Galea | |
| Special Recognition | Etnika |
Malta Music Awards 2003
The 2003 edition of the Malta Music Awards was held on October 20 at the Mediterranean Conference Centre.[13]
| Category | Winners | Source |
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| Best Male | Fabrizio Faniello | [13] |
| Best Female | Ira Losco | |
| Best Album | Butterfly House – Winter Moods | |
| Best Club DJ | Ruby | |
| Best Hip Hop / RnB | Hooligan | |
| Best Video | This Year's Love – Beangrowers | |
| Best Album Producer | David Vella for the album SCAR | |
| Best Single | Room 7 – Scream Daisy | |
| Best Upcoming Club DJ | Konrad SK | |
| Best Dance Producers | Kashmir | |
| Best heavy Rock Band | Forsaken | |
| Best Artist Image | Ira Losco | |
| Best Newcomer | Hooligan | |
| Best Band | Winter Moods | |
| Best Sleeve Artwork | Perfect Existence – Sigo | |
| Best Live Band | Scream Daisy | |
| Best Fan Award | Maria Azzopardi | |
| Best Artist's Website | www.mattfenech.com |
Malta Music Awards 2007
The Malta Music Awards 2007 were held on October 20 at the Mediterranean Conference Centre.[14]
| Category | Winners | Source |
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| Best CD Cover | Chasing Pandora | [14] |
| Best Hip Hop/R n' B Artist | Sixth Sinfoni | |
| Best Song Writer | Ivan Grech | |
| Best Artist Website | Chasing Pandora | |
| Lifetime Achievement | George Curmi | |
| Best Dance Production | Toby | |
| Best Artist Image | Chasing Pandora | |
| MTA Presentation of Best Local Export | Ira Losco | |
| Best Female Artist | Ira Losco | |