| Malta Music Awards | |
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 Logo of the Malta Music Awards | |
| Country | Malta |
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| First award | 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 withPublic Broadcasting Services andMagic 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 includeChiara,[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] andWinter Moods.[7]
Award categories of the Malta Music Awards have changed over the years and have included:
The first edition of the Malta Music Award was held on October 20, 1995, at theMediterranean 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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| 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 |
The 1997 Malta Music Awards were held at theMediterranean 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) |
The 1998 Malta Music Awards were held at theMediterranean 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 |
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The Malta Music Awards 1999 were held at theMediterranean Conference Centre.
The Malta Music Awards 2001 were held on October 20 at theMediterranean 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 |
The 2003 edition of the Malta Music Awards was held on October 20 at theMediterranean 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 |
The Malta Music Awards 2007 were held on October 20 at theMediterranean 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 | |
| Vodafone Ringtone Award | Winter Moods | |
| International Achievement Award | Joseph Calleja | |
| Best Song | Marigold – Winter Moods | |
| Best Newcomer | Tribalai | |
| Best Video | Pretty – Scream Daisy | |
| Best Male Artist | Ivan Filletti | |
| Best Band | Winter Moods | |
| Best Album | Accident Prone – Ira Losco |
The Malta Music Awards 2008 were held on October 20 at theMediterranean Conference Centre.[15]
| Category | Winners | Source |
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| Best Image | Niki Gravino | [15] |
| Best Song | Niki Gravino | |
| Best CD Cover | Niki Gravino | |
| Best Songwriter | Niki Gravino | |
| Best Album | Ira Losco | |
| Best Male Artist | Niki Gravino | |
| Best Female Artist | Ira Losco | |
| Best Band | Winter Moods | |
| Best Local Export | Beangrowers | |
| Best Video | Beangrowers | |
| Best Hip Hop & R/B | Cristabelle | |
| Best New Artist | Airport Impressions | |
| Best Dance Production | Tenishia | |
| Legends Award | Winter Moods | |
| Lifetime Achievement Award | Mary Spiteri |
The 2009 edition of the Malta Music Awards was held at theMalta Fairs & Conventions Centre on December 5.[16]
| Category | Winners | Source |
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| Best Band | Tribali | [16] |
| Best Male | Kevin Borg | |
| Best Female | Carrie Haber | |
| Best Album | The Elephants of Lanka – Tribali | |
| Best CD Cover | The Elephants of Lanka – Tribali | |
| Best Artist Website | www.iralosco.com –Ira Losco | |
| Lifetime Achievement Award | Freddie Portelli | |
| International Lifetime Achievement Award | Robin Gibb | |
| Recognition Award | Mike Reed | |
| Best New Artist | Red Electrick | |
| Best Song | Borderline – Airport Impressions | |
| Best Song Writer | Carrie Haber | |
| Best Video | Lucija u Samuel – No Bling Show | |
| Best Artist Image | Tribali | |
| Best Dance Production | Marigold – Tenishia vsWinter Moods | |
| Best Hip Hop/R n' B | No Bling Show | |
| Best Heavy Metal Band | Forsaken |
The Malta Music Awards of 2010 were held on November 27 at theMalta Fairs & Conventions Centre.[17] This edition marked 15 years since the first edition of the Awards.[18]
| Category | Winners | Other Nominees | Source |
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| Best Dance Production | Stranger to myself - Tenishia ft Aneym |
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| Best Video | Who the heck is Rek? -Red Electrick |
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| Best Heavy Metal Band | Nomad son |
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| Best New Artist | Mikaela |
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| Best Male Artist | Aaron Benjamin |
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| Best Image | Chasing Pandora |
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| Best Female Artist | Kristina Casolani |
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| Best Hip Hop / R&B Artist | Dimal ft Madee |
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| Best CD Cover | O.B.E - Frenzy Mono |
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| Best Album | Argento - Winter Moods |
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| Best Songwriter | Ivan Grech |
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| Best Website | www.mementonostri.com - Memento Nostri |
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| Best Band | Winter Moods |
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| Best Song | My Neverland - Winter Moods |
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The 2011 Malta Music Awards were held on November 26 at theMalta Fairs & Conventions Centre.[20]
| Category | Winners | Source |
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| Best Artist Image | No Snow No Alps | [20] |
| Best Website | www.airportimpressions.com – Airport Impressions | |
| Best Heavy Metal Band | Beheaded | |
| International Achievement | Marty Rivers | |
| Lifetime Achievement Award | Charles Gatt | |
| Best New Artist | Cruz | |
| Best Male Artist | Ivan Filletti | |
| Best CD Cover | Romantik Politik – No Snow No Alps | |
| Dance Productions Recognition | Jewel Kid | |
| Best Video | One Life –Glen Vella | |
| Best Upcoming Artists | Dry Connections | |
| Best Female Artist | Mikaela | |
| Best Album | Airport Impressions | |
| International lifetime Achievement | Billy Ocean | |
| Best Band | Airport Impressions | |
| Malta's Export Artist Recognition | Mikaela | |
| International Breakthrough | Tenishia | |
| Best Song | Freedom – Airport Impressions |
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The 2012 edition of the Awards was planned for November 24 at theMalta Fairs & Conventions Centre inTa’ Qali.[21]
This edition of the MMA was held at theMalta Fairs & Conventions Centre on February 3.[22]
| Category | Winners | Other nominees | Source |
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| Best Solo Artist | Brooke | [22][23] | |
| Best Band | Red Electrick |
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| Best Song | Paul - Red Electrick |
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| Best Album | The Traveller - Tribali |
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| Best HipHop/RnB Artist | Hooligan |
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| Best New Artist | Stalko |
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| Best Video | What I’d Give -Ira Losco |
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| Best Metal Band | Beheaded |
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| Career Recognition Award | Duo Blank | ||
| International Achievement Award | Gaia Cauchi | ||
| Kompetizzjoni Aġenzija Żgħażagħ | Ylenia Vella |
The 2014 ceremony was held at theMalta Fairs & Conventions Centre on 9 February.[24]
| Category | Winners | Other nominees | Source |
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| Best Solo Artist | Ira Losco |
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| Best Band | Red Electrick |
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| Best Song | The Runaway – Red Electrick |
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| Best Album | The Fire –Ira Losco |
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| Best New Artist | PlanZero |
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| Best Video | Me Luv U Long Time – Ira Losco |
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| International Achievement Award | Gaia Cauchi | ||
| Recognition Award | Gillian Attard |
The 2020 edition of the Malta Music Awards marked twenty five years of award shows. The ceremony was held at TheMalta Fairs & Conventions Centre on 7th March 2020.[2][26]
| Category | Winners | Other nominees | Source |
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| Best Song (Listeners Choice Award) | Iljuni Fis-Silġ -The Travellers |
| [5][27] |
| Best Band | Red Electric |
| [5][28] |
| Best Solo | Ira Losco |
| [5][29] |
| Best Album | Tragic Optimistic - Red Electric |
| [5][30] |
| Breakthrough Artist of the Year | Michela |
| [5][31] |
| Best Song in Maltese | Qalu Li Raw - Nadine Axisa |
| [5][32] |
| Best Metal | Beheaded |
| [5][33] |
| Best Hip Hop/R n' B | Eddie Fresco |
| [5][34] |
| Best Dance | Micimago |
| [5][35] |
| Best Song Writer | Corazon |
| [5][36] |
| Best Album in Maltese | Il-Ħoss Tal-Għabex - Nadine Axisa |
| [5][37] |
| Lifetime Achievement Award | The Greenfields | No other nominees | [5][38] |
| International Achievement Award | Emma Muscat | No other nominees | [5][39] |
| Career in Music Recognition Award |
| No other nominees | [5][40] |
| Aġenzija Żgħażagħ Award | Maria Debono - Black Out |
| [5][41] |