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. 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.
Notable local singers, bands, authors, and composers who have won awards at these ceremonies include Chiara, Debbie Scerri, Emma Muscat, Fabrizio Faniello, Freddie Portelli, Ira Losco, Mary Spiteri, Olivia Lewis, Philip Vella, Red Electric, The Travellers, and Winter Moods.
Categories Award categories of the Malta Music Awards have changed over the years and have included:
Ceremonies
Malta Music Awards 1995 The first edition of the Malta Music Award was held on October 20, 1995, at the Mediterranean Conference Centre. CategoryWinnersOther NomineesSourceBest Male SingerAlex Schembri Enzo Guzman Mike Spiteri Mark TonnaBest Female SingerMary Spiteri Miriam Christine Borg Georgina Claudette PaceBest GroupThe Characters Limestone Kick Lord Adder X-TendBest CDThe Truth - The Characters A Million A Day Limestone Kick Għal Dejjem Freddie Portelli Roses, Stars, and Love Songs - Mike SpiteriBest ComposerRay Agius Paul Abela Dominic Galea Philip VellaBest AuthorJoe Friggieri Charles Flores Ray Mahoney Alfred SantBest CD SleeveThe Truth - The Characters A Million a Day Limestone Kick Bigfoot T.F.M. Il-Bużnanna Joe James Woman Alex SchembriBest Recording EngineerDavid Vella Charles Dalli Robert Longo Philip VellaBest NewcomerMiriam Christine Borg Tarcisio Barbara Mark Tonna Debbie ScerriBest CompilationGħanja tal-Poplu: L-20 Edizzjoni - YTC Festival Song For Europe '95 Merħba Victor Fenech Eruption Storm RecordsBest Maltese LyricsLe - Lyrics by Walter Micallef Ismagħni Ftit Ħabib Lyrics by Sunny Aquilina Pajjiż tal-Mickey Mouse Lyrics by Martin Attard X'Jimpurtani Lyrics by F. F. CaruanaBest CD in MalteseGħal Dejjem - Freddie Portelli Għanja Ġdida Fr David X'Għandna mid-Dinja The Greenfields X'Sar Mill-Ħolm Tony CamilleriBest ImageMary Spiteri Alex Schembri Joe Brown X-TendLife Achievement Awards Oreste Chircop Alfred Mizzi Paul ArnaudInternational Awards Baby D Mark Storace KrojusAppreciation towards the most active musicianJoe Brown George Curmi Carmine Lauri
Malta Music Awards 1996 CategoryWinnersSourceBest Male SingerMike SpiteriBest Female SingerDebbie ScerriBest BandLimestone KickBest CDPassport - Alfred RapaBest CD CompilationBurdati - Alfred C. SantBest CD in MalteseBurdati - Alfred C. SantBest Recording EngineerRobert LongoBest Maltese LyricsL-Iljieli Sbieħ li Għaddew - Joe FriggieriBest ComposerPaul AbelaBest AuthorAlfred C. SantBest CD SleeveAll About YourselfClassical Music AwardMro. Joe VellaLife Achievement Award Paul Asciak Oscar LucasInternational Achievement AwardMiriam Gauci
Malta Music Awards 1997 The 1997 Malta Music Awards were held at the Mediterranean Conference Centre. CategoryWinnersSourceBest NewcomerLeontineBest CDPower Play X-TendBest CD CompilationHome Made JamsBest LyricsIt-Teatru Enzo GusmanBest CD SleeveHome Made Jams - Matthew MangionBest Male SingerAlfred RapaBest Female SingerDebbie ScerriBest BandWinter MoodsBest AuthorRay MahoneyBest CD in MalteseWard Aħmar Għal Ommi Alfred RapaBest Recording EngineerPhilip VellaBest ComposerRay AgiusClassical Music AwardCarmine Lauri (Violin)International AwardSharleen Spiteri (Texas)
Malta Music Awards 1998 The 1998 Malta Music Awards were held at the Mediterranean Conference Centre on 23 October. CategoryWinnersSourceBest Male SingerFabrizio FanielloBest Female SingerChiaraBest GroupCharactersBest C.D.Rockomotive BladeBest C.D. CompilationSong for EuropeBest C.D. in MalteseKuntrasti New ChapterBest VideoRainBest ComposerRay AgiusBest AuthorMario Fenech CaruanaBest Recording EngineerDavid Vella-HowardBest Maltese LyricsKuntrasti Josef DelicataBest C.D. SleeveRockomotive Blade (Ian Buhagiar)Most Promising ArtistOlivia LewisClassical Music AwardSimon Schembri
Malta Music Awards 1999
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. +CategoryWinnersSourceBest MaleFabrizio FanielloBest FemaleIra LoscoBest BandWinter MoodsMost Promising ArtistGlen VellaCD AlbumWinter MoodsCD in MalteseEnzo GusmanBest AuthorPhilip VellaBest ComposerDominic GaleaSpecial RecognitionEtnika
Malta Music Awards 2003 The 2003 edition of the Malta Music Awards was held on October 20 at the Mediterranean Conference Centre. +CategoryWinnersSourceBest MaleFabrizio FanielloBest FemaleIra LoscoBest AlbumButterfly House Winter MoodsBest Club DJRubyBest Hip Hop / RnBHooliganBest VideoThis Year's Love BeangrowersBest Album ProducerDavid Vella for the album SCARBest SingleRoom 7 Scream DaisyBest Upcoming Club DJKonrad SKBest Dance ProducersKashmirBest heavy Rock BandForsakenBest Artist ImageIra LoscoBest NewcomerHooliganBest BandWinter MoodsBest Sleeve ArtworkPerfect Existence SigoBest Live BandScream DaisyBest Fan AwardMaria AzzopardiBest Artist's Websitewww.mattfenech.com
Malta Music Awards 2007 The Malta Music Awards 2007 were held on October 20 at the Mediterranean Conference Centre. CategoryWinnersSourceBest CD CoverChasing PandoraBest Hip Hop/R n' B ArtistSixth SinfoniBest Song WriterIvan GrechBest Artist WebsiteChasing PandoraLifetime AchievementGeorge CurmiBest Dance ProductionTobyBest Artist ImageChasing PandoraMTA Presentation of Best Local ExportIra LoscoBest Female ArtistIra LoscoVodafone Ringtone AwardWinter MoodsInternational Achievement AwardJoseph CallejaBest SongMarigold Winter MoodsBest NewcomerTribalaiBest VideoPretty Scream DaisyBest Male ArtistIvan FillettiBest BandWinter MoodsBest AlbumAccident Prone Ira Losco
Malta Music Awards 2008 The Malta Music Awards 2008 were held on October 20 at the Mediterranean Conference Centre. CategoryWinnersSourceBest ImageNiki GravinoBest SongNiki GravinoBest CD CoverNiki GravinoBest SongwriterNiki GravinoBest AlbumIra LoscoBest Male ArtistNiki GravinoBest Female ArtistIra LoscoBest BandWinter MoodsBest Local ExportBeangrowersBest VideoBeangrowersBest Hip Hop & R/BCristabelleBest New ArtistAirport ImpressionsBest Dance ProductionTenishiaLegends AwardWinter MoodsLifetime Achievement AwardMary Spiteri
Malta Music Awards 2009 The 2009 edition of the Malta Music Awards was held at the Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre on December 5. +CategoryWinnersSourceBest BandTribaliBest MaleKevin BorgBest FemaleCarrie HaberBest AlbumThe Elephants of Lanka TribaliBest CD CoverThe Elephants of Lanka TribaliBest Artist Websitewww.iralosco.com Ira LoscoLifetime Achievement AwardFreddie PortelliInternational Lifetime Achievement AwardRobin GibbRecognition AwardMike ReedBest New ArtistRed ElectrickBest SongBorderline Airport ImpressionsBest Song WriterCarrie HaberBest VideoLucija u Samuel No Bling ShowBest Artist ImageTribaliBest Dance ProductionMarigold Tenishia vs Winter MoodsBest Hip Hop/R n' BNo Bling ShowBest Heavy Metal BandForsaken
Malta Music Awards 2010 The Malta Music Awards of 2010 were held on November 27 at the Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre. This edition marked 15 years since the first edition of the Awards. CategoryWinnersOther NomineesSourceBest Dance ProductionStranger to myself - Tenishia ft Aneym Winter Moods Tenishia remix Making you mine Jo Micali feat U-Bahn & Chess Under the water Joseph Armani ft. Eugiene NoisBest VideoWho the heck is Rek? - Red Electrick Walk with me Airport impressions My Neverland – Wintermoods Tears in your eyes - K.O.IBest Heavy Metal BandNomad son Loathe Frenzy Mono Memento NostriBest New ArtistMikaela For strings Inn K.O.I Dolls for idolsBest Male ArtistAaron Benjamin Glen Vella Thomas Hedley MuxuBest ImageChasing Pandora Stolen Creep Indigo Red ElectrickBest Female ArtistKristina Casolani Mikaela Eleanor Cassar Claudia FanielloBest Hip Hop / R&B ArtistDimal ft Madee Kristina Casolani Thea MuxuBest CD CoverO.B.E - Frenzy Mono These are the roots – Indigo O.B.E Frenzy Mono Vine lady Red ElectrickBest AlbumArgento - Winter Moods Breaking Radio silence – Scar Vine Lady Red Electrick The Driver and the dance Chasing PandoraBest SongwriterIvan Grech Chasing Pandora Airport Impressions Red ElectrickBest Websitewww.mementonostri.com - Memento Nostri www.claudiafaniello.com Claudia Faniello www.aaronbenjamin.co.uk Aaron Benjamin www.eleanorcassar.com Eleanor CassarBest BandWinter Moods Chasing Pandora Red Electrick Airport ImpressionsBest SongMy Neverland - Winter Moods Walk with me Airport Impressions Preety Rival Ellie & the Oscars Who the heck is Rek? Red Electrick
Malta Music Awards 2011 The 2011 Malta Music Awards were held on November 26 at the Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre. CategoryWinnersSourceBest Artist ImageNo Snow No Alps Best Websitewww.airportimpressions.com Airport ImpressionsBest Heavy Metal BandBeheadedInternational AchievementMarty RiversLifetime Achievement AwardCharles GattBest New ArtistCruzBest Male ArtistIvan FillettiBest CD CoverRomantik Politik – No Snow No AlpsDance Productions RecognitionJewel KidBest VideoOne Life – Glen VellaBest Upcoming ArtistsDry ConnectionsBest Female ArtistMikaelaBest AlbumAirport ImpressionsInternational lifetime AchievementBilly OceanBest BandAirport ImpressionsMalta's Export Artist RecognitionMikaelaInternational BreakthroughTenishiaBest SongFreedom – Airport Impressions
Malta Music Awards 2012
The 2012 edition of the Awards was planned for November 24 at the Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre in Ta’ Qali.
Malta Music Awards 2013 This edition of the MMA was held at the Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre on February 3. CategoryWinnersOther nomineesSourceBest Solo ArtistBrooke Aaron Benjamin Hooligan MuxuBest BandRed Electrick Bletchley Park Scar TribaliBest SongPaul - Red Electrick Our Time 3 Artists Tight Red Dress Bletchley Park Fairytale Brooke What I'd Give Ira LoscoBest AlbumThe Traveller - Tribali My Body Fighting Bletchley Park Unplugged Sessions Red Electrick Grandiloquence – StalkoBest HipHop/RnB ArtistHooligan DK & Bobby Muxu Sempliciment Tat-TriqBest New ArtistStalko Cryptic Street FellowFish Planet SeedBest VideoWhat I'd Give - Ira Losco Fairytale Brooke This is the Night Kurt Calleja So Over The ShhBest Metal BandBeheaded Insurgence Myopic Destiny Weeping SilenceCareer Recognition AwardDuo BlankInternational Achievement AwardGaia CauchiKompetizzjoni Aġenzija ŻgħażagħYlenia Vella
Malta Music Awards 2014 The 2014 ceremony was held at the Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre on 9 February. CategoryWinnersOther nomineesSourceBest Solo ArtistIra Losco Chess Gianluca LyndsayBest BandRed Electrick Airport Impressions NoSnow/NoAlps The CrownsBest SongThe Runaway – Red Electrick Daphne – Lyndsay Hymns of June – Airport Impressions Me Luv U Long Time – Ira Losco Start the Revolution – The RifffsBest AlbumThe Fire – Ira Losco All Things with Love – The Shh Someone Else – The Crowns Summer Lovers – SkimmedBest New ArtistPlanZero Andi Maxine Pace NorbertBest VideoMe Luv U Long Time – Ira Losco Hymns of June – Airport Impressions Marija s-Sabiħa – No Bling Show Tomorrow – Gianluca The Runaway – Red ElectrickInternational Achievement AwardGaia CauchiRecognition AwardGillian Attard
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