Music marathon starts today

The 18th annual edition of the Live Music Marathon organised by BJs and WOM (Wishing Others Well, the social arm of the Millennium Chapel) kicks off today at 5 p.m.

Olivia Lewis, Malta's representative at the Eurovision Song Contest, will be the first singer on stage.

The marathon, at BJs in Paceville, will continue round the clock for a week, closing in the early hours of Monday, April 16 after 155 hours. Promoter Philip Fenech said that at least 200 performers will be taking part .

The aim of the marathon is twofold, to raise funds for WOW and to promote live music.

Over the past 17 years over Lm100,000 have been raised for charity.

Donations can be made at the door or on SMS numbers as follows: Lm2, 5061 8061; Lm3, 5061 8915; and Lm5, 5061 9204.