Flo Rida, Nelly Furtado, Cassie for Isle of MTV
Biggest selling digital singles artist Flo Rida and globally renowned singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado will join recently announced will.i.am at this year's Isle of MTV concert in Malta on June 26.
"Flo Rida and Canadian super-star Nelly Furtado will take to the stage for what promises to be another summer spectacular. Supported by US recording artist Cassie, the pair will join will.i.am, in delighting the 50,000 strong crowd at one of Europe's biggest free outdoor music events with summer anthems such as 'Wild Ones', 'Big Hoops (Bigger the Better)', T.H.E (Hardest Ever) and King of Hearts," MTV and the Malta Tourism Authority said.
Said Nelly Furtado: "I'm so excited to go to Malta and perform for MTV. It's my summer of The Spirit Indestructible-it's gonna be serious!"
"I'm excited to come to Malta and be a part of the Isle of MTV, Malta is beautiful and I hear nothing but great things about the festival, can't wait," added Cassie.
Keeping music fans cool in the simmering heat and during the event's intense line-up will be iconic ice-cream brand, Cornetto, European sponsor of the Isle of MTV 2012.
The partnership is part of Cornetto's Summer of Music campaign, which will offer music fans the chance to watch some of the hottest acts around. Together with MTV, Cornetto will also launch a competition in search of the next great emerging DJ/Producer later this summer.
Shining the global spotlight on Malta, MTV will film the concert for international broadcast across 63 MTV channels and 153 territories around the world as part of its 'World Stage' music series. Isle of MTV Malta Special 2012 will be broadcast on MTV music channels from 1st August 2012.
The Isle of MTV Malta Special, delivered through a successful partnership with Malta Tourism Authority, is now in its sixth year, and has become one of the must-attend highlights of the summer music calendar, attracting fans from all over Europe to party in the stunning sun-kissed Il-Fosos Square in Floriana. One of the coolest and most eclectic free European music events, Isle of MTV has built a reputation for showcasing some of the biggest names from the international music scene.
Isle of MTV Malta Special is produced by 360 Playmaker, a business unit of MTV Italia producing shows, lives, formats and events. As well as producing last year's Isle of MTV Malta Special, Playmaker also produce events such as MTV's flagship awards show, the 2011 MTV EMAs in Belfast, multiple MTV World Stage and MTV PUSH concerts and MTV Live Georgia held in Batumi in August 2011.
Now in its 10th year, the franchise has seen past performers such as Snoop Dogg, Far East Movement, David Guetta, Kid Rock, Kelis, The Scissor Sisters, Lady Gaga, The Black Eyed Peas, Maroon 5, The Chemical Brothers, Enrique Iglesias, N*E*R*D, Shaggy, Garbage, Jazzy Jeff, Gorillaz, OneRepublic and Morcheeba rock the Isle of MTV stage.
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Mr Joseph Bartolo
Nov 6th 2012, 17:39
Nelly Fortado <3 :)She is definatly a super star, down to Earth and so friendly and kind hearted :) YOU are always welcome here :)
John Azzopoardi
Apr 20th 2012, 12:34
Never heard much of these second rate singers......Welcome to Malta. Of course when Lady GAga came to Malta, I never had heard of her either and she turned out to be one of the biggest singers out there today.
O Schembri
Apr 19th 2012, 15:48
kulhadd imaqdar bhal kull sena, u l fosos mimli bin nies ta kull eta jkun ghax b'XEJN! irringrazzjaw lil alla li jsiru attivitajiet bhal dawn!
Debbie Schembri
Apr 19th 2012, 07:29
I wish to see again akon back to Malta he is very good singer & sexy too
Steve Zammit
Apr 18th 2012, 17:47
bring back lMFAO :p
Ian Mamo
Apr 18th 2012, 17:42
Let's all take a moment to thank god justin barbie is not coming!!!!!!
John L Galea
Apr 19th 2012, 07:58
LOL!!!!!!
J Zammit
Apr 19th 2012, 16:11
Amen!
Luke Falzon
Apr 18th 2012, 17:35
Every year, the same comments: line-up sucks, where's rock music, what about local talent...I don't like the line-up as well and am not planning to attend but let anyone who enjoys this MTV age music enjoy the concert without whining.
Martin Attard
Apr 18th 2012, 17:18
* isle of mtv anti-music festival with rubbish artists year after year
* no exposure by the above agencies for the few true live maltese bands (basta nilghaqu)
* Peppi play back dance and music festivals
* eurovision paniks and flops
* the "i lav mjuwisc" generation
* to top it all up the end of the only true music festival in Malta (earth garden)
Glen Cutteridge
Apr 18th 2012, 17:00
Nelly Furtado actually has some brilliant songs ("Try", "All Good Things", "Powerless", "All Good Things", "Island of Wonder") and I really hope she sings some of them rather than just promoting her new album.
Bernard Pollacco
Apr 18th 2012, 18:24
she's nice also :) the whole package :D :D
Bernard Pollacco
Apr 18th 2012, 16:52
to be honest i don't like any of the artists who are coming but im not going to spoil it for anyone who like them ! enjoy it ;)
Mr Eric Gahn
Apr 18th 2012, 16:41
What about Maltese artists? Ghandna artisti ta kalibru, u ikbar, min dawn hawn imsemmija.
Francis Coquelin
Apr 18th 2012, 17:47
This tedious comment comes up every year like clockwork. So here's the same old answer again: MTV and its European audience does not give a toss about Maltese bands and has no interest in promoting Maltese bands. MTV is a business franchise not a charity organization.
Joe Fenech
Apr 19th 2012, 00:32
Maltese bands are still semi-pro. What makes a band is a top producer who can advise the band members on how to improve their material.
R. Gauci
Apr 18th 2012, 16:27
The line-up sucks!! I feel pity for today's generation if this is the best they have. Where are bands like Pink Floyd, U2, Queen, Dire Straits etc ??
Maria Borg
Apr 18th 2012, 18:18
They are now old , though I agree their music is immortal. I assure you the above line up is not the best of today's music. There are quite a few bands which I'm sure will make it for a long time and whose name is big enough for Isle of MTV not to be good enough for them.
Joe Fenech
Apr 19th 2012, 12:54
Errmm....I think you're 30 years out of date!
Mr A Bonello
Apr 18th 2012, 15:42
More false pretentious half playback music boring rubbish .No rock music?????? What a waste!!!
Anthony Grech
Apr 18th 2012, 15:35
I do not know who these artists are. I am well past the age. But good luck to our kids. Be happy and enjoy the show.
Nikhail Karl Spiteri
Apr 18th 2012, 15:32
it-talent lokali fejn qieghad ? Warrabnieh il-barra bhas-soltu ?
Sharon Pisani
Apr 18th 2012, 16:48
Isle of MTV huwa event tal-MTV allura l-artisti huma mqabbda minnhom. La ma ntazlux minn Maltin ma tantx hemm cans ghall-talent Malti fl-Isle of MTV. Nahseb inti taghraf li t-talent Malti mhux qed jigi mwarrab anzi dejjem qed iqum iktar entuzjazmu biex dan it-talent isir mgharuf izda mirakli ma jsirux
John L Galea
Apr 18th 2012, 14:59
Cool line-up. Look forward for it!!
J Farrugia
Apr 18th 2012, 14:55
Good stuff for the kids n tourists, enjoy it.
Meanwhile at the Download festival \../ HELL YEAH.
John Bezzina
Apr 18th 2012, 15:44
Can you smuggle me aboad in your hand luggage pls?
Eric Cartman
Apr 18th 2012, 23:58
don't forget Wacken!!!!! \m/ :)
Damian Mifsud
Apr 18th 2012, 14:51
What a crappy line up.
Mr George Camillieri
Apr 18th 2012, 15:00
Be thankful for having a free concert rather than complaining about the line up!
Marco Galea
Apr 18th 2012, 15:03
Don't go! with or without you, the Granaries will be full, and the concert will be held and shown all around the world!
Johnathan Cilia
Apr 18th 2012, 14:39
Such is life.
Marco Galea
Apr 18th 2012, 14:39
Issa jibda l-qrid:
"Ahjar gie Bieber ... ahjar Rihanna ... u Coldplay fejhom"
bhallikieku artisti li jbieghhu miljuni ta' biljetti fi kwarta ghal xi kuncert gejjin l-Isle of MTV ta' Malta -.-' imma s-soltu storja, il-qrid hawn Malta hija kwalita' tispikka izjed minn kwalunkwe ohra... Ghandkom kuncert b'XEJN ... min ma jogbux jibqa' d-dar, hadd ma jisfurzakom!
u min irid l-artisti li semmejt, dejjem jista' jibda gabra il-Belt forsi tghaqqdu l-lijuni li tistednuhom!
Marco Galea
Apr 18th 2012, 14:47
*miljuni
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