DJ Steve Aoki will be debuting several new songs at tonight’s Isle of MTV Malta concert – as well as several cakes at the after-party.

The electro-house superstar, named one of the world’s top 10 DJs by DJ Mag, announced this afternoon that his team had placed an order for some 20 cakes, with a six-page requirement list to ensure the cakes are sufficient for their intended purpose.

“Everyone should get caked in the face at least once in their lives,” he said at a press conference this afternoon, leaving little doubt as to what that might be. “You need the right cake: it has to be soft, explosive, spongy and gooey.”

Aoki also took some time for a live video call from the press conference stage to DJ Afrojack, a former Isle of MTV participant, who gave him some advice ahead of tonight’s concert.

“I’ve been in Malta before – but I can’t remember if I actually played here,” Aoki said. “I definitely went scuba-diving. This is one of the best places for diving anywhere in the world.”

American rapper Wiz Khalifa, meanwhile, seemed unfazed by the controversy he has courted since arriving in Malta a few days ago, greeting journalists while smoking what appeared – again – to be cannabis.

Journalists were instructed by organising staff not to raise the issue during interviews.

This evening’s concert will also include Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Jess Glynne, fresh from performing at Glastonbury, and UK electronic group Clean Bandit.

Grace Chatto from Clean Bandit said audience members tonight could expect the group’s trademark mix of electronic and acoustic sounds, coming together for a “fun and energetic performance”.

Isle of MTV Malta kicks off at 6pm this evening at the Floriana Granaries, with gates opening at 3pm.

Organisers have advised the public to use public transport wherever possible to avoid heavy congestion. A number of special bus services will run until 12.30am, while a number of road closures will be in effect around the area.