The M. Demajo Wines & Spirits The International Wines & Spirits Festival, a destination event showcasing a portfolio of over 50 brands for attendees to explore, comes to an end with a performance by The Busker and Versatile Brass today. The festival saw leading spirits such as Smirnoff and J&B come together with premium brands like Johnnie Walker and Moet & Chandon, along with over 30 wines from every region, offering visitors much to be discovered, and all at speciality pricing.
All through the weekend, the festival offered a full sensory experience for all at scenic Laguna Walk SmartCity Malta. Guests enjoyed an exceptional line-up of Malta’s favourite artists along with delicious gourmet food from The Pulled Meat Company, Brass&Knuckle, Electro Lobster, Badass Burgers, Eat Me I’m Famous, TemptAsian and Dahua Chinese.
The festival’s opening night kicked off on Friday with performances by Firelight and Airport Impressions, with yesterday bringing Claudia Faniello and Band to the stage, followed by Red Electrick. Closing the festival today are The Busker and Versatile Brass.
The Busker is a blues rock band which draws on the folk and pop sounds of the 1960s, and is made up of Dario Genovese on vocals, guitar and piano; Jean Paul Borg on drums and percussion; David Grech on double bass, guitar and piano; and Sean Meachen on saxophone and harmonica.
The Versatile Brass is a dynamic big band of 18 musicians boasting a repertoire that ranges from classic to pop, jazz, swing, Latin, bossa nova, standards, motown, reggae, twist, rock’n roll and its unique trademark DJ Brass Fusion.
Two years in the making, The International Wines & Spirits Festival is organised by M. Demajo Wines & Spirits, in collaboration with Special Interest Travel, a leading destination management company. Both companies form part of the M. Demajo Group, one of Malta’s largest and most reputable organisations. The event is supported by Continental Cars, MSV Life, Mapfre Middlesea, 89.7 Bay and Hugo Boss.
“It is our aspiration to create a new alternative to Malta’s festivals, founded on the quality of our brand portfolio,” Alfred Braddick, marketing manager at M. Demajo Wines & Spirits, said. “And, to give the general public an opportunity to experience our fantastic range of wines and spirits.”
Commenting about the event, Sandra Chetcuti, event sales and marketing manager said: “We are proud to host prestigious events and partnering with leading Maltese organisations. The International Wines & Spirits Festival promises to be a unique culinary and beverage experience which will bring together some of the most reputed international brands under one roof. Laguna Walk with Malta’s only dancing fountain lends itself to such events and will definitely help to create the right atmosphere for the people to relish.”