The 16th edition of Evenings on Campus has reached its third week. This year, all activities are being held at the Old University Courtyard in Valletta and start at 8.30 p.m. Following is a short synopsis on the remaining highlights of this cultural festival.
Jekk il-ħolm tagħna sseħħ illum
Friday, August 22
This event hosts well-known guests who were young thinkers and artists in the 1960s. Inspired by the Beatles and the 1960s revolution, these youths were imagining the future and, with their initiatives in literature, music and theatrical abilities, left their mark on Maltese history. These include Oliver Friggieri, Lillian Sciberras, Frans Sammut, Francis Zammit Dimech, who started the Four T's, Charles Xuereb and others. Entry is €5.
Vanessa & The O's; Beangrowers
Saturday, August 23
This musical night features French singer Vanessa Contenay-Quinones and local band The Beangrowers.
Paris-born Vanessa Contenay-Quinones grew up loving the sounds of the 1960s... Gainsbourg, Birkin, Hardy, and Dutronc. She went to London during the 1990s, released an album, Espiritu, on Heavenly Records, remixed the B52's and collaborated with A Guy Called Gerald.
In 2004 she met up with Lou Reed in a New York studio to record an electro/pop version of the Velvet Underground's classic Sunday Morning. In 2005 she started a band called The O's with ex-Smashing Pumpkin James Iha. Vanessa & the O's debut album La Ballade d'O was Rough Trade's album of the week. Vanessa was also guest vocalist on Scott Walkers album The Drift, his first release in 11 years.
Last year, Vanessa & The O's contributed a track to the Ennio Morricone tribute album We All Love Ennio Morricone alongside Bruce Springsteen, Metallica and the Maestro himself.
The Beangrowers first exploded onto the local scene with their debut single Astroboy about 10 years ago. With four albums under their belt, the band has worked with several international record labels, releasing their music in the UK, US, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Australia and even Korea, all the while touring extensively and building an international fanbase. During this time they have shared the stage with such greats as Tindersticks, Elbow, Deus and Stereophonics. Their music has featured in Wim Wenders's film Land of Plenty and in popular TV series Ghostwhisperer and Wildfire, as well as a number of commercials.
Beangrowers have come to be known for their unique style, an infectious mixture of guitar-based pop and quirky keyboard sounds. Their new album Not In A Million Lovers shows a noticeably more mature element, both lyrically and musically. The band are looking forward to their forthcoming North America release via acclaimed record label Minty Fresh (The Cardigans, Waterboys, Veruca Salt).
Tickets cost €8.
Modern/classic dance
Friday, August 29 and Saturday, August 30
Two highly qualified Maltese artists, who lecture abroad, Christina Camilleri and Maria Cassar, present an original dance project, created solely for Evenings on Campus.
The choreographers merge together two different dance genres to create a fusion of classical and contemporary techniques. It is an exploration of movement inspired by the human senses. This project represents the collaboration of Maltese as well as dancers from the UK and Ireland. Tickets for this event cost €8.
• Tickets are available from Vodafone outlets, Agenda bookshops, Exotique, Bookends, NewsKiosk and at the door or from maltaticket.com.
Jekk il-ħolm tagħna sseħħ illum
Friday, August 22
This event hosts well-known guests who were young thinkers and artists in the 1960s. Inspired by the Beatles and the 1960s revolution, these youths were imagining the future and, with their initiatives in literature, music and theatrical abilities, left their mark on Maltese history. These include Oliver Friggieri, Lillian Sciberras, Frans Sammut, Francis Zammit Dimech, who started the Four T's, Charles Xuereb and others. Entry is €5.
Vanessa & The O's; Beangrowers
Saturday, August 23
This musical night features French singer Vanessa Contenay-Quinones and local band The Beangrowers.
Paris-born Vanessa Contenay-Quinones grew up loving the sounds of the 1960s... Gainsbourg, Birkin, Hardy, and Dutronc. She went to London during the 1990s, released an album, Espiritu, on Heavenly Records, remixed the B52's and collaborated with A Guy Called Gerald.
In 2004 she met up with Lou Reed in a New York studio to record an electro/pop version of the Velvet Underground's classic Sunday Morning. In 2005 she started a band called The O's with ex-Smashing Pumpkin James Iha. Vanessa & the O's debut album La Ballade d'O was Rough Trade's album of the week. Vanessa was also guest vocalist on Scott Walkers album The Drift, his first release in 11 years.
Last year, Vanessa & The O's contributed a track to the Ennio Morricone tribute album We All Love Ennio Morricone alongside Bruce Springsteen, Metallica and the Maestro himself.
The Beangrowers first exploded onto the local scene with their debut single Astroboy about 10 years ago. With four albums under their belt, the band has worked with several international record labels, releasing their music in the UK, US, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Australia and even Korea, all the while touring extensively and building an international fanbase. During this time they have shared the stage with such greats as Tindersticks, Elbow, Deus and Stereophonics. Their music has featured in Wim Wenders's film Land of Plenty and in popular TV series Ghostwhisperer and Wildfire, as well as a number of commercials.
Beangrowers have come to be known for their unique style, an infectious mixture of guitar-based pop and quirky keyboard sounds. Their new album Not In A Million Lovers shows a noticeably more mature element, both lyrically and musically. The band are looking forward to their forthcoming North America release via acclaimed record label Minty Fresh (The Cardigans, Waterboys, Veruca Salt).
Tickets cost €8.
Modern/classic dance
Friday, August 29 and Saturday, August 30
Two highly qualified Maltese artists, who lecture abroad, Christina Camilleri and Maria Cassar, present an original dance project, created solely for Evenings on Campus.
The choreographers merge together two different dance genres to create a fusion of classical and contemporary techniques. It is an exploration of movement inspired by the human senses. This project represents the collaboration of Maltese as well as dancers from the UK and Ireland. Tickets for this event cost €8.
• Tickets are available from Vodafone outlets, Agenda bookshops, Exotique, Bookends, NewsKiosk and at the door or from maltaticket.com.