Alexia Micallef was selected by the professional jury as the overall winner of Kantamaghna – A Singers’ Festival. Alexia performed the song ‘Killing me softly.’
DCapitals Big Band presented the 4th edition of the festival on Saturday at the Astra Theatre in Victoria, Gozo.
24 singers participated and were divided in three categories. All the winners and runners-up of the festival categories were:
Overall Winner: Alexia Micallef
Distinct Talent Award: Ramires Sciberras
Winner Category A (10-13 years): Elisa Buttigieg
Runner-up Category A: Eve Tabone
Rebbieha Category B (14-17 years): Maya Cauchi
Runner-up Category B: Luana Schembri
Winner Category C (18-35 years): Alexia Micallef
Runner-up Category C: Geo Debono
All singers were accompanied by the 18 piece DCapitals Big Band under the direction of Mro George Apap. Morena Camilleri hosted this year’s festival.
Alexia will be awarded a one year contract with DCapitals and she will have the opportunity to perform with the band on a number of occasions both locally and abroad.
Kantamaghna was presented in collaboration with the Cultural Heritage Directorate within the Ministry for Gozo, Victoria Local Council and Distinct Homes Ltd.