Rock & Pop Classics of the 80s & 90s at the Aurora Theatre

by Gozo News · February 13, 2024

Details have been released on the upcoming rock orchestral concert by the Gozo Youth Orchestra in collaboration with 7SPP and Festivals Malta

Rock & POP Classics of the 80s and 90s will be staged for one night only at the Aurora Theatre in Victoria on Saturday, the 2nd of March.

On this occasion the orchestra said that it will feature, not only some of the best Rock numbers but also some of the most popular numbers from that period.

It features The Gozo Youth Orchestra – a 60-piece orchestra under the direction of its Founder and Musical Director, Maestro Joseph Grech plus Cash & Band, led by John ‘Cash’ Cassar.

Once again a talented line up of local guest vocalists will be included. Dorothy Bezzina, Jolene Samhan together with guest singers Rachel Grech, Dorothy Borg Bonnici, Natassja Chapman, Jessica Magro and X Factor contestant Amelia Kalabic, will be joined by Klinsmann, Neville Refalo, and Chris Grech.

The backing vocals will be provided by The 7SPP Choir, under the direction of Dorothy Bezzina.

The show will feature over, 27 classic numbers selected from the works of some of Rock & Pop’s greatest legends.

These will include renditions from the works of Guns n Roses, Depeche Mode, QUEEN, R.E.M, Aerosmith, The Pet Shop Boys, Journey, Europe, Van Halen, The Scorpions, Bon Jovi, The Cranberries, Foreigner, Tina Turner, Madonna, Berlin, U2, Bruce Springsteen, The Verve, Phil Collins, and many others.

The music scores for this show have once again been prepared by Daryl McKenzie.

The producers said that once again they would like to show their appreciation for the support given by the loyal patrons who fill up the concert halls every year.

This spectacular show could not be possible without the continuing support of Festivals Malta, Visit Malta, Cultural Heritage Directorate within the Ministry for Gozo, Ministry for Gozo and Planning, Arts Council Malta and other sponsors.

Booking hotline is available here or call on +356 7904 5779 and further information can be found on www.gozowindbandorchestra.com and fb/Instagram pages of The Gozo Youth Wind Band & Orchestra and 7 Star Pyramid Productions.