Cultural highs and lows

Chiara, Immanuel Mifsud's ‘Kimika’ and the Roman Domus are highlighted by the Malta Independent in a feature about the year's cultural triumphs and failures. A number of well known members of Malta’s cultural scene are asked to list the highs and lows of 2005. Guze Stagno mentions the Maltese blog scene:

“The highest high was probably Chiara’s second placing at the Eurovision, even though the first part of the song’s chorus did sound like Freddie Mercury’s In My Defence. Then there was the release of Abstrass’ debut CD (better late than never, eh, guys?) and the explosion of the Maltese blog scene, which gave plenty of Guzé Stagno wannabes the chance to show us how witty and clever they are. In literature, the publication of Ktieb Ghall-Hruq by Inizjamed brought together many of the best young writers in one volume.

“And the year’s low? Chiara again, I’m afraid. Those doctored Chiara billboards were ridiculous – I’d say that the digital removal of her double chin was a disappearing act worthy of David Copperfield. Then there was the Progress Press vs Immanuel Mifsud soap opera, something which is best forgotten. And finally, a big thumbs down to Bay Radio for failing to include The Rifffs’ Dance Music For The 80’s Depression among the Best Single Ever nominees.”

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