OneRepublic Set To Headline Isle Of MTV Malta 2023
The prestigious annual event will broadcast on MTV internationally on September 15 in over 150 countries.
MTV has announced OneRepublic is set to headline Isle of MTV Malta 2023. Now in its 15th year, Europe’s biggest free summer festival, in partnership with the Malta Tourism Authority, returns to the country on July 18.
Grammy-nominated OneRepublic feature singer-songwriter and lead vocalist Ryan Tedder, guitarists Zach Filkins and Drew Brown, keyboardist Brian Willett, bassist and cellist Brent Kutzle and drummer Eddie Fisher. The band’s most recent hit single, “I Ain’t Worried,” was featured in the blockbuster movie Top Gun: Maverick and has an incredible 3 billion plus streams to its name, adding to the five billion and rising Spotify streams built up by the band’s iconic hits such as “Apologize,” “Counting Stars”, “Good Life” and “Secrets.”
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OneRepublic’s latest album, Human, was released in August 2021 and features the hit singles “Someday,” “Run,” “Somebody To Love,” “Wanted,” “Didn’t I,” “Better Days,” and “Rescue Me.”
The band shared their excitement with fans about headlining Isle of MTV Malta in a video. “It’s been 15 years since our last performance in Malta with MTV…15 years is way, way, way too long. We can’t wait to get back to this beautiful country!” OneRepublic said in an official statement.
“Isle of MTV Malta’s 15th year is going to be bigger than ever, with with epic performances from today’s top artists,” said Bruce Gillmer, President of Music, Music Talent, Programming & Events, Paramount and Chief Content Officer, Music, Paramount+. “OneRepublic are long-time friends of MTV and, after their epic performance at the 2022 MTV EMAs, we can’t wait to see them wow fans in Malta.”
“On behalf of the Malta Tourism Authority, we are proud to announce the return of the Isle of MTV concert, for its 15th edition. We are excited to welcome talented artists that will be arriving on this island to participate in this upcoming concert. The Isle of MTV has become a fixed appointment in our country’s Calendar of Events, giving an incentive to all those visiting us in July to experience yet another show-stopping performance in one of Malta’s most iconic venues,” remarked Dr. Gavin Gulia, Chairman of the Malta Tourism Authority.
Over its previou 14 editions, Isle of MTV Malta has brought tens of thousands of music fans to the square every year to enjoy show-stopping performances from the world’s biggest stars, including Lady Gaga, Snoop Dogg, David Guetta and Martin Garrix.
The event will broadcast on MTV internationally on September 15, 2023 in more than 150 countries across TV, digital and social, showcasing the festival and Malta to millions of music fans around the world.
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