No sooner is the 15th edition of the Victoria International Arts Festival over than the organisers are already planning the 16th edition! Sifting through scores of requests by interested musicians from all over the world is no easy task. It doesn’t get much better making a choice … that will take longer than one may imagine.

However, the dates of the coming year’s edition are the following:

Wednesday 12 June – Monday 15 July

Joseph Vella, Artistic Director of the Festival, is in Collodi, Italy, conducting the world-premiere of his new work on Pinocchio (Collodi’s best-loved native son …). He is also finalising agreements with enthusiastic musicians who are willing to participate in next year’s edition of the Victoria International Arts Festival …

Watch this space for more information …