Malta are not wasting any time in preparing for Eurovision 2018. In mid-September, we learned the names of the 30 semi-finalists for the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2018. Tonight TVM revealed the 16 finalists — and they include some familiar faces (and voices).

The two artists that stand out the most are Brooke Borg and Christabelle Borg.

Brooke, of course, won over the fandom with her 2016 entry “Golden”, finishing second to Ira Losco. She returned for 2017, placing fourth with “Unstoppable”. Her entry for the 2018 contest will be “Heart of Gold”.

It’s also a welcome return for Christabelle, who did not enter the selection process last year. Like Brooke, she’s a former runner-up, placing second in 2015 with “Rush”.

Having won the Wiwi Jury in both 2015 and 2016 (with “Kingdom”), will she make it a hat-trick with her 2018 song, “Taboo”? The track is notably written in part by Eurovision veteran, Thomas G:Son.

The Maltese music scene is a close-knit group, so naturally, the two ladies aren’t the only acts returning. Other names fans may remember include Deborah C (in her seventh straight appearance), Danica Muscat and Lawrence Gray.

Richard Micallef also returns with his effort “Song For Dad”. Richard was part of Malta’s 2014 entry Firelight, but is looking to return.

You can see the full list of finalists, along with their songs, below.

Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2018 — Finalists

  • Deborah C — “Turn It Up”
  • AIDAN — “Dai Laga”
  • Brooke Borg — “Heart of Gold”
  • Christabelle Borg — “Taboo”
  • Avenue Sky — “We Can Run”
  • Jasmine Abela — “Supernovas”
  • Richard & Joe Micallef — “Song For Dad”
  • Petra Whiteford — “Evolution”
  • Lawrence Gray — “Love Grenade”
  • Eleanor Cassar — “Back To Life”
  • Rhiannon Micallef — “Beyond Blue Horizons”
  • Mikhail Attard & Cherylis Camileri — “Breaking Point”
  • Matthew Caruana — “Call 2morrow”
  • Miriana Conte — “Rocket”
  • Danica Muscat — “One Step At A Time”
  • Tiziana Calleja — “First Time”

The Malta Eurovision Song Contest final will take place during February 2018, when all sixteen songs will be performed live.

Whoever qualifies will hope to avoid the same fate as Claudia Faniello in Kyiv. Though she wowed us in her performance of “Breathlessly”, she failed to receive any televote points in the semi-final, finishing 16th.

Which names are you most excited to see on the list? Who do you think has a shot of making it to Lisbon? Let us know all your thoughts in the comments section below!

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R
R
7 years ago

The Maltese selection this year:
# The battle of who is the wealthiest between Brooke & Christabelle.
# A final filled with rejects from other countries, including a reject from Moldova. Maybe it is time they close it to local songwriters only?
# Nothing in Maltese by the looks of it! It seems last year was a one off! Shame!
# Same names over & over with a predicted outcome.
# Lots and lots of adverts all throughout the show, making it more entertaining than the actual show itself!

———-> B O R I N G <———-

umerkim
umerkim
7 years ago
Reply to  R

bitch sit down and eat ur cheerios. eurofans always whining over the same national finals but the second the country switches to an internal selection they’re up in arms

Purple Mask
Purple Mask
7 years ago

There is a “nostalgia” to Malta’s music that I enjoy very much. Great line-up this year. I look forward to watching it, along with those, erm, “unique” adverts. 🙂

Polegend Godgarina
7 years ago

Brooke is known to be very wealthy, so hopefully she put together a killer team for a killer show. She honestly has all it takes to give Malta a great result.

UrbanSymphony
UrbanSymphony
7 years ago

possible head piece + straight hair + black dress combo incoming

Gobio
Gobio
7 years ago
Reply to  UrbanSymphony

That straight hair definitely did not suit her. Looked like she just stepped out of the shower.

Polegend Godgarina
7 years ago

The tragic Qélé qélé lyrics worked, so you never know haha

UrbanSymphony
UrbanSymphony
7 years ago

do we know when the songs come out or?

Marko Z
Marko Z
7 years ago

Brooke and Jasmineee ????????

Marc
Marc
7 years ago

I expect (as always with Mesc) all forgettable average songs.
They keep playing as if we were in 2005 so they will keep sending non-qualifying songs unless rigged juries can save them.
Hilarious to see some people still expect a great song written by G:Sson that has been rejected from Mello.

ESCFan
ESCFan
7 years ago
Reply to  Marc

wait and see before commenting! <3

Jo
Jo
7 years ago
Reply to  Marc

Their entries from 2013 and 2014 were great, so there’s always hope.

Marc
Marc
7 years ago
Reply to  Jo

Jo, super agree. I always had Malta in my Top 3 in 2013. Amazing. But those 2 didn’t win the televote in Malta.
By now I don’t have any hope in Mesc and Maltese voting but we’ll see 🙂

ESCFan
ESCFan
7 years ago

From the list of names this looks amazing. Christabelle, Brooke, and Aiden will serve something fresh for sure. I am hoping for the best for Malta, Malta deserves to do well in ESC

Nickc
Nickc
7 years ago

How many surnames exist in Malta? There seem to be plenty of borgs, calleja a and faniellos.

Jo
Jo
7 years ago
Reply to  Nickc

Families of musicians.

Nickc
Nickc
7 years ago
Reply to  Nickc

Thanks Robyn. Now it’s clear.

Sophie
Sophie
7 years ago

Cannot wait to hear “Taboo” and “Heart of gold” !! what is “Dai laga” ?

Sophie
Sophie
7 years ago
Reply to  Sophie

What ever he will bring, hope it is something fresh. his new track is amazing.

William Lee Adams
Admin
7 years ago

Brooke and Christabelle — showdown of the stars!

gianesc
gianesc
7 years ago

This year is Christabelle’s year!

Marko Z
Marko Z
7 years ago
Reply to  gianesc

Nah nah bebe… ITS BROOKE’S