Akustika To Reimagine Rock Classics In Acoustic Concert In Valletta

Akustika will return to the stage this February with The Acoustic Club, an intimate live concert taking place on 27th and 28th February at Sala San Duminku, Valletta. Now in its…

Akustika will return to the stage this February with The Acoustic Club, an intimate live concert taking place on 27th and 28th February at Sala San Duminku, Valletta.

Now in its 11th edition, The Acoustic Club continues Akustika’s long-running musical journey, offering acoustic reinterpretations of well-known songs in a warm, club-inspired setting that prioritises closeness between performers and audience.

Akustika is a collective of ten professional musicians whose collaboration began during the Strummin’ concert series.

The ensemble brings together Janice Debattista, Jean Claude Vancell, Isabel Camilleri, Malcolm Bonnici, Antonio Olivari, Karl Lewis, Joseph Axiak, Sean Borg, Samuel Aquilina and Luke Vella Clark. Following their last performance together in 2025, the group returns with renewed focus and a refined artistic direction.

The concert will feature a carefully curated programme of more than 20 songs, spanning rock classics, jazz standards and Maltese repertoire.

Familiar music by artists such as Queen, Billy Joel, The Cranberries, Aerosmith, The Beatles, The Corrs, Roxette, Phil Collins, Tori Amos and Iron Maiden will be reimagined in an acoustic format that highlights musical detail, vocal harmony and ensemble interaction.

Inspired by the atmosphere of mid-20th-century music clubs, The Acoustic Club places emphasis on attentive listening and natural dynamics. By stripping back amplification and production effects, the concert allows audiences to experience well-known songs in a more intimate and expressive setting.

The event forms part of a wider cultural programme supported by volunteers from the Strummin’ Foundation and is backed by APS Bank and Festivals Malta through the Rock’n Malta fund.

All proceeds from the concerts will go towards guitar-teaching programmes organised by the Strummin’ Foundation, supporting access to music education within the community.

Tickets for Akustika, The Acoustic Club are available from www.strummin.mt.

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