Glen Vella
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Glen Vella | |
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 Glen Vella in 2023 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 14 May 1983 |
| Origin | Fleur-de-Lys, Malta |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation | Singer · Songwriter · Vocal Coach |
| Years active | 2000–present |
Spouse |
Sandro Zammit (m. 2020) |
Glen Vella (born 14 May 1983) is a Maltese singer, songwriter, and vocal coach. He studied voice and piano from a young age and later earned a qualification in voice coaching from the Victoria Music and Arts College in London.[1]
Vella became active in the Maltese music and television industry in the mid-2000s, recording jingles and theme songs and participating in musical theatre productions. In 2009, he received the Jury Award at the Golden Stag International Festival in Romania.[1]
He was one of the lead vocalists of Elfejn u Tmintax, the choral symphony which premiered on the steps of St John’s Co-Cathedral during the Valletta 2018 opening celebrations.[2]
In 2020, Vella presented the children’s television programme Kaxxa Daqq on TVM.[3] In March 2024, he performed alongside Italian singer Gigi D'Alessio at the Vernal Festival held at the Malta Fairs and Conventions Centre (MFCC) in Ta’ Qali.[4] In May 2024, he performed as a supporting act for American singer Anastacia at the Summer Lust Music Festival in Għaxaq, alongside Kurt Calleja.[5]
He has participated in the Mużika Mużika festival and has also represented Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest.
In addition to his performance career, he works as a vocal coach, mentoring emerging Maltese artists.
Eurovision Song Contest
| Year | Event | Role | Song | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Malta Song for Europe | Contestant | "Appreciate" | 6th[6] |
| 2008 | Malta Song for Europe | Contestant (with Pamela) | "Loved by You" | Semi-finalist[7] |
| 2009 | Malta Eurosong | Contestant (with Q) | "Live for Today" | Semi-finalist[8] |
| 2009 | Malta Eurosong | Contestant (with Q) | "Before You Walk Away" | 3rd[8] |
| 2010 | Malta Eurosong | Contestant | "Just a Little More Love" | 2nd[9] |
| 2011 | Malta Eurovision Song Contest | Contestant | "One Life" | 1st[10] |
| 2011 | Eurovision Song Contest | Representative (Malta) | "One Life" | 11th (Semi-final 1)[11] |
| 2015 | Malta Eurovision Song Contest | Contestant | "Breakaway" | 3rd[12] |
| 2023 | Malta Eurovision Song Contest | Co-host | — | —[13] |
Mużika Mużika
| Year | Performed by | Role | Song | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Glen Vella (with Eleonor Cassar) | Performer | "Meta Naf Li Inti Tħobbni" | 2nd[14] |
| 2021 | Glen Vella | Performer | "Ħarsa Biss" | 1st[15] |
| 2021 | Avenue Sky | Composer | "Kompli Tbissem" | Finalist[16] |
| 2022 | Bloodline | Composer (with Elton Zarb) | "Mewġ" | Semi-finalist[14] |
| 2023 | Jasmine Abela | Composer | "M’Hawnx Bħalek" | 3rd[17] |
| 2024 | GIADA | Composer | "Imħabba Vera" | Finalist[18] |
| 2025 | Claudia Faniello | Composer | "Supereroj" | Finalist[19] |
| 2025 | Jasmine Abela | Composer | "L-Imħabba Verità" | Finalist[19] |
| 2026 | Jasmine Abela | Composer | "Nistaqsi" | 1st[20] |
| 2026 | Jessica ft. J Joy | Composer | "Sensazzjoni" | Finalist[21] |
