Glen Vella

Glen Vella
Glen Vella in 2023
Glen Vella in 2023
Background information
Born (1983-05-14) 14 May 1983
OriginFleur-de-Lys, Malta
GenresPop
OccupationSinger · Songwriter · Vocal Coach
Years active2000–present
Spouse
Sandro Zammit
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(m. 2020)​
Websitegvstudiomt.com

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]

Career

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] In May 2026, he performed as a supporting act for the German synth-pop band Alphaville together with his band at the Summer Lust Music Festival in Għaxaq, Malta.[6]

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

YearEventRoleSongResult
2005Malta Song for EuropeContestant"Appreciate"6th[7]
2008Malta Song for EuropeContestant (with Pamela)"Loved by You"Semi-finalist[8]
2009Malta EurosongContestant (with Q)"Live for Today"Semi-finalist[9]
2009Malta EurosongContestant (with Q)"Before You Walk Away"3rd[9]
2010Malta EurosongContestant"Just a Little More Love"2nd[10]
2011Malta Eurovision Song ContestContestant"One Life"1st[11]
2011Eurovision Song ContestRepresentative (Malta)"One Life"11th (Semi-final 1)[12]
2015Malta Eurovision Song ContestContestant"Breakaway"3rd[13]
2023Malta Eurovision Song ContestCo-host——[14]

Mużika Mużika

YearPerformed byRoleSongResult
2000Glen Vella (with Eleonor Cassar)Performer"Meta Naf Li Inti Tħobbni"2nd[15]
2021Glen VellaPerformer"Ħarsa Biss"1st[16]
2021Avenue SkyComposer"Kompli Tbissem"Finalist[17]
2022BloodlineComposer (with Elton Zarb)"Mewġ"Semi-finalist[15]
2023Jasmine AbelaComposer"M’Hawnx Bħalek"3rd[18]
2024GIADAComposer"Imħabba Vera"Finalist[19]
2025Claudia FanielloComposer"Supereroj"Finalist[20]
2025Jasmine AbelaComposer"L-Imħabba Verità"Finalist[20]
2026Jasmine AbelaComposer"Nistaqsi"1st[21]
2026Jessica ft. J JoyComposer"Sensazzjoni"Finalist[22]

Awards

  • 2nd place - Festival Tal-Kanzunetta Maltija (2000) (with Eleonor Cassar) with "Meta Naf Li Inti Tħobbni"[15]
  • Jury Award – Golden Stag International Festival (2009)[1]
  • 3rd place – GO Malta EuroSong (2009) (with Q) with “Before You Walk Away”[23]
  • 2nd place – Malta Eurovision Song Contest (2010) with “Just a Little More Love”[24]
  • Winner – Malta Eurovision Song Contest (2011) with “One Life”[25]
  • 3rd place – Malta Eurovision Song Contest (2015) with “Breakaway”[26]
  • Winner – Mużika Mużika (2021) with “Ħarsa Biss”[27]
  • People’s Choice Award – Pride Awards (EuroPride Valletta 2023) for contributions to the LGBTIQ+ community[28]
  • 3rd place – Mużika Mużika (2023) as composer for “M’ Hawnx Bħalek” (performed by Jasmine Abela, lyrics by Philip Vella)[29]
  • Winnner – Mużika Mużika (2026) as composer for “Nistaqsi” (performed by Jasmine Abela, lyrics by Philip Vella)[21]

Discography

Singles

  • 2005: "Appreciate"
  • 2008: "Loved By You" (with Pamela)
  • 2009: "Live For Today" (with Q)
  • 2009: "Before You Walk Away" (with Q)
  • 2010: "Just A Little More Love"
  • 2011: "One Life"
  • 2012: "Lest Ngħix Biss Għalik"
  • 2012: "Lie"
  • 2014: "Dak Li Jien"
  • 2015: "Breakaway"
  • 2021: "Ħarsa Biss"
  • 2022: "Tagħna 2"
  • 2023: "Ħarsa Biss" (Remix)
  • 2026: "Issa Naraw" (with Amber)
  • 2026: "Logħob Li Jgħaqqadna" (Malta School Games 2026 Anthem Song)

References

  1. 1 2 3 Eurovision.tv – Glen Vella
  2. ↑ Valletta 2018 – Elfejn u Tmintax performance details
  3. ↑ "Music, plays and teeth care – on TVM and TVM2 from tomorrow". TVM News. 31 May 2020. Retrieved 2025-11-22.
  4. ↑ "Gigi D'Alessio – Vernal Festival". MFCC. Retrieved 2025-11-22.
  5. ↑ "Watch: Preparations for Għaxaq concerts well underway". TVM News. 6 May 2024. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
  6. ↑ "Bonnie Tyler out, Alphaville in: New act for Ħal Għaxaq Summer Lust Festival". GuideMeMalta. Retrieved 2026-05-24.
  7. ↑ "Malta Song for Europe 2005". Eurovisionworld.
  8. ↑ "Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008". Wikipedia.
  9. 1 2 "Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009". Wikipedia.
  10. ↑ "Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest 2010". Wikipedia.
  11. ↑ "Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011". Wikipedia.
  12. ↑ "Eurovision Song Contest 2011". Wikipedia.
  13. ↑ "Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015". Wikipedia.
  14. ↑ "Malta's national final lineup complete". Eurovision Song Contest. 10 February 2023. Retrieved 20 March 2026.
  15. 1 2 3 "Mużika Mużika". Wikipedia.
  16. ↑ "Glen Vella wins first edition of Mużika Mużika". Oh My Malta.
  17. ↑ Owen Galea (2021-03-19). "Mużika Mużika twelve finalists announced". TVM News. Retrieved 2026-03-22.
  18. ↑ "Mużika Mużika 2023 results". The Malta Independent.
  19. ↑ "Mużika Mużika 2024 semifinalists". Times of Malta.
  20. 1 2 "Mużika Mużika 2025 finalists announced". Malta Daily.
  21. 1 2 Tony Barbaro Sant (2026-03-22). "Jasmine wins Mużika Mużika with her song 'Nistaqsi'". TVM News. Retrieved 2026-03-22.
  22. ↑ Festivals Malta (2025-11-03). "Mużika Mużika 2026: Jitħabbru s-16-il kanzunetta finalista". Festivals Malta. Retrieved 2026-03-22.
  23. ↑ "GO Malta EuroSong 2009 – Final Results". EurovisionWorld. Retrieved 2025-11-22.
  24. ↑ "GO Malta EuroSong 2010: Glen Vella – "Just A Little More Love"". EurovisionWorld. Retrieved 2025-11-22.
  25. ↑ European Broadcasting Union. "Glen Vella – Malta 2011". Eurovision Song Contest official website. https://eurovision.tv/participant/glen-vella
  26. ↑ "MESC 2015 – Glen Vella "Breakaway" result". EurovisionWorld. Retrieved 2025-11-22.
  27. ↑ "Video: Glen Vella wins the first edition of Mużika Mużika". TVM News. 21 March 2021. Retrieved 20 March 2026.
  28. ↑ Malta Daily – Pride Awards recognise contributions to LGBTIQ+ community
  29. ↑ TVM News – Mużika Mużika 2023 results
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