The Eastern Region is proud to be recognized as the Region of Culture for 2024. This initiative aims to showcase the region’s unique cultural heritage through a year–long program of community outreach programs, events, and activities in collaboration with local councils, organizations, artists, and stakeholders. The extensive program throughout the year will provide numerous opportunities to actively engage with and appreciate the arts, local culture, and heritage, both in person and virtually. Join us as we prepare for a year–long celebration of our rich cultural heritage.

Introduction
For the year 2024, our Region has had the honour and responsibility of being the chosen Region of Culture in Malta and Gozo. It has been our mission and undertaking, as a result, to ensure that we grasped the opportunity to promote our region’s cultural heritage and to make the arts accessible to everyone. Under the vision of our Artistic Director, Mr. Daniel Cauchi, and supported by a team of passionate individuals namely our Executive Secretary Ms. Jeanette Galea and our Cultural Manager Mr. James Hamberger, I am beyond satisfied with what we have managed to achieve this year.
Our primary goal was to reach our communities through a varied and interactive calendar of events, making sure that every month the Region of Culture offered our communities something new. This is best reflected in our monthly outreach programs which were held in the heart of our communities. The aim behind these outreach programs was to hold small-scale, but qualitative, activities in each of the 12 localities that make up our region. On a monthly basis we also released video interviews of personalities from each locality, each telling a compelling story about the place they call home.
During our tenure as Region of Culture, we have made it a point to be open to work with everyone. We are proud of the fact that we have worked with various artists, NGOs, Voluntary Organisations, Local Councils and other Government entities in order to deliver on our ideals. We are also very proud of working with various PCOs, such as Teatru Malta and the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra.
I am also incredibly proud of the capital projects that have been launched this year. These projects were ambitious in their scope and implementation, but our Region has managed to see these dreams become realities. To name two of these projects, lVANt saw us travel the region with a mobile stage, taking different performances to our localities. We also published Tnax-il, a collection of 12 stories written by 12 different authors about our 12 localities. Each story was also translated into Maltese Sign Language to be as accessible as possible.
It is my wish that, moving forward, we continue to build on what we have achieved this year. Even though the torch now shall pass to Gozo as the next Region of Culture, our work and efforts will not stop.

Mr. Anthony Chircop
President of the Eastern Regional Council
The Team

Mr. Daniel Cauchi
Artistic Director

Ms. Jeanette Galea
Executive Secretary

Mr. James Hamberger
Cultural Manager
Events
Event Gallery
Artistic Collaborators
Ryan Galea
Through freelance work and collaborations with prestigious production houses, Ryan has built a rich portfolio in media production. His passion for storytelling shines in filmmaking, where his visual arts background adds depth to his creations. Alongside his performing talents, Ryan is a skilled visual artist, proficient in drawing and painting, with a knack for abstract compositions.
Patrick Mifsud
Patrick Mifsud is a Maltese artist based in London, UK, known for his site-specific installations and sculptures. His work explores minimal forms and materials, aiming to redefine architectural space and engage viewers' spatial awareness. Mifsud's drawings and paintings also reflect his exploration of space through simple compositions and geometric elements. He holds a BA (Hons) in Fine Art from the University for the Creative Arts, Canterbury, and an MA in Fine Art from Wimbledon College of Art, London.
Robert Spiteri
Robert is a professional drummer and drum tutor from Malta, immersed in the local music scene for two decades. Drumming for Clockwork Wolf & Co, Big Band Brothers, and Tribali, Robert graces stages both locally and internationally. As a drum tutor at 'The Box - a creative arts space,' he mentors aspiring musicians. His versatile beat extends to recording sessions, collaborations with the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra, and impactful contributions to local musical productions.
James Micallef Grimaud AKA Twitch
James Micallef Grimaud, also known as Twitch, is an award-winning artist recognized for his pioneering graffiti and large-scale murals in Malta. Starting his journey in the mid-nineties, Twitch earned the title of the pioneer of street art in Malta, utilizing walls and public spaces to express his creativity when canvases were beyond his reach.
Paul Muscat
The Good Friday exhibit began in 1984 with rice plates, later experimenting with salt in 1991. In 1994, he displayed salt plates in St. Helen's Parish Centre. In 2003, he created large squares, including the dome of St. Helen's Basilica and the largest semolina square featuring the last supper. In 2010, a memorable exhibit was held at San Anton Palace, featuring Caravaggio's famous painting of the Beheading of St. John.
Michael De Camargo
Michael is a seasoned Brazilian musician skilled in percussion, singing, and cavaquinho. With extensive experience in top bands in Rome and Madrid, he has been a pivotal figure in Malta's Brazilian music scene since 2015. Leading workshops and performances, including the renowned Samba Enredo "Batucada" ensemble, Michael brings energy and expertise to enrich participants' musical journeys. Join us for an immersive workshop experience led by this dynamic musician.
Pam Abela
Pam Abela, a curator for therapeutic spaces, combines her art and nursing expertise to enhance therapeutic environments. She uses workshops, site-specific art, and performances to create research-based interventions, integrating curating and nursing into a cohesive practice. Pam's Deep Shelter Project won Best Project in the Community at the Malta Arts Awards in 2019.
Dance Beyond Borders
Dance Beyond Borders, founded by dancers Julienne Schembri and Deborah Falzon, unites people through dance and the arts. Since January 2020, they have used dance as a medium for activism and change. Through performances and community projects, they foster empathy and understanding, collaborating with diverse communities, especially during Refugee Week Malta.

Ryan Galea

Patrick Mifsud

Robert Spiteri

James Micallef Grimaud AKA Twitch

Paul Muscat

Michael De Camargo

Pam Abela

Dance Beyond Borders
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