The Malta Eurovision Song Contest selection now has 16 finalists following the semi-final held on 17 February consisting of 22 acts.

In a special show on 18 February the finalists were announced. The show featured a tribute to all previous Maltese Eurovision songs with many live performances including Claudia Faniello, Julie & Ludwig, Chiara and Mary Spiteri.

The 16 acts to the final are –

• Aidan Cassar – Ritmu
• Janice Mangion – Army
• Nicole Hammett – A Lover’s Heart
• Sarah Bonnici – Heaven
• Mark Anthony Bartolo – Serenity
• Denise Mercieca – Boy
• Richard Edwards – Hey Little
• Miriana Conte – Look What You’ve Done Now
• Giada – REVELACIÓN
• Baklava feat. Nicole – Electric Indigo
• Norbert Bondin – How Special You Are
• Raquel  – Over You
• Matt BLXCK – Come Around
• Nicole Azzopardi – Into The Fire
• Emma Muscat – Out Of Sight
• Enya Magri – Shame

There is another vote for a wildcard entry to the final for the six acts who did not make it through tonight –

• Francesca Sciberras – Rise
• Derrick Schembri – II
• Jessica Grech – Aphrodisiac
• Rachell Lowell – White Doves
• Malcolm Pisani – We Came For Love
• Jessika – Kaleidoscope

The grand final is tonight, 19 February.

Source: ESC Covers; TVM