Transportation authorities are bracing for a busy night on July 16, as two major events of the Sensational and largest Musical Festival Isle of MTV concert and the Centuries Great Valletta feast – are scheduled to take place in Valletta and Floriana, respectively. To mitigate potential travel disruptions, additional bus services have been added to ensure a smoother commute for attendees of both the events .As it worries the Feast organizers to make their traditional bands across the streets of Valletta.
The Sensational Isle of MTV Music Festival concert with Top Chart Singers
Since 2007, MTV has been hosting the Isle of MTV Malta music festival annually, drawing in a large audience of music enthusiasts who relish live shows by globally celebrated artists spanning pop, rock, and electronic genres. The Isle of MTV Malta Special usually occurs in June or July and is recognized for its vibrant ambiance and breathtaking outdoor location. The line-up of artists varies each year,
This year, join DJ Snake, the young Blues queen, Raye and”Powerless” singer Nelly Furtado at the festival.
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The Timeless Centuries-Old Feasts of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
One of the most widespread Marian devotions in the Maltese Islands is that to Our Lady of Mount Carmel.The Houses of the Carmelite Friars and the Discalced Carmelites formed the central nuclei for the promotion of all forms of devotions related to the Madonna of Mount Carmel. The feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel was instituted by the Carmelites within their order between 1376 and 1386 to celebrate the victory achieved by their order in obtaining the approbation of its name and constitution from Honorius III on January 3, 1226. The enormous amount of devotees around the world are excited for its Feasts on Coming July 16th
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Mitigations for the Traffic Gridlock by the Tourism officials
Tourism officials are taking proactive steps to prevent traffic gridlock on July 16, as the Isle of MTV concert and the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel are set to coincide. While DJ Snake and RAYE perform at The Granaries in Floriana, traditional bands will be parading through the streets of Valletta, just a stone’s throw away. To mitigate potential travel disruptions, additional bus services have been added to ensure a smooth commute for attendees of both
Malta Tourism Authority’s to offer a shuttle service for the attendees
Concerns about the schedule clash between the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and the Isle of MTV concert have prompted the Malta Tourism Authority to develop a comprehensive traffic plan to ensure a smooth experience for all. To avoid congestion, feast-goers are advised to bypass St. Anne’s Street in Floriana and instead access Valletta via Lascaris Wharf (Ix-Xatt tal-Lascaris) or utilize the park-and-ride system from Blata l-Bajda. Additionally, public transportation will be bolstered with more frequent bus services on the day, and Malta Public Transport will offer a special shuttle service specifically for concert attendees heading to the Isle of MTV event.
Between Father Alex Scerri and MTV Chairman Gavin Gulia
Father Alex Scerri from the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel expressed initial concerns about the scheduling conflict between the feast and Isle of MTV, worrying about how attendees would access the capital city and celebrate the feast. However, after collaborative meetings with the Malta Tourism Authority, he is now confident that feast-goers will be able to enter and participate in the event efficiently and in an organized manner. MTA Chairman Gavin Gulia emphasized, “We are mindful of the proximity of the events and are working to ensure a smooth logistics plan, allowing both events to proceed peacefully.” The historic Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, dating back to the 14th century, will commence at 7pm, while Isle of MTV, dubbed Europe’s largest free music festival, will take place from 3pm to nearly midnight, having drawn around 30,000 attendees last year.
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