Glen Vella

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.

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.

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.

In 2020, Vella presented the children’s television programme Kaxxa Daqq on TVM. 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. In May 2024, he performed as a supporting act for American singer Anastacia at the Summer Lust Music Festival in Għaxaq, alongside Kurt Calleja.

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

Mużika Mużika

Awards

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

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)

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