INTERVIEW:
Name:
KIMBERLY BUTTIGIEG
Hometown:
BIRZEBBUGA
Website / Facebook page ? :
Kimberly Buttigieg
Local/International artists/musicians who inspire you ? :
Rihanna / Claudia Faniello
Previous experience at ‘Indifest’ ? :
None
How do you see your chances in winning ‘Indifest’ this year ? :
I believe that our song KLIEM MAGIJA is a very energetic and catchy song, and will surely be enjoyed by the viewers. All the songs are good so I believe that we all have a good chance of winning.
What is your opinion on Competitions(local)? :
Local festivals like the Konkors Kanzunetta Indipendenza are very professional and are a showcase for upcoming artists.
What is your favourite music style? :
Pop / Ballads
When and how did your life in music start? :
It has always been my dream to start singing, and started taking vocal lessons with my friend Lyann Iles. I guess we boosted each other to take up singing professionally. We shall be singing together in this festival.
Do you write your own stuff? – and if so what inspires you? :
No.
What are your biggest ambitions in music?
The Eurovision Song Contest.
A 3 word comment about The Eurovision Song Contest?
DREAM COME TRUE
Describe a typical day in your life?
Obviously I go to work everyday, then I go home and in the evening spend some good quality time with my family and/or friends.
Favourite sport ?:
Volleyball
Favourite book ?:
Fifty Shades of Grey
Favourite films ?:
A walk to remember, Pearl Harbour
Favourite holiday/trip ?:
Rome
Do you have a message to The Maltese Nation?:
Everyone who has a dream should do his best to fulfill that dream. Good luck to all the singers, and I hope that everyone enjoys the festival. Even though this is a competition, we are all friends, living a dream together.
INTERVIEW:
Name:
LYANN ILES
Hometown:
BUGIBBA
Website / Facebook page ? :
Lyann Iles
Local/International artists/musicians who inspire you ? :
Jennifer Lopez / Ira Losco
Previous experience at ‘Indifest’ ? :
None
How do you see your chances in winning ‘Indifest’ this year ? :
I believe that there are a lot of good songs this year, including our song. I guess the choice will be in the hands of the public and judges.
What is your opinion on Competitions(local)? :
A good opportunity for new artists to showcase their talents in professional productions.
What is your favourite music style? :
Pop / R n’ B
When and how did your life in music start? :
I had been taking a few vocal classes for a number of years at school when I was younger, however stopped for a few years due to my studies, work etc. I started singing again around 2 years ago, and plan to never stop.
Do you write your own stuff? – and if so what inspires you? :
Yes, I do. Basically the situations in life inspires me to write my own lyrics. I believe that only with true emotion can one express feelings through music.
What are your biggest ambitions in music?
The Eurovision Song Contest.
A 3 word comment about The Eurovision Song Contest?
MY LIFE AMBITION
Describe a typical day in your life?
Work, spend some time with my family and loved ones, a long walk with my dog Snoopy and to round it up, I like to plan something different for every evening, after all… life’s too short to live the same day twice !
Favourite sport ?:
Tennis
Favourite book ?:
I’m not Scared
Favourite films ?:
Man on Fire, Perfect Stranger, Conair
Favourite holiday/trip ?:
Rome
Do you have a message to The Maltese Nation?:
My message is simply for everyone to enjoy the festival and appreciate all the work and efforts that every single person has put in this festival, to entertain you. I hope that you will enjoy the song KLIEM MAGIJA that I will be singing with Kimberly Buttigieg, and feel the fun factor in it as much as we do!! Good luck to all of the contestants, we are all winners !
Interviewed by Joseph Portelli – Music News Malta Editor.
Good luck!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XtStEHXc2M