Altofest is a project that explores experimental sociality through contemporary live art. Citizens host international artists in their houses, which then become venues that welcome audiences for diverse performances. Altofest will take place across four different regions in Malta, over four consecutive weekends. “Legendary People” is the theme behind Altofest Malta 2018.

How can art emerge from the community as its distinctive expression, becoming in the meantime an instrument of social growth, fostering the formation of a future cultural legacy? The narration of a place, of its inhabitants and of its possible future lives, needs to be inspired by the evocative power of myth and legends. The bright image of the democratic Athens is a mix of mythology and reality of historical documents. A new mythology to be founded needs heroes and legends. A cultural project inserting itself in the life of the city, directly involving its community, creates a new mythology where heroes are among its citizens, deeply immersed in the landscape.

The hero we are referring to is the so-called “cultural hero”, according to anthropologists. He is the one who influences customs and traditions of his people inaugurating new rituals, bringing innovation and establishing a new collective identity.  In this sense, Altofest Malta is a unique opportunity, the act of foundation of a new way of perceiving and living in the relationship between citizens and arts, especially live arts contemporary language. As it will originate a new condition, Altofest Malta 2018 will be the beginning of a new epic of the “cultural hero” citizen. He will accept the challenge of blending his/her everyday life with the revelation of artistic creation. 20 citizens in 4 different areas of the island will be the pioneers of an experience that will leave a cultural heritage.

Altofest will be making its way to Valletta, Bormla, Birgu, Sliema and Gżira between the 10th and 13th of May. Schedule below:

10th May

Open Talk + preview | Finding Malta / Ng Chor Guan at Splendid, 74 Strait St, Valletta (7:00PM)

11th May

Secret Sound Stories | V XX Zweetz at Strait St, Valletta / One spectator per time (11:00AM)

To suit | Lizzie J Klotz at Casa Collacchio | 8 triq il-kwartier, Birgu (3:30PM – Duration: 20 min)

Secret Sound Stories | V XX Zweetz at Strait St, Valletta / One spectator per time (4:30PM)

Hype | Frantics at Tony’s home | 76 Triq Manwel Dimech, Tas-Sliema (4:30PM – Duration: 40 min)

Vivire aquì | Solucionesdramáticas & G. Layño at James & Laura’s home | 79 Triq Luqa Briffa, Il-Gżira (6:30PM – Duration: 80 min)

To suit | Lizzie J Klotz at Casa Collacchio | 8 triq il-kwartier, Birgu (7:30PM – Duration: 20 min)

Hype | Frantics at Tony’s home | 76 Triq Manwel Dimech, Tas-Sliema (8:30PM – Duration: 40 min)

Omertà | Matteo Marfoglia Dance Co at the Regatta club Bormla | Bormla Waterfront (9:00 PM – Duration: 30 min)

12th May

Secret Sound Stories | V XX Zweetz at Strait St, Valletta / One spectator per time (11:00AM)

Secret Sound Stories | V XX Zweetz at Strait St, Valletta / One spectator per time (3:00PM)

To suit | Lizzie J Klotz at Casa Collacchio | 8 triq il-kwartier, Birgu (4:30PM – Duration: 20 min)

Hype | Frantics at Tony’s home | 76 Triq Manwel Dimech, Tas-Sliema (5:00PM – Duration: 40 min)

Omertà | Matteo Marfoglia Dance Co at the Regatta club Bormla | Bormla Waterfront (6:00 PM – Duration: 30 min)

Vivire aquì | Solucionesdramáticas & G. Layño at James & Laura’s home | 79 Triq Luqa Briffa, Il-Gżira (6:30PM – Duration: 80 min)

Hype | Frantics at Tony’s home | 76 Triq Manwel Dimech, Tas-Sliema (9:00PM – Duration: 40 min)

13th May

Secret Sound Stories | V XX Zweetz at Strait St, Valletta / One spectator per time (2:00PM)

Omertà | Matteo Marfoglia Dance Co at the Regatta club Bormla | Bormla Waterfront (3:30 PM – Duration: 30 min)

To suit | Lizzie J Klotz at Casa Collacchio | 8 triq il-kwartier, Birgu (4:30PM – Duration: 20 min)

Hype | Frantics at Tony’s home | 76 Triq Manwel Dimech, Tas-Sliema (5:00PM – Duration: 40 min)

Vivire aquì | Solucionesdramáticas & G. Layño at James & Laura’s home | 79 Triq Luqa Briffa, Il-Gżira (6:30PM – Duration: 80 min)

Finding Malta | Ng Chor Guan at a Secret Place (9:00PM)

 

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