Glen Vella
Maltese singer
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. In May 2026, he performed as a supporting act for the German synth-pop band Alphaville together with his band at the Summer Lust Music Festival in Għaxaq, Malta.
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.
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