Though the Maltese act is announced by its solo representative’s name, Kurt Calleja, actually there will be a group representing this country at the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest: Kevin (rhythm guitar), Chris (lead guitar), David Baldacchino (bass) and Rebecca Spiteri (drums).
However, most of the Maltese national finalists were based from the United Kingdom, Kurt Calleja was amongst them but his profession in that country was an air steward and at the same time Kurt worked as a club singer. After he turned back to his motherland, he became a backing vocalist in various TV programmes.
In 2010, he appeared in national selections in Malta but he hasn’t ever succeeded to represent his country before. That year, the creators of the song This is the Night firstly met during a music event, Orfeo in Venice, Italy. Then they decided to take part in the Maltese Song for Europe 2012. Besides their participation at the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest, Kurt’s team is also preparing for his debut album which is expected to be released this summer.
