Emma Muscat has revealed that a piano will take centre stage in her Eurovision performance.
Emma Muscat has hinted at the plans for the staging of her song “I Am What I Am”, which will represent Malta at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Turin. Speaking to Times of Malta, Emma confirmed that the piano is a part of her identity as a performer, and felt it had to be included in her Eurovision performance:
I grew up playing the piano from a very young age… My love for music started at the piano thanks to my mum. The song being called I Am What I Am, I want to show everyone who I am so the piano has to be there.
Emma also discussed her thoughts on representing Malta at Eurovision, adding that whilst she has “never felt such a big responsibility on [her] shoulders” she is still excited for the experience.
Malta will perform in 6th position in the 2nd semi-final of this year’s contest on 12 May.
Who is Emma Muscat?
Emma Muscat was born on 27th November 1999 in St. Julian’s, Malta. She showed an interest in music at a young age and later decided to enroll at the University of Performing Arts.
The singer released her first single “Alone” in 2016 and has since released a further seven singles, a studio album, and an EP. In 2018, she began working more in Italy, having participated in the talent show Amici di Maria De Filippi, which also secured her contract with Warner Music Italy.
Source: Times of Malta | Image source: Kris Micallef / Eurovision.tv
Malta debuted in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1971 and was represented by Joe Grech and the song “Marija L-Maltija”, which finished last. Malta competed again in 1972 and 1975 but then withdrew until their return in 1991. During the 1990s Malta only once finished outside of the top 10, and in 1998 they came within just 7 points of victory. It was Chiara who brought the country their 3rd place finish in 1998, and who went on to finish in 2nd at the 2005 contest in Kyiv. The only other artist to finish 2nd for Malta is Ira Losco, who was 12 points away from victory in 2002. They are the longest and most successful participating country never to have won the Eurovision Song Contest.
