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.European Broadcasting Union. "Glen Vella – Malta 2011". Eurovision Song Contest official website. https://eurovision.tv/participant/glen-vella
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.Valletta 2018 – Elfejn u Tmintax performance details
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.
Eurovision Song Contest Year Event Role Song Result 2005 Malta Song for Europe Contestant "Appreciate" 6th 2008 Malta Song for Europe Contestant (with Pamela) "Loved by You" Semi-finalist 2009 Malta Eurosong Contestant (with Q) "Live for Today" Semi-finalist 2009 Malta Eurosong Contestant (with Q) "Before You Walk Away" 3rd 2010 Malta Eurosong Contestant "Just a Little More Love" 2nd 2011 Malta Eurovision Song Contest Contestant "One Life" 1st 2011 Eurovision Song Contest Representative (Malta) "One Life" 11th (Semi-final 1) 2015 Malta Eurovision Song Contest Contestant "Breakaway" 3rd 2023 Malta Eurovision Song Contest Co-host — —
Mużika Mużika Year Performed by Role Song Result 2000 Glen Vella (with Eleonor Cassar) Performer "Meta Naf Li Inti Tħobbni" 2nd 2021 Glen Vella Performer "Ħarsa Biss" 1st 2021 Avenue Sky Composer "Kompli Tbissem" Finalist 2022 Bloodline Composer (with Elton Zarb) "Mewġ" Semi-finalist 2023 Jasmine Abela Composer "M’Hawnx Bħalek" 3rd 2024 GIADA Composer "Imħabba Vera" Finalist 2025 Claudia Faniello Composer "Supereroj" Finalist 2025 Jasmine Abela Composer "L-Imħabba Verità" Finalist 2026 Jasmine Abela Composer "Nistaqsi" 1st 2026 Jessica ft. J Joy Composer "Sensazzjoni" Finalist
Awards 2nd place - Festival Tal-Kanzunetta Maltija (2000) (with Eleonor Cassar) with "Meta Naf Li Inti Tħobbni" Jury Award – Golden Stag International Festival (2009) 3rd place – GO Malta EuroSong (2009) (with Q) with “Before You Walk Away” 2nd place – Malta Eurovision Song Contest (2010) with “Just a Little More Love” Winner – Malta Eurovision Song Contest (2011) with “One Life” 3rd place – Malta Eurovision Song Contest (2015) with “Breakaway” Winner – Mużika Mużika (2021) with “Ħarsa Biss” People’s Choice Award – Pride Awards (EuroPride Valletta 2023) for contributions to the LGBTIQ+ communityMalta Daily – Pride Awards recognise contributions to LGBTIQ+ community 3rd place – Mużika Mużika (2023) as composer for “M’ Hawnx Bħalek” (performed by Jasmine Abela, lyrics by Philip Vella)TVM News – Mużika Mużika 2023 results Winner – Mużika Mużika (2026) as composer for “Nistaqsi” (performed by Jasmine Abela, lyrics by Philip Vella)
Discography
Singles
2005: "Appreciate" 2008: "Loved By You" (with Pamela) 2009: "Live For Today" (with Q) 2009: "Before You Walk Away" (with Q) 2010: "Just A Little More Love" 2011: "One Life" 2012: "Lest Ngħix Biss Għalik" 2012: "Lie" 2014: "Dak Li Jien" 2015: "Breakaway" 2021: "Ħarsa Biss" 2022: "Tagħna 2" 2023: "Ħarsa Biss" (Remix) 2026: "Issa Naraw" (with Amber) 2026: "Logħob Li Jgħaqqadna" (Malta School Games 2026 Anthem Song)
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