MTV finalises Isle Of MTV Malta bill and revives The Grind for one-off special

MTV finalises Isle Of MTV Malta bill and revives The Grind for one-off special

Raye has completed the line-up for the 11th year of Europe's largest free music event, Isle Of MTV Malta. 

The singer will join past collaborator Jonas Blue, along with DNCE and The Chainsmokers at Il Fosos Square on Tuesday, June 27. 

The main show will be streamed on Facebook Live and www.isleofmtv.com from 6.35pm UK time. As well as the performances and main stage action introduced by MTV VJ Becca Dudley, behind the scenes content will form a Backstage Live stream, hosted by presenter Maya Jama.

In addition, MTV's dance party The Grind, which ran internationally from 1992 to 1997, will make a special, one-off return at the island’s Café Del Mar on Sunday, June 25, featuring DJ Martin Jensen. Hosted by Becca Dudley and co-hosted by Rio Fredrika, it is scheduled to live stream in its entirety on www.isleofmtv.com

“This reimagined return of The Grind gives fans a chance to relive an old favorite in the context of today’s social music culture, while introducing younger MTV fans to a legendary MTV dance party," said Bruce Gillmer, Head of Music and Music Talent, Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN). "We’re excited to breathe new life into one of our favorite MTV shows and present The Grind in a fresh way on all of our platforms.”

The full line-up for Isle Of MTV Malta Music Week is as follows: 

Friday, June 23: Cheat Codes & Club MTV @ Gianpula

Saturday, June 24: Pacha on Tour with Don Diablo @ Aria

Sunday, June 25: MTV’s The Grind featuring Martin Jensen @ Café Del Mar (1pm – 5pm)

Sunday, June 25: Café Del Mar Sunset Party featuring Kungs @ Café Del Mar (from 6pm)

Tuesday, June 27: Isle of MTV 2017 featuring The Chainsmokers, DNCE, Jonas Blue & Raye @ Il Fosos Square

Tuesday, June 27: Isle of MTV Malta Official After Party @ Uno

Wednesday, June 28: HedKandi House Sessions @ Cafe Del Mar



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