Music Summit Malta makes its debut

Music Summit Malta makes its debut from Wednesday 7th to Saturday 10th October 2026 at the Hard Rock Hotel in St Julian’s, bringing together around 150 artists, founders, entrepreneurs, technologists, investors and music industry professionals. The four-day event combines talks and networking with a programme of live performances, showcases and afterparties, creating a more informal environment for conversations around the future of music.

Among the speakers are Detroit techno pioneer Kenny Larkin, Italian-Canadian DJ and producer John Acquaviva, electronic music producer Robert Babicz, Glitch Festival co-founder Kevin Ellul and 141 Records founder Luke “Funky Monkey”. The programme explores four main areas – Investment & Capital, Ecosystem & Policy, AI & Technology, and Media & Industry – with 45 speakers discussing the impact of technology, new business models, investment and changing audience habits.

Music Summit Malta also continues at night with four events in collaboration with local promoters Neolitika, Oracles and Big Ron’s Records. Friday 9th October features Gabriella, John Acquaviva and acid house pioneer Rob Acid, alongside Dafne, Sound Synthesis, Alias 1 and PHYNKS. Other nights include Niko Jay, Melchior Sultana, Owen Jay b2b Sean Rickett, Luca Cordina b2b Norark, Mato and Victor Guell.

Further infos and tickets here