On the eve of last Valentine’s Day, Malta and Gozo woke up with a new household name: Ryan Hili, winner of the 3rd edition of X-Factor Malta. We had seen him before. We had known him before when, months earlier, still an unfamiliar face, with a very common name and surname, RYAN HILI requested the Aurora Opera House to produce a music video for his newly released song ‘Nistenniek’. Now he returns with a golden voice and a charming persona to headline Leone Goes Pop.

When this 26-year old Design & Technology teacher from Żurrieq, Malta, appeared on X-Factor Malta’s auditions, we all said: “We’ve seen him at home”. And when he made it all the way through to the live shows, we were secretly rooting for him. There he went from strength to strength securing himself a spot on the most coveted spectacle stage in Malta and emerged as a winner.

Now he’s returning the favour by gracing our stage and headlining the 13th edition of Leone Goes Pop. Ryan brings a more matured personality, a refined and polished voice and a charisma that has long been drawing crowds into his guild of fans and supporters.

Ryan returns the favour by gracing our stage and headlining the 13th edition of Leone Goes Pop

From our past experience, we know Ryan surrounds himself with professional people, and upholds a serious work ethic, which does not come at the expense of any slightest degree of humility. That is why we are even more delighted to have him with us.

Tickets

After 12 consecutive editions in the open-air, Leone Goes Pop moves indoors, at Teatru tal-Opra Aurora on Friday 10th June 2022 starting at 8:30pm. Free auditorium seats may be obtained from www.teatruaurora.com. Premium seats at €15.00 entitle patrons for added comfort in a box and a complementary welcome drink.

Normal boxes, available through online sales, hold 4-6 persons but 2 larger balconies for groups of approximately 15 persons may be requested by email.

Sponsors

Leone Goes Pop is being supported by its main sponsor – APS Bank, the Directorate of Cultural Heritage within the Ministry for Gozo and the Victoria Local Council, together with Aurora Bistro and Maldonado Restaurant.