MEIA launches Fair Pay Campaign supported by APS Bank
MEIA launches Fair Pay Campaign supported by APS Bank The Malta Entertainment Industry and Arts Association (MEIA) has launched a campaign towards the development of a Code of Practice for Fair Pay in the Performing Arts, supported by APS Bank. Launched on Labour Day, this campaign recognises work, and the people behind it. In the […]
MEIA Consultation: Malta Biennale 2026 Feedback
MEIA Consultation: Malta Biennale 2026 Feedback Following its recent public statement on Malta Biennale 2026, the Malta Entertainment Industry and Arts Association (MEIA) is launching a sector-wide consultation to better understand the experiences of artists and cultural practitioners engaging with the Biennale. MEIA recognises the ambition behind the Malta Biennale and its role in positioning […]
MEIA AGM Outlines 2026 Priorities and Restructuring
MEIA AGM Outlines 2026 Priorities and Restructuring The Malta Entertainment Industry and Arts Association (MEIA) convened its Annual General Meeting with a clear focus on continuity, development, and the next phase of its work within Malta’s cultural and creative sectors. The meeting offered an opportunity to reflect on the past year while setting out priorities […]
Regulating AI in the Creative Sector
Regulating AI in the Creative Sector MEIA and Solidarjetà invite members, creative workers, and stakeholders to take part in an important discussion on the use of artificial intelligence in creative work and the arts. This conversation comes at a critical moment. Following the open letter signed by more than 220 creatives regarding the use of AI […]
Save the Date: MEIA’s Annual General Meeting 2026
Save the Date: MEIA’s Annual General Meeting 2026 Register for AGM here The Malta Entertainment Industry and Arts Association (MEIA) invites its members and collaborators to attend the upcoming Annual General Meeting, an important moment to reflect on the past year and collectively look ahead to the future of the organisation and the wider creative […]
MEIA Endorses Moviment’s Graffitti’s Campaign: “Malta: No Music for Genocide.”
MEIA Endorses Moviment’s Graffitti’s Campaign: “Malta: No Music for Genocide.” MEIA stands in solidarity with the campaign “Malta: No Music for Genocide,” led by Moviment Graffitti and endorsed by Ġustizzja għall-Palestina, The Lebanese Advocates, and The Watermelon Warriors. MEIA formally endorses this campaign and reiterates that we have previously stood by this call for action. […]
MEIA Awarded Arts Council Malta Funding Through ‘Investing in Cultural Organisations, Strand 2’
MEIA Awarded Arts Council Malta Funding Through ‘Investing in Cultural Organisations, Strand 2’ The Malta Entertainment Industry and Arts Association (MEIA) is proud to announce that it has been awarded three-year funding (2026–2028) by Arts Council Malta under Investing in Cultural Organisations, Strand 2. This funding will support MEIA’s strategic programme aimed at strengthening Malta’s […]
EXTENDED DEADLINE: Towards Fair Pay for Performing Artists
EXTENDED DEADLINE: Towards Fair Pay for Performing Artists Participate in Consultation by 23rd December DOWNLOAD POSITION PAPER HERE Following the launch of MEIA’s position paper Towards Fair Pay for Performing Artists in Malta in September, we have continued engaging with sector stakeholders on the proposed four-point action plan, which includes adopting fair payment principles, standardising […]
MEIA Welcomes New Chair and Co-Chair of the Dance Subcommittee
MEIA Welcomes New Chair and Co-Chair of the Dance Subcommittee The Malta Entertainment Industry and Arts Association (MEIA) is proud to announce the leadership of its Dance Subcommittee, with Margherita Borg Buhagiar serving as Chair and Kim Ellul joining as Co-Chair. Together, they will work to strengthen MEIA’s representation of the dance sector and support […]
MEIA Expresses Concern over PBS’ Reliance on Imported Content
MEIA Expresses Concern Over PBS’ Reliance on Imported Content The Malta Entertainment Industry and Arts Association (MEIA) notes with concern the increasing reliance of the Public Broadcasting Services (PBS) on imported formats, like reality and talent shows, and dubbed foreign productions, such as the recently announced Turkish drama in Maltese. As Malta’s national broadcaster, PBS […]