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Music training, ensemble performance, and creative practice for adult artists.

Opening Doors’ music groups bring artists together to develop skill, explore creativity, and perform collaboratively. Sessions are led by professional practitioners who guide participants through ensemble work, improvisation, and public performance opportunities. Weekly rehearsals take place at SOPA, preparing members for mixed-ability and professional performances locally and internationally.

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Our music facilitators are experienced musicians and educators, with professional backgrounds spanning performance, composition and inclusive music practice. Together, they create collaborative spaces where participants develop musical skills, explore creativity and build confidence through making music.

Meet our music facilitators.

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Justin Galea

Justin Galea, a versatile vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, is known for his performances in Rockestra, Voices, Serataron, XOW, and his projects KażinSka, Plato’s Dream Machine, and Djun. He has performed at major Maltese festivals, international events, and collaborations, blending music, education, and community-focused creative projects.

Music Leader
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Benjamin Cachia

A musician by profession, Benji Cachia, otherwise known as ‘Banjo Rancho’, has been Performing for over 20 years and has shared the stage with some world-class musicians such as, Pete Locket, John butler, Plini, Dry the river, Giri Udupa, Fernando Hernandez (original drummer of queens of the stone age) Guthrie Govan and Delta Sleep and more. His performances have been praised for his unique energy, creativity and musicality.

Music Leader
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Luigi Buhagiar

Luigi Buhagiar is a Maltese artist, musician, and performer whose work bridges creativity, education, and community engagement. Though he holds a B.Eng. (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Malta — including a year at the Czech Technical University in Prague — his career has since taken root in the performing arts

Music Assistant
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Michael Vella Zarb

Michael is a professional musician based in Malta with over 15 years of experience playing the drums. First studying under esteemed local drummers Joseph Camilleri (Snr.) and Fabrizio Giorgio, he now performs with local groups in various styles, including rock, jazz, funk, ska and reggae.

Music Assistant
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Krista Maria Bonello

Krista Maria Bonello is a 20-year-old performer finishing her Bachelor’s in Performing Arts at MCAST. Her artistic journey began at age nine playing flute for the ‘Peace Band Club.’ She later gained diverse experience through Higher soirées, Stagecoach Further Stages, and professional collaborations with Opening Doors, Villa Bianca, and Opera Nova. Skilled in acting, photography, and marketing, Krista’s multidisciplinary background spans both stage performance and backstage production, reflecting a comprehensive dedication to the arts.

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