Pjazza (programme)

Pjazza (in English: Square), is a Maltese television programme shown on TVM, the national television station of Malta.

This programme begun in 2006 summer season, under the name of "Fil-Pjazza tar-Raħal" (In the Village Square) and then completed in the winter time with "Kull Ħadd fil-Pjazza" (Every Sunday in the Square), with a programme every Sunday morning. This programme now shortened to "Pjazza" because "everyone used to refer to it as Pjazza, so if you can't beat them, join them!" said Angie Laus, one of the programme's producers.

In summer 2006, the "Pjazza" team traveled all over Malta and Gozo, visiting places like Sliema, Birżebbuġa, Marsaskala, San Ġiljan, Żejtun, Marsalforn and other localities.

In 2006 this programme was presented by Peter Carbonaro, and in 2007, joining Peter Carbonaro, there is also Angie Laus herself, Elaine Saliba, and Fabrizio Faniello.

The signature tune of "Pjazza" is a song by Belle Perez and the resident band is Big Band Brothers.

* The first programme of "Fil-Pjazza tar-Raħal" broadcast from Qormi.
* The first programme of "Kull Ħadd fil-Pjazza" broadcast from Birkirkara.
* The first programme of "Pjazza" for summer 2007, broadcast from Buġibba in the locality of San Pawl il-Baħar.
* The second programme of "Pjazza" for summer 2007, broadcast from the city of Birgu in the region of Cottonera.
* The third programme of "Pjazza" for summer 2007, broadcast from Ta' Qali in the locality of Attard.
* The fourth programme of "Pjazza" for summer 2007, broadcast from Marsaskala Bay in the locality of Marsaskala.
* The fifth programme of "Pjazza" for summer 2007, broadcast from Xlendi in the locality of Munxar on the island of Gozo.
* The sixth programme of "Pjazza" for summer 2007, broadcast from Pretty Bay in the locality of Birżebbuġa.
* The seventh programme of "Pjazza" for summer 2007, broadcast for the second time from Buġibba in the locality of San Pawl il-Baħar.
* The eighth programme"Pjazza" for summer 2007, broadcast from Spinola Bay in the locality of St. Julian's.
* The 9th programme of "Pjazza" for summer 2007, broadcast from Għar id-Dud in the locality of Sliema
* The 10th and the last programme of "Pjazza" for summer 2007, is going to be broadcast from the locality of Mellieħa.

This summer 2008 the energetic Peter Carbonaro and Angie Laus together with J Anvil will be presenting Pjazza this year, on a journey round the Maltese islands for 13 consecutive weeks. Offering a mixture of fun, features, both top local and foreign music, games and cultural explorations together with grand prizes given out every week, Pjazza began it’s exciting venture in the Trade Fair in Ta’ Qali on the 4th of July.

Bigger, and better than ever, Pjazza will once again offer a weekly spectacular entertainment show including both top local and international bands and singers, a live resident 10 piece band by Sigmund Mifsud accompanied by Olivia Lewis.

The signature tune of "Pjazza" is a song by McFly and the resident band is Siggies Band.

* The first programme of "Pjazza" for summer 2008, was broadcasted from the locality of Ta' Qali.

* The second programme of "Pjazza" for summer 2008, was broadcasted from the locality of Buġibba.

* The third programme of "Pjazza" for summer 2008, will be broadcasted from the locality of Paceville.

* The fourth programme of "Pjazza" for summer 2008, will be broadcasted from the locality of Birkirkara.

* The fifth programme of "Pjazza" for summer 2008, will be broadcasted from the locality of Marsascala.