Bloom Festival Announces First Artists For 2027 Bringing Reggae, Dub, Sound System Culture & Techno To Malta
Bloom Festival Malta announces the first artists for their 2027 edition, bringing together international names from Reggae, Dub and Sound System culture with Techno, live music and artists from Malta's underground scene. Taking place at Ta' Qali National Park from 23rd to 25th April, the three-day event offers an early-season Mediterranean escape, combining underground music with Malta's alternative culture and destination appeal.
The opening wave of artists brings together established voices from across Reggae and Dub, including Anthony B, Channel One, King Shiloh, Little Lion Sound, Awa Fall, Lasai and Lorrè Shakalab. They are joined by Special K x Omar Alkilani, performing together as Hijaz Convoy, bringing a fresh dimension to the programme, alongside Hertz Collision and a wider group of artists and selectors from Malta and beyond.
Bloom began as a gathering rooted in Reggae, Dub and Sound System culture, growing from an idea shared between friends into a three-day camping event. Its first edition attracted more than 1,000 people, laying the foundations for what has since developed into a larger festival experience. While the event has grown in scale and musical scope, its original focus on Sound System culture and the sense of community that surrounds it remain central.
Sean Agius, Bloom Festival, Founder, comments:
“Bloom began with a conversation between best friends after Malta legalised cannabis: ‘Let’s organise a 420 gathering.’ It was the first of its kind in Malta, inspired by the small camping festivals we used to organise for our friends. We wanted to share that feeling of freedom and belonging, and give sound system culture a home in Malta. What started with that conversation grew into a three-day camping festival for thousands.”
Reggae remains at the heart of Bloom, with its messages of love, kindness and unity reflected in the festival's wider approach. The programme also reaches into Techno, live music and other strands of underground culture, creating space for different sounds and audiences to meet. Bringing this culture to life will be Mistical Sound System, travelling from Sicily to Malta for the 2027 edition and reinforcing the festival's commitment to its roots. Rather than moving away from its origins, Bloom continues to build on them, bringing different musical communities together around a shared Sound System foundation.
Sean Agius, Bloom Festival, Founder, shares:
“Reggae has always been central because its messages of love, kindness and unity are what we want Bloom to feel like. The name carries that same idea, giving people space to open up and bloom in their own way, through music, dance and wellness. This year, we’re bringing more headliners and legends to our stages, exploring new sounds with Special K x Omar Alkilani and changing the layout at Ta’ Qali. There’s plenty evolving, but we’re holding on to what made us start: bringing people together and making them feel among friends.”
The festival's move to Ta' Qali National Park in 2026 marked a new chapter, with an expanded site, elevated production and a near-sold-out camping area. The programme brought together performances from King Shiloh, local Techno artists and live bands, building on Bloom's original Sound System foundations while opening the event to a wider range of musical styles. Sound System culture continued to anchor the experience, bringing its distinctive energy and community spirit to the expanded festival site.
Away from the stages, Bloom's wellness area opens each morning, offering space for movement, connection and a slower start to the day. Camping is an important part of the experience, giving the community more time to come together and making the festival feel less like a series of performances and more like a shared weekend.
April also offers an opportunity to experience Malta at the start of the Mediterranean festival season. Visitors can make a longer stay of the trip, exploring the island's beaches, ancient temples and food culture, as well as neighbouring Gozo. The combination of music, camping, wellness and the island setting gives Bloom a distinct identity within Europe's wider festival calendar.
With its first artists for 2027 now announced, Bloom Festival Malta will return to Ta' Qali National Park from 23rd to 25th April. Tickets are now on sale, and further artists and festival updates will be revealed in the coming months.
Bloom Festival 2027 - Phase 1 Lineup:
Date: 23rd - 25th April, 2027
Venue: Ta' Qali National Park, Malta
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