Kurt Calleja facts for kids

Kurt Calleja (born on May 5, 1989) is a talented singer from Malta. He is famous for representing his country in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2012. He also won a big music festival in Malta with his song "Bla Tarf" in 2022.

Kurt's Eurovision Adventure

Kurt Calleja had a big moment in 2012 when he represented Malta at the Eurovision Song Contest. This is a huge international music competition where countries from all over Europe (and some beyond) compete with original songs.

Singing "This Is the Night"

Kurt sang the song "This Is the Night" at the contest. The event took place in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Making it to the Final

To reach the final, Kurt first had to compete in a semi-final round. He performed well in the second semi-final and successfully moved on to the main Eurovision final. In the final competition, his song finished in 21st place.

More Music and Achievements

Kurt Calleja has continued to make music and achieve success after his Eurovision appearance.

Winning with "Bla Tarf"

In 2022, Kurt had another big hit with his song "Bla Tarf". This song is in the Maltese language. He won the prestigious Mużika Mużika festival with it, which is a major music event in Malta.

Competing for Eurovision Again

Kurt also tried to represent Malta again in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2025. He entered the national selection competition with his song "AZIZ/A". While he didn't win that time, he continues to be a popular singer in Malta.

Kurt's Songs

Here are some of the songs Kurt Calleja has released:

• 2010 – "Waterfall" (with Priscilla Psaila)
• 2011 – "Over and Over"
• 2012 – "This Is the Night"
• 2012 – "Boomerang"
• 2013 – "Leap Of Faith"
• 2013 – "Love on Mars"
• 2022 – "Bla Tarf"

See also

In Spanish: Kurt Calleja para niños