Francesco Grech, a poet and cultural strategist, has been appointed to Malta Entertainment Industry and Arts Association (MEIA)’s Executive Committee as Member Engagement Officer.
A published author, whose books include Kollox Jeħel Magħna and ix-xita tinżel rasha ‘l isfel, Mr Grech holds Master’s degrees in Literature and in Arts & Culture from the University of Malta and Rome.
He is also a composer, whose musical works include Dun Ġorġ: The Musical (2013), Dar ir-Rummien (2015), Limbo (2016), and Dear Pete (2017).
Mr Grech is active in cultural policy and leadership, having launched Gozo’s first literary festival with Inizjamed, led the island’s bid to become European Region of Gastronomy 2026, and been part of the core artistic team behind the Gozitan bid for European Capital of Culture 2031.
In his new role on MEIA’s Executive Committee, he will focus on strengthening member engagement and advocating for the recognition, support, and growth of artists across Malta’s creative industries.
"MEIA welcomes Francesco to the Executive Committee and looks forward to his contribution in supporting and amplifying the voices of artists and creative practitioners nationwide,” the lobby group said.
MEIA represents professionals and entities operating across the creative industries in Malta. Simultaneously, it runs different programmes, impact assessments on industry, projects, studies and incentives, and through the help of funding.
