The three Italian “giants” on stage joined forces and voices for the first time ever. The event was held in a bid to raise awareness on the issue of illegal migration and to promote integration and solidarity between cultures.

Local singers Ivan Filletti, Ivan Grech of Winter Moods and Ira Losco also gave a superb performance as guest singers of the concert.

CiaO'Scià was opened by Baglioni himself, the mastermind behind the whole project who sang “Io sono qui” and also stunned all Maltese by singing “L-ahhar bidwi f’Wied il-Ghasel” in Maltese.

The show was in turn presented by Italian TV personality Fabrizio Frizzi and by local presenter Louise Tedesco.

Claudio Baglioni sang hits like “Questo piccolo grande amore” and “Mille giorni di te e di me” while also accompanied Ira Losco on piano and sang with her “Almeno tu nell'universo”.

On his part, amongst other songs, Riccardo Cocciante’s performance of “Se stiamo insieme” captivated the audience who sang wholeheartedly with him.

Gianni Morandi was also loudly applauded on stage as fans sang along hits like “Bella signora”. Gianni Morandi said that like Cocciante, it was his first concert here in Malta although he reminded that he came to Malta about 17 years ago playing football with the Singers National Italian team.

Several duettes by the singers thrilled all present with Baglioni/Cocciante singing “E tu come stai”, Cocciante/Morandi “Celeste Nostalgia”, Morandi/Baglioni “Un mondo d’amore”. The concert came to a close well after midnight with both local and foreign artistes singing “Nel blu dipinto di blu”.

The event was organised with the co-operation of the Italian Interior Ministry and its National Heritage and Culture Ministry, Malta's Ministry for Justice and Home Affairs and The Ministry for Tourism and Culture and NnG Promotions.