{{short description|Maltese musician and designer (born 1987)}} {{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Musicians --> | name = Michael Azzopardi<!-- include middle initial, if not specified in birth_name --> | image = Michael Azzopardi.jpg | alt = Michael Azzopardi, Innform | caption = Michael Azzopardi in 2014. | birth_name = <!-- only use if different from name --> | birth_date = 21 April 1987<!-- {{Birth date and age|YYYY|MM|DD}} for living people - supply only the year unless the exact date is already widely published, as per WP:DOB. For people that have died, use {{Birth date|YYYY|MM|DD}}. --> | birth_place = Marsaskala, Malta | death_date = <!-- {{Death date and age|YYYY|MM|DD|YYYY|MM|DD}} --> | genre = {{hlist|Pop Rock|Indie Rock}} | occupation = {{hlist|singer-songwriter|recording artist}} | instrument = {{hlist|vocals|guitar|keyboards}} | years_active = 2020–present | label = Ultralow }}

'''Michael Azzopardi''' (born 1987) is a Maltese songwriter and digital designer. He released his first 4-song EP "Pistola" on February 12, 2021, with Ultralow Records.

==Biography==

Michael Azzopardi is a singer-songwriter from Malta. Having debuted his first EP, PISTOLA <ref>[https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/michael-azzopardi-releases-debut-ep.851807 Singer-songwriter Michael Azzopardi releases debut EP] Times Of Malta, 2021</ref> in February 2021, Michael's songs present an intimate and varied song arrangement with emotionally rich and often vulnerable lyrics.<ref>[https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/arts/music/107634/listen_to_tracks_from_michael_azzopardis_debut_ep_pistola#.YDehRmRKhQ8 Listen to tracks from Michael Azzopardi’s debut EP, ‘PISTOLA’] MaltaToday, 2021</ref>

==Startups==

After graduating from Kingston University,<ref>[http://redwhitemt.com/2011/interview-issue-7-michael-azzopardi/ Interview with Michael Azzopardi] [http://Redwhitemt.com Redwhitemt.com]</ref> London, Azzopardi worked as a digital designer for Burson Marsteller where he met partner Sebastian Hefel. Together they co-founded Seb Azzo in 2013, and went to create eLearning products for clients including Carlsberg, Air Malta, Ibis Hotels, Novotel Hotels, Accor Group and Uniworld. As well as designing for a range of clients, Michael is also a visiting lecturer at the University of Malta teaching digital design.

In 2015 he set up heyday.events,<ref>[http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/arts/cultural_diary/50552/zero_suits_zero_smelly_rooms__michael_azzopardi#.Vggm7Y9VhBc Zero Suits Zero Smelly Rooms] Malta Today, 2015</ref> an events company aimed at creating networking events<ref>[http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20150327/local/exploiting-the-creativity-thats-right-here-in-malta.561546 Exploiting the Creativity That's Right Here In Malta] Times Of Malta, 2015</ref> and lectures<ref name="maltaculture">{{cite web|url=http://www.maltaculture.com/content.aspx?id=396316 |title=The Malta Council for Culture & the Arts &#124; Taking The Funding Application Process Online |publisher=maltaculture.com|accessdate=2015-09-27}}</ref> for creatives.

In 2018, Michael Azzopardi started a new company<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://elearningindustry.com/press-releases/innform-hospitality-elearning-software-announces-july-2018-beta-release|title=Hospitality eLearning Software - eLearning Industry|last=Azzopardi|first=Michael|work=eLearning Industry|access-date=2018-08-08|language=en-US}}</ref> Innform, a new eLearning SaaS tool for the hospitality industry that is planned to launch late 2018.

Michael also founded an eLearning software company Seb Azzo <ref>[http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/business/business_news/47262/two_years_on_with_sebazzo#.VggnAY9VhBc Two Years On With Seb Azzo], Malta Today, 2015</ref> in London (2013) with Sebastian Hefel. He later started Heyday,<ref>[http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/arts/cultural_diary/57311/a_testament_to_maltas_rich_entrepreneurial_spirit__michael_azzopardi#.Vggm649VhBc A Testament To Malta's Rich Entrepreneurial Spirit] Malta Today, 2015</ref> an edutainment organisation for up and coming creatives.

Michael Azzopardi co-founded Seb Azzo in February 2013. Seb Azzo is a London-based digital design company.

Michael Azzopardi founded<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/4089250.html|title=innform.io, a new hassle-free eLearning tool for hospitality companies, announces a free July beta release|last=Net|first=Hospitality|website=Hospitality Net|language=en-US|access-date=2018-08-08}}</ref> Innform in July 2018 with Sebastian Hefel. Innform is an eLearning software that simplifies hospitality training.

Michael Azzopardi founded Heyday.events<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2017-10-21/local-news/FIRST-A-gym-but-for-Malta-s-creative-minds-6736180064|title=FIRST: A gym, but for Malta’s creative minds - The Malta Independent|website=www.independent.com.mt|access-date=2018-08-08}}</ref> in March 2015 with Sebastian Hefel.

==Discography== Singles: * ''Fik Ħolqien'' (2020, Ultralow Music) * ''Skrejjen'' (2020, Ultralow Music) * ''Taħt il-Kmiem'' (2020, Ultralow Music) * ''Tiblagħni L-Art'' (2020, Ultralow Music)

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