The Malta College of Arts, Science, and Technology (MCAST) and the Institute for the Creative Arts (ICA) have launched the eighth edition of the MCAST ICA Festival at Spazju Kreattiv in Valletta [d540cc49]. The festival, which will run for eight weeks until September 8, 2024, aims to showcase the dynamic journey of problem-solving and creativity [d540cc49]. It celebrates the achievements of final-year students of eleven Bachelor of Arts (Honours) courses offered at MCAST's Institute for the Creative Arts [d540cc49]. The festival provides a platform for students to gain exposure among stakeholders in the industry on a national and international level [d540cc49]. Various study areas are featured in this year's edition, including creative media production, fashion, fine arts, game art and visual design, graphic design, interactive media, journalism, performing arts, photography, product design, and spatial design [d540cc49]. The festival acts as a link between the institute and the local art and design community, and collaborations with other local creative institutions are crucial for fostering new generations of artists and creatives [d540cc49]. The festival was supported by the Arts Council Malta, Spazju Kreattiv, and VIBE FM Malta [d540cc49].