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30 Band Clubs Benefit From €160,000 Fund

30 Band Clubs Benefit From €160,000 Fund
Jun 28 2023 Share

Minister for the National Heritage, the Arts, and Local Government Owen Bonnici announced that 30 different band clubs benefitted from the total amount of €160,000 through a fund aimed at strengthening the cultural work done by band clubs, which is administered by Arts Council Malta (ACM).

The Minister lauded the initiative and highlighted the governments commitment to preserving and promoting community-based culture. He emphasised the significance of community engagement through arts and culture and stressed that local feasts present an excellent opportunity for the community to actively participate in diverse art forms while upholding the traditional essence that bestows our islands with a unique identity.

“Band clubs play an important community role, creating a sense of belonging and serving as a point of entry and engagement with the arts. Their activities are ongoing and while they focus to teach music to children and young people, they also organise cultural and traditional activities, which reach a peak during their main activity – the village feasts. The buildings in which they are housed, too, often contain objects of historical value and are of historical significance themselves,” Minister Bonnici concluded.

Mary Ann Cauchi, Director Funding and Strategy at ACM, echoed the Arts Council Malta’s steadfast dedication to this scheme, recognising the pivotal role of band club societies. “Through these funds we are contributing in nurturing musical culture, safeguarding and enhancing cultural traditions, and organising artistic endeavours within the community,” stated Ms Cauchi.

This scheme operates in collaboration with the Għaqda Nazzjonali Każini tal-Banda, facilitated by a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Council and the Association, aiming to strengthen and streamline their partnership. Dr Noel Camilleri, President of the Għaqda Nazzjonali Każini tal-Banda, also addressed the press conference, underscoring the importance of this joint effort.

The results can be found here.

For more information on Arts Council Malta Schemes, please visit www.artscouncil.mt, or send and email to [email protected], or call 23347230.

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Love Island Malta Winner Allen Piscopo Grateful and Committed to Staying True

Love Island Malta Winner Allen Piscopo Grateful and Committed to Staying True
Jun 28 2023 Share

Love Island Malta season 1 winner, Allen Piscopo, has spoken out for the first time since leaving the villa on Monday.

Taking to social media, he dedicated his first post to thanking all the people for their support, love, and prayers throughout this adventure.

 

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He went on to express gratitude to his parents for giving him a good upbringing and teaching him the right values. He also promised people that he would remain the same Allen as before entering Love Island.

Allen, together with Chelsea, was the clear fan favorite entering the final, stealing the hearts of many throughout the 6 weeks of the Love Island Malta adventure. They went on to win, and Allen decided to share the €20,000 winning prize with Chelsea.

 

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Dale Tattoos ‘Relax Bello’ On His Arm

Dale Tattoos ‘Relax Bello’ On His Arm
Jun 27 2023 Share

Dale has officially provided – the iconic ‘relax bello’ meme, which took the island by storm after just the first episode of Love Island approximately six weeks ago, has been tattooed on the person who delivered it to us. 

 

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Dale, who finished in fourth place in the competition’s finale, was one of the many islanders who took to the tattoo parlour today to get some commemorative body art. 

And what better way to celebrate the end of this journey than by embracing the catchphrase of all of 2023? 

The tattoo was expertly drawn on Dale’s arm by the artists at Prodigy Tattoo Studio, and will forever serve as a reminder of that special first episode of Love Island Malta. 

 

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Allen visits grandmother at cemetery after Love Island exit

Allen visits grandmother at cemetery after Love Island exit
Jun 27 2023 Share
Following his Love Island Malta victory alongside Chelsea, Allen finally got a chance to visit his grandmother at the cemetery, posting a heartfelt tribute to his Instagram Stories earlier today.
 
The flight attendant and environmental scientist sadly lost his grandmother during his time in the villa, telling the show’s viewers how much she meant time him.
 
“Take care of me Nann, I love you”, Allen wrote.
 
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