Maltese Own Band Philharmonic Society Inc.

Postal address: PO Box 76, Sunshine, Victoria, 3020

Founded: 27th February 1977

Website: https://www.facebook.com/MalteseOwnBand

Association Objectives

To promote the Maltese Culture and traditions through our music to firstly, the Maltese Community, secondly to the general public to make sure the Maltese Community is represented in the public arena.

Association History

The late Fr. George Xerri M.S.S.P approached our founder, Mr. Joe Muscat to form a Maltese style band in Victoria ,as none existed, to help celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Victories (Il-Bambina). Joe was an experienced musician from Melliha Malta. Joe, with the help of the late John B. Portelli and George Aquilna, proceeded to put the Band together.

The Band was established on 27th February 1977. The members’ numbers quickly grew and the band started rehearsing eagerly at 477 Royal Pde Parkville, when the building was originally the residence of the priests of the M.S.S.P. (now the site of Centru Malti).

The Bands first performance was on 11th September 1977 at St. Mary Star of the Sea in West Melbourne for the Feast of Our Lad of Victories. The member numbers kept growing and at one stage had 160 members!

The Maltese Own Band then went on to play for many more events for the Maltese Community and representing the Maltese in many public events, including the Moomba Processions. The Band also travelled many times interstate to play and has continuously promoted the Maltese Culture since 1977.

Committee Members

President – Joe Portelli
Vice President – Anselmo Xuerb
Secretary – Corina De Leon
Assistant Secretary – Lisa Arena
Treasurer – David Coleiro
Assistant Treasurer – Danielle Portelli Ward-Smith
PRO – Renzo Ancilleri
Functions Organiser – Leanne Coeiro
Committee Members – Lawrence Azzopardi, Michael Arena

Membership

Email or contact us for Band Play Application or Financial Member Application.

Newsletters

All communications are on Facebook

Events

As advertised in Social Media.

Bingo & Schnitzel night – 20th May 2023
7.00pm start. $30
Maltese Cultural Centre, 27 Talmage St, Albion
Ph. 0410 982 829