Big Band sound at Victoria

The Ministry for Gozo will be holding a concert tomorrow to mark the first anniversary of Malta's membership of the European Union.

The concert sees the participation of the Freddie Mizzi Big Band. All time favourites will be played, alongside more modern pieces from the band's pop and classic music repertoire.

The Freddie Mizzi Big Band was founded in 1958. Since then, the band performed on several special occasions on the island, including HRH the Duke of Edinburgh's visit to Malta in 1958.

The group has been resident band of well established local hotels for a number of years. It is made up of 17 top class musicians and its wide international repertoire includes music of great composers such as Glenn Miller, George Gershwin, F. Chopin, J.S. Bach, Cole Porter, Duke Ellington, Earle Hagen, Harry James, Jerome Kern, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Freddie Mercury, Barry White and others.

The concert will be held under the patronage of Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi on Independence Square, Victoria and starts at 8 p.m.

The public is invited to attend. A limited number of seats will be available free of charge. However, patrons wishing to attend are urged to contact the ministry's culture office on 2155 6125 to reserve a seat, during office hours.