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Tikka Banda

Tikka Banda was founded in late 2013, originally as a 6-piece band with the idea to offer a sound bite of a traditional Maltese Festa all year round, with a modern twist of course! Since then, Tikka Banda has grown and developed its repertoire to what it is today; a diverse, unique and modern 12-piece band ranging from wedding gigs to corporate functions. In 2018, Tikka Banda also got the opportunity to participate in the official opening for Valletta 2018, the European Capital of Culture for the year. The secret of the band’s success is its resident musicians, musical mentors, choreographers, narrators and other creative artists who all together have helped Tikka Banda achieve its success in both the local and international music industry. Together we have created numerous contemporary and interactive spectacles which have coloured the streets of Malta!

Tikka Banda Timeline

Traditional Tunes on Campus

Tikka Banda was invited to play Traditional Tunes during the Campus Fest at the University of Malta, kicking off the academic year 2014-2015.

Accompanying the Children’s Procession

We touched base with the traditional roots of the Maltese festive melodies, accompanying the children’s procession for the parish of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Valletta.

“Il-Festa fil-Palazz” – Serenading at the President’s Palace

Tikka Banda was invited to host two Maltese nights at the President’s Palace in San Anton. The event was titled “il-Festa fil-Palazz” and was organised by the Malta Community Chest Fund Foundation on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th July 2014. Present for the event was her Excellency the President of…Read More

First Wedding Gig

The beginning of something new: Our First Wedding Gig (Later to inspire our Wedding Crashers Package). In June 2014, we surprised a lovely newly wedded couple during their reception held at the Lower Barrakka Gardens overlooking the marvellous Grand Harbour.

Weekly Feature at the Iconic Preluna Hotel

Throughout the Summer of 2014, Tikka Banda became a weekly feature at the iconic Preluna Hotel in Sliema, offering live music entertainment for the guests to enjoy.

Performed at Żabbar International Food Festival 2014

With positive audience reactions on the rise, we were invited to enliven the multicultural atmosphere at the Żabbar International Food Festival 2014.

Meet the beat droppers.

Justin Formosa

B♭ Baritone, Creative Producer

"My dignity for playing music is to make it sound better than we found it."

Josefa Muscat

Clarinet

"Music is life for me! With it I feel alive; without it I feel incomplete."

Luke Vella

Clarinet, Composer, Musical Mentor

"My love for food nurtures my experimentation with different music elements."

Wayne Bonello

Trumpet

"Through music I can express my thoughts and emotions, it motivates me, comforts me and makes me happy!"

Lyden Briffa

Trombone & Euphonium

"A band without a trombonist would be as incomplete as life without music"

Dacian Camilleri

Percussion

"Dacian is my name and destroying silence is my game!"

Joshua Farrugia

Trumpet

"I play the trumpet as I enjoy being loud as well as the centre of attention!"

Mark Vella

Euphonium, Trombone & Percussion

"Being a musician is just like being a football player, you need to train in order to be good at your sport."

Antoine Schembri

Trombone

"With music I can play any type of genres therefore, I can express myself more than I can with words."

René Barbara

Tuba & Percussion

"Music is a huge part of my life, it truly fulfils my life."

Emilia Zrinzo Azzopardi

Percussion & E♭ Saxophone

"My passion for rhythm makes me keep on drumming."

Dylan Camilleri

Trumpet

"I love that I can amuse people through music, it's a huge satisfaction!"

Aidan Borg

Percussion

"An energetic young musician, with a passion for martial arts and history."

Clayton Gomez Blanco

Percussion

"It's not just about keeping up the tempo… It's about creativity and good vibes!"

Alan Saliba

Sousaphone & Tuba

"I followed in my dad's footsteps by playing the tuba and in my opinion it is the base of any musical ensemble."

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