Get to know
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!
Meet the beat droppers.
"My dignity for playing music is to make it sound better than we found it."
"Music is life for me! With it I feel alive; without it I feel incomplete."
"My love for food nurtures my experimentation with different music elements."
"Through music I can express my thoughts and emotions, it motivates me, comforts me and makes me happy!"
"A band without a trombonist would be as incomplete as life without music"
"Dacian is my name and destroying silence is my game!"
"I play the trumpet as I enjoy being loud as well as the centre of attention!"
"Being a musician is just like being a football player, you need to train in order to be good at your sport."
"With music I can play any type of genres therefore, I can express myself more than I can with words."
"Music is a huge part of my life, it truly fulfils my life."
"My passion for rhythm makes me keep on drumming."
"I love that I can amuse people through music, it's a huge satisfaction!"
"An energetic young musician, with a passion for martial arts and history."
"It's not just about keeping up the tempo… It's about creativity and good vibes!"
"I followed in my dad's footsteps by playing the tuba and in my opinion it is the base of any musical ensemble."
