A fund focusing on strengthening the work done by band clubs which often serve as vital cultural centres of activity and also play an important role in the lives of their local communities has just been launched for the second year running
Band clubs often 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 - village feasts. The buildings in which they are housed, too, often contain objects of historical value and are of historical significance themselves.
The fund builds on the successes registered last year and aims to strengthen this work by supporting various initiatives proposed by the band clubs themselves. These can range from the restoration of historical objects housed in the band clubs’ premises to supporting the training of musical conductors and teachers at tertiary level. The fund also aims to support collaborations between band clubs and the implementation of innovative projects to expand the band clubs’ activities both in Malta and abroad.
Managed by Għaqda Nazzjonali Każini tal-Banda and by Arts Council Malta within the Ministry for National Heritage, the Arts and Local Government, a maximum amount of EUR 160,000 was allocated for this fund for 2021.
The fund is open to all band clubs in Malta and Gozo which are registered as voluntary organisations and are compliant with the Voluntary Organisations Act by the closing date for applications; eligible band clubs also need to be active members of the Għaqda Każini tal-Banda according to its statute.
Deadline
The deadline to apply is Friday 19th November 2021 at noon.
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