Two new band players, Jean D’Alfonso and Dana Axiaq, are joining the St Catherine Band of Żurrieq on the occasion of the titular feast.
This year, special activities are being organised until September 7 to celebrate the band club’s 150th anniversary.
The bands participating at the festivities include St Catherine Band, King’s Own Band, the Upper Rhine Youth Wind Band, the Beland Band of Żejtun, St Mary Band of Qrendi, Union Band of Luqa and St Helen’s Band of Birkirkara.
The Żurrieq Scouts Pipes and Drums and The Red Hackled Pipe Band will also take part.