Singer William Mangion appears to have come good on his €20,000 per annum contract as Culture Minister Owen Bonnici announced that a location for “rock bands” to practice in may have finally been found in Marsa.

Speaking in Parliament, Dr Bonnici said Mr Mangion’s scouting efforts are at an advanced stage and further information will be provided at a later date.

Shortly after the March 2013 election, Mr Mangion accepted a government-offered contract as a coordinator for promoting local bands. One of his responsibilities is to identify places where bands can rehearse.

When The Malta Independent asked for an update on his progress back in 2013, Mr Mangion said that there were quite a few requests, but the government is still in the process of identifying suitable places and drafting a general framework.

Mr Mangion said that these things “take time.” Two years into his contract, Mr Mangion appears to have finally succeeded this time.