The Gozo Cultural Council (Gozo Ministry) is organising events to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome as well as Malta’s third anniversary since its accession into the European Union, this weekend.

On Saturday, an evening of music and celebration for youths will see the participation of five Gozitan beat groups and bands playing a variety of pop and rock music. The bands are Straight Ahead, Purple Haze, Mistaken Identity, The Broadcasters and Sunstroke. Each band will be performing for one hour with a selection of songs from the 80s till the present day. The gigs will start at 8.30 pm and will be hosted on an open-air stage in Independence Square, Victoria.

The other event, to be held on Sunday, is a philharmonic concert by the La Stella Band of Victoria where a varied selection of well-known musical excepts will be conducted by Mro Joseph Vella.

The concert, which follows band marches along Republic street, Victoria, will be presided by the Hon. Prime Minister Dr Lawrence Gonzi, and will be held at Independence Square, Victoria at 7.30 pm.

Entrance is free of charge for both events and the general public is invited to participate.