The local Musical and Social Association, with the name of Madonna tal-Karmnu was founded in 1985.
The first enthusiasts met in a garage in Kent Street, with the aim of setting up a band to play during the titular feast and other occasions.
The band was set up, and in 1986 it had its first premises in another garage in Kent Street. However, the Association did not stop there, and the Committee started looking immediately for a larger and more decorous premises.
A large house was bought in Hompesch Road and, after a lot of work and refurbishment, the new premises was inaugurated in 1991. Now the band had a more comfortable club where to meet and rehearse, and plan activities.
The Band Club set up a nursery that gives free lessons to young enthusiasts who are interested in learning a musical instrument.
It is also involved in street decorating during the Festa period, as well as with the preparation of fireworks and the pyrotechnic aspect of the titular feast of il-Fgura.
