{"id":26884,"date":"2022-10-10T08:28:38","date_gmt":"2022-10-10T08:28:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vca.gov.mt\/?post_type=etn&#038;p=26884"},"modified":"2022-10-14T11:04:11","modified_gmt":"2022-10-14T11:04:11","slug":"christmas-eve-cheer","status":"publish","type":"etn","link":"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/christmas-eve-cheer\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Eve Cheer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A four-piece band featuring Franco Micallef on the piano, Joseph Vella on the bass, Anthony Muscat on the drum kit and Ray Zammit on the saxaphone, together with singers Mike Spiteri and Ritienne, will bring on Christmas cheer on Christmas Eve. The band\u2019s very vast repertoire makes the music pleasing and appealing to all ears at all times.<\/p>\n<p>Due to mitigation measures to combat COVID-19, you are kindly requested to send an email to info@vca.gov.mt to book your place for this event. Tickets are free of charge.<\/p>\n<p>Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this is a reduced version of the usually 16-piece Drop-Out DJ Brass Band &#8211; a showpiece and a truly entertaining, dynamic band. Led by Maestro Joseph Chircop, it entertains various crowds, both local and foreign, and is well known for great vibes and its DJ Fusion Set.<\/p>\n<p>This event will take place at Great Siege Square, Republic Street (Entrance to St John\u2019s co-Cathedral) from 6.00pm to 7.30pm.<\/p>\n<p>This event is part of the Valletta Cultural Agency\u2019s Christmas in the City programme, taking place from the 8th till the 24th December in the main squares, strategic locations and the quaint streets of Valletta. 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