NATIONAL DAY 2005 With the wide variety of fun events planned in the lead up to National Day (10th September) there promises to be something for everyone to enjoy. Commenting on the programme of events, Culture Minister Fabian Vinet said: “As I have already revealed, music will this year play a particularly pivotal role in the events leading up to and including National Day. Government had already announced details of the concert by Taxi and Milbajac taking place at Casemates Square on Thursday 8th September. It is now my pleasure to announce that Breed 77 will be performing at the Commonwealth Parade Marquee on Saturday 3rd September as part of the National Week festivities.This concert is privately organised but has been facilitated by the Ministry, having been in discussions with the promoter to help deliver a quality concert that in my opinion will be well received by the many fans of Breed 77. “The band, which specialises in a unique blend of Hard Rock with North African and Spanish influences and last year performed throughout Europe as well as in the United States and Australia, is made up of Stuart Cavilla, Peter Chichon, Danny Felice, Paul Isola and Pedro Caparros. They will be performing songs from their two albums, namely the recently reissued self-titled debut and the more recent “Cultura”. “Breed 77 are currently recording their third album and the band will be temporarily halting the recording process specifically to perform on the Rock. I have spoken to the band and they have made clear their eagerness to perform on the Rock — their concert promises to be a special occasion that is not to be missed. “I am happy to reveal that Seven Sins, who command a loyal local following, will be the support act. “As far as the National Day Rock Concert is concerned, we have not wanted to deviate too much from the suc cessful format of past years, although on this occasion more prominence will be given to younger musicians while still ensuring that the repertoire will appeal to all ages. “An innovation this year will be that, given the renaissance that Jazz has been experiencing in Gibraltar over recent months, the Rock concert itself which commences at 10pm will be preceded by two hours of live Jazz, starting at 8pm. “The full line-up for the Rock concert is presently being finalised but will include popular local acts like Blackout, Decorum and Adrian Pisarello. “Of course, lovers of Classical Music will also be well catered for and can look forward to the now traditional Classical Concert at St Michael’s Cave on Sunday 4th September. Arranged for Government by the Gibraltar Philharmonic Society, the concert will feature an attractive repertoire performed by the South London Philharmonic Orchestra, under the baton of Karel Mark Chichon. “Finally, all of the traditional events of National Day will be happening, including the Children’s Fancy Dress Competition, Youth Disco, Fun Day for children and fireworks display, as well as Holy Mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Europe. “Elderly citizens will this year be able to enjoy more seating at Casemates Square to be able to more comfortably enjoy the political rally and the dancing and other entertainment taking place that morning. “All in all, I think we have managed to organise or at least facilitate an extremely wide-ranging series of concerts and other events that will ensure an enjoyable National Week and National Day.”

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