1923:
Foundation of the Sliema Philharmonic Society.

Alla Simpatica Societa' Filarmonica "Sliema"
con l'augurio di seguire sempre la via
dell' Arte che e' maestra di amore e di bene
Malta 24 Giugno 1923
Cardenio Botti

To the marvellous Sliema Philharmonic Society
with my best wishes that it always follows
the path of the Art that is the source
of love and prosperity
Malta 24th June 1923
Cardenio Botti

1923:
In the same year of its foundation
the Sliema Band held its first
musical programme outside Sliema.
This was held at Argotti - Floriana
on the 24th of June 1923
under the invitation
of the
Filarmonica Nazionale La Valette
where a commemorative
silver trophy with the following
inscription
"Alla Filarmonica Nazionale Sliema"
was given to the Society.

1924:
Prize in British Empire Competition.

1932:
Visit to Catania, Sicily. Musical Programme in Villa Bellini and band marches during the Feast of St. Agatha.

1944:
Sliema Band in National Victory Celebrations.

1945:
Sliema Eagles, a team formed from members and supporters of the Society, well known at the moment bringing a number of victories.

1948:
Celebrations of the 25th Anniversary of the Society's Foundation

1973:
Golden Jubilee Celebrations by the "Sliema" Philharmonic Society

1981:
The "Sliema" Philharmonic Society celebrates the 100th Anniversary of the
presence of the Statue of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
The first Titular Statue in Sliema.



1983:
60th Anniversary of the Society



1984:
New facade for the Premises of the Sliema Philharmonic Society, after the disastrous fire incident of July 1983.



1985:
Sliema Band performs at Vittoriosa on Freedom Day

1989:
The Society’s President Dr. Vincent Tabone is elected President of Malta.

1990:
Pope John Paul II is welcomed by the “Sliema” Band during his pastoral visit to Malta.

Musical Programme at the President’s Residence of San Anton Palace.

1991:
Vocal and Musical Programme at Ghar-id-Dud, Sliema, marking the 25th anniversary of H.E. Dr. V. Tabone as President of the Band.

Visit by the President of Cyprus, H.E. Dr. George Vassileou to the “Sliema” Band Club.

Sliema Band performs festive marches marking the 25th Anniversary of Malta’s Independence. 

1992:
Musical Programme at the Catholic Institute, Floriana.

1993:
The Society celebrates its 70th Anniversary with various activities.
Launching of the pubblication "70 Sena ta' Storja b'Risq il-Muzika u l-Kultura" by Fr.Raniero Zammit and Winston L. Zammit.
Committee for the 70th Anniversary Celebrations



Musical Programme at Sir Temi Zammit Hall, University of Malta.

1994:
Musical Concert at the Republic Hall, Mediterrenean Conference Centre, Valletta in honour of the President of Malta Dr. V. Tabone.

Visit to the Autonomous Region of Vallea d’Aosta, Italy ; performance in Parliament ; the Region’s Authorities confer prestigious honours to the “Sliema” Band.

1996:
Participation in the International Bands’ Festival in Bremen, Germany.

Thirtyfive thousand spectators applaud the high musical standards of the “Sliema” Band.

1997:
International opera singers in concert with the “Sliema” Symphony Band.



1998:
The "Sliema" Philharmonic Society celebrates its 75th Anniversary






Inauguration of marble arcade, by Ronald Pisani, to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Society.

New Marian Oratorio performed by the “Sliema” Band at the Mediterrenean Conference Centre, Valletta.

International Visit by the “Sliema” Band in Trentino Alto Adige, Italy and Innsbruck, Austria.

1999:
Musical Concerts by the “Sliema” Symphony Band in Budapest, Hungary.

2000:
Millennium Concert at the Republic Hall, Mediterrenean Conference Centre,
Valletta. Premiere of a “Missa da Requiem” for band, choir and singers.

Home Concert by the “Sliema Youth Band” at the Band’s premises.

2001:
Leading Hungarian soprano Magdolna Szabo’, in concert with the “Sliema” Band.

Concerts in Linz and Oftering, Austria. International visit to the mayor of Vienna.

2002:
“Night in Vienna” concert at the University Auditorium with the special participation of Austrian Soprano Petra Chiba.

Philanthropic Concert by the “Youth Band” at the University in support of the Missionary Project for abandoned children in Kenya.

Visit to Veneto and Trentino, Italy.

2003:
World renowned tenor Kaludi Kaludow in the 80th Anniversary Celebrity Concert.

CD with funeral marches.

Gran Gala Dinner at the SAS Radison Hotel to celebrate President Emeritus Dr. Censu Tabone 90th Birthday.





Special Thanks giving Mass in the Parish of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Reception in the premises of the "Sliema" Philharmonic Society to celebrate Dr. Censu Tabone 90th Birthday.



Launching of Special Publication by Fr. Raniero Zammit OFM (Cap) "Biography of famous Sliema People".



Concerts by the “Sliema” Symphony Band in Brussels and The Hague. 
Maltese National Anthem played for the first time by a symphonic ensemble in Brussells. Presentation of EU Flag by EU’s authorities

“Sliema Youth Band” in Concert in aid of the Malta Hospice Movement.



2004:
Concert for Europe at the University of Malta.

EU Youth Celebration Concert at the Mediterranean Conference Centre.

2005:
Vocal and Musical Concert by the Sliema Youth Band and Orchestra conducted by Mro Sigmund Mifsud at the University in support of children in Kenya.

Opera and Musical Programme by the Sliema Band conducted by Mro Ronnie Debattista as a Celebration for its International Success with the Concert of Europe in Brussels and the opening of the Cultural Performance Hall at the University of Malta  with the participation of Italian International Opera Singers, Soprano Eva Zampieron from Venice and Marco Voleri from Livorno.





Historical International Concerts by the
Sliema Band in
Como, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland
being the 9th International Visit of this
Glorious Society and Band.
Presentation of a special medal bearing the citys' coat of arms, a certificate of approval
for the high level expressed by the Band from the Secretary of Tourism of the
Province of Como, Dr. Bin, and the mayor Ms. Saladino.









2006:

Fifth Vocal and Musical Concert
by the
Sliema Youth Big Band
under the direction
of Mro Sigmund Mifsud ALCM
 at the Sir Temi Zammit Auditorium
of the Universoty of Malta 
in aid of the abandoned children in Kenya.
Saturday 28th January 2006
Sunday 29th Janaury 2006 



Vocal and Musical
Celebrity Concert for Europe
by the Sliema Band
under the direction of
Band Master
Mro Ronnie Debattista FLCM
with Special Guest Performer
Tenor Kaludi Kaludow
under the distinguished patronage
of the President of Malta
His Excellency
Dr Edward Fenech Adami
Saturday 25th March 2006

Commemorative Concert
100 years of Mro Carmelo Pace's birth
11th June 2006

Musical Programme
Notte Magica - I Tre Re
Valletta - Malta
6th January 2007



The Sliema Youth Big Band in Concert
at the University of Malta
Sunday 28th January 2007



Concert for Europe by the Sliema Band
at the Sir Temi Zammit Auditorium
University of Malta
with the participation of International Singers
Voljen Grbac and Vivien Galeta
Saturday 24th March 2007





Special Concert for Europe by the Sliema
under the direction of band master
Mro Ronnie Debattista FLCM
with the participation of world known tenor
for the 3rd time with the Sliema Band
Kaludi Kuldow
held at the Mediterrenean Conference Centre
in Valletta
Sunday 21st October 2007





2008 :

The Sliema Youth Big Band in Concert
conducted by Mro Sigmund Mifsud
at the Auditorium of the Sacred Heart Convent
Saturday 19th January 2008



3rd Edition of the Sliema International Arts Festival
held at the Culture Performance Hall
of the Sliema Band Club
October - December 2008



The Piccola Banda of the Sliema Philharmonic Society
directed by Lesley Tabone
in Concert at Baystreet Complex
22 December 2008



2009 :

The Sliema Youth Big Band in Concert
conducted by Mro Sigmund Mifsud
at the Sir Temi Zammit Auditorium of the
University of Malta
Monday 9th February 2009



Palm Sunday Concert by the Piccola Banda
of the Sliema Philharmonic Society
conducted by Lesley Tabone
at the Culture Performance Hall of the Society
Sunday 5th April 2009



Musical and Vocal Celebrative Concert for Europe
by the Sliema Band conducted by Mro Ronnie Debattista FLCM
with special participation of Italian Opera Singers from Parma
Andrea Cesare Coronella and Giuseppina Chirizzi
at the University of Malta Auditorium
Saturday 18th April 2009



11th International Visit by the Sliema Band
in the Dolomites Italy and Innsbruck Austria
August 2009





Jesmond Vella elected unanimously by the
Society Members
as the 16th President in the history
of the Sliema Philharmonic Sociey
Kazin tal-Banda Sliema
October 2009