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Founded in 1883 by Francesco Saverio Briffa, the organization was initially known as " Societa del Żabbar " or " the village band ".

The club's main aim of cultivating love towards music.

Throughout the years, the club has organized numerous music concerts held by the band itself.

One of the club's main activities is the participation in its patron's feast, that of Our Lady Of Graces.

The club's premises has always been in Sanctuary street, a stone's throw away from the parish church dedicated to the same patron.

The club also has certain nicknames which identify it across the Maltese Islands, " Tal-Baqra " and " Tal-Grazzja ".

The nickname " Tal-Baqra " was originally formed after the first bandmaster of the club, who was known as " Il-Baqrambur ".

The nickname was formed to identify the club from the two local clubs that honor Żabbar.

The other nickname, " Tal-Grazzja " was formed for their loved patron, Our Lady of Graces.

Bandclubs in Malta usually compare themselves to a certain animal as their mascot.

In this case, this society compares itself to the lion, as a king, showing strength and pride.

The club's colour is blue, usually blended with white or yellow.