Words like “mainstream” and “underground” have varying connotations and tamer divisions in Malta than anywhere else on the planet. But even on a small island where word travels fast and fame spreads even faster, the country’s biggest alternative band is only now performing on national TV for the first time in over a decade.

Brikkuni have had an illustrious career on the local circuit ever since the 2008 release of their debut album Kuntrabanda. In the 12 years which followed, they’ve amassed a very loyal fanbase which bleeds through different sectors of society… while at the same time being adamant to remain true to their cult personas.

Now, in a very 2020 twist, Brikkuni will actually be performing on national TV tonight on the new Friday night show Serataron.

“This is the first invitation we’ve ever had as a group to perform on a prime-time programme on the national TV and we’d like to thank the producers and the people with good will who were instrumental in this thing happening,” larger-than-life frontman Mario Vella told his friends and followers on Facebook this morning.

“It might not be anything at all, but to us it’s significant nonetheless,” Vella finished.