The City of Bhangra Festival presented by Bell is now over, but the memories will last forever. We want to thank all of our supporters, volunteers, performers, sponsors and partners for supporting this event and keeping Bhangra alive in Vancouver. You made this festival what it is.

Vancouver, BC, February 20, 2008 – Flamenco fused with Kathak fused with Bhangra fused with Celtic – this is Transfusion, one of two events being co-presented by the VIBC Society andthe Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad next week. Transfusion and Bhangra Authentic, a presentation of Punjabi folk dance and music, both take place at the Vancouver International Film Centre on February 29, March 1 and 2. Click here to view the official press release (PDF Format).

Vancouver, B.C., January 31, 2008 – The streets will come alive, once again, with the beat of the dhol, and the stomping of feet as Bell presents the City of Bhangra Festival from February 29 – March 8, 2008. The festival, organized by the Vancouver International Bhangra Celebration (VIBC) Society, encourages cultural exploration and community participation through a diverse series of events highlighting the Northern Indian art form of Bhangra. Click here to view the official press release (PDF format). 

Is "Gur Nalo Ishq Mitha" your best pick-up line? Did you buy golden star earrings to honour this Bhangra superstar? Did you dance in circles outside the fence at a Malkit Singh concert because you couldn't get tickets to actually get into the concert bowl?

You might just have what it takes to win the Malkit Singh's Biggest Fan Contest. Show us why you're the Golden Star's biggest fan and you could win 2 tickets to the Coast Capital Bhangra Competition, starring ten of North America's top Bhangra dance teams and Malkit Singh and the Golden Star Group.

The VIBC Society is proud to welcome Bell as the title sponsor for the City of Bhangra 2008 Festival. Bell is Canada's largest communications company, providing the most comprehensive and innovative suite of communication services to residential and business customers.

Bhangra superstar Malkit Singh and the Golden Star group will perform live at the Coast Capital Bhangra Competition on March 8. The competition is part of the City of Bhangra 2008 Festival presented by Bell, and will feature ten of North America’s top Bhangra teams at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver.

We're pleased to announce that Selena Sandhu, an avid VIBC volunteer for the past 2 years will be joining our Volunteer Services team. You can contact Selena if you have any questions about upcoming events or areas where you would like to volunteer.

Selena Sandhu
volunteer@vibc.org

Vancouver, B.C., October 24, 2007 – Promoting creativity, innovation and team spirit amongst youth is what the NEXT Bhangra Competition is all about. On November 11, 2007, the VIBC Society presents the NEXT Bhangra Competition, an event that features local high school students performing and competing at the Bell Centre for Performing Arts in Surrey, BC.