the NEXT Bhangra Competition

The Vancouver International Bhangra Celebration Society is proud to present the 2008 NEXT Bhangra Competition, bringing the universal rhythm of Bhangra to the mainstream, and showcasing the stars of tomorrow, today. 

"The talent from the 2007 NEXT competition gave the Society the opportunity to showcase, recognize and display the potential of tomorrow’s Bhangra stars. NEXT is a medium for high school and junior teams to perform and compete, while focusing on creativity and team spirit," Mo Dhaliwal, Board Member of the VIBC Society said. "NEXT provides tomorrow’s stars with the building blocks to grow in the art-form of Bhangra, with the same level of professionalism, high-quality presentation and promotion experienced at City of Bhangra. It’s important to foster tomorrow's leaders of our culture; the stars of tomorrow, today."

Nine teams are set to take the stage on November 8, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. at the Bell Centre for Performing Arts in Surrey, B.C. in two categories, high school and club teams:

Apna Virsa Academy
Duniya Dance Academy
Kohinoor Folk Arts Club
Punjab Cultural Arts Centre
Punjab Folk Academy
Punjabi Cultural Bhangra Club of Abbotsford
Burnaby South Rebels
Lethal Vibe
North Delta Senior Girls Bhangra Team

Tickets are $25 (General Admission) and available from Kamal's Video Palace and Ravi Video in Surrey, Tasleem's Video in Vancouver and Grover’s Video in Abbotsford.

Since 2005, the not-for-profit Vancouver International Bhangra Celebration Society has brought events to the mainstream public to entertain and educate. The annual City of Bhangra festival has been used as a means to bring people of all walks of life together for a common purpose: the art-form of Bhangra. From Downtown Bhangra to art gallery exhibits, Bhangra workshops to a competition of the best teams in North America, VIBC has set a standard of South Asian entertainment in Vancouver.

Founded in 2004, the VIBC Society is a not-for-profit organization run by a dedicated group of volunteers. The Society organizes the Vancouver International Bhangra Celebration, an annual arts festival celebrating the Indian dance form of Bhangra. The Society’s vision is to embrace the spirit of celebration, generosity and community that is Bhangra. The VIBC is dedicated to spreading the universal rhythm of Bhangra and welcoming people from all cultures to enjoy the beats of this beautiful art form.