Written by Vineeta Minhas                                 November 12, 2009

NEXT Headline Act: A-Slam!

Fresh off a cross country tour with Imran Khan, a summer tour in England and opening for H-Dhami, Apna Sangeet and the Heera Group at the 2009 City of Bhangra After Party, A-Slam has had an amazing and eventful year!

Now they’re bringing their sound to the NEXT Bhangra Competition audience to bring them to their feet! Be there on November 28, 2009 to feel the sounds and move to the music!

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Get Your Tickets

The VIBC Society Presents: The NEXT Bhangra Competition on Saturday, November 28, 2009. Get your tickets now and don’t miss out on the stars of tomorrow will lighting up the stage! This year's competition will feature talented teams from both high-school teams and club divisions:

1. Apna Virsa Academy (AVA)
2. BC Cultural Academy (BCCA)
3. Duniya Dance Academy Juniors.
4. Punjabi Folk Academy (PFA)
5. Punjabi Cultural Arts Center (PCAC)
6. Punjabi Cultural Bhangra Club of Abbotsford (PCBCA)
7. Shan –E – Punjab Girls
8. Vancouver Bhangra

Make sure you're there to cheer on these teams on November 28, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. at the Bell Centre for Performing Arts in Surrey, B.C.

Tickets are $25 for Lower Bowl and $15 for Balcony. Tickets available at Kamal's Video, Tasleem's Video, and Grover Video.

Tickets for NEXT will be sold online as well at https://tickets.bellperformingartscentre.com. They can also be purchased through the phone or in person. The COAST CAPITAL SAVINGS BOX OFFICE NUMBER IS: 604-507-6355. The Bell Center for Performing Arts box Office is:

Bell Performing Arts Centre
6250 144th Street, Surrey B.C. V3X 1A1.
Service Fees may apply.

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City of Bhangra Art Exhibit!

Bhangra in 2010 is a fusion of sounds, beats, voices and movements that elicit emotion from both the performer and the spectator.

Are you an artist who would love to bring to life your thoughts and feelings associated with Bhangra? Your work could be featured in this year’s City of Bhangra Art Exhibit!

How to Apply

Contact for Submissions or Questions:

Ravi Gill - ravi.gill@vibc.org

There is no fee to submit your work for the exhibit.

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New Volunteer Orientations

Would you like to help organize a special event?

Would you like to share your skills and talents with others in the community?

Attend one of the upcoming New Volunteer Orientations hosted by the VIBC Society.

The Vancouver International Bhangra Celebration Society (VIBC) is a not-for-profit organization established in 2004 to elevate and promote the Indian dance form of Bhangra. Each year, the VIBC Society creates a festival of Bhangra-related programming presented in the heart of Downtown Vancouver.

The VIBC Society is an entirely volunteer-run organization governed by a Board of Directors. The Board of Directors brings together individuals from diverse backgrounds to develop our vision and bring the joys of Bhangra to Vancouver.

Our team is a growing force and it is due to the efforts of our volunteers that we are able to realize our goal of elevating the dynamic dance form of Bhangra by embracing the spirit of celebration, generosity and community.

Sunday, November 15
Time: 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Location: Surrey

Sunday, November 29
Time: 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Location: Vancouver

Sunday, December 13
Time: 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Location: Surrey

15 person max - so be sure to RSVP to reserve your seat in advance.

Send your RSVP to jaiminder.kang@vibc.org

The meeting address will be forwarded to within a confirmation email once you have registered. If you do not receive a confirmation email contact the Volunteer Services Committee immediately.

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