VIBC?s Coast Capital Bhangra Competition Registration Open!

[VIBC]

Teams from across the world competing on stage during one historic night. On February 21st, 2009, be a part of North America?s premiere Bhangra event in the City of Bhangra hosted by the Vancouver International Bhangra Celebration Society.

The Coast Capital Bhangra Competition Team Registration has officially opened! Are you a high energy, unbelievably talented Bhangra team? The Coast Capital Bhangra Competition is for you! Visit www.vibc.org to download the registration package.

Important Dates to note:


Registration Opens: November 1, 2008
Early Registration Deadline: November 21st, 2008
Registration Deadline: December 5, 2008
Team Selection Announced: December 15th, 2008
Competition: February 21st, 2009

Teams from outside North America are also encouraged to apply.

Why should we fly all the way out to Vancouver to compete?

- it?s a competition that?s about celebrating and promoting Bhangra
- Concert style production at the theatre
- 3 days, 2 nights at a luxurious hotel
- Formal dinner at the Team Reception
- 2 full breakfasts provided on Saturday and Sunday
- Transportation to and from the competition venue
- Really nice t-shirts
- Free admission to the Official VIBC After Party
- $5000 CAN first prize!!

Contact Harbir Deol, Team Registration Coordinator with any inquiries at harbir.deol@vibc.org.

 

[mafzal]

Minimum 12 dancerss?

 

[Vijay]

i never understood the logic of having one giant first prize of 5 G's. why not make it 3000, 1000, 1000? or even 4000, 500, 500? 5000 is a ridiculous amount for one team to win, and it can be unfair to 'less elite' teams who may get into the comp, but don't have a chance to place among other heavy hitter teams. vibc seems to be an organization with a solid budget, i think 2nd and 3rd place teams should be rewarded as well.

and minimum 12 dancers seems odd, assuming that count doesn't include dholi, singer, etc. i guess that eliminates a lot of traditional 8 person all guy teams.

 

[BalleBalleBAby]

wow 12 dancers minimum... must be lookin for coed teams

 

[Tarminder]

Solid structure, keep up the good work VIBC. I hope you guys can get a lot of the big name teams that dominated the North American Bhangra scene from 2003-2007 to compete. Can't wait for the lineup to be announced.

 

[mafzal]

They amended the minimum dancers rule =) From 12 to 8. AWESOME

 

[VIBC]

THE CITY OF BHANGRA FEBRUARY 12th ? 21st, 2009!

Calling all teams! VIBC has amended the 2009 Registration Package to allow for a minimum of 8 dancers. Please contact the team registration coordinator at harbir.deol@vibc.org if you have any questions.

Reminder that early registration deadline is only one week away! Packages for early registration are due November 21st, 2008! Get your packages in to receive the early registration discount!

Registration packages can be sent electronically to registration@vibc.org; faxed to 866.860.0980 or mailed to:

Team Registration Coordinator
c/o Vancouver International Bhangra Celebration Society
#681 ? 1755 Robson
Vancouver, BC V6G 3B7
Canada

For more information and to download the registration package check out http://www.vibc.org/cityofbhangra/registration or contact the Team Registration Coordinator at Harbir.Deol@vibc.org.