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2021 VIMCAPPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED to June 15th The VIMC's purpose is to host a quality musical event for the competitors and local music community. This year's virtual international music competition will allow…

MEET SOME OF OUR STRING JURIES May 17, 2021Joseph Elworthy Concert CellistPresident & CEO of the Vancouver Academy of Music, Joseph Elworthy enjoys a vibrant career as an Arts & Culture leader,…

MEET SOME OF OUR PIANO JURIESMark Anderson  Steinway Artist & Professor of Piano and Pedagogy in UBC Pianist Mark Anderson’s recordings and performances have met with widespread critical acclaim over the…

MEET OUR ADVISOR ANDCANADIAN COMPOSERElizabeth Volpé BlighConcert Harpist & Professor of HarpElizabeth Volpé Bligh was the Vancouver Symphony’s Principal Harpist for 35 years (1982 – 2018), after 6 seasons (1976…

Our Vancouver International Music Competition (VIMC) will be hosting an online fundraising concert on April 3rd and April 10th. This virtual concert encourages the continuity of music learning and sharing during the…

We are thrilled to announce the 2021 Vancouver International Music Competition! The VIMC is an industry-pioneer, the first international large scale classical music competition in British Columbia, Canada, offering a…

Vancouver, BC, December 11th, 2019 The 2020 Vancouver International Music Competition (VIMC) Committee held a press conference and fundraiser at the Canadian Music Centre - British Columbia Region, officially announcing…

On October 8, 2017, history was made at the gala concert for the inaugural 2017 Vancouver International Music Competition (VIMC) with the conclusion of the first large-scale international music competition…

On October 6-7, 2017, the 2017 Vancouver International Music Competition (VIMC) held its final round at the University of British Columbia (UBC), School of Music in its inaugural year. Organized by…

Some international visitors to Canada may need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) for visiting Canada. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWseeThMtjA&w=560&h=315] A video on the government of Canada website explains what an eTA is…