Interview with some of our Piano Juries
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…
Interview with our Artistic Advisor and Canadian Composer
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…
2021 VIMC Online Fundraising Concert on April 3 & 10th, 2021 7:00 pm (Pacific Time)
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…
2021 Vancouver International Music Competition officially open for registration
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…
CIAMS Announces the Launch of 2020 Vancouver International Music Competition
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…
2017 VIMC Winners Announced
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…
2017 VIMC Final Round Concerts Held at Roy Barnett Hall and Gessler Hall at UBC School of Music
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…
Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) for international visitors to Canada
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…
2017 Vancouver International Music Competition Announces Preliminary Round Results
The 2017 Vancouver International Music Competition (VIMC) committee announces the results for the preliminary round of the competition. Organized by the Canada International Arts & Music Society, the VIMC is…
Preliminary Results Announced Soon & Repertoire Submission Deadline for Final Round
The onsite preliminary round in Vancouver was a success with many competitors performing for the 2017 Vancouver International Music Competition. Close to 300 applicants total participated onsite and submitted videos…