The 2017 Vancouver International Music Competition pioneered a platform for widespread intercultural music-making, as the first large-scale international classical music competition in British Columbia. We are now excited to offer the 2017 VIMC Yearbook, available for purchase at the CIAMS store!
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2026 Vancouver International Music Festival–Competition Concludes with Spectacular Gala Concert at the Orpheum Theatre
2026 Vancouver International Music Festival–Competition Concludes with Spectacular Gala Concert at the Orpheum Theatre VANCOUVER, BC | October 11, 2026 The 2026 Vancouver International Music Festival–Competition (VIMFC) concluded on Sunday, October 11, with a celebratory Gala Concert and Awards Ceremony at Vancouver's historic Orpheum Theatre, bringing together outstanding young musicians, internationally respected adjudicators, distinguished guests, … Continue reading 2026 Vancouver International Music Festival–Competition Concludes with Spectacular Gala Concert at the Orpheum Theatre
2026 VIMFC Final Round & Gala Concert — The Stage Is Set
The 2026 Vancouver International Music Festival-Competition (VIMFC) is approaching its most exciting stage. Following months of preparation and a highly competitive selection process, outstanding young musicians will come together in Vancouver for the 2026 VIMFC Final Round on October 9, competing in four categories: Piano, Strings, Voice, and Woodwinds. The competition will culminate on October 11 with the 2026 … Continue reading 2026 VIMFC Final Round & Gala Concert — The Stage Is Set
🌟 City of Vancouver Proclaims August 18, 2026 as Vancouver International Music Day 🌟
A Historic Celebration of Music, Culture and Community in Vancouver Left to right: Coun. Sean Orr (back row), CIAMS members Kate Kim and Olivia Lin, Coun. Mike Klassen, Mayor Ken Sim, CIAMS president Lynn Liu, CIAMS member Ryan Zhang, Coun. Lenny Zhou, Coun. Lucy Maloney, and CIAMS member Eric Chan. Canada International Arts & Music … Continue reading 🌟 City of Vancouver Proclaims August 18, 2026 as Vancouver International Music Day 🌟
2026 Vancouver International Music Festival–Competition
2026 Vancouver International Music Festival–Competition Call for Young Musicians Worldwide The 2026 Vancouver International Music Festival–Competition warmly welcomes young musicians from around the world to participate in the fourth edition of this international event in Vancouver, Canada. Celebrating its ninth year of artistic development, the competition continues its three-year artistic cycle and returns in 2026 … Continue reading 2026 Vancouver International Music Festival–Competition
🌟 Canada International Arts & Music Society Receives Honorary Patronage from the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia 🌟
The Canada International Arts & Music Society (CIAMS) is deeply honoured to announce that it has been granted Honorary Patronage from the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, the Honourable Wendy Cocchia, CM, OBC., LLD (Hon) . Patronage, in the sense of support and encouragement of worthy endeavours, is a valued function of the Office of the … Continue reading 🌟 Canada International Arts & Music Society Receives Honorary Patronage from the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia 🌟
