“IRANIAN MUSIC SOCIETY OF BC”, permanently based in the Greater Vancouver region, has been founded with the singular goal of encouraging and expanding Iranian music in multiple genres; with the expressed aim of furthering the financial and intellectual interests of Iranian musicians who are residents of British Columbia or have established residency of BC.

IMSBC is a nonprofit organization and its every operation will be conducted according to laws of the province of British Columbia, as well as those outlined by the Federal government of Canada.

The goal of IMSBC is to take steps towards creating more meaningful connections and nurturing cooperation between Iranian Music and Art and Canadian communities, Canada Wide. It will honor the charter of rights of Canada as well as all multi-cultural, artistic and cultural activities.

The artistic members of Maqam Ensemble

• Amir Eslami: Ney
• Sina Hosseini: Voice & Tanbour & Percussion
• Saba Jamali: Qanun
• Shahin Pourghiasian: Tanbour & Percussion

will create a memorable night for the guests with a live performance of authentic Iranian music on Yalda Night.

DJ Shahram, known as one of the best DJs in Vancouver, will add to the excitement of the festival with his wonderful selection of beautiful Iranian music and mastery of DJ controller and mixer techniques. He will provide a fun and exciting evening for Yalda Night Festival guests and will be alongside the Iranian Info Centre Society team.