Our Competitions & Achievements
Folk Star Arts Academy demonstrated its dedication to excellence and community engagement through remarkable competition victories
2025
Bhangra revolution 2025- March 29th 2025
Folk Star Arts Academy is set to bring unmatched energy and passion to the stage at Bhangra Revolution 2025. Our talented students will showcase their skills with high-energy performances, celebrating the spirit of Bhangra like never before. This electrifying event will be a true display of culture, rhythm, and youthful spirit.
Folk Nach - 12th & 13th July 2025
Folk Star Arts Academy is excited to join the Folk Nach Bhangra Competition and Mela Punjabian Da 2025, a free two-day celebration of Punjabi culture at Moberly Park, Vancouver.
This vibrant event will feature a Bhangra competition across multiple age categories—including Junior Music and Super Junior Live—bringing together incredible young talent from the community. Alongside the competitions, audiences will enjoy electrifying live performances by Gurlej Akhtar, Kulwinder Kally, Chani Nattan, Inderpal Moga, Nachhatar Gill, and many more artists.
With food stalls, music, and cultural festivities, this mela is a true celebration of Punjabi heritage, and our academy is proud to be part of it.
Elite bhangra - July 20th 2025
Folk Star Arts Academy is dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich traditions of Bhangra and Giddha. Through events like the Elite Bhangra Competition, our students showcase their talent, passion, and cultural pride—shining on stage as true ambassadors of our heritage.
Back 2 Roots Festival 2025 - Sep 13th 2025
Partner with us at the Back 2 Roots Festival 2025 and showcase your brand at a premier cultural celebration of music, dance, and heritage.
Venue: Living Arts Centre, Mississauga | Date: September 13, 2025
Engage directly with hundreds of attendees and cultural enthusiasts while amplifying your brand presence both online and live at the festival. This is your chance to connect, inspire, and grow with a community rooted in culture and excellence.
Summer Bhangra Jam – Aug 2nd 2025
The highlight of the day was 5 elite Bhangra teams battling for $30,000, delivering pure passion on stage in front of a roaring crowd. Alongside star acts like Gurnam Bhullar and Harjit Harman, and traditional Gidha by Sunehri Arts Academy, our very own Folk Star Arts Academy proudly participated, showcasing the talent, discipline, and cultural pride of our students. Their high-energy performance was a true reflection of the academy’s commitment to keeping Punjabi heritage alive.
Elite Bhangra Competition 2024 (2nd place)
-Folk Star Arts Academy’s Senior Girls Bhangra team secured 2nd Place at the Elite Bhangra Competition. This achievement reflects their high level of skill and performance in the competitive Bhangra scene.
Folk Nach Bhangra Competition 2024 (1st place)
-The Senior Girls Bhangra Team from Folk Star Arts Academy won their first 1st Place trophy at the Folk Nach Bhangra Competition. This achievement marks a significant milestone for the team, highlighting their excellence and dedication in Bhangra.
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Bhangra City Live 2024 (3rd Place )
-The Senior Boys Bhangra Team from Folk Star Arts Academy placed 2nd Runner Up at the Bhangra City Competition. This achievement highlights their exceptional performance and dedication to the art of Bhangra.
Flower City Giddha and Luddi 2024 (2nd Place )
– At the Flower City Giddha and Luddi event held in Brampton, Ontario, Folk Star Arts Academy achieved 2nd Place. The team traveled from Vancouver to Brampton and demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication, showcasing the vibrant tradition of Luddi.
World Folk Festival 2023, Luddi (1st Runner Up)
Ten girls from our senior team dedicated three months of rigorous preparation for the World Folk Festival 2023 in the Luddi category. Competing against a multitude of teams, they showcased their incredible talent and determination, ultimately securing the second-place position.
These achievements and upcoming events reflect Folk Star Arts Academy’s unwavering commitment to artistic excellence, cultural enrichment, and community inclusion. Through our dedication and outreach efforts, we aim to create a more interconnected and harmonious society that celebrates the diversity of cultures worldwide.
World Bhangra Cup 2022, Junior Live Category (3rd Place)
Eight girls from our senior team, although qualified as juniors due to their age, dedicated four months of rigorous preparation for the World Bhangra Cup 2022. Competing against a multitude of teams, they showcased their incredible talent and determination, ultimately securing the third-place position, a testament to their commitment to the art of Bhangra.
World Bhangra Cup 2022, 40+ Live Category (1st Place)
In a groundbreaking moment for the competition, the 2022 Bhangra World Cup introduced a 40+ Live category. Our men’s team, consisting of all four of our founders and fellow members of the Punjabi community, made history by clinching the first-place title, showcasing not only their remarkable skills but also the enduring spirit of our community.
