This year, all of the most talented ladies on the West Coast decided to get together, and form a powerhouse bhangra team. Bruin Bhangra is proud to have all of these ladies dancing on our stage together for the first time as West Side Alliance!

Let’s see what they have in store for us this coming weekend

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Bruin Quality DJs: Check.

Bruin Quality Lineup: Check.

Bruin Quality Venues: Check.

Bruin Quality Artist???

Yup thats right! For the first time since 2009, Bruin Bhangra is proud to bring back an artist to our stage. We are pleased to announce the man who brought you hits such as “Phulkari” and is one of Punjab’s biggest actors: GIPPY GREWAL.

Not as if you needed another reason to go, but we here at the Bruin Committee want to make sure that Bruin Bhangra XV is the one you remember!

Here’s a preview of the show to come

P.S. 7 more days!

See you all there

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The champions from last year are coming back again to take another shot at the championship at Bruin Bhangra XV!

We can’t wait to see what Bay Area’s own Bhangra Empire has in store for Bruin this year !

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At one point in time, EVERY other mix in the bhangra circuit was made by Klasikhz. So we only saw it fitting to go to him and ask what it means to HIM to leave a legacy!

Having been a part of Bruin Bhangra for MANY years now, here is what Iqwak from Klasikhz had to say…

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Bruin Bhangra welcomes VanCity Bhangra for the first time at West Coast’s Premier Bhangra competition in just one week !!!

These guys seem to have some interesting ideas on how to leave their legacy
Looking forward to hosting these creative guys !

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All the way from sunny San Diego, California we are proud to present Da Real Punjabiz!

Having come to Bruin Bhangra on numerous occasions, they are back and ready to fight for the title of Bruin Bhangra XV Champion. How will they leave their legacy?

BBXV: Da Real Punjabiz – Leave Your Legacy

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My Vote: “I have NO idea -_-”

Go vote on BTF (if you’re behind on your acronyms that is BhangraTeamsForum for the team you think will take home the GOLD from BRUIN BHANGRA XIV.

Vote Here!

=)

2 WEEKS.

-Iambhangra

ps. 12 days!

How awesome is this?  If you’re on a bhangra team and not competing, you can come support your fellow bhangraheads and have an awesome competition weekend without the competition stresss! AND… since you’re one of us (bhangra lover extraordinaire), your team gets an awesome discount!

Not that you needed another reason to come, but now you have one.

Here’s what you do: Email GroupRatesBruinBhangra@gmail.com and they’ll set up a personalized package w/ your Team!

Saweet! And Easy. =)

That’s all for now! Come back soon to meet the teams! =)

-iambhangra

Without further adieu, here are TWO more reasons that you’re going to be going to Bruin Bhangra XV:

Bruin Bhangra XV | The Preparty

Friday night (05/24/13) – The Bugatta Restaurant and Bar – 7174 Melrose Ave

Los Angeles, CA 90046

A lively bar located in the heart of Melrose Avenue, Spanning two floors, Bugatta offers a super trendy lounge, gorgeous enclosed patio with private bungalows, several bars with festive atmospheres and VIP private lounge upstairs. This high-class atmosphere is the PERFECT way to start off the Bruin Bhangra weekend !

And of course, after you’ve watched an amazing show, you will be quoting Drake all night

“I’m at the W, but I can’t meet you in the lobby”

Bruin Bhangra XV | The After Party

Sunday Night (05/26/13) – The W Hotel - 6250 Hollywood Blvd

Hollywood, CA 90028

Yes, you read that right.. THE W Hotel ! No introduction necessary.

Prepare yourselves for another weekend packed with amazing bhangra, amazing company, and a true LA experience.

Are you about that lifestyle?

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PS. Check out the Events section for more information and pictures.  Tickets are available for purchase in the Tickets section!

I know I know…you’re thinking why hasn’t she told me anything yet?

Well here’s what’s going on…

We’ve been a little (read: very) busy here at Bruin Headquarters trying to mix things up.  We were tired of the same theatre…the same pre-party…the same judges…the same routines…the same city (JK!)…Not that they weren’t all incredible (srsly!).

So we decided to MIX things up and not be sooo predictable

Meanwhile, we were getting your “when are tickets available” “where is the theatre” “where should I book my hotel” questions, but we decided to let you wait just a little bit longer.

Now, I’m not going to give it all away to you just yet, but here is what I CAN tell you and a little history lesson:

3 NEW Venues

Theatre:

1998: Ackerman Grand Ballroom (Literally a large space at UCLA)

2004: Grand Olympic

2005-2009:  Long Beach Terrace Theatre (this was a hit wasn’t it?)

2010:  Club Nokia at LA LIVE!

2011-2012:  Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills

2013.  BBXV. ORPHEUM THEATRE.

Parties: You’re going to have to wait! Can’t tell you everything overnight!

Tickets will be available soon!

The Line-Up

It’s no secret that Bruin Bhangra is where teams actually leave their mark. Not just in LA but in the entire Bhangra Circuit. Some of the BEST performances to date have been on Bruin Bhangra’s state.

Quick recap: VIBE, Michigan 2004,  Boston Bhangra 2005, VCU, Khalsa Junction (’nuff said), Sher 2008, Soormay and their ENORMOUS Bindrakia banner and tribute, LBC’s comeback and a huge LBC guy towering on Jasmine, APD and KJ Comeback, the list is never-ending.

In the past few years teams have started pulling all the stops w/ their performances…flying dholis, Skrillex tributes, ridiculously amazing choreo, incorporating competitor’s signature moves…

Some of these teams are back and some are brand new. One things for sure, this year you really should only be paying for a 3rd of your seats..because you definitely will be on the edge of them!

Check out the Teams section to get more info on teams!

Judges

With all the retired dancers from the circuit, we decided to change our judging panel this year. Take a look at the Judging Panel section!

That’s all for tonight!

Stay tuned, because I’ll be back VERY soon with more details about Bruin Bhangra XV.