Vancouver Independent Music Centre Society (VIM) Presents:

MUSIC AT THE CINEMAS: NIMKISH & CORDIE M. SAD

Curated by Rob Thomson

This event is hosted on the unceded and traditional lands of the Coast Salish peoples – sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), selíʔlwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations.

Thursday, May 22nd, 2025
Show: 8:00 pm
Doors: 7:30 pm

Venue: Fox Cabaret – 2321 Main St, Vancouver

Tickets: General Admission (Sliding Scale) – $15 to $25
PWYC (Pay what you can) tickets may be available at the door if the show has not sold out. Please reach out to info@vimhouse.ca if you would like to attend but are facing financial barriers.

About Nimkish:

To fully immerse in the multitudes of Indigenous rising star Nimkish is to honour the past, look ahead to the future, and bask in the resplendent present all at once. The Vancouver-based marvel-in-the-making is fearless in her lyricism, confronting anti-Indigenous racism and colonial violence alongside other hard subjects like anxiety, grief and heartache. To the great tradition of singer-songwriters healing through their music, Nimkish brings a bright-eyed aim to flourish in all she has experienced. Stylistically, Nimkish exists in a realm between Kehlani and King Princess, softly orbiting Sabrina Claudio.

Her lyrics give affirmation to past pain while living in the moment. To some it may sound like escapism, to others it may sound like moxie-driven R&B-pop pulsing through the club. What’s certain is her fortitude — she’s an it-girl on a mission, combining the coolness and creativity of the TikTok generation with the lucidity and confidence of a grown ass woman.

About Cordie M. Sad:

Cordie M. Sad is an art rock project based in Vancouver, BC, led by vocalist Cordelia Donovan. Blending haunting melodies with vivid storytelling, the music transforms raw emotion into immersive sonic landscapes. With influences ranging widely from pop to prog to punk, each song is a journey through beauty, pain, and the spaces in between.

Known for its dynamic arrangements and unfiltered intensity, Cordie M. Sad crafts music that lingers long after the final note. Whether through intricate instrumentation or stark vulnerability, the project invites listeners into a world where connection and catharsis soothe our heartaches, offering both reflection and release.

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Venue Accessibility: General admission tickets are standing room only with limited, first-come-first serve bar seating along the back of the room. If you require seating in advance, please email cindy[at]vimhouse.ca so we can accommodate your request. The main cabaret room is accessible through a ramped entrance. A wheelchair accessible washroom is available, ask a staff member for assistance.

About Vancouver Independent Music Centre Society (VIM):

VIM is a non-profit, charitable organization established in 2011 with a mandate to develop a well-designed, central, accessible, sustainable and culturally diverse music centre based on feedback from hundreds of musicians, music presenters, concertgoers and managers among others. In 2018, the City of Vancouver passed zoning at the Plaza of Nations to include a 20,000 square foot music centre based on the VIM’s vision and plans. https://vimhouse.ca

This event is produced by the VIM with support from BC Arts Council, Canadian Heritage, Canada Council for the Arts, Government of BC, City of Vancouver, and JTC Heersink Foundation.

For more information or interviews, please contact Cindy Dai at communications@vimhouse.ca.