Mary Ancheta and Vancouver Independent Music Centre Society (VIM) present:
SHINE: Showcasing Filipinx Artistic Excellence
Curated by Mary Ancheta
Box Office & Bar Open: 6:30 PM
Doors to the theatre open: 7:00 PM
Show: 7:30 PM – 2 sets with intermission
Tickets: https://show.ps/l/5ed10063/
$20-$25 for Sliding Scale General Admission
$15 for Youth/Students/those who are budget conscious.
This show is expected to sell out!
Please reach out to info@vimhouse.ca if you would like to attend but are facing financial barriers.
Celebrate Filipinx excellence through music, movement, and storytelling that reflects resilience, creativity, and collective care. Thoughtfully curated by multi-hyphenate Canadian Filipina Mary Ancheta, this showcase seeks to spread joy and shine a light on Filipinx artists in Vancouver. The evening’s program will include a new dance & music project, with the working title ‘Sama-Sama’ meaning “all together”, an exciting collaboration project between Kathara Society and Mary Ancheta.
Join us for an evening of music, dance, and storytelling, from:
Mikey Jose
“From the lab to the limelight” (ALT RECESS), Mikey Jose refuses to pick a lane. As a neuroscience PhD candidate-by-day, independent artist-by-night, Mikey thrives in the in-between, putting him in a unique position to build bridges that connect brain and heart. Mikey takes cues from classic and modern R&B/Soul greats like Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Leon Thomas, and Beyoncé, who lead with story through melody; this ethos allows his B-Side records to be as compelling as his radio hits. Exclaimed a “soulful powerhouse…[with vocals] in a league of his own” (EARMILK), Mikey carries infectious energy from the studio to the stage, headlining shows from Vancouver to Tokyo and opening for artists like Lawrence, GoldFord, and The Main Squeeze.
KATHARA Pilipino Indigenous Arts Collective
Through arts and culture, Kathara promotes Pilipino Indigenous identity and cultural legacy, Filipinx diaspora, and the rights of all Indigenous Peoples. For this event, members representing Kathara will be: Babette Santos (dance), JR Guerrero and Michael Louw (instruments).
Francis Arevalo
Francis Arevalo is an East Vancouver-born-and-based hip-hop artist, poet and producer who is equal parts hype and heart. Whether performing in living rooms or festival stages, his performances are energizing, empowering, emotive and memorable. He is also a passionate mental health advocate living with Bipolar Type 1 Disorder, whose journey telling his story through music was the subject of an award-winning documentary “The Lion”. His upcoming album Home, Grown releases this summer 2026.
Louie Sanchez
Louie Sanchez (they/them) is the solo project of Eirene Cloma, a Toronto-based musician originally from North Vancouver, BC. They are a member of nationally acclaimed kulintang ensemble Pantayo whose debut album was shortlisted for the Polaris Music Prize in 2020. They are also a session musician who has worked with artists such as Kimmortal, Rae Spoon, and Austra. Louie Sanchez is a return to their roots as a singer-songwriter trained in classical and jazz guitar with soul, r&b, folk, and country influences.
…and introducing rising youth artist: Leigh Kathryn
19 year-old Leigh Kathryn crafts heartfelt original music that utilizes the genres of R&B and Pop to flow with the storytelling of Folk and the energy of Indie. Guided by her intimate vocals and honest lyricism, her songs feel tethered to your heart and mind. With each track, Leigh creates a world that invites listeners to slow down, breathe, and sit with their feelings. Leigh will be accompanied by Eli Castro on piano.
Accompanied by a house band led by Ancheta on Keyboard, Alvin Brendan on bass, Adam Cormier on drums, and Dominic Conway on saxophone, this event will be sure to spark joy, hope, and a sense of belonging. Filipino and non-Filipinos are all WELCOME – this event is for everyone!
Almost a year after the tragic events of Lapu Lapu Day, this event recognizes and holds reverence for family and friends in the communities affected. Let’s gather to celebrate creativity and hold space for the collective. Come as you are and dress to express your SHINE!
Special thanks to our event partners: Filipino BC, 333nergy, Blue Hour Media, Revival
About Mary Ancheta:
Mary Ancheta is a Canadian Filipina keyboardist, producer, and composer for Film and Television. Mary has a passion for storytelling and the human condition. She enjoys collaborating with other artists and her aim is to help tell more diverse stories through her music. In 2025 she was invited to perform in Australia and to represent Canada at the World Expo in Osaka, Japan. https://www.maryancheta.com/
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 Canadian Heritage, Government of BC, City of Vancouver, The Hamber Foundation, and JTC Heersink Foundation. For more information or interviews, please contact Cindy Dai at communications@vimhouse.ca.
About the Venue (ANNEX): https://vancouvercivictheatres.com/venues/annex#information