In May 2014, the Balkan Brass festival in Vancouver, BC included performances by Demiran Cerimovic (Vranje, Serbia) and 3 Seattle bands – Orkestar Zirkonium, the Bucharest Drinking Team, and m9. Also featuring Vancouver’s brass band Orkestar Slivovica, who performed alongside Demiran Cerimovic with bellydancer Aviva Finkelstein. Guests were treated to Balkan dance performances by Gradina Balkan Folklore Dancers and Vuk Karadjic Folklore Ensemble (Veterani and First Ensemble). This successful event was co-produced with Transformation Projects and Caravan World Rhythms.