In 1999, Varna International Music Academy (VIMA) began offering aspiring musicians of all levels an opportunity to hone their craft while exploring the rich history and culture of Europe.

Over the past 25 years, VIMA has become one of few international summer festivals offering a comprehensive program, combining unparalleled music instruction and fully staged productions with costumes, sets, and orchestra. Throughout the program, soloists, choral singers, conductors, and instrumentalists attend a variety of masterclasses and individual coaching while preparing to perform in fully staged productions.

In the summer of 2022, VIMA launched the Muzika! Festival and brought the music academy and its fully staged productions to the Myrtle Beach area of South Carolina. In the summer of 2023, the festival grew to be a statewide festival, which was preceded by a twin program in Europe.

In the summer of 2024, Muzika!’ festival will include over 25 performances throughout the state of SC with performances in Columbia, Greenville, Rock Hill, Myrtle Beach, the Grand Strand, and Georgetown. The festival will include fully staged Operas, choral - orchestral performances, Broadway Revues, Serenata Italiana voice recitals, and a Master Artists Concert Series, featuring internationally recognized artists from The Metropolitan Opera and other prestigious organizations nationwide.

Muzika! is expected to draw large audiences to South Carolina, enriching local culture and positively impacting the community. The organizers anticipate it will become a focal point in South Carolina, further establishing the state as a place of prominence in the area of art and culture.

Play a role in realizing this high-profile event, by taking advantage of a variety of sponsorship opportunities.

*VIMA is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible, as allowed by law.