Applaud the Future

Registration Dates for Festival 2025

January 6 – Registration Opens

January 20 – Studio Dance Closes (including Ethnic Dance)

February 5 – Guitar, Composition, Piano, Speech, Strings, and Voice Close

February 12 – Brass, Choral, Fiddle, Woodwinds, School Bands, School Orchestra Close

February 26 – School Dance Closes

Festival Calendar

Become a GVPAF Board Member

We are 3 years out from our 100th anniversary and we are looking for 3 new board members! The time commitment is modest, but the rewards are substantial (those are emotional and spiritual rewards not financial as we are a non-profit ). This year is the year to say thank you to the performing arts community that does so much to make Greater Victoria the special place it is!

Learn more about becoming a board member

Become a GVPAF Section Head

We are currently seeking to appoint a volunteer co-section head for both the Musical Theatre and School Dance sections. If you have a passion for either discipline and would like to be involved, follow the link below for more information.

Learn more about becoming a section head

2025 Syllabus Changes

Please visit the Rules and Procedures page for a list of changes to GVPAF Rules and Procedures, as well as changes to the GVPAF, PABC, Canada West, and National Festival syllabi.

2025 Syllabus Changes