PROVINCIAL FESTIVAL

Of the participants who perform at Festival, some are chosen by Adjudicators to represent Victoria as delegates at the Provincial Festival. The Provincial (Performing Arts BC) Festival is independently run and is a separate association from the GVPAF.

CANADA WEST FESTIVAL

Performing Arts BC, the Alberta Music Festival Association, and the Saskatchewan Music Festival Association have formed the Canada West Festival, a Tri-Province Festival for Music and Speech Arts that serves as a "next step" for provincial competitors. The inaugural festival took place in Saskatoon in 2022. The 2023 festival was held in Alberta, and the 2024 festival in BC. The festival features three levels of competition: Junior, Intermediate, and Senior, with provinces able to send 2 or 3 competitors in most classes. Additionally, a recorded Choral competition is included.

NATIONAL FESTIVAL

Of the participants who perform at Festival, some are chosen by Adjudicators to represent Victoria as delegates at the National Festival Local Stream Qualifying Round. Performers who are successful may be chosen to proceed to the National Festival. The National Festival (Federation of Canadian Music Festivals) is independently run and is a separate association from the GVPAF.

Since December 21, 2020, GVPAFA has been affiliated with the National Festival (FCMF) through a Local Stream Membership. Affiliation through this Local Stream membership level provides GVPAFA registrants an opportunity to participate in a Local Stream Qualifying Round which allows for recommendation and advancement to the National Music Festival.