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2022 Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival

ByVictoria Fiddle Society

The Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival (GVPAF) was on this year from April 7th to May 14th, 2022.

The Fiddle section of the GV Performing Arts Festival was held at the Phillip T. Young Hall at UVic on Saturday April 30th and again had some great performances.

This year’s adjudicator was Canadian Folk Music Award winner Trent Freeman, who is also known for his work as a member of Fretless.

the Section Head this year was Mike Gower. Anyone interested in volunteering next year contact Mike at mikegower@gmail.com.

More information on the Fiddle section is available at https://www.gvpaf.org/fiddle

Find more information at Victoria Fiddle Society and on Facebook 

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