Archives for April 2008

April 29, 2008

CALL FOR $10,000 GRANT APPLICATIONS OPEN AS MUSIC TEACHERS IN CANADA SING THE PRAISES OF MusiCan

Past grant recipients report positive change in music education; Musical instrument grant applications open May 1, 2008 TORONTO – Today MusiCan celebrates a recent survey* that proves with a fistful of money and a lot of heart, significant growth in music education is possible. The survey reported [...]

April 17, 2008

The JUNO Effect: Feist Sees 153% Bump in Sales Following Appearance on CTV Broadcast

-- Jully Black jumps 57% and Michael Bublé grows by 36% as The 2008 JUNO Awards performers bask in post-broadcast sales glow -- Toronto, ON – The 2008 JUNO Awards did more than just spotlight Canada’s musical talent and rock out with stellar TV ratings – it increased CD sales as well. Canadian [...]

April 7, 2008

1.45 Million Viewers Make The 2008 JUNO Awards Second Most-Watched Ever on CTV

-- Canada’s Music Awards is most-watched show in Canada Sunday night on CTV -- -- Over 4 million watch part of the broadcast as audience jumps 56% from last year -- -- Watch again on MuchMoreMusic on Thursday, April 10 and online at junos.CTV.ca -- Toronto, ON – Last night’s broadcast of The 2008 [...]

April 6, 2008

1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 JUNO Awards in Total for Feist!

- The 2008 JUNO Awards to be re-broadcast Thursday, April 10 on MuchMoreMusic - Calgary, AB – She’s taken the world by storm and now taken home the most hardware at this weekend’s JUNO Awards. Feist pulled off a hat-trick tonight in her hometown winning three awards presented on CTV’s broadcast [...]

April 5, 2008

Feist and Blue Rodeo are Double-Winners at the 2008 JUNO Gala Dinner & Awards

Calgary, AB – Thirty-two JUNO statuettes were given out earlier this evening to some of Canada’s brightest stars of the music industry during the 2008 JUNO Gala Dinner & Awards held at the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre. The gala event was attended by more than 1,300 music industry guests [...]

April 4, 2008

Two-Time Olympic Gold Medallist SAMI JO SMALL To Defend The Rockers’ Net

ALSO, Juno Cup fans can scope out more than 50 sports and rock memorabilia items for auction by visiting www.junocup.ca The 5th Annual Juno Cup, presented by The Keg Steakhouse & Bar, is shaping up to be an unforgettable match-up as both rosters announce their final recruits. The Rockers have beefed [...]

April 4, 2008

PHOTO OPPORTUNITY A FAN-tastic Saturday at Juno Fan Fare

The decibel meter will fly off the charts as thousands of screaming fans get a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet 18 of Canada’s hottest stars and JUNO nominees together at one event – Juno Fan Fare, happening this Saturday afternoon. Read More...

April 3, 2008

PHOTO OPPORTUNITY KICKING OFF JUNO WEEKEND CALGARY-STYLE!

The Mayor, The Dudes, The Official Welcome Party Calgarians sure know how to make music fans feel welcome! Sponsored by Calgary Tourism, the Juno Awards Welcome Reception kicks off a weekend full of Juno events in style. More than 1200 guests including dignitaries, sponsors, artists and special guests [...]

April 2, 2008

- 500 NEW tickets to The 2008 JUNO Awards go on sale this SATURDAY, APRIL 5th -

The rush is on! A golden opportunity has been presented for last-minute music fans to be part of The 2008 JUNO Awards! 500 NEW tickets will be available for sale on Saturday, April 5th starting at 10 a.m. (MST) – just one day before the BIG SHOW is broadcast live on CTV from the Pengrowth Saddledome. Read [...]

April 2, 2008

-Fire and Ice- Calgary Flames Alumni vs. Stone-Cold Rockers at pre-game Juno Cup practice

WHAT: The Juno Cup practice has become an annual tradition that is just as entertaining to watch as the real game on Friday night. The fun, candid and often riotous afternoon practice sees NHL Greats and Canadian musicians take to the ice to pass the puck and show off their hockey moves. The Juno [...]