The JUNO Awards

The JUNO Tour of Canadian Art

josh — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:26:48 +0000

The JUNO Tour of Canadian Art started in Toronto as part of the JUNO Awards 40^th Anniversary celebrations at the Art Gallery of Ontario. The instalment gives a unique perspective on different pieces of Canadian art from a musician’s (and in this case, JUNO nominees and winners) point of view.

Now in its second year, the JUNO Tour of Canadian Art is at home in the National Gallery of Canada until October 31, 2012. This installation was launched during JUNO Week in Ottawa on March 26^th and features 8 different JUNO-nominated artists.

Hollerado, Justin Nozuka, Kellylee Evans, Lynn Miles, Mighty Popo, Radio Radio, Shad and Chuck Comeau of Simple Plan took some time this year to go through the National Gallery and discuss what inspires them. Everyone took some time on camera to share their thoughts and give us some insight as to why they found certain pieces so moving.

What makes the JUNO Tour of Canadian Art so cool is discovering what these musicians find inspirational and with which pieces they feel connected. It’s such a great partnership and really displays the impact of music and art in our culture.

You can check out the videos for the instalment below. These interviews have also been used to create an audio tour at the National Gallery. If you’re in the Ottawa area, you should definitely check out this awesome instalment.

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For more information on the National Gallery of Canada, visit www.gallery.ca and follow them on Twitter at @Gallerydotca.

Levon Helm, Drummer & Singer of The Band Passes Away

josh — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:08:44 +0000

It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Levon Helm today. After a long battle with cancer Levon Helm died on Thursday afternoon. He was 71.

In a statement on his website, Helm’s family said “Levon Helm passed peacefully this afternoon. He was surrounded by family, friends and band mates and will be remembered by all he touched as a brilliant musician and a beautiful soul.”

Helm was an inductee of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Band. He kept the rhythm for The Band as their drummer until the group parted ways in 1976.

Levon Helm was also a two-time Grammy Award winner – all the more impressive that these wins came after a fight against throat cancer.

Whether recognized as a part of The Band or for his solo work, his music will live on for generations to come and serve as an inspiration to us all.

Rest in Peace, Levon.

Click here to view the video on YouTube.

The JUNO Effect: CTV’s 2012 JUNO AWARDS Broadcast Increases Album and Digital Sales for Performers and Winners

josh — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 19:00:41 +0000

Toronto, ON (April 12, 2012) – The excitement generated by THE 2012 JUNO AWARDS Broadcast on CTV sent fans to their local music stores and online retailers to support both emerging and established talent, just-released data from Nielsen SoundScan reveals. Known as “The JUNO Effect,” this wave of enthusiasm has increased album and digital downloads for nearly all performers and winners on THE 2012 JUNO AWARDS Broadcast.

THE 2012 JUNO AWARDS on CTV is #1 Program Sunday with 1.6 Million Viewers

josh — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:15:57 +0000

Toronto, ON (April 2, 2012) – CTV’s live broadcast of THE 2012 JUNO AWARDS from Ottawa’s Scotiabank Place attracted 1.6 million viewers last night, making it the most-watched program of the day on a very competitive night of television. With final data still to be confirmed, THE 2012 JUNO AWARDS becomes the third most-watched JUNO Awards broadcast in nine years. CTV won every hour of primetime last night from 7-11 p.m. with total viewers, A25-54, and A18-49.

FEIST ET THE SHEEPDOGS MÈNENT LA DANSE EN DÉCROCHANT TROIS PRIX JUNO CHACUN

Steve — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 02:23:36 +0000

– Une première réussie pour Dan Mangan, qui remporte deux Prix JUNO –
– Blue Rodeo intronisé au Panthéon de la musique canadienne par Sarah McLachlan –
Ottawa, Ont. (le 1er avril 2012) – De nombreux représentants de l’élite de la musique canadienne se sont réunis pour saluer les artistes les plus talentueux du Canada, qui ont foulé le tapis rouge et la scène de la plus grande soirée musicale du pays : LES PRIX JUNO 2012. La très populaire télédiffusion de CTV, qui se tenait sur la Place Banque Scotia d’Ottawa, avait pour toile de fond deux scènes spectaculaires, sur lesquelles ont eu lieu des prestations collaboratives de haut vol, des hommages à plusieurs légendes de la musique canadienne ainsi que la remise de Prix JUNO dans sept catégories.

FEIST AND THE SHEEPDOGS LEAD THE FLOCK WITH 3 JUNO AWARDS EACH

Steve — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 02:21:02 +0000

- JUNO Newcomer Dan Mangan a Double Winner -
- Blue Rodeo Welcomed into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame by Sarah McLachlan -
Ottawa, ON (April 1, 2012) – It was a who’s who of Canadian music elite as the country’s top talent took to the stage and the red carpet for Canada’s biggest night in music, THE 2012 JUNO AWARDS. CTV’s blockbuster broadcast rocked two spectacular stages at Scotiabank Place in Ottawa, with epic collaborative performances, tributes to Canadian music legends, and JUNO Awards handed out in seven categories.

OTTAWA HONORE LE TALENT CANADIEN 34 PRIX JUNO REMIS AUX MEILLEURS ARTISTES DE MUSIQUE DE L’ANNÉE AU COURS DU DÎNER DE GALA ET DE LA CÉRÉMONIE DE REMISE DES PRIX JUNO

Steve — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 02:44:47 +0000

Ottawa, Ont. (Le 31 mars 2012) – Grandes victoires et immenses talents se sont succédé lors du Dîner de gala et de la cérémonie de remise des Prix JUNO, où 1 600 représentants de l’élite musicale canadienne se sont réunis pour porter un toast en l’honneur des trente-quatre lauréats des Prix JUNO 2012. Animées par Jian Ghomeshi, les festivités de la soirée (qui se déroulait au Centre des congrès d’Ottawa) ont fait la part belle aux spectaculaires prestations scéniques de finalistes et lauréats des Prix JUNO 2012. Elles ont également inclus de mémorables hommages à certains des plus grands noms de la musique canadienne.

CANADIAN TALENT HONOURED IN THE CAPITAL 34 JUNO AWARDS PRESENTED TO THE YEAR’S TOP MUSICAL ARTISTS AT THE 2012 JUNO GALA DINNER & AWARDS

Steve — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 02:41:03 +0000

Ottawa, ON (March 31, 2012) – It was a night of big wins and even bigger talent as 1600 Canadian music industry elite gathered to toast thirty-four JUNO Award winners at the 2012 JUNO Gala Dinner & Awards. Hosted by Jian Ghomeshi, the evening’s festivities at the Ottawa Convention Centre also featured performances by a spectacular lineup of 2012 JUNO Award nominees and winners, as well as unforgettable tributes to some of the most influential names in Canadian music.

THE JUNO AWARDS THANKS RETURNING SPONSORS AND WELCOMES NEW PARTNERS

josh — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 07:00:38 +0000

Toronto, ON (March 30, 2012) – The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) is happy to welcome back our National Sponsors, FACTOR, Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters and the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage’s “Canada Music Fund,” and Radio Starmarker Fund, as well as CTV Broadcast Sponsors Chevrolet, Garnier and Rogers. CARAS is also excited to welcome new National Sponsors National Capital Commission (NCC), The Province of Ontario, The City of Ottawa, and TD Bank Group.

Sneak Peek and Great Seats at the 2012 JUNO Awards

josh — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 18:42:29 +0000

If you buy tickets in groups of 2 or 4 for The 2012 JUNO Awards, you can get $99.00 tickets for the $55.00 price! We are offering this on select ticket inventory only.

Click here to get your tickets - http://ow.ly/9WhGX

Find out what your section looks like and check out our artists video of the 2012 JUNO Awards Stage Design!

William Shatner hosts the 2012 JUNO Awards!

The 2012 JUNO Awards will feature performances by Blue Rodeo, City and Colour, deadmau5 feat. Lights and MC Flipside, Feist, Hedley, Hey Rosetta!, Nickelback, Simple Plan feat K’NAAN and a new ‘mixed tape’ featuring Alyssa Reid, Anjulie, Dragonette, JRDN, and Mia Martina!