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TORONTO, ONTARIO TO HOST THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS OF THE JUNO AWARDS IN 2011!
Landmark year, landmark city: Canada’s Music Awards returns home to celebrate in grand style. The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS), along with broadcast partner CTV, are pleased to announce Toronto, Ontario, as the Host City for the 2011 JUNO Awards, marking its 40th anniversary next year. The Awards’ celebration dubbed JUNO Week will take place March 21-27, 2011, culminating in the live CTV broadcast of THE JUNO AWARDS, Sunday, March 27 from the Air Canada Centre.
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“The JUNO Awards has had such a significant impact on Canada and the Canadian music industry over the past 40 years. There is much to celebrate and reflect upon within four decades of accomplishments, and we can’t think of a more fitting city to host the festivities than Toronto,” said Melanie Berry, President & CEO of CARAS. “Toronto is sure to put its own vibrant and distinct personality to Canada’s most recognizable music awards show — a perfect convergence of music, culture, diversity and industry.”
“We invite Canadians from across the country to join the party in Toronto for what is surely to be one of the most festive JUNO Awards ever,” said Susanne Boyce, President, Creative, Content and Channels, CTV Inc. “With both the 40th anniversary of the JUNO Awards and the 10th anniversary of CTV’s partnership with CARAS, there is lots to celebrate, and I’m sure Toronto will be the consummate host.”
CARAS selected Toronto, Ontario, based on its strong bid and the solid partnership presented by the Province of Ontario, City of Toronto and the private sector led by Tourism Toronto.