Submit to The JUNO Awards to have your music heard by Canadian music industry professionals made up of the CARAS Nominating & Voting Committee, Music Advisory Committees, CARAS Academy Delegates, and Judges.
To be considered for nomination for the 2027 JUNO Awards, national music release dates must fall between the eligibility period of September 1, 2025 and November 6, 2026.
Key submission dates and deadlines for JUNO Awards Submissions Presented by TD*:
- Eligibility period: September 1, 2025 – November 6, 2026
- Submissions open: September 21, 2026
- Deadline for all submissions: November 5, 2026 11:59 PM PT / November 6, 2026 2:59 AM ET
*Dates may be subject to change.
Download the 2027 TD JUNOS Submissions Presented by TD Reference Guide.
Eligibility
To be eligible all submitted projects MUST be released nationally to a Digital Streaming Platform (DSP) that report to Luminate.
- Eligible DSPs include:
- Amazon Music Unlimited
- Apple Music
- Audiomack
- Beatport
- Boomplay
- LiveOne
- Napster
- SoundCloud PRO
- Spotify
- Tidal
- YouTube Music
Physical-only releases are accepted for Album Artwork of the Year only.
- Product must be released during the eligibility period: September 1, 2025 through to November 6, 2026.
Projects available for pre-order online no later than November 6, 2026, will also qualify. Pre-ordered online album projects must be delivered to the consumer no later than November 13, 2026. Proof of transaction may be requested. Pre-order eligibility does not apply to Music Video of the Year.
Eligible musicians must be Canadian citizens/Permanent Resident(s). This is defined by CARAS as 50% or more of group members holding Canadian birth certificates, passports or are Canadian Permanent Resident(s).
Deadlines & Fees
SUBMISSION PRICING
- CARAS Academy Delegates Fee – $80.00 + tax per submission
- Standard Fee – $100.00 + tax per submission
Submissions for the 2027 JUNO Awards Submissions Presented by TD open on September 21, 2026 and close on November 5, 2025 at 11:59am PT / 2:59 am ET.
To register yourself as a CARAS Academy Delegate and save on your submission fees, you can sign up at junoawards.ca/join
The submission fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
Voting Process by the Numbers
410 Judges are responsible for listening to each of the submissions and voting for the best product in the genre. The judges change each year and are spread out in different facets of the music industry and different regions throughout Canada.
66 Music Advisory Committee Chairs/Co-Chairs maintain the integrity of the JUNO Awards. It is their responsibility to monitor any changes within the industry as it relates to their category and the awards. They then bring any necessary changes to the attention of CARAS.
265 Music Advisory Committee Members are responsible for ensuring that each of the submissions in their specific genre meets the required qualification for the JUNO Awards and fit the genre musically. Each category has an associated Music Advisory Committee.
Eligibility Questions
Call (416) 485-3135 x 301 from Monday to Friday between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm ET or email [email protected]
Technical Support
Call toll-free 1-866-992-9902 from Monday to Friday between 9:00 am and 8:00 pm ET or email [email protected].