Nelly Furtado tribute to feature Alessia Cara, Jully Black, Shawn Desman, Tanya Tagaq, and more as Hamilton prepares to host Canada’s Biggest Week in Music
MICO and Sofia Camara join the Broadcast stage on March 29
The JUNO Awards Gala Presented by Music Canada returns with live performances, the Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award, Humanitarian Award, and the presentation of more than 40 JUNO Awards, streaming on CBC Saturday, March 28
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TORONTO – March 19, 2026 – With JUNO Week fast approaching, The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) and CBC have announced the final performers set to take the stage at the 55th Annual JUNO Awards in Hamilton, Ontario.
The 55th Annual JUNO Awards, produced by Insight Productions (A Blue Ant Studios Company), will air live across Canada at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBC TV, CBC Gem, CBC Radio One, CBC Music, CBC Listen, CBCMusic.ca/junos and stream globally on CBC Music’s YouTube channel.
A Tribute to Nelly Furtado
The Broadcast will spotlight Nelly Furtado’s induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, celebrating a career that has helped shape Canadian music on the global stage for more than two decades. Known for her genre-blending sound and international success, Furtado’s legacy continues to influence artists and audiences worldwide. In honour of her induction, a cast of JUNO Award-winning artists — Alessia Cara, Jully Black, Shawn Desman and Tanya Tagaq — along with some very special guests will perform a musical tribute on The JUNOS stage, joined by Furtado’s acclaimed band led by musical director Herag Sanbalian, who has curated a selection of her greatest hits. To further celebrate her impact, a new exhibition will open March 25, 2026 at the National Music Centre in Calgary, the physical home of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
New Broadcast Performers Announced
The 55th Annual JUNO Awards Broadcast, live from TD Coliseum, will also feature performances from MICO and Sofia Camara, adding two of Canada’s rising voices to the national stage.
MICO
Filipino-Canadian alt-pop artist MICO will perform at the 55th Annual JUNO Awards Broadcast at TD Coliseum. The 23-year-old first built a following performing in Discord communities and has since amassed more than 300 million global streams and a devoted fanbase of over 1.8 million “amicos.” MICO is also nominated for Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year Presented by FACTOR, the Government of Canada and Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters.
Sofia Camara
Portuguese-born, Toronto-raised pop powerhouse Sofia Camara will take centre stage at the 55th Annual JUNO Awards Broadcast at TD Coliseum. The breakout star behind the viral hit “Who Do I Call Now? (Hellbent)” and the Top 10 radio single “Girls Like You,” Camara has rapidly emerged as one of pop’s most exciting new forces. After commanding major festival stages including Lollapalooza and Osheaga, she now brings that momentum to this year’s national Broadcast. Camara is also nominated for Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year Presented by FACTOR, the Government of Canada and Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters.
Special Appearances
The 2026 JUNO Awards Broadcast will feature special appearances from Begonia, Billy Talent, Melanie Fiona, Sarah Nurse (Vancouver Goldeneyes) and Renata Fast (Toronto Sceptres). DJ Dre Ngozi returns as the official show DJ for the Broadcast.
The JUNO Awards Gala Presented by Music Canada
Music fans can also tune in live on CBC Music for The JUNO Awards Gala Presented by Music Canada, broadcasting from Hamilton on Saturday, March 28 at 6 p.m. ET, as Canada’s top musical talent are honoured in a night of unforgettable performances and award presentations.
The evening will feature the presentation of the Humanitarian Award, Walt Grealis Special Achievement Awards, and more than 40 JUNO Awards recognizing excellence across Canada’s music industry.
The Gala will be co-hosted by Damhnait Doyle and Odario Williams, with performances by 2026 Nominees Fredz, Isabella Lovestory, Manitou Mkwa Singers, Ryan Ofei, and Saya Gray, whose performance is presented by FACTOR. The 2026 JUNO Awards Gala, streams live across Canada at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT on CBC Gem, CBCMusic.ca/junos and streams globally on CBC Music’s YouTube channel.
JUNO Week Brings an All-Star Lineup of Performances to Hamilton
The celebration begins with the JUNO KickOff Concert, officially launching Canada’s Biggest Week in Music with an electrifying night of live performances. Country hitmakers James Barker Band and Robyn Ottolini will take the stage alongside rising voices Sacha and Kalsey Kulyk, with Hamilton favourites The Redhill Valleys bringing their signature roots-rock energy to the hometown crowd.
Fans will also experience one of JUNO Week’s most intimate and beloved traditions at the JUNO Songwriters’ Circle Presented by SOCAN & FACTOR in association with Music Publishers Canada, where some of the country’s most celebrated songwriters gather to perform stripped-down versions of their songs while sharing the stories behind them in a rare, up-close setting. Unforgettable performances from this year’s JUNO-nominated artists include Aysanabee, Bahamas, Hayley Gene Penner, Jade LeMac, James Barker, Mariel Buckley, Savannah Ré, and Sofia Camara with Nathan Ferraro!
Across the city, JUNOfest Presented by CBC will once again take over stages and venues throughout Hamilton for two nights, spotlighting emerging and established Canadian artists including Anna Sofia, Billianne, Katie Tupper, LU KALA, Sebastian Gaskin, and Silverstein, among many others.
Together, these events will transform Hamilton into the centre of Canada’s music scene for four unforgettable days, leading up to the 55th Annual JUNO Awards Broadcast live from TD Coliseum on Sunday, March 29.
Special Presentation: Drone Show
Look up, Hamilton. The night sky will take centre stage during JUNO Week. Brought to you by drone light show Canada, witness Hamilton’s evening sky light up in honour of Canada’s Biggest Week in Music.
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Following The JUNO Awards Gala Presented by Music Canada
Start Time (approx.): 9:30 PM
Viewing Location: Sidewalks at the intersection of Bay St. N & York Blvd.
Sunday, March 29, 2026
Following The 2026 JUNO Awards Broadcast
Start Time (approx.): 10:30 PM
Viewing Location: Sidewalks at the intersection of Bay St. N & York Blvd.
Fans can secure tickets to beloved JUNO Week events at junoawards.ca/all-events/
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Web Links:
Official JUNO Awards website: www.junoawards.ca
Social Media:
The JUNO Awards:
Instagram: @TheJUNOAwards / X: @TheJUNOAwards / Facebook: @TheJUNOAwards
MICO
Instagram: @micotoronto / TikTok: @micotoronto
Sofia Camara
Instagram: @_sofiacamara_ / TikTok: @sofiacamara
Alessia Cara
Instagram: @alessiasmusic / TikTok: @alessiasmusic
Shawn Desman
Instagram: @shawndesman / TikTok: @shawndesman
Jully Black
Instagram: @missjullyblack / TikTok: @therealjullyblack
Tanya Tagaq
Instagram: @tanyatagaq
Exclusive Broadcast and Content Partner:
CARAS acknowledges the financial support of FACTOR, the Government of Canada, and Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters.
Premier Sponsor: TD Bank Group
Lead Sponsors: Skip, SiriusXM Canada, and Nissan Canada
Funding Partners: Music Canada, Province of Ontario, City of Hamilton, Tourism Hamilton, and Canadian Starmarker Fund
About CARAS
The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) is a not-for-profit organization created to preserve and enhance the Canadian music industry and promote higher artistic and industry standards. CARAS’ mandate is comprised of four key pillars: Educate through our music education charity, MusiCounts, programs and initiatives; Develop emerging artists through mentorship and development programs; Celebrate Canadian artists with year-round JUNO Awards showcasing; and Honour music industry icons through the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. The 55th annual JUNO Awards Broadcast will take place in Hamilton at TD Coliseum on Sunday, March 29, 2026. For more information on the JUNO Awards or The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS), please visit www.junoawards.ca.
About CBC
CBC/Radio-Canada is Canada’s national public broadcaster. Through our mandate to inform, enlighten and entertain, we play a central role in strengthening Canadian culture. As Canada’s trusted news source, we offer a uniquely Canadian perspective on news, current affairs and world affairs. Our distinctively homegrown entertainment programming draws audiences from across the country. Deeply rooted in communities, CBC/Radio-Canada offers diverse content in English, French and eight Indigenous languages: Dëne Sųłıné, Dene Kǝdǝ́, Dene Zhatıé, Eastern Cree, Dinjii Zhuʼ Ginjik, Inuktitut, Inuvialuktun and Tłı̨chǫ. We also deliver content in Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Punjabi and Tagalog, as well as both official languages, through Radio Canada International (RCI). We are leading the transformation to meet the needs of Canadians in a digital world.
About Insight Productions (A Blue Ant Studios Company)
Insight Productions is Canada’s most established content producer and an industry leader in the development, financing, and production of hit programming. For The 2026 JUNO Awards, Insight Co-Chief Content Officer Lindsay Cox serves as EP, Showrunner & Creative Producer alongside Insight’s Chair, CEO, and Executive Producer John Brunton. The 2026 JUNOs mark Cox’s 25th edition and Brunton’s 31st. Insight counts live event and music programming among its many specialties – The JUNOS; Stronger Together/Tous Ensemble (the highest viewed non-sporting broadcast in Canadian television history); Canada’s New Year’s Eve: Countdown; and CBC’s The Tragically Hip: A National Celebration (watched by one in three Canadians) are some of Cox’s many music specials and among Insight’s most-watched shows. Insight’s most recent production is Canada Shore for Paramount+ Canada. Insight Productions was founded in 1979 and has since created thousands of hours of ground-breaking content. For more information, please visit InsightTV.com, @insightprod on X, and Facebook.
Media Contacts:
JUNOS: Amandine Lucas, [email protected]
CBC: [email protected]