Congratulations to all of the first-time nominees on their TD JUNOS Debut

From unforgettable performances to historic wins, this year’s first-time JUNO nominees made their mark and their TD JUNOS Debut at the 2025 JUNO Awards in Vancouver. Here’s a look at some of the standout moments and experiences that defined their JUNO Week.

The weekend kicked off in style with an exclusive TD JUNOS Debut Reception, where nominees mingled and celebrated alongside industry leaders. Special guests included Allan Reid (President & CEO, CARAS/The JUNO Awards), Leslie Blachford (Associate Vice President, Regional Brand & Corporate Sponsorships, TD Bank Group), and 2025 Country Album of the Year winner Josh Ross, all there to welcome the next wave of Canadian music talent.

Our first-time nominees turned the weekend into a winning streak, taking home 18 JUNO Awards across a wide range of categories! Check out the full list of winners below:

• AP Dhillon – South Asian Music Recording of the Year Presented by TD
• Black Bear Singers – Traditional Indigenous Artist or Group of the Year
• Ciel – Underground Dance Single of the Year
• Deantha Edmunds – Classical Composition of the Year
• Intervals – Instrumental Album of the Year
• Jack Rochon – Jack Richardson Producer of the Year Presented by Audio-Technica Canada
• Jake Vaadeland – Traditional Roots Album of the Year
• Jeremy Ledbetter Trio – Jazz Album of the Year (Group)
• Keenan Gregory – Album Artwork of the Year
• Lowell – Songwriter of the Year (Non-Performer) Presented by SOCAN
• Maïa Davies – Adult Contemporary Album of the Year
• Nemahsis – Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year Presented by FACTOR & Alternative Album of the Year
• NOBRO – Rock Album of the Year
• Priori – Electronic Album of the Year Presented by Nissan Canada
• Ryan Ofei – Contemporary Christian/Gospel Album of the Year
• SadBoi – Dance Recording of the Year
• Sebastian Gaskin – Contemporary Indigenous Artist or Group of the Year Presented by Destination Indigenous

(L-R: Sebastian Gaskin, Jack Rochon, Maïa Davies (credit: CARAS / Lindsey Blane), Jonita Gandhi with Michael Bublé (credit: CARAS / Morgan Hotson), and Tia wood (credit: CARAS / Ryan Bolton)).

Some of these rising stars lit up the stage with show-stopping performances during the JUNO Awards Gala Presented by Music Canada and The 2025 JUNO Awards Broadcast. Relive the magic:

• Jonita Gandhi performs “Haven’t Met You Yet” with Michael Bublé | 2025 JUNO Awards
• Tia Wood performs a medley with Snotty Nose Rez Kids | 2025 JUNO Awards
• Nemahsis performs Stick Of Gum | 2025 JUNO Awards
• Nobro performs “Delete, Delete, Delete” and “Set Your P***y Free” | 2025 JUNO Awards Gala
• Sebastian Gaskin performs “Medicine” | 2025 JUNO Awards Gala

Don’t forget to check out the content shared by the TD Debut artists as they brought fans along on their TD JUNOS Debut journey:

• Tony Ann took fans on-stage with a close cam view of piano rehearsals.
• Aaron Paris shared what gear he used to make his JUNO-nominated hits.
• Sebastian Gaskin and Loony gave fans a closer look to their JUNO week preparation.
• Ryan Ofei shared some exclusive behind-the-scenes footage to bring his fans closer to the creative process.
• King Cruff gave us an inside look to his process of choosing his JUNO week outfits.

Thank you to all of the TD JUNOS Debut nominees for making this year so memorable. Your talent, energy, and achievements set the tone for an unforgettable weekend and an exciting future!