UPDATE: This post was written back in March, when the 2020 JUNOs were facing an uncertain future. I’m happy to report that the Awards will be broadcast on CBC Music at 7 PM EST on June 29th/2020.
JUNOS
Mendes, Hart honoured at emotional and star-studded JUNO Awards
Arts Coverage, JUNO AwardsThe 2019 JUNO Awards boasted big wins for Shawn Mendes and tear-jerking tributes to Corey Hart.
Canadian music honoured at 2019 JUNO Gala Dinner and Awards
Arts Coverage, JUNO AwardsBilly Talent frontman Ben Kowalewicz hosted the JUNOs Gala Dinner and Awards in London on Saturday night.
SOCAN Songwriter’s Circle @ Centennial Hall
Arts Coverage, JUNO AwardsCanadian musicians swapped songs and stories at the annual SOCAN Songwriter’s Circle, co-hosted by Great Big Sea frontman Alan Doyle and CBC personality Tom Power.
Voivod / Whoop-Szo @ Toboggan
Arts Coverage, JUNO Awards, UncategorizedSeminal thrash metal band Voivod celebrated their first-ever JUNO win with a wicked show that had fans moshing in the middle of a trendy London restaurant.
Madison Picks the JUNOS (2019)
Arts Coverage, JUNO Awards, MusicI am on-location in London, Ontario and the 2019 JUNO weekend is well underway.
Beyond Creation / Kavara / smrtdeath @ 765 Old East
Arts Coverage, JUNO AwardsJUNOfest kicked off in London, Ontario last night as the city ramps up to host the 2019 JUNO Awards, with Canadian bands taking the stage at small venues across the city.
London’s Old East 765 showcased a sprawling (and very heavy) set of progressive death metal by JUNO nominees Beyond Creation.
JUNOs Comedy Show @ London Music Hall
Arts Coverage, JUNO AwardsThree Comedy Album of the Year JUNO nominees took the stage at London Music Hall Friday night.
SOCAN Songwriters’ Circle @ The Orpheum Theatre
Arts CoverageNearly thirty years ago, Jim Cuddy found himself standing on a New Zealand beach, watching a Blue Rodeo crew member write his wife’s name in the sand.
2018 JUNO Awards: A Celebration of Canadian Music
Arts CoverageThe return of Michael Buble, a reunited BNL, tributes to Gord Downie, and increased focus on Indigenous and women’s rights made for a particularly moving night at the 2018 Juno Awards.
JUNOfest: Terra Lightfoot @ The Imperial
Arts CoverageSinger-guitarist Terra Lightfoot thrilled a rowdy crowd at JUNOfest on Saturday night.
JUNOFest: Autorickshaw / The Jerry Cans / Rollin’ Trainwreck @ The Railway Club
Arts CoverageThe 2018 Juno weekend kicked off in Vancouver last night, as nominees took the stage at bars, clubs, and churches across the city.
Musings by Madison 