Canada’s music royalty will be heading west for the 2016 Junos and the 45th awards show will be broadcast live from the Scotiabank Saddledome next spring.
The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences and broadcast partner CTV will host the show on Sunday April 3, 2016.
The week-long celebration kicks off on March 28 and is returning to Calgary for the second time.
The Junos were last held in Calgary in 2008 and were a huge success.
“Calgary’s unparalleled enthusiasm and famous hospitality make it the ultimate host for Canada’s Music Awards,” said Allan Reid, President & CEO, CARAS/The JUNO Awards. “The city’s musical talent and passionate fans have only heightened the success of Canadian music and we are excited for what’s in store when we return in 2016 to celebrate the 45th annual JUNO Awards.”
“The JUNO Awards not only celebrate the best in emerging and established Canadian music, they shine a national spotlight on the host city,” said Phil King, President, CTV, Sports, and Entertainment Programming. “CTV looks forward to returning to Calgary with THE 2016 JUNO AWARDS broadcast, and sharing the undeniable energy of the city with viewers from coast-to-coast-to-coast.”
“I'm very excited that Calgary will be hosting the Junos in 2016 and we look forward to celebrating music and being the centre of music in Canada in 2016 and beyond.” said Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi.
“We’re delighted that the JUNO Awards will be returning to Calgary for the first time in eight years,” said Cindy Ady, CEO of Tourism Calgary. “2016 will be a great year for music in Calgary as we highlight Canada’s best musical talents during JUNO Week, followed by the opening of the highly anticipated National Music Centre later in the year.”
The event is one of the biggest short-term economic boosts for the host city and in 2008, the economic impact in Calgary totaled $11.3M.
The 2015 Junos are being held in Hamilton on Sunday, March 15, 2015 and will be broadcast on CTV.
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