The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) today announced additional details for JUNO Week events taking place in Toronto from May 27 to June 6 leading up to The 2021 JUNO Awards Broadcast on June 6. Canada’s biggest night in music will feature multiple performances and appearances from the nation’s best and brightest talent. The 50th Annual JUNO Awards will be broadcast nationwide Sunday, June 6 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBC TV, CBC Gem, CBC Radio One, CBC Music, CBC Listen, globally on cbcmusic.ca/junos and live-streamed on CBC Music’s TikTok account.

Below are NEW details announced for various 2021 JUNO Week virtual events, including:

JUNO Stories from the Studio
Date: Thursday, May 27
Time: 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT
Location: Virtual event. More information at  junoawards.ca/events
What: JUNO Stories from the Studio features a series of virtual discussions with JUNO Award-nominated engineers, producers and special guests to get a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process that gave rise to Canada’s most iconic songs and albums.Host: A. Harmony
Panelists:
Dylan Sinclair
Johann Deterville (YogitheProducer)
Jordon Manswell
Savannah Ré

Junior JUNOS
Presented by Toronto Public Library
Date: Saturday mornings from May 29 to June 5
Location: Virtual Event

What: Junior JUNOS brings family-friendly live music, storytelling and more to families at home via the Toronto Public Library’s online platform. Corral those kiddos and join us on Saturday mornings from May 15 to June 5 for a free virtual concert series featuring live performances by the 2021 JUNO nominees for Children’s Album of the Year in partnership with the Toronto Public Library.

Artists:
Ginalina
Njacko Backo
Splash’N Boots

CBC Music in Studio at the JUNOS: The Classical Session
Presented by CBC Music
Date: Sunday, May 30
Time: 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT
Location: Stream the event for free at cbcmusic.ca/junos, on CBC Gem or CBC Music’s Facebook, YouTube and Twitter pages
What: Julie Nesrallah hosts a one-hour recital of chamber music performed by a selection of nominees and winners from the 2020 and 2021 Juno Awards. Harpist Angela Schwartzkopf and flutist Kaili Maiments play pieces by Mark Nerenberg and Marjan Mozetich. Then violinist Jonathan Crow and pianist Angela Park take the stage for Beethoven’s “Spring” Sonata and the famous “Méditation” by Massenet.Host: Julie Nesrallah

Artists:
Angela Park (Ensemble Made in Canada)
Angela Schwarzkopf

Kaili Maimets

CBC Music in Studio at the JUNOS: CBC Q LIVE
Presented by CBC Music
Date: Monday, May 31
Time: 8 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m. PT
Location: Stream the event for free at cbcmusic.ca/junos, on CBC Gem or CBC Music’s Facebook, YouTube and Twitter pages
What: Gord, Rob, Johnny and Paul of the Tragically Hip sit down with Q‘s Tom Power for an exclusive interview about their career, their long-lasting friendship, the 2021 Humanitarian Award and the loss of their friend and bandmate Gord Downie.Host: Tom PowerArtists:
The Tragically Hip

CBC Music in the Studio at the JUNOS: The Block Session
Presented by CBC Music
Date: Tuesday, June 1
Time: 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT
Location:  Stream the event for free at cbcmusic.ca/junos, on CBC Gem or CBC Music’s Facebook, YouTube and Twitter pages
What:  Each weeknight on CBC Music, The Block travels musically across genres. Using hip hop as a central tenet, the show crosses many intersections within Black music from across the diaspora. For this special live JUNOS edition, The Block celebrates Black musical achievement of the past, present and future with a selection of live performances from Michie Mee, Ammoye, Dijah SB and more.

Host: Angeline Tetteh-Wayoe

Artists:
Ammoye
Choclair
DijahSB
DJ Mel Boogie
JRDN
July Soul
Michie Mee
Tanika Charles

Honouring Ceremony
Date: Wednesday, June 2
Time: 2 p.m. ET/ 11 a.m. PT
Location: Virtual Event. Register via Side Door
What: Come together to virtually celebrate and recognize incredible Indigenous music and art of the many Nations of Ontario, featuring appearances and performances from JUNO nominees. Don’t miss this special welcome and messages of congratulations to JUNO nominees. More information at  junoawards.ca/eventsHost: Falen Johnson

Crystal Shawanda

Black Bull Moose Singers

Appearances by:
Crown Lands
Julian Taylor
Terry Uyarak
David Maracle
Leela Gilday
William Prince

CBC Music in Studio at the JUNOS: The Jazz Session
Presented by CBC Music
Date: Wednesday, June 2
Time: 8 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m. PT
Location: Stream the event for free at cbcmusic.ca/junos, on CBC Gem or CBC Music’s Facebook, YouTube and Twitter pages
What: This JUNOS jazz session features nine legendary musicians nominated in the three jazz categories at the 2021 JUNO Awards. From traditional to vocal, from group to Latin, the session  has all the jazz stylings covered.Host: Laila Biali

Artists:
Andrew Downing (Florian Hoefner Trio)
Junior Santos
Kirk MacDonald
Larnell Lewis
Laila Biali
Hilario Durán

Advance x JUNO Talks: The Influence of Black Music
Date: Thursday, June 3
Time: 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT
Location: Virtual event. More information at  junoawards.ca/events
What: A conversation among industry professionals about the impact of Black music in Canada and its contributions to our industry and national culture.Host: Norman Otis Richmond

Panelists:
Akeel Henry
Ammoye
Billy Newton-Davis
Dalton Higgins
Melanie Durrant

JUNO Stories from the Studio
Date: Thursday, June 3
Time: 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT
Location: Virtual event. More information at  junoawards.ca/events
What: JUNO Stories from the Studio features a series of virtual discussions with JUNO Award-nominated engineers, producers, and special guests to get a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process that gave rise to Canada’s most iconic songs and albums. Audiences will hear from the best in the business and take in their invaluable experience.Host: A. Harmony

Panelists:
Murda Beatz
Wondagurl

CBC Music in Studio at the JUNOS: Reclaimed Session
Presented by CBC Music
Date: Thursday, June 3
Time: 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT
Location: Stream the event for free at cbcmusic.ca/junos, on CBC Gem or CBC Music’s Facebook, YouTube and Twitter pages
What: Connecting the generations and Indigenous nations across Turtle Island and beyond, this Reclaimed session features performances from this year’s Indigenous JUNO Award nominees and the next wave in Native music. From Nunavut to Wiikwemkoong, Denendeh to Tkaronto, they’ll celebrate the sounds of Indigenous folk, roots, blues, powwow step and moccasin gaze.Hosts: Duncan McCue & Jarrett Martineau

Special Guests:
Crystal Shawanda
Dancer Classic Roots
DJ Shub with Phoenix Pagliacci
Julian Taylor Band
Leela Gilday
Terry Uyarak
Zoon
Duke Redbird (opening greeting)

JUNO Opening Night Awards
Presented by Music Canada
Date: Friday, June 4
Time: 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT
Location: cbcmusic.ca/junos, the free CBC Gem streaming service and CBC Music’s  Facebook, Twitter and YouTube pages.
What: The JUNO Opening Night Awards is a virtual celebration featuring the presentation of 37 JUNO Awards, the Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award, the MusiCounts Inspired Minds Ambassador Award Presented by the Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation and five performances.Host: Angeline Tetteh-Wayoe

Performances by:
Ammoye, Kirk Diamond and TӦME
Crown Lands
Lindsey Ell and MacKenzie Porter

Ben Miner
Celeigh Cardinal
Dione Taylor
Dominique Fils-Aimé
MONOWHALES
TOBi
Felix Cartal

Award Partners: APTN, CBC Music, FACTOR, The Government of Canada and Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters, Ford of Canada, Long & McQuade, SiriusXM Canada, and SOCAN

JUNO Songwriters’ Circle
Presented by SOCAN in association with Music Publishers Canada
Date: Saturday, June 5
Time: 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT
Location: Stream the event for free at cbcmusic.ca/junos, on CBC Gem or CBC Music’s Facebook, YouTube and Twitter pages
What: The JUNO Songwriters’ Circle, known as the ‘jewel of the JUNOS,’ will feature Canadian artists together on stage for intimate performances and conversations about their songs and personal stories, streamed live from the Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto.Host: Jim Cuddy

Artists:
Carole Pope (Rough Trade)
Dan Hill

Deborah Cox
Leah + Peter from July Talk

The 50th Annual JUNO Awards Broadcast
Date: Sunday, June 6
Time: 8pm ET / 5pm PT
Location: CBC TV, CBC Gem, CBC Radio One, CBC Music, globally on cbcmusic.ca/junos and live-streamed on CBC Music’s TikTok account.
What: Tune in to the 50th anniversary of the JUNO Awards and celebrate Canada’s rich and diverse music history. The night will feature six award presentations, with unforgettable performances and special appearances by Canada’s hottest artists and talent; including a performance by The Tragically Hip featuring singer-songwriter Feist. The Tragically Hip are set to receive the 2021 Humanitarian Award Presented by Music Canada.

Award Sponsors: ADVANCE, Canada’s Black Music Collective, CBC Music, FACTOR, The Government of Canada and Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters, Freedom Mobile, Music Canada, SiriusXM Canada and TD Bank Group

Twitter: @TheJUNOAwards / Instagram: @TheJUNOAwards / Facebook: @TheJUNOAwards / Hashtag: #JUNOS, #JUNOS50

Exclusive Broadcast and Content Partner: 

CARAS acknowledges the financial support of FACTOR, the Government of Canada and of Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters.

Lead Sponsors: TD Bank Group, SiriusXM Canada, Freedom Mobile, Ford of Canada, and TikTok

Funding Partners: The Province of Ontario, the City of Toronto and Radio Starmaker Fund