Sunshine and hot temperatures welcomed fans to LeBreton Flatts in Ottawa as RBC Bluesfest kicked off it’s 2023 edition with large crowds for an opening night of country featuring Lindsay Ell and Shania Twain and a night of pure rock and roll featuring Billy Talent and Weezer.
Winners Announced for The 51st Annual JUNO Awards
Charlotte Cardin swept the show, taking home four JUNOS total throughout the weekend
Shawn Mendes made a special appearance in front of a sea of roaring fans to receive the prestigious International Achievement Award
Deborah Cox performed a medley of her chart-topping hits following her induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, by the NBA Hall of Famer Chris Bosh, her induction was presented by TD Bank Group
Eleven live performances from Avril Lavigne, Arcade Fire, Arkells, Haviah Mighty, Mustafa, Tesher and more demonstrated Canadian musical excellence across many genres
bbno$, DJ Shub & Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Haviah Mighty, Lauren Spencer-Smith, and Tesher join the list of performers at The 51st Annual JUNO Awards Broadcast
Special appearances by Andrew Phung, Bilal Baig, Chris Bosh, Donovan Woods, Faouzia, National Chief RoseAnne Archibald, Roxane Bruneau, Tia Wood, TOBi and more, broadcast live on CBC, Sunday, May 15
Tickets to the 51st Annual JUNO Awards are available at ticketmaster.ca/junos
Nominations Revealed for The 2022 JUNO Awards
Montreal’s Charlotte Cardin leads with six nominations,
while global icons Justin Bieber and The Weeknd follow with five
Voting is now open for TikTok JUNO Fan Choice. Fans are encouraged to vote on TikTok and at junofanchoice.ca
With an array of emerging Canadian talent releasing world-class music, almost half of all 235 nominations are first time contenders