The 2018 JUNO Gala Dinner & Awards in Vancouver honours past, present and future of Canadian music in concert under the sails
Gord Downie received multiple posthumous honours and standing ovation First time nominees took home more than half the evening’s 36 awards Special awards given to industry veterans Denise Donlon (Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award) and Gary Slaight (Humanitarian Award); rockstars Arcade Fire received International Achievement Award Jim Cuddy presented with MusiCounts Inspired Minds Ambassador Award
Canadian Folk Music Awards Nights 1&2 @ Bronson Centre
The Canadian Folk Music Awards happened in Ottawa this past weekend. The concert series paired with award ceremony was held at The Bronson Centre and featured nominated artists from across Canada showcasing talent from coast to coast to coast! (Bolded artists within the nomination lists below are the recipients of the awards.)