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London JUNOS 2019

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Overview

London hosted the 2019 JUNO Week and Awards from March 16, 2019, culminating with the live CBC broadcast of the JUNO Awards on Sunday March 17, 2019. This marked the first time the JUNO Awards were ever held in London. Hosting Canada’s largest cultural event, the JUNO Awards, was a significant step forward in the cultural development of London and played an important role in London securing its UNESCO City of Music designation.

Results & Impact

Hosting the 2019 JUNO Awards generated $12.5 million in economic impact for London, while also raising over $208,000 for MusiCounts, benefiting local organizations like London Girls Rock Camp. The city delivered a vibrant celebration of Canadian music, featuring more than 100 artists across 15 venues during JUNOFest (March 15-16). London increased the JUNOS footprint by introducing JUNO Side Stage, the first-ever public side-stage events featuring public concerts by artist The Reklaws, Jess Moskaluke, Killy, 88Glam plus the JUNOS Viewing Party with after concert by Loud Luxury and Ryan Sheppard.

In an effort to strengthen Canada’s live music industry, the first Good Night Out program was introduced to the JUNOS, in partnership with the Canadian Live Music Association (CLMA).

In lead up to the 2019 JUNOS, The Host City Music Exchange program connected and strengthened Ontario’s music ecosystem with cities including Mississauga, Kitchener and Windsor, through artist exchanges and professional development workshops.

The JUNOS left a legacy on London with the creation of a musical instrument-lending library house at Central London Public Library. The JUNOS 365 video series further showcased the city’s iconic music spaces, extending the impact well beyond the event itself.

JUNOS 2019 Photo Credit (courtesy of the JUNOS): CARAS/Ryan Bolton Photography

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