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Submission to The JUNO Awards are now open.  Have your music heard by Canadian music industry professionals made up by the CARAS Nominating & Voting Committee, Music Advisory Committees, Academy Delegates, and judges.

New Categories this year include:

•  Streaming Only Releases
• Rap Recording of the Year
• Jack Richardson Producer of the Year
• Artist and Group of the Year

In order to submit to these categories, qualifying artists must have been previously recognized for a JUNO Award.

Eligibility

Eligible musicians are Canadian Citizens – “Canadian” is defined by CARAS to be: 50% or more of group members hold Canadian birth certificates, passports or are Canadian Permanent Resident(s) with residency in Canada during the last six months of the eligibility period; OR The group is deemed by CARAS, in its sole discretion, to be Canadian as a result of the Canadian member(s) receiving the majority of royalties, touring profits and other proceeds earned by the group; and the Canadian member(s) being the creative force behind the group and/or the principal songwriters for the group.

Eligible music is available for all Canadians

Eligible product was released during the eligibility period – The eligibility period for the 2019 JUNO Awards is between September 1, 2017 and November 9, 2018. Albums available for pre-order online no later than November 9, 2018 will also qualify. Pre-ordered online albums (digital or physical copies) will need to be available no later than November 23. Proof of transaction may be requested.

Deadlines & Fees

October 1, 2018 to October 19, 2018 at 5pm ET – EARLY BIRD PRICING

Academy Delegates Fee – $40.00 per submission

Standard Fee – $65.00 per submission

October 19, 2018 to November 9, 2018 at 5pm ET – FINAL DEADLINE PRICING

Academy Delegates Fee – $75.00 per submission

Standard Fee – $95.00 per submission

November 30, 2018 to January 4, 2019 at 5pm ET – For International Album of the Year and Album of the Year categories only

Academy Delegates Fee – $75.00 per submission

Standard Fee – $95.00 per submission

To register yourself as an Academy Delegate and save on your submission fees, you can sign up here.

For more information, click here.