Hamilton’s 2015 JUNO Awards Week Detailed
While we’ve known for some time that the 2015 JUNO Awards will be held in the rock n’ roll epicenter of Hamilton, ON, now we 
have been shown the lay of the land by the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS).
JUNO Week, an action-packed occasion that’ll feature artists meet-and-greets, a celebrity hockey game, songwriting circle, and the award show itself, will run from March 9-15.
The FirstOntario Centre will host the JUNO Awards broadcast on Sunday, March 15. Tickets will go on sale on Friday, December 5 at 10am EST, with prices ranging from $39-$149 (plus applicable fees) through the venue’s box office and Ticketmaster.
Here’s how and where the rest of the festivities will play out:
-Art Gallery of Hamilton to host the JUNO Photography Exhibition from January 24-April 19, 2015.
-The Art Gallery of Hamilton to also host The JUNO Tour of Canadian Art sponsored by La Piazza Allegra from January 24 to April 26, 2015.
-The Dave Andreychuk Mountain Arena to host JUNO Cup on March 13.
-Lime Ridge Mall to host JUNO Fan Fare presented by hmv Canada on March 14.
-Hamilton Public Library to host Junior JUNOS, a concert with Children’s Album of the Year nominees on Saturday March 14, 2015.
-Over 15 venues across the city to host JUNOfest presented by CBCMusic.ca on Friday, March 13 and Saturday, March 14. A showcase of over 100 local, regional, and national acts, nightly line-ups will feature three or four acts per venue with JUNO nominees, national touring acts and the best of Hamilton sharing the stage. Venue details to be announced at a later date.
-The Great Hall at Hamilton Place to host JUNO Songwriters’ Circle presented by SOCAN and Yamaha on March 15.
Hedley, Kiesza, and MAGIC! are among the first batch of performers to be announced for the award show.
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