2014 JUNO Week Events Guide — As of March 12, 2014 –

Ace Burpee (Virgin Radio), Mike Pelyk, and Natalie Spooner and Rebecca Johnston (Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games Gold Medallists in Women’s Hockey) have been added to the roster of JUNO Cup. – p. 4

70 new acts have been added to the JUNOfest line-up (more than 50 Nominees!!) including , , Lemon Bucket Orkestra, The Flatliners and Small Town Pistols! – p. 5

Two new Associated JUNOfest shows have been added: Q Live at the JUNO Awards in and 2014 JUNO Awards Classical Music Showcase. – p. 6

Kardinal Offishall and Trevor Guthrie have been added to the JUNO Fan Fare roster. – p. 7

Lee Harvey Osmond and Little Miss Higgins will now be performing at JUNO Songwriters’ Circle. – p. 8

The 2014 JUNO Awards will be co-hosted by Classified, Johnny Reid, and Serena Ryder. – p. 9

The Science of Rock 'N' Roll at the Ontario Science Centre – p. 9

1 Dancin’ Tones and Buzzin’ Bones: Celebrating the 2014 JUNOS Date: March 15 – June 15, 2014 Time: Open during regular museum hours, visit www.manitobamuseum.ca Location: Museum, 190 Rupert Ave, Winnipeg

What: The Explore Science Zone in The Manitoba Museum’s Science Gallery is excited to offer the public a series of activities including Buzzin’ Bones, Straw Oboe, and Surfing on a Sound Wave among others, that explore the scientific principles of vibrations and waves that govern music and instruments.

Purchase Details: Free with admission

Contact: Vanessa Andres, Holmes PR, 416-628-5612, c: 647-828-8802, [email protected]

The JUNO Tour of Canadian Art Date: March 24 – June 1, 2014 Time: Open during regular gallery hours, visit wag.ca Location: Winnipeg Art Gallery, 300 Memorial Blvd, Winnipeg

What: Now in its fourth year, The JUNO Tour of Canadian Art is an exhibit that takes place at a high- profile art gallery in the host city to the JUNO Awards.

JUNO Award nominees and /or winners select works within a gallery’s Canadian collections that serve as personal or artistic inspiration, their response is video recorded, and displayed in the gallery next to their chosen piece on screen and via a gallery label, as a part of The JUNO Tour of Canadian Art (JTOCA).

This exhibit was previously hosted at the Art Gallery of Ontario, the National Gallery of Canada, and the MacKenzie Art Gallery. This year, the Winnipeg Art Gallery will host the fourth instalment of JTOCA for three months in 2014.

Participating artists: Dean Brody, Fred Penner, Monster Truck, Royal Canoe, The Pack A.D., and John K. Samson (The Weakerthans) among others.

Purchase Details: Free with admission

Contact: Vanessa Andres, Holmes PR, 416-628-5612, c: 647-828-8802, [email protected]

2 JUNO Photography Exhibition

Date: March 24 – 30, 2014 Time: Monday - Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Thursday - Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm, Saturday 11:00am - 5:00pm, Sunday Closed. Visit www.gurevichfineart.com Location: Gurevich Fine Art, 200-62 Albert Street, Winnipeg

What: A stunning retrospective photography exhibition showcasing the past 40+ years of Canadian music and the JUNO Awards. More than 40 photos from the JUNO Awards’ 40th Anniversary book, Music from Fare and Wide, as well as “never before seen” photos taken by Canada’s foremost rock and roll photographers including Barry Roden, Bruce Cole, Grant Martin, Tom Sandler and photographers from iPhoto Inc.

Contact: Vanessa Andres, Holmes PR, 416-628-5612, c: 647-828-8802, [email protected]

Sirius XM JUNO Awards Kick-Off Date: Thursday, March 27, 2014 Time: 8:00 pm Location: Manitoba House (The Metropolitan Entertainment Centre) 281 Donald Street, Winnipeg

What: SiriusXM Canada, CARAS, and the Winnipeg Host Committee present The Trews, with special guests The New Meanies and Attica Riots. Featuring national broadcast on Sirius XM Radio on the weekend. Proceeds to be donated to MusiCounts, Canada’s music education charity associated with CARAS. In total, 25 JUNOfest wristband holders will be permitted access on a first come first served basis.

Purchase Details: Tickets available on ticketmaster.ca for $20.00

Contact: Adrienne Kakoullis, Holmes PR, 416-628-5610, c: 416-450-6637, [email protected]

Junior JUNOS – Featuring the 2014 Children’s Album of the Year Nominees Date: Saturday, March 29, 2014 Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm, visit www.childrensmuseum.com Important notice about museum hours: This is a special ticketed event. The Children’s Museum will be closed to the general public on Saturday, March 29, 2014 from 9:30am-12:00pm to host this exclusive event. Only ticket holders will be admitted during this time. Location: Manitoba Children’s Museum, 45 Forks Market Road, Winnipeg (See Map 2, Page 22)

What: Even the smallest music fan will love to walk the red carpet when the Manitoba Children’s Museum hosts the 2014 JUNO Children’s Album of the Year nominee showcase! Catch the top acts of the year perform live in concert, then rock the day away exploring the galleries and building your own instruments.

Who: Charlie Hope, Gary Rasberry, Helen Austin, Marie-Claude, and Splash’N Boots, with a special appearance by Fred Penner.

Purchase Details: $15.00 (plus GST) per person in advance or $18.00 (plus GST) per person at the door (Members save 10%).

Contact: Vanessa Andres, Holmes PR, 416-628-5612, c: 647-828-8802, [email protected]

3 JUNO Cup

Date: Friday, March 28, 2014 Time: 7:30 pm Location: MTS Iceplex, 3969 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Main Entrance – South Side, Winnipeg Free Press Rink

What: A celebrity fundraising hockey game in support of MusiCounts, Canada’s music education charity associated with CARAS. NHL Greats and Canadian musicians will face off in a fun, competitive, non- contact hockey game.

Rockers: Amanda Rheaume* Kevin Churko* Ace Burpee (Virgin Radio) Matt Sobb (MonkeyJunk)* Beard Guy (Walk Off the Earth) Menno Versteeg (Hollerado)* Colin MacDonald (The Trews) Michael Hollett David Francey* Mike Belitsky (The Sadies) * Del Barber Sean Dean (The Sadies) * Devin Cuddy (The Devin Cuddy Band)* Stephen Carroll (The Weakerthans) Gord Bamford* Steve Marriner (MonkeyJunk)* Jay Bodner (Eagle & Hawk) Vince Fontaine (Eagle & Hawk, Indian City) , Captain ()* Zach Sutton (The Devin Cuddy Band) * JP Hoe

*Denotes a 2014 JUNO Award nominee

NHL Greats:

Ab McDonald – COACH (Winnipeg Jets, Montréal Canadiens, Chicago Black Hawks, Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins, Pittsburgh Penguins, St. Louis Blues) Brad Dalgarno (New York Islanders) Carey Wilson (Calgary Flames, New York Rangers, Hartford Whalers) Mark Napier (Montréal Canadiens, Minnesota North Stars, Edmonton Oilers, Buffalo Sabres) Mike Ford (Winnipeg Jets via World Hockey Association) Mike Keane (Montréal Canadiens, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars) Mike Pelyk ( Maple Leafs)

Natalie Spooner (Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games Gold Medallists in Women’s Hockey) Perry Miller (Winnipeg Jets, Detroit Red Wings) Rebecca Johnston (Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games Gold Medallists in Women’s Hockey) Thomas Steen (Winnipeg Jets) Trevor Kidd (Calgary Flames, Carolina Hurricanes, Florida Panthers, Toronto Maple Leafs) Troy Crowder (Vancouver Canucks, Los Angeles Kings, Detroit Red Wings, New Jersey Devils) Wayne Babych (St. Louis Blues, Pittsburgh Penguins, Québec Nordiques, and Hartford Whalers)

Purchase Details: Available on ticketmaster.ca for $20.00 (plus service charges). Proceeds benefit MusiCounts, Canada’s music education charity associated with CARAS.

Media Partners: 103.1 Virgin Radio, 680 CJOB, 92 CITI FM, 99.9 BOB FM, Fab 94.3, Pattison Outdoor Advertising, Power 97, QX 104, TSN 1290, and the Winnipeg Free Press

Contact: Adrienne Kakoullis, Holmes PR, 416-628-5610, c: 416-450-6637, [email protected]

4 JUNOfest 2014 Presented by SiriusXM Canada

Date: Friday, March 28, 2014 and Saturday, March 29, 2014 Time: 9:00 pm to 2:00 am, both nights Location: Various venues in Winnipeg. Visit www.junoawards.ca for more information.

What: Canadian music hits the streets with a multi-venue showcase of over 100 local, regional, and national acts. Nightly line-ups feature three or four acts per venue with established and developing artists sharing the stage.

Artists confirmed to-date: 100 Mile House Inez Jasper* Nathan Zahn Adonis Puentes* Isabel Bayrakdarian* and Noah Pred* Ali Kahn Serouj Kradjian No A Tribe Called Red* Jacynthe* Northern Elms Alysha Brilla* James Buddy Rogers* Pigeon Park Amanda Rheaume* James Campbell Rah Rah* Ammoye* James O’Callaghan* RasTamils Amy McConnell & William Jason Petric Rayannah Sperandei* Jay Malinowski and the Dead Red Moon Road Anciients* Peasants Reuben And The Dark Atlaas Jereme Oliver Rich Aucoin Autumn Hill* Jess Reimer Rich Kidd* Born Ruffians* Jim Cuddy* Ridley Bent Brandi Disterheft* Joanna Borromeo* Romi Mayes Brett Kissel* Joe Silva Ron Sexsmith* Cassidy Mann Jordan Raycroft* Royal Canoe* Chez Willi JP Hoe Sc Mira Chica Boom Boom JPNSGRLS Scott Nolan Chic Gamine July Talk* Sierra Noble Chloe Albert* Justin Lecroix Small Town Pistols* Coda Justin Rutledge* Sol James Chris Komus Keith and Renee Solidaze Crooked Brothers Kobo Town* Sons of York Daniel Romano* Latka Stewart Goodyear* David Gogo* Land’s End Ensemble with Sweet Alibi Dead Ranch Antiphony Choir Take Me To The Pilot Del Barber Leanne Pearson Teenage Kicks Desiree Dorion* Lee Harvey Osmond* The Bros. Landreth Distances Lemon Bucket Orkestra* The Civil Disobedients DJ Co-Op Leonard Summer The Darcys* DJ Hectic Les Jupes The Dead South DJ Hunnicut Les Surveillantes The Devin Cuddy Band* DJ Lonnie Ce Little Miss Higgins & the The Flatliners* DJ Zuki Winnipeg Five* The Fortunate Isles Donovan Woods* Loco The Lytics Dr. Rage & The Uppercuts Luis Cardona The Mariachi Ghost Dreadnaut Luke Doucet The Noble Thiefs DRU* Mad Young Darlings The Revival D-Sisive* Mahogany Frog* The Ripperz Electric Soul Marijosée The Strumbellas* Exco Levi* Megan Bonnell The Treble Federal Lights Mike Jasper The Wilderness of Manitoba* George Leach* Mike Rud* Tim Hicks* Glorious Sons Mise En Scene Will Bonness Trio Gord Bamford* Mobina Galore Winnipeg Boyz Grand Analog MonkeyJunk* Withdrawal Graze* Moses Mayes Yes We Mystic Hollerado Mounties Zombie Assault Imaginary Cities Nathan Music Co.

5 *Denotes a 2014 JUNO Award nominee

Venues confirmed to date for JUNOfest are: Burton Cummings Theatre** Ozzy’s The Zoo Centennial Concert Hall** Shannon’s Irish Pub Times Change’d High & Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, The Cavern Lonesome Club University of Winnipeg The Metropolitan Union Sound Hall Exchange Event Centre Entertainment Centre West End Cultural Centre** Folk Exchange** The Park Theatre** Whiskey Dix Le Garage Café The Pyramid Cabaret McPhillips Station Casino The Windsor Hotel

**Denotes a licensed/all ages venue

Purchase Details: JUNOfest wristbands offer priority access to all JUNOfest venues over two nights (subject to capacity). Wristbands are $30 each and are available through all Ticketmaster outlets or online at ticketmaster.ca. Individual tickets will be available at the door of each venue ($15-20).

Contact: Vanessa Andres, Holmes PR, 416-628-5612, c: 647-828-8802, [email protected]

Media Partners: 102.3 Clear FM, 103.1 Virgin Radio, 92 CITI FM, 99.9 BOB FM, Energy 106, Fab 94.3, Metro News, Pattison Outdoor Advertising, Power 97, QX 104, and the Winnipeg Free Press.

Associated JUNOfest Shows (a limited number of JUNOfest wristband holders will be granted access)

Q Live at the JUNO Awards in Winnipeg Date: Thursday, March 27, 2014 Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Location: Burton Cummings Theatre for the Performing Arts What: Q with Jian Ghomeshi presents a special, live-audience show, featuring musical performances by JUNO-nominated indie pop duo Tegan and Sara, and a conversation with Team Jennifer Jones, fresh off their curling victory at the Olympics in Sochi. In total, 25 JUNOfest wristband holders will be permitted access on a first come first served basis.

Tim Hicks and Brett Kissel Date: March 28, 2014 Time: 7:15 pm doors / 8:00 pm show Location: McPhillips Station Casino “Concert Cabaret” What: In total 25 JUNOfest wristband holders will be permitted access on a first come first served basis and must arrive to the box office by 6:00 pm.

Manitoba Rocks! Date: March 28 and 29 at 8:00 pm and March 30 at 2:00 pm Time: 8:00 pm Location: Centennial Concert Hall, 555 Main Street, Winnipeg What: Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra’s Alexander Mickelthwate conducts Imaginary Cities, Royal Canoe, Nathan, The Lytics. Three shows. In total, 25 JUNOfest wristband holders will be permitted access on a first come first served basis.

6 2014 JUNO Awards Classical Music Showcase Date: Saturday, March 29, 2014 Time: 1:00 pm Location: Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, University of Winnipeg

What: The event will highlight classical artists/NOMINEES and works by nominated composers such as Land's End Ensemble with Antiphony Choir, Isabel Bayrakdarian, James Campbell, James O'Callaghan, Serouj Kradjian and Stewart Goodyear, plus works by 2014 JUNO Award nominated composers Allan Gordon Bell and Stephen Chatman. In total, 25 JUNOfest wristband holders will be permitted access on a first come first served basis.

For complete JUNOfest listings see www.junoawards.ca

Contact: Vanessa Andres, Holmes PR, 416-628-5612, c: 647-828-8802, [email protected]

JUNO Fan Fare Presented by hmv Canada

Date: Saturday, March 29, 2014 Time: 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Location: St. Vital Centre, 1225 St Mary’s Road, Winnipeg

What: One of the most popular events of JUNO week, JUNO Fan Fare, presented by hmv Canada, gives Canadian music fans the opportunity to meet their favourite artists including:

Autumn Hill* JRDN* The Trews (Colin & John Angus Brett Kissel* Kardinal Offishall* Three Days Grace* Dean Brody* Rich Kidd* Tim Hicks* D-sisive* Small Town Pistols* Trevor Guthrie* Gord Bamford* SonReal* Tyler Shaw* Jacynthe* Tegan and Sara* Walk Off The Earth*

*Denotes a 2014 JUNO Award nominee

Much VJ’s Liz Trinnear and Scott Willats will be hosting the event featuring interviews with artists, autograph sessions, live performances, prize giveaways and much more.

Purchase Details: Free public event / Tickets/ Wristbands required for autographs.

JUNO Fan Fare Presenting Sponsor, hmv Canada encourages fans to stay connected via social media for ticket giveaway announcements from March 18th – March 25th, 2014. Follow hmv Canada on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hmvcanada and Twitter https://twitter.com/hmvcanada for a chance to win.

St. Vital Centre is pleased to host JUNO Fan Fare. For information on ticket giveaways and contesting please follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/stvitalcentre and Twitter https://twitter.com/stvitalcentre

More information is available at www.junoawards.ca

Media Partners: 102.3 Clear FM, 103.1 Virgin Radio, 99.1 Fresh FM, Energy 106, Fab 94.3, Flare, Metro News, MUCH, Pattison Outdoor Advertising, QX104, and the Winnipeg Free Press

Contact: Vanessa Andres, Holmes PR, 416-628-5612, c: 647-828-8802, [email protected]

7 JUNO Songwriters’ Circle Presented by SOCAN In association with Manitoba Film and Music and The Asper Foundation

Date: Sunday, March 30, 2014 Time: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Location: Burton Cummings Theatre, 364 Smith Street, Winnipeg

What: JUNO Songwriters’ Circle brings together some of the most talented Canadian singer-songwriters, sharing songs and stories on stage. Host and 2014 Canadian Music Hall of Fame Inductee Randy Bachman will lead the discussion, perform some of his hit songs and get up-close with audiences in this truly unique setting and not-to-be-missed event.

Performers: Randy Bachman, July Talk* (Peter Dreimanis & Leah Fay), Lee Harvey Osmond* (Tom Wilson/Blackie and the Rodeo Kings), Little Miss Higgins*, Matt Epp, Shad*, and The Sadies* (Dallas and Travis Good).

*Denotes a 2014 JUNO Award nominee

Purchase Details: Tickets to JUNO Songwriters’ Circle are available at all Ticketmaster outlets and ticketmaster.ca, and are priced at $25.95, $34.95 and $39.95 (plus taxes and service charges).

JUNO Songwriters’ Circle will be broadcast on CBC Radio at the following times: Part 1: Friday April 4, on Radio 1 at 2:00 pm (2:30 pm in Newfoundland) Monday April 7, 2014 on Radio 2 at 7:00 pm (7:30 pm in Newfoundland)

Part 2: Friday April 11, 2014 on Radio 1 at 2:00 pm (2:30 pm in Newfoundland) Monday April 14, 2014 on Radio 2 at 7:00 pm (7:30 pm in Newfoundland)

JUNO Songwriters’ Circle will also be available to be streamed through cbcmusic.ca.

Media Partners: 103.1 Virgin Radio, 99.9 BOB FM, Fab 94.3, Pattison Outdoor Advertising, and the Winnipeg Free Press.

Contact: Jackie Koffman, Holmes PR, 416-628-5608, c: 647-289-1514, [email protected]

For more information please visit: www.junoawards.ca

The JUNO Awards Red Carpet Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Location: MTS Centre, 300 Portage Ave, Winnipeg What: The evening begins with an exciting Red Carpet show prior to the live CTV Broadcast.

8 The 2014 JUNO Awards Broadcast Date: Sunday, March 30, 2014 Time: 8:00pm Show Location: MTS Centre, 300 Portage Ave, Winnipeg

What: Co-hosted by Classified, Johnny Reid, and Serena Ryder, The 2014 JUNO Awards airs on CTV from Winnipeg’s MTS Centre

Performing: Brett Kissel, Classified, Dean Brody, Gord Bamford, Matt Mays, Robin Thicke, Serena Ryder, Tegan and Sara, The Sheepdogs, Walk Off The Earth and more!

Special Appearances by: Sarah McLachlan, Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games Gold Medallists in Women’s Curling

Purchase Details: Tickets are on sale now! They are available for purchase at the MTS Centre Box Office; by phoning 1-855-985-5000; and online at www.ticketmaster.ca. Tickets range from $39-$189 (Plus service charges).

Broadcast sponsors of THE 2014 JUNO AWARDS are Dodge Dart, Garnier, TD, and Virgin Mobile.

For more information: www.junoawards.ca

Contact: Nicola Krishna, CTV, 416-384-5276, c: 416-409-4995, [email protected] Adrienne Kakoullis, Holmes PR, 416-628-5610, c: 416-450-6637, [email protected]

Friday Night Live @ ROM: The JUNOS After Dark Date: May 2, 2014 Time: Doors open at 7:00 pm, EST Location: Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queens Park, Toronto, ON

What: CARAS is partnering with the ROM on their Friday Night Live @ ROM series, presenting a JUNO- themed night of programming that highlights Canada’s amazing musical talent.

Purchase Details: Public, ticketed 19+ event with valid photo ID.

Contact: Adrienne Kakoullis, Holmes PR, 416-628-5610, c: 416-450-6637, [email protected]

The Science of Rock 'N' Roll Date: June 11 - October 26, 2014 Time: Open during regular hours, visit ontariosciencecentre.ca Location: Ontario Science Centre

What: Have you ever wondered about the science behind rock 'n' roll? The Science of Rock 'N' Roll is an interactive exhibition that provides a fresh look at the history of rock from the perspective of science and technology. See how music has shaped the tools of rock and how those tools have changed the music. Experience science in the key of rock at the Ontario Science Centre! Check out the JUNOS Live Music Labs -- besides a little creativity and inspiration, there's a science behind the music. Join Canadian musicians in interactive workshops as they explore the dynamic relationship between science and music.

Purchase details: Free, with admission

Contact: Adrienne Kakoullis, Holmes PR, 416-628-5610, c: 416-450-6637, [email protected]

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9 Additional Media Partners for the 2014 JUNO Awards: Bell Media, BRBR, BreakOut West, Canada.com, Corus Entertainment, Delta Winnipeg, Dig! Magazine, Evanov Radio Group, Flare, Imagimedia, Manitoba Film and Music, Manitoba Music, Metro News, MUCH, Newcap Radio, Pattison Outdoor Advertising, Rogers Radio, The Jim Pattison Broadcast Group, Toronto Star, Winnipeg Folk Festival, and the Winnipeg Free Press.

Sponsors of the THE 2014 JUNO AWARDS include FACTOR, Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters and The Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage’s “Canada Music Fund,” Radio Starmaker Fund, Province of Manitoba, the City of Winnipeg, Tourism Winnipeg, Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries, and TD Bank Group.

About CARAS The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences/L'académie canadienne des arts et des sciences de l'enregistrement (CARAS) is a not-for-profit organization created to preserve and enhance the Canadian music and recording industries and to contribute toward higher artistic and industry standards. The main focus of CARAS is the exploration and development of ongoing opportunities to showcase and promote Canadian artists and music through vehicles such as The JUNO Awards and other year-round initiatives. For more information on the 43rd Annual JUNO Awards or The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences' (CARAS) website please visit www.junoawards.ca or www.carasonline.ca.

Twitter: @TheJUNOAwards - #JUNOS2014, #JUNOfest Facebook: /TheJUNOAwards Instagram: @TheJUNOAwards

Media Links Official JUNO Awards website: www.junoawards.ca CTV’s JUNO Awards website: www.junos.ctv.ca CARAS website: www.carasonline.ca CTV website: www.ctv.ca

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