EVENTS GUIDE

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JUNO Photography Exhibition Printing and framing by Vistek Date: Wednesday, March 9, 2016 - Friday, April 29, 2016 Time: Open during regular gallery hours, visit jubileeauditorium.com Location: Southern Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14th Ave. NW,

What: A stunning retrospective photography exhibition showcasing the past 40+ years of Canadian music and the JUNO Awards. More than 50 photos from the JUNO Awards’ 40th Anniversary book, Music from Far 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 Alex Urosevic, along with photographers from iPhoto Inc.

Purchase Details: Free Admission

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

The JUNO Tour of Canadian Art

Date: Saturday, March 19, 2016 - Sunday, September 18, 2016 Time: Open during regular museum hours, visit glenbow.org Location: Glenbow Museum, 130 9th Ave. SE, Calgary

What: The JUNO Tour of Canadian Art (JTOCA) invites nominees and winners to select a Canadian work of art that resonates with them personally or artistically. Viewers can see the artists’ responses to their chosen works by using tablets located next to each work.

This exhibit was previously hosted at the Art Gallery of , the National Gallery of Canada, the MacKenzie Art Gallery, the Art Gallery and the Art Gallery of Hamilton. This year, the Glenbow Museum will host the sixth instalment of JTOCA for six months.

Participating artists: 54-40, Alan Doyle*, AM Static*, , Old Man Luedecke*, Rufus Wainwright, and The Trews

*Denotes a 2016 JUNO Award Nominee

Purchase Details: Access to this event is included with the cost of admission to Glenbow Museum.

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

TD Presents JUNO Cup Jam Date: Thursday, March 31, 2016 Time: Doors 8:00 pm, show 9:00 pm Location: Flames Central - 219 8th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB

What: The JUNO Cup Jam is a night of fun musical collaborations and covers to kick-off JUNO weekend! The concert fundraiser features performances by JUNO Cup players with all proceeds benefiting MusiCounts, Canada’s music education charity associated with CARAS.

2 Performers: *Denotes a 2016 JUNO Award nominee

Beard Guy (Walk off the Eagle & Hawk Rich Aucoin Earth)* Fortunate Ones* Scott Henderson (Souls * Gord Bamford in Rhythm) Jonathan Roy Shawn Hook* Cosmo Ferraro Kevin Parent * Del Barber Matt Masters Devin Cuddy Paul Aucoin

Purchase Details: $25 (plus tax and service fees). Ticket packages are also available for JUNO Cup Jam and JUNO Cup (Friday, April 1 at Max Bell Arena) for $40 (plus tax and service fees). All proceeds benefit MusiCounts. To purchase tickets, visit: www.ticketmaster.ca.

Promotional Partners: 90.3 AMP Radio, 101.5 KooL FM, Calgary Herald, CJAY 92, Country 105, CTV Calgary, Soft Rock 97.7, 960 The FAN, XL 103

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

JUNO Cup Date: Friday, April 1, 2016 Time: 7:30 pm Location: Max Bell Arena, 1001 Barlow Trail SE, Calgary, AB

What: JUNO Cup is a celebrity fundraising hockey game in support of MusiCounts, Canada’s music education charity associated with CARAS. NHL Greats and Canadian musicians including members of Blue Rodeo, The Tenors, Whitehorse and many more will face off in a fun, competitive, non-contact hockey game.

Host/Play-by-Play: Beesley, voice of the Live music courtesy of: The Ramblin’ Ambassadors

Rockers: *Denotes a 2016 JUNO Award nominee Andrew O’Brien (Fortunate Ones)* Keith Scott (Bryan Adams)* Bill Hamm (Canadian Chamber Choir)* Kevin Parent Brett Kissel* - COACH Luke Doucet (Whitehorse)* Chad Brownlee Matt Masters Cosmo Ferraro (Ferraro) Michael Hollett Del Barber Paul Aucoin Devin Cuddy Pete Emes (Smalltown DJs) Fraser Walters (The Tenors)* - COACH Remigio Pereira (The Tenors)* George Canyon Rich Aucoin Gord Bamford Scott Henderson (Souls in Rhythm) Jay Bodner (Eagle & Hawk) Shawn Hook* (Blue Rodeo) Victor Micallef (The Tenors)* Jonathan Roy Vince Fontaine (Eagle & Hawk)

NHL Greats: Brad Dalgarno (New York Islanders) Curtis Glencross (Calgary Flames) Jamie Macoun (Calgary Flames) Jesse Lumsden (Olympian) Jim Peplinski (Calgary Flames) Mark Napier (Montréal Canadiens, Minnesota North Stars, Oilers, Buffalo Sabres) Perry Berezan (Calgary Flames) Ron Sutter (Calgary Flames) Troy Crowder ( Canucks, Los Angeles Kings, Detroit Red Wings, New Jersey Devils)

3 Purchase Details: Tickets available on ticketmaster.ca for $20 or $15 with the purchase of 10 or more (plus service charges). Proceeds benefit MusiCounts, Canada’s music education charity associated with CARAS.

Promotional Partners: Calgary Herald, CJAY 92, Country 105, Metro News, News Talk 770, Q107, Soft Rock 97.7, Sportsnet 960 The FAN, WILD 953

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

JUNOfest 2016 Presented by CBCMusic.ca Produced by PM Gigs Date: Friday, April 1, 2016 and Saturday, April 2, 2016 Time: 9:00 pm - 2:00 am Location: Various venues in Calgary. Visit www.junoawards.ca for more information.

What: Want to catch some cool shows featuring JUNO nominees, national touring acts and the best of Calgary? JUNOfest is a two-night music celebration that is part of JUNO Week 2016 that will hit more than 15 venues across the city! Nightly line-ups feature three or four acts per venue with established and developing artists sharing the stage.

Compliments of the Calgary Host Committee, the Music Mile bus, between Inglewood and downtown, will be available for free with a JUNOfest wristband. For details visit http://www.bassbus.ca/.

Artists confirmed to date: *Denotes a 2016 JUNO Award nominee

36? Copperhead Hey Romeo k-os* (DJ set) Al Muirhead Quintet* Cowpuncher Hi-Strung Downers Lab Coast Alex * Cris Derksen* HUMANS* LeE HARVeY Alex Pangman* Dan Brubeck Quartet* Jaclyn Guillou* OsMOND* AM Static* Daniel Romano* Jason Hastie & The Lemon Bucket Armond Duck Chief* David Gogo* Alibi Orkestra* Autumn Hill* Del Barber Jason Plumb Library Voices Big Dave McLean* Derek Miller* Jeff Reilly* and Liz Loughrey Black Bear* Derrival Luminous Voices Locomotive Ghost Blackburn* Devin Cuddy Jess Reimer Lovecoast Blake Berglund & Belle Diemonds* Jesse and the Lucette Plaine Dinuk Wijeratne* Dandelions Lyndon John X* Boogat* Don Amero* Jim Cuddy Maddison Krebs Boreal Sons Double Fuzz Joe Nolan Maria Soulis* Buffy Sainte-Marie* Drew Gregory John Burge* Marianas Trench* Canadian Chamber Dzeko & Torres Jonathan Roy Matt Blais Choir* Elinor Frey* Jordan Pal* Mariel Buckley Cancer Bats* Emilie-Claire Barlow JP Cormier* Megumi Masaki & Carmanah Faith Healer Kafinal* Nicole Lizée* Carter Felker FOGDOG Kalle Mattson* Merkules Chloe Albert Fortunate Ones* KEN mode* Mike Edel Chris Andrew Trio Harrison Kennedy* Kieran Mercer Milk & Bone* Chron Goblin Hello Moth Kirby Sewell Band Miranda Mulholland

4 Mitch Belot Band SAVVIE Tasman Jude The Royal Foundry Northern Beauties Sc Mira The 6L6’s The Sweets NQ Arbuckle Scenic Route to The Ashley Hundred The Wet Secrets Old Man Luedecke* Alaska The Dead South The Wisers Open Air Scott MacKay The Dudes Tim Hus Oscar Lopez Seth Anderson The Dungarees Transit Peripheral Vision* Shane Koyczan The Electric Revival Trinity Bradshaw Peter and the Wolves Shred Kelly The Elwins* Two Bears North Port Juvee Slow Leaves The Hearts TwoShine County Rah Rah Snak the Ripper The Heirlooms Raleigh Son of Ray The Katherines Waymatea (of Ralph Boyd Johnson Spencer Jo The Moanin’ After Souljah Fyah) Rich Aucoin Sphen The New Electric Whitehorse* Robi Botos Quartet Sunglaciers The Noble Thiefs Willa Rococode Sunseekerz The Provincial Archive Wooden Horseman Rotary Park Surf Dads The Ramblin’ Young Empires* Sarah MacDougall Sykamore Ambassadors SAVK Tara Kannangara* The Revival

Venues confirmed to-date for JUNOfest are:

Broken City (613 11th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB) Commonwealth Bar & Stage (731 10 Ave. SW, Calgary, AB) Dickens (1009 9th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB) Festival Hall (1215 10th Ave. SE, Calgary, AB) Flames Central (219 8 Ave. SW, Calgary, AB) Ironwood Stage & Grill (1229 9th Ave. SE, Calgary, AB) Lolita’s Lounge (1413 9th Ave. SE, Calgary, AB) Nite Owl (231 10 Ave. SW, Calgary, AB) Ranchman’s (9615 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, AB) Royal Canadian Legion Branch 1 (116 7 Ave. SE, Calgary, AB) The Blues Can (1429 9th Ave. SE, Calgary, AB) The Gateway (1301 16th Ave. NW, Calgary, AB) The HiFi Club (219 10th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB) - Saturday only The Palomino Smokehouse (109 7th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB) Wine-Ohs (811 1st St. SW, Calgary, AB)

Purchase Details: JUNOfest wristbands are on sale now for $30 (plus tax and service fees) and provide priority access to all participating JUNOfest venues. To purchase wristbands and tickets, visit www.ticketfly.com. Individual tickets will also be available in advance and at the door, but are subject to availability and capacity.

For a complete list of JUNOfest artists, or to view the listings grid, please visit www.junoawards.ca. You can also plan your JUNOfest schedule easily by downloading the 2016 JUNO Awards App by clicking here.

Promotional Partners: 90.3 AMP Radio, 96.9 JACK FM, 98.5 Virgin Radio, 101.5 KooL FM, Calgary Herald, CJAY 92, Country 105, Funny 1060AM, Metro News, News Talk 770, Q107, Soft Rock 97.7, WILD 953, X92.9, and XL 103

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

5 Associated JUNOfest Shows Adding further value to the JUNOfest wristband, a limited number of wristband holders will also have access to the following associated shows: (Access permitted on a first-come, first-serve basis)

JUNOfest Indigenous Showcase Presented by the 2016 JUNO Awards Host Committee Date: Thursday, March 31, 2016 Time: 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm Location: Grey Eagle Casino and Resorts, 3777 Grey Eagle Dr., Calgary, AB 100 JUNOfest wristband holders permitted access

Participating Artists: Armond Duck Chief*, Black Bear*, Buffy Sainte-Marie*, Cris Derksen, Derek Miller*, Don Amero*

*Denotes a 2016 JUNO Award nominee

Purchase Details: For more information or to purchase tickets please click here.

Shane Koyczan Presented by Tooth Blackner Presents Date: Friday, April 1, 2016 Time: 8:00 pm Location: Knox United Church, 506 4 St. SW, Calgary, AB 30 JUNOfest wristband holders permitted access

Purchase Details: For more information or to purchase tickets please click here.

Dzeko & Torres Presented by UnionElectronic & Ink Promotions Date: Friday, April 1, 2016 Time: 9:00 pm – 2:00 am Location: Marquee Market & Stage, 4630 Macleod Trail S, Calgary, AB 25 JUNOfest wristband holders permitted access

Participating Artists: Dzeko & Torres, Sunseekerz, Sphen and special guests

Purchase Details: For more information or to purchase tickets please click here.

Classical Nominees’ Showcase Presented by the Canadian Music Centre Date: Saturday, April 2, 2016 Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Location: Scarboro United Church, 134 Scarboro Ave. SW, Calgary, AB 25 wristband holders permitted access

Participating Artists: Canadian Chamber Choir*, Dinuk Wijeratne*, Elinor Frey*, Jeff Reilly* & Luminous Voices, John Burge*, Maria Soulis*, Megumi Masaki.

*Denotes a 2016 JUNO Award nominee

Purchase Details: Pay what you can at the door.

Marianas Trench*, Walk Off The Earth*, Keiran Mercer Presented by Live Nation Date: Saturday, April 2, 2016 Time: 7:00 pm Location: Arena, Saddledome Rise SE, Calgary, AB

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*Denotes a 2016 JUNO Award nominee

Purchase Details: 30 wristband holders will be permitted access. For more information or to purchase tickets please click here.

Promotional Partners: 90.3 AMP Radio, 96.9 JACK FM, 98.5 Virgin Radio, 101.5 KooL FM, Calgary Herald, CJAY 92, Country 105, Funny 1060AM, Metro News, News Talk 770, Q107, Soft Rock 97.7, WILD 953, X92.9, and XL 103

Junior JUNOS – Concert with 2016 Children’s Album of the Year nominees Date: Saturday, April 2, 2016 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Location: Calgary Public Library, Central Library, 616 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary

What: A family-oriented musical concert featuring the 2016 Children’s Album of the Year JUNO Award nominees where even the smallest music fan will get the chance to walk the red carpet!

Performers: Bobs & LoLo*, Ginalina*, Splash’N Boots*, The Swinging Belles* and a visual performance by Big Block Singsong*

*Denotes a 2016 JUNO Award Nominee

Purchase Details: Public, ticketed event with all donations benefitting MusiCounts and the Calgary Public Library Foundation. Tickets now SOLD OUT.

JUNO Fan Fare Presented by hmv Canada Date: Saturday, April 2, 2016 Time: 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Location: CF Chinook Centre, 6455 Macleod Trail SW, Calgary, AB

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:

Artists: *Denotes a 2016 JUNO Award nominee

Alessia Cara* Dear Rouge* Scott Helman* Autumn Hill* Francesco Yates* Shawn Hook* Brett Kissel* George Canyon Walk off the Earth* Chad Brownlee Marianas Trench* Dean Brody Ria Mae* reporter and Much host Liz Trinnear and Tyrone Edwards, host of E! and Much, will be hosting the event featuring interviews with artists, autograph sessions, live performances, prize giveaways and much more.

Purchase Details: Free tickets are available on a first come first serve basis as of Wednesday March 9, at 5 pm MT. Sign up at www.junofanfare.ca.

Promotional Partners: 90.3 AMP Radio, 95.9 KiSS FM, 98.5 Virgin Radio, 101.5 KooL FM, Calgary Herald, CJAY 92, Metro News, MUCH, X92.9, XL 103

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

7 JUNO Songwriters’ Circle Presented by SOCAN and Yamaha Canada Music Date: Sunday, April 3, 2016 Time: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Location: Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons, 205 8th Ave. SE, Calgary, AB

What: JUNO Songwriters’ Circle brings together some of the most talented Canadian singer- songwriters, sharing songs and stories on stage. Paul Brandt will be our on-stage host to lead the discussion and introduce the artists in this truly unique setting and not-to-be-missed event. JUNO Songwriters’ Circle is in support of MusiCounts, Canada’s music education charity associated with CARAS.

Performers: *Denotes a 2016 JUNO Award nominee Alan Doyle* Alex Cuba* Autumn Hill (Mike Robins and Tareya Green)* Matthew Good* Old Man Luedecke* Paul Brandt (host)* Ria Mae*

JUNO Songwriters’ Circle will be available for streaming through CBCMusic.ca and will also be broadcast on CBC Radio at the following times:

Part 1: Friday April 8 on CBC Radio 1 at 2 pm (2:30 in Newfoundland) Monday April 11 on CBC Radio 2 at 7 pm (7:30 in Newfoundland)

Part 2: Friday April 15 on CBC Radio 1 at 2 pm (2:30 in Newfoundland) Monday April 18 on CBC Radio 2 at 7 pm (7:30 in Newfoundland)

Promotional Partners: Calgary Herald, CBC Calgary, Country 105, Soft Rock 97.7, WILD 953

Purchase Details: Tickets are available for $25.00 to $49.50 (plus taxes and service charges) available through artcommons.ca, the Art Commons Box Office or by phone at 403- 294-9494.

For more information please visit: www.junoawards.ca

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

8 The JUNO Awards Red Carpet Date: Sunday, April 3, 2016 Time: 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm Location: Outside Saddledome, 5555 Saddledome Rise SE, Calgary, AB

What: The evening begins with an exciting Red Carpet show prior to the live CTV Broadcast.

Red Carpet Streaming: Check out junotv.ca for live coverage from the JUNO Awards Red Carpet.

Contact: Amanda Rinaldo, CTV, 416-384-5325, c: 416-209-9154, [email protected]

The 2016 JUNO Awards Broadcast Date: Sunday, April 3, 2016 Time: Doors 3:30 pm, Show 5:00 pm Location: , 555 Saddledome Rise SE, Calgary, AB

What: Hosted by eight time JUNO Award winner Jann Arden and Canada host Jon Montgomery, The 2016 JUNO Awards airs live from Calgary’s Scotiabank Saddledome on CTV and CTV GO at 5:00pm MT/7:00pm ET.

Performing: Alessia Cara*, Bryan Adams*, Dead Brody*, Shawn Mendes* and The Weeknd*.

*Denotes a 2016 JUNO Award nominee

Purchase Details: Tickets range from $39-$149 (plus service charges) and are available through the Scotiabank Saddledome Box Office, by phone at 1-855-985-5000, and online at ticketmaster.ca.

Streaming Details: Catch all the behind-the-scenes action at this year's JUNOS on junotv.ca. Watch red carpet arrivals, interviews backstage during the show, an exclusive side stage camera, and for the first time ever, a live look at the backstage portrait studio!

Contact: Nicola Krishna, CTV, 416-384-5276, 416-409-4995, [email protected] Amanda Rinaldo, CTV, 416-384-5325, c: 416-209-9154, [email protected] Vanessa Andres, Holmes PR, 416-628-5610, c: 647-828-8802, [email protected]

Calgary Host Committee Events

JUNO Hub Date: Monday to Friday, March 7, 2016 through April 1, 2016 Time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Location: The Core, 324 8th Ave SW, Calgary, AB What: Learn all about the JUNO Awards in our dedicated retail space in The Core.

Playing our City Date: Saturday, March 12, 2016 Time: 12:00 pm Location: Central Memorial Library and Genesis Centre, 1221 2nd St SW, Calgary, AB What: Stationed at Central Memorial Library and Genesis Centre, Calgarians will collaborate with trained musicians to create music by “playing” their surroundings, ultimately producing an innovative live performance.

9 Listening to our City Date: Monday, March 14, 2016 Time: 7:00 pm Location: Bella Concert Hall, 4825 Mt Royal Gate SW, Calgary, AB What: Nearly 400 youth will perform at the evening of music, dance and conversation, proudly presented by the 2016 JUNO Host Committee. Performances span disciplines and genres, with First Nations dancers, school ensembles, and a keynote presentation by Calgary’s own Michael Bernard Fitzgerald.

Pop-Up Concert in The Core Date: Saturday, March 19, 2016 Time: 12:00 pm Location: The Core, 324 8th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB What: Double JUNO nominee Scott Helman and special guest Jocelyn Alice perform a free, full-length concert in the CORE shopping centre. Scott Helman is nominated for Single of the Year and Breakthrough Artist of the Year. Jocleyn Alice is a local Calgarian whose latest single “Jackpot” has gone gold in Canada and is being released worldwide on Sony Records.

Transit Busking Program Date: Monday, March 28, 2016 - Thursday, March 31, 2016 Time: Throughout the day (call 403-835-0711 for details) Location: C-Train routes What: Local buskers will take their acts onto Calgary C-Trains during JUNO Week, giving Calgarians and out-of-town visitors a taste of the vibrant, local talent we have right here in our city.

Drop-In Centre Performance Date: Friday, March 31, 2016 Time: 12:00 pm Location: Drop-In Centre, 1 Dermot Baldwin Way SE, Calgary, AB What: A short performance in the Calgary Drop-in Centre (’s largest homeless shelter) by a JUNO-nominated artist for the clients of the shelter.

Airport Performances Date: Thursday, March 31, 2016 – Friday, April 1, 2016 Time: 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm Location: YYC arrival areas What: Guests arriving to Calgary at YYC will be greeted by musical performances by local artists.

Micro-grant program recipients Date: Multiple – until end of March Time: Various Location: Various What: The 2016 JUNO Awards Host Committee is pleased to announce that $25,000 in micro- grants have been awarded to 18 diverse local music-related initiatives as part of its JUNO Micro-Grant Program. The 18 grant recipients represent 10 different genres of music, with performances beginning January 28 and running through the end of March. An impressive 75 applications were received.

Public Red Carpet Date: Sunday, April 3, 2016 Time: 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm Location: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise SE, Calgary, AB

What: JUNO Award ticket holders will get to join in on the glamour as the Calgary Host Committee presents a public red carpet. JUNO Awards attendees will be able to walk the red carpet, get their picture taken with a giant JUNO in front of a step and repeat wall, as well as

10 be interviewed by the Green Fools over-the-top media impersonators. The award-winning Calgary Stampede Show Band will entertain with their 130 piece marching ensemble.

For all JUNO Host Committee event inquiries, please visit www.outloudyyc.com or contact: Cassandra McAuley, Tourism Calgary, 403-835-0711, [email protected]

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Premier Partners of the 2016 JUNO Awards: We acknowledge the financial support of FACTOR, the Government of Canada and of Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters, Radio Starmaker Fund, Province of Alberta, the City of Calgary, Tourism Calgary, the National Music Centre, Google Play Music 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 industry 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 45th Annual JUNO Awards or The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) please visit www.junoawards.ca or www.carasonline.ca.

Twitter: @TheJUNOAwards Facebook: /TheJUNOAwards Instagram: @TheJUNOAwards Hashtags: #JUNOS, #JUNOFanChoice, #JUNOCupJam, #JUNOCup, #JUNOfest, #JUNOFanFare, #JUNOTV

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

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