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OPINION: Turning up the volume on Hamilton

Music and culture are powering this city’s economic beat and creating a city soundtrack all its own. As we officially enter our Year of Music, I have a secret to let you in on … Hamilton isn’t becoming a music city. It already is one. And the return…
Arts + Culture

2026 JUNO WINNERS: A full list

Awards were handed out in 52 categories over two ceremonies. An industry-only gala on Saturday saw winners in 47 categories named, with five presented during the live broadcast on Sunday. There is a strict Canadian content requirement to qualify for nomination for a JUNO Award. Two award…
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JUNOS MOMENTS 2026: Joni, Nelly, a PM, a surprise Rush song and Drake’s feud paused

Hamilton was centre stage at Canada’s Biggest Night in Music for many memorable musical moments. On a night that felt like a big celebration of being Canadian, two legends of music were honoured, Rush made a surprise appearance, Prime Minister Mark Carney got a rousing welcome, and…
Arts + Culture

JUNOfest: 8 stages, 65 acts!

From up-and-comers to industry veterans, check out local, regional and national artists across all genres over two musical nights in the city's JUNO Week. The JUNOS are back, and this year they’re Hamiltonian! In addition to the JUNO Kickoff Concert, JUNO Comedy Show, JUNO Songwriters’ Circle, JUNO Stories…
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IN CONVERSATION: Allan Reid, head of The JUNOS

Here, the CARAS president and CEO talks about his memories of past JUNOS in Hamilton, what he looks forward to about this year's event, and why Canada's national music celebration matters more than ever. Allan Reid, president and CEO of CARAS (Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences),…
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MAJOR LEAP OF FAITH: How Hamilton changed The JUNOS

It took plenty of convincing of the folks at CARAS to consider a 1995 move of the national music awards out of Toronto and about 70 km west to Copps Coliseum. One board member even called our city a ‘smog-filled, crime-ridden lunchbucket town.’ But CARAS president and Hamilton…