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My wild weekend at The JUNOs

That was quite the party Hamilton just hosted – wild, scrappy, and completely alive, says music writer Dylan Hudecki. Check out his whirlwind weekend of musical memories! When The JUNO Awards of 2026 landed in Hamilton, it felt less like a single event and more like…
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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…
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Arkells: ‘We’re as hungry as ever’

It’s 20 years and album No. 11 for Hamilton’s beloved indie rockers. Between Us comes out April 17 and kicks off a tour in Canada, U.S., and Europe. The release of Arkell’s 11th album Between Us is a nod to their first, Jackson Square. The 11-track record, which…
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So, what’s it like to win a JUNO?

Music writer Jamie Tennant reached out to homegrown talent about what winning Canada’s biggest music award meant to them and their careers. SEE ALL OUR JUNOS COVERAGE HERE! Since the first JUNOS in 1970 (then known as the Golden Leaf Awards),…
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48 HOURS IN HAMILTON: A music lover’s curated weekend

Whether you’re a frequent visitor or taking in Hamilton for the first time during JUNO Week, musician and music writer Dylan Hudecki offers suggestions for spending a music-focused weekend in the city. SEE ALL OUR JUNOS COVERAGE HERE! Welcome to the Hammer,…
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HAMILTON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Memories of The JUNOS

Celebrity spotting, after parties, pop-up concerts and at least two winners who missed their moments on the stage … what Hamilton musicians and musical insiders remember about the city’s previous turns hosting The JUNOS. There have been so many musical memories born in Hamilton during the six previous…