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The Junos are coming back to Saskatoon next year.
For hosting the event, Mayor Charlie Clark accepted the Host City Juno during a ceremony at the Remai Modern Gallery on Thursday morning.
Mayor Charlie Clark accepting the Host Juno Award. The statuette now begins a 10 month tour around #yxe leading up to the 2020 award ceremony. pic.twitter.com/xDOn4HGCdI
— Brent Bosker (@brentbosker) May 16, 2019
Since 2015, the glass statuette has been given to cities putting on Canada’s biggest music showcase.
“(It’s) not just the investment they make to bring it here, but the commitment to arts, culture and music in particular,” said Allan Reid, president and CEO of the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS).
Clark said having an actual Juno to tote around the city is a great way to promote and build excitement for the event.
“I can’t wait to bring this into schools and to helping kids see these are the same awards given to their stars like Shawn Mendes,” said Clark.
“These are the exciting moments that give people a chance to connect to the greatest musicians in the country.”
The Host Juno Award is a replica of what will be handed out @SaskTelCtr next March #yxe @CKOMNews pic.twitter.com/2FoukmqknN
— Brent Bosker (@brentbosker) May 16, 2019
Clark said there will be numerous opportunities for the public to see the statuette and get their pictures taken.
Juno week kicks off March 9, culminating with the big award show March 15 at SaskTel Centre.
“We’re going to host the greatest Junos ever seen in Canada in 2020,” Clark said.
Saskatoon last played host to the Junos in 2007.