The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) announced today that tickets for JUNO Songwriters’ Circle Presented by SOCAN and FACTOR in association with Music Publishers Canada, are now available for purchase. The first live iteration of the show in three years, the ‘Jewel of JUNO Week’ will be hosted by CBC’s Tom Power and offer untapped insight into the making of some of Canada’s most iconic songs. This year’s event broadcasts from Massey Hall on CBC Music, CBC Radio One and streams live via CBCMusic.ca/junos, CBC Gem and CBC Music’s Facebook,Twitter, TikTok and YouTube pages. CARAS acknowledges the financial support of FACTOR, the Government of Canada and of Canada’s private radio broadcasters in helping make this event possible.
Tickets for JUNO Songwriters’ Circle are available for purchase online at https://masseyhall.mhrth.com. Tickets start at $29.50 plus fees and taxes with $1 from every ticket sold going towards MusiCounts, Canada’s music education charity associated with the JUNO Awards, in celebration of their 25th Anniversary.
After a massive revitalization, Toronto’s legendary Massey Hall will host the acclaimed concert series, where some of Canada’s most revered songwriters and 2022 JUNO Award nominees will captivate audiences with stripped down performances and intimate side stage conversations. The first round of performing artists include five-time JUNO nominee Charlotte Day Wilson, indie rocker and six-time JUNO Award winner Serena Ryder, rapper, singer and JUNO Award winner TOBi and Tamara Lindeman from the two-time JUNO nominated folk band The Weather Station.
“We are thrilled to be back in Toronto and have the opportunity to bring people together to celebrate Canadian artistry and the creative process at one of the best events of JUNO Week,” said Allan Reid, President & CEO, CARAS/The JUNO Awards, “It’s been nearly three years since we’ve held this event in-person and we can’t wait for artists, industry and fans to get the chance to exchange stories and perform with a language we all know: music.”
About JUNO Songwriters’ Circle:
- WHAT: JUNO Songwriters’ Circle Presented by SOCAN and FACTOR in association with Music Publishers Canada is an evening of intimate conversations and stripped down performances with some of Canada’s top songwriters and 2022 JUNO nominees. Hear personal stories and anecdotes behind some of your favourite songs.
- WHO: Charlotte Day Wilson, Serena Ryder, TOBi, Tom Power (Host), The Weather Station and more to be announced.
- WHEN: Wednesday, May 11 | Doors 7:00 p.m. ET | Show 8:00 p.m. ET
- WHERE: Massey Hall | 178 Victoria Street, Toronto, ON
The 51st annual JUNO Awards and JUNO Week 2022 will be hosted in Toronto, ON from May 9 through May 15, 2022, culminating in The JUNO Awards. Produced by Insight Productions (a Boat Rocker company), The 2022 JUNO Awards will make history on Sunday, May 15 as it broadcasts and streams for the first time from an outdoor venue at Budweiser Stage in Toronto, live across Canada at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBC TV, CBC Gem, CBC Radio One, CBC Music, CBC Listen, and globally at CBCMusic.ca/junos.
