Ontario Media Development Corporation is pleased to tell you that Toronto will be the Host City for the 40th anniversary JUNO Awards in 2011.  The Premier made the announcement on Monday, January 25, 2010 at the Toronto Board of Trade annual dinner to a crowd of more than 1,500 local business people. Ontario Media Development Corporation (OMDC) is proud to be a key funder, securing the JUNO Awards for Toronto in 2011, in partnership with Tourism Toronto and the City of Toronto.

Presented by the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) and CTV, JUNO Week will take place March 21-27, 2011, with a week of festivities culminating in the live CTV broadcast of THE JUNO AWARDS, Sunday, March 27. JUNO Week is expected to generate an economic impact of $20 million for Ontario, bringing an influx of 5,000 people to Toronto and media and broadcast exposure of 4 million viewers. 

Not only do the JUNO Awards provide an ideal opportunity to profile Ontario’s music industry, talent, and vibrant music scene, but it is also a superb opportunity to put a spotlight on Ontario’s other cultural media industries.  OMDC looks forward to working with CARAS and with our industry stakeholders to develop an exciting program of complimentary activities leading up to JUNO week and celebrating Ontario’s music industry.

The press release can be downloaded below for your information and can also be found on the OMDC website at www.omdc.on.ca

Karen Thorne-Stone
President & CEO
Ontario Media Development Corporation