Mae Martin set to host 55th annual Juno Awards from Hamilton’s TD Coliseum

Acclaimed comedian and actor Mae Martin will host Canada’s biggest night in music — the Juno Awards.

The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences and CBC today announced this year’s host and additional special award recipients taking part in the 55th annual Juno Awards, live from TD Coliseum in Hamilton.

“I’m unbelievably honoured to be hosting the Junos this year. Canada’s biggest night in music! No pressure, just decades of iconic artists. The Junos have always been about celebrating artists who are bold, genre-defying, and unafraid to be a little weird, so I’ll try to embody those qualities as your host!” Martin said in a release. “Getting to celebrate Canadian artists on this scale feels so thrilling and a little surreal. Thanks to the Junos for trusting me with this!”

Multi-platinum global star Daniel Caesar will be honoured with the International Achievement Award and will also take the Junos stage for a special performance.

Celebrating outstanding contributions both on and off the stage at the Juno Awards Gala on March 28, Billy Talent will be recognized with the Humanitarian Award.

Industry leaders, the late Alexander Mair, Sandy Pandya and Vinny Cinquemani will each receive the Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award, recognizing their significant and lasting influence on the Canadian music industry.

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The first round of performers has been revealed for JunoFest, the multi-venue festival that transforms the host city into a hub for live Canadian music throughout Juno Week.

Artists announced include Amelia Maxwell, Ammoye, Bells Larsen, Billianne, Burs, Cam Kahin, Carrie Clark, Computer, cootie catcher, Dumb Crush, Ebril, Falls for the Elderly, Feura, GRAE, Ivy Gardens, JayWood, Jordan Astra, Kali Horse, Katie Tupper, Lindsay Schoolcraft, LU KALA, Mattie Leon, Myst Milano, Nicolette & The Nobodies, poolblood, Puma June, Rachel Bobbitt, Ralph Nyoni, Shawnee Kish, Silverstein, Sister Ray, Status/Non-Status, Superstar Crush, Tedy and Ten Minute Detour.

Several of the artists announced for JunoFest who have strong ties to the Hamilton music community, including Ralph Nyoni, Superstar Crush, Ivy Gardens, Burs, Carrie Clark, Mattie Leon, Ten Minute Detour, Nicolette & The Nobodies and Silverstein, marking a hometown moment for many performers during Juno Week in Hamilton.

Additional performers, presenters and Juno Week programming will be announced in the coming months.

The 55th annual Juno Awards will air live across Canada March 29 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBC TV and CBC Gem.

For tickets to JunoFest events around Hamilton, visit here.

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