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Michael Bublé to bring The 2025 JUNO Awards to Vancouver
The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) unveiled several major announcements, including that multi-platinum superstar entertainer, and Vancouver native, Michael Bublé, will host and perform at The 2025 JUNO Awards Broadcast. The 15-time JUNO Award-winner returns for a third time as host of Canada’s biggest night in music, live from his hometown.
The 54th Annual JUNO Awards, produced by Insight Productions (a Boat Rocker company), will broadcast and stream live across Canada from Rogers Arena in Vancouver on March 30th 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 and CBC Music’s YouTube page. Tickets for The 2025 JUNO Awards go on sale to the general public on November 29th and start at $70.85 (including tax plus fees) and will be available for purchase at www.ticketmaster.ca/junos.
Michael Bublé is back to perform and host in his hometown
Michael Bublé has sold more than 75 million albums worldwide over the course of his extraordinary career and has enjoyed enormous success as one of the top touring artists of all time. With a career that includes 5 GRAMMYs, 15 JUNO Awards, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Canada’s Walk of Fame, 6 multi-platinum albums, and over 14 billion global streams, Michael has spent the past two decades deeply committed to not only keep the flames of the Great American Songbook alive and well – to not only breathe new life into them – but to bring his singular style, vocal power, and passion to timeless tunes that he loves. He released his self-titled debut album on Reprise Records in 2003, followed by a series of multi-platinum, #1 albums including Call Me Irresponsible (2007), Crazy Love (2009), To Be Loved (2013), Love (2018), and Christmas (2011). Michael’s 11th studio album HIGHER (2022) marked his 9th Top 10 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales Chart and 7th consecutive studio album to debut in the Top 3. His brand new greatest hits album, The Best Of Bublé, was released on September 27, 2024. Known for his world-class showmanship and spectacular concert production, he has performed sold out shows in over 30 countries. With unstoppable talent, energy and a voice that is equally at home singing standards, pop, swing, jazz, R&B, and comedy, Michael takes his audiences on a special journey every night – singing his heart out, serenading them with beautiful love songs, making them laugh, cry, and dance – to give them an evening they will never forget.
Michael Bublé
“I could not be happier bringing The JUNO Awards home to Vancouver for 2025” says Bublé. “The JUNOS are such an important part of the Canadian music industry, and being able to host for the second time in my hometown makes this night mean even more to me. I’m excited to be surrounded by all the amazing talent we have from coast-to-coast this March.”
Sum 41 joins the Canadian Music Hall of Fame
The JUNO Awards are proud to announce the induction of Canadian pop punk rock icons Sum 41 into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame during a special presentation and performance presented by JUNOS Premier Sponsor, TD Bank Group. Looking back at the band’s storied 28-year career, Sum 41 has firmly cemented their place in history with over 15 million records sold worldwide, multiple Billboard Charting releases and No. 1 hits, a GRAMMY® nomination, 2 JUNO Awards (7 nominations), a Kerrang! Award in 2002, multiple Alternative Press Music Awards, sold-out tours and packed venues everywhere, and countless other accolades. The Canadian leg of their farewell tour begins in January. They will play their final show in Toronto, ON on January 30th followed by an encore performance live at The JUNO Awards Broadcast in Vancouver, BC on March 30th.
The Canadian Music Hall of Fame was established by CARAS in 1978 to acknowledge artists who have made an outstanding contribution to Canadian music, both nationally and globally. Sum 41 will join the ranks of Canadian music icons spanning many genres including Deborah Cox, Alanis Morissette, Barenaked Ladies, Jann Arden, Joni Mitchell, k.d. lang, Leonard Cohen, Nickelback, Neil Young, Oscar Peterson, RUSH, The Guess Who, The Tragically Hip, Sarah McLachlan and Shania Twain. The Canadian Music Hall of Fame has a permanent home within the National Music Centre situated inside Calgary’s Studio Bell.
Sum 41
“We’re excited to be back at the JUNOS and to receive this recognition,” said Sum 41. “We’ve come so far as a band since we first started and we look forward to celebrating in Vancouver with our fans and fellow Canadian artists.”
Riley O’Connor will receive the Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award
During the JUNO Awards Gala Presented by Music Canada, Riley O’Connor will be presented with the Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award. This award, in recognition of founder Walt Grealis, recognizes individuals who have contributed to the growth and development of the Canadian music industry at home and around the world.
Riley O’Connor was named Chairman of Live Nation Canada in 2007. As Chairman, O’Connor has steered the company – which now presents more than 4,000 concerts annually for domestic and international artists – to market leadership in Canada’s live entertainment industry. Arriving on the Canadian music industry scene in 1971 as a drum roadie, guitar tech, electrician, lighting designer, and high rigger, O’Connor then became a concert promoter, starting at Vancouver’s Perryscope Concert Productions and quickly moving up the ranks of concert promotion in Canada and Europe. Over the years, O’Connor has brought some of the brightest lights and greatest shows Canada has ever seen including international artists such as AC/DC, Bruce Springsteen, Roger Waters, Elton John, Backstreet Boys, Iron Maiden, Rod Stewart, KISS, Metallica, and ABBA, to name a few. O’Connor has long been an advocate of Canadian music and artist development. He has produced and promoted incredible Canadian acts including: RUSH, Blue Rodeo, April Wine, Triumph, The Tragically Hip, Michael Bublé, Bryan Adams, The Guess Who, Streetheart, Jann Arden, Sloan, 54*40, Nickelback, Harlequin, Avril Lavigne, Our Lady Peace, Celine Dion, Chantal Kreviazuk, Corey Hart, Jane Siberry and many more.
“To be recognized as a recipient of the Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award is incredibly humbling and it’s an honour to be included alongside such a distinguished group. As a promoter, my ambition was to provide opportunities for our Canadian artists and build a national marketplace where Canadian fans can celebrate live music in as many communities as possible.”
Riley O’Connor
“We are thrilled to have Vancouver’s own, Michael Bublé back as our host for the third time. We have the distinction of hosting SUM 41’s final performance, a momentous farewell for a legendary band, and with Live Nation’s Riley O’Connor receiving the Walt Grealis Award, it’s set to be a weekend to remember, bringing fans together, across Canada and beyond,” says Allan Reid, President & CEO, CARAS/The JUNO Awards. “This is the first of many exciting announcements to come for JUNO Week 2025!”
“We at Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw are thrilled to be hosting the JUNOS on our shared Traditional territories, and today’s announcement only adds to our excitement. Nothing brings people together like music, and in building this meaningful relationship with the JUNOS, it demonstrates to the rest of Canada that Vancouver is a true leader in reconciliation,” says Sxwixwtn, Wilson Williams, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Spokesperson and Council Member
The TD pre-sale for The 2025 JUNO Awards Broadcast runs Monday, November 25 at 10 am PT until Wednesday, November 27th. Tickets to The 2025 JUNO Awards go on sale to the general public Friday, November 29th. They start at $ $70.85 (including tax plus fees) and are available at ticketmaster.ca/junos.
JUNOfest Presented by CBC Music is also taking to the streets during JUNO Weekend. The two-day music festival will fill more than 10 venues across the city with local musical talent and 2025 JUNO Award nominees.
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i-dle Release New Single “Crow”
Internationally acclaimed, chart-topping K-pop powerhouse i-dle returns with their striking new single, “Crow,” out now via CUBE Entertainment. The track offers a first glimpse into the group’s highly anticipated forthcoming mini album, We made, arriving July 6. The release is part of an exciting new chapter for the global superstars, who will take the stage at Lollapalooza this summer for one of their biggest U.S. appearances to date.
“Crow” is a powerful, rock-infused anthem that embodies i-dle’s signature confidence and self-determination. Driven by soaring guitars and an unshakable sense of purpose, the track delivers a message of resilience and independence, declaring that the group is no longer guided by fate or chance, but by their own vision and conviction.
“Crow” arrives on the heels of a breakout run for i-dle in the U.S. that has seen the group continue its rapid ascent as a global phenomenon. Following the release of their acclaimed single “Mono,” i-dle landed a digital cover of PAPER Magazine, earning praise for their artistic vision and cultural impact. The group also captivated national audiences with performances on The TODAY Show and The Kelly Clarkson Show, further demonstrating the commanding stage presence and live vocal prowess that have become hallmarks of their success. With a major Lollapalooza appearance and new music on the horizon, i-dle’s momentum shows no signs of slowing down.
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Olivia Rodrigo Releases Third Studio Album ‘you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love’
Today, GRAMMY Award-Winning, Multi-Platinum singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo released her third studio album you seem pretty sad for a girl so in loveout now via Geffen Records. Limited-edition merchandise, curated collectibles, vinyl and more are available now.
Listen/buy you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love HERE
Alongside the album, Rodrigo released the official music video for new track “stupid song” out today. Directed by Mitch Ryan and shot in New York City, the video was choreographed by and features Prima Ballerina Tiler Peck and other dancers from the NYC Ballet and American Ballet Theater – watch here.
The first single released from the album “drop dead”, made Rodrigo the first person ever to debut the first 3 singles off their first 3 albums at #1. Listen/watch here. The second single released from the album, “the cure” also hit #1 on several Billboard charts including the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs, Hot Alternative Songs, and Alternative Digital Song Sales charts. Listen/watch here.
Last month, Rodrigo took the stage at Spotify’s Billions Club Live, celebrating the milestone of nine songs surpassing one billion streams each, cementing her place among the platform’s most-streamed artists. The concert film is available on the platform now. Rodrigo also performed a surprise live set at Primavera Sound, debuting her new song “what’s wrong with me” featuring Robert Smith of The Cure.
Rodrigo recently announced The Unraveled Tour kicking off in September, quickly selling out globally with over 1 million tickets sold, added stops due to demand, and breaking several venue records. The tour was originally announced with four dates in Brooklyn and quickly expanded to a massive 10-show residency at Barclays Center. Rodrigo also set the venue performance record at Los Angeles’ Intuit Dome, bringing the total to an historic 10 dates, establishing a new venue benchmark. At London’s O2 with 11 nights set to perform, Rodrigo joins an elite group of artists who have reached double-digit residencies at the venue including Prince, The Spice Girls, One Direction, Ariana Grande, Elton John, and Rihanna.
you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love Tracklist:
girl so in love (SIDE A)
1. drop dead
2. stupid song
3. honeybee
4. maggots for brains
5. u + me = <3
6. my way
7. purple
you seem pretty sad (SIDE B)
8. the cure
9. begged
10. what’s wrong with me (feat. Robert Smith of The Cure)
11. less
12. expectations
13. cigarette smoke
THE UNRAVELED TOUR 2026/2027 DATES:
Fri, Sep 25 — Hartford, CT — PeoplesBank Arena+
Sat, Sep 26 — Hartford, CT — PeoplesBank Arena+
Tue, Sep 29 — Pittsburgh, PA — PPG Paints Arena+
Wed, Sep 30 — Pittsburgh, PA — PPG Paints Arena+
Sat, Oct 3 — Washington, DC — Capital One Arena+
Sun, Oct 4 — Washington, DC — Capital One Arena+
Wed, Oct 7 — Charlotte, NC — Spectrum Center+
Thu, Oct 8 — Charlotte, NC — Spectrum Center+
Sun, Oct 11 — Chicago, IL — United Center+
Mon, Oct 12 — Chicago, IL — United Center+
Thu, Oct 15 — Boston, MA — TD Garden+
Sat, Oct 17 — Boston, MA — TD Garden+
Sun, Oct 18 — Boston, MA — TD Garden+ – ADDED DATE
Wed, Oct 21 — Montreal, QC — Bell Centre+
Thu, Oct 22 — Montreal, QC — Bell Centre+
Mon, Oct 26 — Toronto, ON — Scotiabank Arena+
Tue, Oct 27 — Toronto, ON — Scotiabank Arena+
Thu, Oct 29 — Columbus, OH — Schottenstein Center+
Fri, Oct 30 — Columbus, OH — Schottenstein Center+
Sat, Nov 7 — Philadelphia, PA — Xfinity Mobile Arena^
Sun, Nov 8 — Philadelphia, PA — Xfinity Mobile Arena^
Wed, Nov 11 — Atlanta, GA — State Farm Arena^
Thu, Nov 12 — Atlanta, GA — State Farm Arena^
Sun, Nov 15 — Orlando, FL — Kia Center^
Mon, Nov 16 — Orlando, FL — Kia Center^
Thu, Nov 19 — Sunrise, FL — Amerant Bank Arena^
Fri, Nov 20 — Sunrise, FL — Amerant Bank Arena^
Mon, Nov 23 — Nashville, TN — Bridgestone Arena^
Tue, Nov 24 — Nashville, TN — Bridgestone Arena^
Tue, Dec 1 — Vancouver, BC — Rogers Arena^
Wed, Dec 2 — Vancouver, BC — Rogers Arena^
Mon, Dec 7 — Seattle, WA — Climate Pledge Arena^
Tue, Dec 8 — Seattle, WA — Climate Pledge Arena^
Fri, Dec 11 — Oakland, CA — Oakland Arena^
Sat, Dec 12 — Oakland, CA — Oakland Arena^
Tue, Dec 15 — Sacramento, CA — Golden 1 Center^
Wed, Dec 16 — Sacramento, CA — Golden 1 Center^
Sat, Dec 19 — Las Vegas, NV — T-Mobile Arena^
Sun, Dec 20 — Las Vegas, NV — T-Mobile Arena^
Tue, Jan 12 — Los Angeles, CA — Intuit Dome#^
Wed, Jan 13 — Los Angeles, CA — Intuit Dome#^
Sat, Jan 16 — Los Angeles, CA — Intuit Dome#^
Sun, Jan 17 — Los Angeles, CA — Intuit Dome#^
Wed, Jan 20 — Los Angeles, CA — Intuit Dome#^ – ADDED DATE
Thu, Jan 21 — Los Angeles, CA — Intuit Dome#^ – ADDED DATE
Sun, Jan 24 — Los Angeles, CA — Intuit Dome#^ – ADDED DATE
Mon, Jan 25 — Los Angeles, CA — Intuit Dome#^ – ADDED DATE
Thu, Jan 28 — Los Angeles, CA — Intuit Dome#^ – ADDED DATE
Fri, Jan 29 — Los Angeles, CA — Intuit Dome#^ – ADDED DATE
Thu, Feb 11 — Brooklyn, NY — Barclays Center#^
Fri, Feb 12 — Brooklyn, NY — Barclays Center#^
Mon, Feb 15 — Brooklyn, NY — Barclays Center#^
Tue, Feb 16 — Brooklyn, NY — Barclays Center#^
Fri, Feb 19 — Brooklyn, NY — Barclays Center#^ – ADDED DATE
Sat, Feb 20 — Brooklyn, NY — Barclays Center#^ – ADDED DATE
Tue, Feb 23 — Brooklyn, NY — Barclays Center#^ – ADDED DATE
Wed, Feb 24 — Brooklyn, NY — Barclays Center#^ – ADDED DATE
Sat, Feb 27 — Brooklyn, NY — Barclays Center#^ – ADDED DATE
Sun, Feb 28 — Brooklyn, NY — Barclays Center#^ – ADDED DATE
Fri, Mar 19 — Stockholm, Sweden — Avicii Arena~
Sat, Mar 20 — Stockholm, Sweden — Avicii Arena~
Tue, Mar 23 — Amsterdam, Netherlands — Ziggo Dome~
Wed, Mar 24 — Amsterdam, Netherlands — Ziggo Dome~
Sat, Mar 27 — Amsterdam, Netherlands — Ziggo Dome~ – ADDED DATE
Sun, Mar 28 — Amsterdam, Netherlands — Ziggo Dome~ – ADDED DATE
Thu, Apr 1 — Munich, Germany — Olympiahalle~
Fri, Apr 2 — Munich, Germany — Olympiahalle~
Mon, Apr 5 — London, UK — The O2~
Tue, Apr 6 — London, UK — The O2~
Thu, Apr 8 — London, UK — The O2~
Fri, Apr 9 — London, UK — The O2~
Mon, Apr 12 — London, UK — The O2~ – ADDED DATE
Wed, Apr 14 — London, UK — The O2= – ADDED DATE
Thu, Apr 15 — London, UK — The O2= – ADDED DATE
Mon, Apr 19 — London, UK — The O2= – ADDED DATE
Tue, Apr 20 — London, UK — The O2= – ADDED DATE
Fri, Apr 23 — Paris, France — La Defense Arena=
Sat, Apr 24 — Paris, France — La Defense Arena= – ADDED DATE
Tue, Apr 27 — Milan, Italy — Unipol Dome=
Wed, Apr 28 — Milan, Italy — Unipol Dome=
Sat, May 1 — Barcelona, Spain — Palau Sant Jordi=
Sun, May 2 — Barcelona, Spain — Palau Sant Jordi=
Wed, May 5 — Barcelona, Spain — Palau Sant Jordi= – ADDED DATE
Thu, May 6 — Barcelona, Spain — Palau Sant Jordi= – ADDED DATE
Sun, May 9 — London, UK — The O2= – ADDED DATE
Mon, May 10 — London, UK — The O2= – ADDED DATE
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