Juno Awards cancelled due to COVID-19
Posted March 12, 2020 9:39 am.
Last Updated March 12, 2020 11:50 am.
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SASKATOON (660 NEWS) – The biggest night in Canadian music has been cancelled due to growing concerns of the coronavirus.
In a joint statement released Thursday, the Junos along with the Government of Saskatchewan and the City of Saskatoon said “We are devastated to cancel this national celebration of music but at this time of global uncertainty, the health, safety and well-being of all Canadians must stand at the forefront of any decisions that impact our communities.”
The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences says the decision was made with input and guidance from provincial tourism and health authorities.
Some artists had already flown to the city to partake in Juno Week music events tied to the awards show.
Organizers faced a flood of calls on social media for the event to be cancelled in the 24 hours leading up to Thursday’s announcement, including some from doctors and politicians.
The Junos rotate through cities from year to year, providing an economic and tourism boost for the host region, with legions of artists and fans descending on the area.
-with files from The Canadian Press
