Which is better: The JUNOS or The Grammys? Here’s a scorecard.
[This was my column for GlobalNews.ca this week. – AC]
We’re approaching the end of awards season, the time of year when the various entertainment industries try to squeeze a little more juice out of everything that was released over the previous 12 months. The Junos are pretty much last on the agenda.
Being next door to the largest exporter of popular culture in the known universe, it’s natural to compare our Junos to the Grammy Awards, probably the best-known of all the music awards programs.
So, which is better? Let’s dive in.
Staging the event
The Grammys are cemented to being in Los Angeles due to a large number of logistical issues. The venue is small and is filled mostly with artists and music industry types. The Junos, on the other hand, are a travelling roadshow, offering cities across the country to reap the financial benefits of Juno week and to showcase the various music scenes this nation has to offer. And because Juno venues tend to be arenas, there is a lot more room for fans to get involved.
