Yep, the Junos are cancelled for 2020.
The rumours of a cancellation started early this morning as people associated with the event (performers, nominees, crew) were told not to get on a plane to Saskatoon. Now it’s official. No Junos for 2020 because of the coronavirus threat.
From CARAS, the organizers of the Junos.
Joint Statement Regarding JUNO Week 2020
Through our collaborative discussions and with input and guidance and the full support of our trusted partners, including the Province of Saskatchewan, the City of Saskatoon, Tourism Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Health Authority and Saskatchewan Ministry of Health, it is with an incredibly heavy heart that we collectively confirm the cancellation of the 49th Annual JUNO Awards and JUNO Week activities in Saskatoon due to concerns surrounding COVID-19.
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. We know this is the right decision based on the information we currently have and are continuing to receive. The situation surrounding COVID-19 continues to evolve rapidly and we urge everyone to follow the guidelines and protocols put forth by public health officials.
We salute and appreciate all the 2020 nominees. CARAS will continue to explore options to coordinate an alternative way to honour this year’s JUNO Award winners and Special Award Recipients and support the creators and participants that so greatly benefit from the work done by CARAS and the JUNOS.
So this was supposed to be the 49th Juno Awards with the big 50th anniversary event scheduled for Toronto in 2021. Will this change things? Stand by.
