Carly Rae Jepsen to host 2027 Junos in Winnipeg

This Canadian singer-songwriter is coming to Winnipeg in April. She's hosting the 56th annual Juno Awards. Alternative rock band Our Lady Peace will be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. Alan Reid heads up the Junos. This city has grown. There is such a rich musical history in Winnipeg. But more importantly, we saw what was going on with the music community and the people here are extraordinary. It's exciting to officially welcome the Junos back to Winnipeg. The city last hosted the awards ceremony in 2014. Monday's event brought together artists and dignitaries including Indigenous leaders and Mayor Scott Gillingham. They were presented with a statuette that travels from host city to host city as a symbol of creativity and collaboration. There's something special about hosting the Junos. It's an opportunity to celebrate the very best of Canadian music. Kenny Boyce and Lynn Skromeda are co-chairs of this year's host committee. Winnipeg will be profiled and showcased as a music capital and we're so excited. It's not just about a concert or a gala, it's really a major industry-wide event. Scromita says Juno Week between April 1st and 4th brings professional development opportunities for Manitoba musicians. There will also be community events and live performances and a ceremony for local Indigenous communities to welcome all the nominees. According to the province, the event is expected to inject more than $17 million in the local economy. The nomination process closed last week with more than 3,000 submissions. The nominations will be announced in the new year. The awards ceremony will take place here at the Canada Life Centre on April 4th. Rosanna Hempel, CBC News, Winnipeg.