Get a first-hand look at the stage for The Juno Awards

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It's not everyday that one gets a special access preview of The JUNO Awards, Canada's biggest music night of the year. This Sunday over 13,000 fans will descend onto the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa to witness a one-of-a-kind awards show that celebrates Canadian music from all across the spectrum. 

EDM Canada visited the Canadian Tire Centre earlier today to get an exclusive first-hand look at the massive stage and get a special peek at the Arkells rehearsing their JUNO performance. The stage is absolutely massive and will no doubt leave a lasting impression.

If you are in the Ottawa region this Sunday, there are limited tickets available by clicking here. You can watch The JUNO Awards live this Sunday on CTV starting at 6:30 pm EST. 

The main stage with Arkells imagery (It's huge!)

Lead singer of the Arkells

Stage extension: easily goes 40-60 feet into the audience and into the centre of the arena

Ottawa becomes the centre of the Canadian music scene this weekend thanks to The JUNO Awards

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If you live in Ottawa or just visiting this weekend, prepare for the mountain of parties and events planned as the city builds up to The JUNO Awards this Sunday at the Canadian Tire Centre. There's something for everyone as artists from all over the country are coming to the Nation's Capital this weekend to celebrate Canadian music. 

The festivities start tonight as the CBC's "q with Tom Power" will deliver a live show at the Bronson Centre with special guests The Strumbellas, Tanika Charles, and more. 

From this Friday until Saturday, Ottawa will be host to JUNOfest, featuring 100+ artists in over 15 venues. The Canadian music scene will be on full display as multiple JUNO nominees will showcase their talents in places such as Zaphod's and the Mercury Lounge. The best way to explore JUNOfest is by purchasing a wristband that will allow you access to all of the shows. Wristbands are only $30, click here for more information.

Below you'll find relevant JUNOfest shows that will appeal to the electronic dance music fan. (Click on any event for ticket information)

Friday, March 31st - Nature Nocturne ft. Bit Funk (DJ Set) @ Museum of Nature (JUNOFest)

Friday, March 31st - JUNOfest w/ Bit Funk, FTRSL, Nick Soru, DJ Greg Reain @ Mercury Lounge

Saturday, April 1st - Shaun Frank & Delaney Janel @ Barrymore's - *must purchase a separate ticket. Shaun Frank is nominated for a JUNO Award this year. 

Saturday, April 1st - JUNOfest w/ Holy Fuck, Harrison, Youngblood, Townes @ Zaphod's

Saturday, April 1st - JUNOfest w/ Silla + Rise, Bryden Gwiss, Kiwenzie and Friends, Quantum Tangle, Trevor Walker @ Mercury Lounge

Saturday, April 1st - JUNOfest w/ Virginia To Vegas, Repartee, The Treble, Keek @ Club SAW

For information on all JUNOfest events, click here. There are also other JUNO related events planned such as the Rock vs. Jock, JUNO fan fare, and the JUNO Songwriter's Circle set for this weekend. 

All of these events lead up to the main event this Sunday at the Canadian Tire Centre for The JUNO Awards where Ottawa's own A Tribe Called Red is set to perform live. Limited tickets are still available, click below for more information: 

Sunday, April 2nd - The 2017 JUNO Awards @ Canadian Tire Centre

EDM Canada is proud to cover this weekend's JUNO events, make sure to follow @edm_canada on Twitter all weekend long to follow the action. 

Zeds Dead, Jacques Greene, Adventure Club and more have been nominated for the 2017 JUNO Awards

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The 2017 JUNO Awards, to be held in Ottawa on Sunday, April 2nd at the Canadian Tire Centre have just released the official nominee list. The two main categories directly related to electronic dance music have a great group this year which includes Adventure Club, Jacques Greene, Shaun Frank, Zeds Dead, Kaytranada, and more. Check out the nominee list below with a bonus playlist. 

For the full nominee list, click here.