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2016 JUNO Awards now accepting submissions for Aboriginal Album of the Year

By Alan Greyeyes | October 19, 2015

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2016 JUNO Awards: Now Accepting Submissions for Aboriginal Album of the Year

The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) announced on October 1 that the JUNO Awards is now accepting submissions for the Aboriginal Album of the Year, sponsored by the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network.

The early bird submission deadline is 5:00 PM EST on October 23, 2015, and the final submission deadline is 5:00 PM EST on November 13, 2015.

“Winning the Aboriginal Album of the Year at the JUNOS was a long-standing dream of mine,” says 2015 category winner Tanya Tagaq. “Being nominated among my peers gives a sense of warmth, celebration, and teamwork that is rarely found in a competition-based system. Support our communities by submitting yourself or a friend. Our music is crucial.”

Eligibility Criteria

  • Albums must be released by Canadian citizens between September 1, 2014 and November 13, 2015.
  • An album must be at least 20 minutes or contain six unique songs to qualify.
  • Eligible music styles include all traditional Aboriginal music (e.g., Iroquois, Pow Wow Drum, Inuit Throat Singing, Traditional Flutes, Métis Fiddling) and contemporary fusions incorporating Aboriginal musical elements.

Submission Process

  • Submissions can be made online at junosubmissions.ca.
  • Early Bird Submission Deadline: October 23, 2015 (5:00 PM EST)
  • Final Submission Deadline: November 13, 2015 (5:00 PM EST)
  • Nominees Announced: February 2, 2016

Submission Fees

CARAS offers discounts for early submissions and for CARAS Academy Delegates.

  • October 1-23, 2015 (Early Bird Deadline)
    • $40 for CARAS Academy Delegates
    • $65 for non-Academy Delegates
  • October 24 - November 13, 2015 (Final Deadline)
    • $75 for CARAS Academy Delegates
    • $95 for non-Academy Delegates

The submission fee can be paid online with a credit card or by cheque.

For more details, visit junoawards.ca/submissions.

Judging & Selection Process

  • 330 Judges: Responsible for listening to submissions and selecting nominees; judges come from various facets of the music industry across Canada.
  • 50 Nominating & Voting Committee Members: Maintain the integrity of the JUNO Awards and monitor industry changes.
  • 190+ Music Advisory Committee Members: Ensure that submissions in their specific genre meet the JUNO Awards criteria.

Aboriginal Category Advisory Committee

The Aboriginal Category Advisory Committee reviews each submission to ensure it meets the category criteria. The committee members include:

JUNO Week & Awards Ceremony

The 2016 JUNO Awards will be hosted in Calgary, with JUNO Week running from March 28 to April 3. The 45th annual JUNO Awards will be broadcast live on CTV from the Scotiabank Saddledome on Sunday, April 3, 2016.

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