![]() The Together YEG concert, organized by the Edmonton JUNO 2023 Host Committee, was planned for later in the evening at Soho, located on 114 Street and Jasper Avenue. "We are eager to see the influence the Musician in Residence will have on our thriving music scene." "As a music lover myself, I know that music is such a powerful tool," said Tania Way, EPL executive director of service design. The program will see a local musician in-residence provide support to other artists, host classes and events, and act as a lead curator and jury member for the EPL's Capital City Records. The Edmonton Public Library also announced the launch of the Musician in Residence Initiative in partnership with Alberta Music. The celebrations kicked off at City Hall with live performances from local music groups and Metis and Cree dancers, and Sohi announced the temporary renaming of 104 Street to Juno Way. "We're going to see the Junos back a lot sooner." ![]() "So, I think going forward we're not going to wait another 19 years. "It took a while, but I think what we've recognized through all of this is, events like this are so critical to Edmonton and its vibrancy and to put us on the Canadian stage," she said. Preparations leading up to this week started 18 months ago, Williams added, but the journey to securing the actual event started six years ago. "After 19 long years they're back in Edmonton and we're so excited to be able to showcase our destination and the vibrant music scene that we have to those visiting and to residents." ![]() "The Junos are here, we've made it," said Renee Williams, co-chair of the Edmonton 2023 Junos Host Committee. ![]() Thursday, Mayor Amarjeet Sohi proclaimed March 9 to 13, 2023, as JUNO Week. Juno celebrations are officially underway in Edmonton. ![]()
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