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Listen to the 2024 Juno Songwriters' Circle

Damhnait Doyle hosts this intimate event, with Begonia, Dominique Fils-Aimé, William Prince and more.

Damhnait Doyle hosts this intimate event, with Begonia, Dominique Fils-Aimé, William Prince, more

William Prince, an Indigenous man wearing a black ball cap, a tan jacket and black pants, plays guitar onstage.
William Prince will be performing at this year's Juno Songwriters' Circle. (William Prince/Facebook)

Dubbed the jewel of the Junos, the annual Juno Songwriters' Circle is one of the most anticipated events of JunoFest, bringing together a varied lineup of musicians for casual conversation and an intimate session.

Hosted by CBC Music's Damhnait Doyle at the Light House Arts Centre in Halifax, this year's showcase features personal anecdotes and unbuttoned performances from some of Canada's top lyricists and 2024 Juno nominees:

  • Adult alternative album of the year nominee Begonia.
  • Vocal jazz album of the year nominee Dominique Fils-Aimé.
  • Adult alternative album of the year nominee Jeremy Dutcher.
  • Traditional R&B/soul recording of the year nominee Katie Tupper.
  • Traditional R&B/soul recording of the year nominee Luna Elle.
  • Blues album of the year nominee Matt Andersen.
  • Pop album of the year nominee Rêve.
  • Songwriter and contemporary roots album of the year nominee William Prince.

You can also listen to both halves of the Juno Songwriters' Circle on demand below.

SET 1 - The 2024 JUNO nominees join host Damhnait Doyle at the Lighthouse Arts Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia for intimate conversations and stripped down performances. Hear personal stories and anecdotes behind some of your favourite songs from William Prince, Luna Elle, Matt Andersen and Reve. This event is surely a must for any music fan!
SET 2 - The 2024 JUNO nominees join host Damhnait Doyle at the Lighthouse Arts Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia for intimate conversations and stripped down performances. Hear personal stories and anecdotes behind some of your favourite songs from Begonia, Katie Tupper, Dominique Fils-Aime and Jeremy Dutcher. This event is surely a must for any music fan!

Host Nelly Furtado is bringing the party to the 2024 Juno Awards on Sunday, March 24, at 8 p.m ET. Tune in on CBC-TV, CBC Gem, CBC Radio One, CBC Music and CBC Listen, and stream globally on cbcmusic.ca/junos.

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