Great Big Sea's Alan Doyle to host 2019 Juno Songwriters' Circle
David Foster, Dan Mangan, Elisapie, Laila Biali, Meghan Patrick and Tyler Shaw will perform
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- This story was updated on Feb. 28, 2019, at 2 p.m. ET to add the performers.
The Juno Songwriters' Circle is a much-loved, annual affair, and it's just been announced that Great Big Sea's Alan Doyle will be hosting the 2019 event.
Taking place on March 17, 2019, in London, Ont., at 12 p.m. ET, the Juno Songwriters' Circle will be broadcast live via CBCMusic.ca/junos and CBC Radio One. David Foster, Dan Mangan, Elisapie, Laila Biali, Meghan Patrick and Tyler Shaw will perform this year. Previous artists have included Daniel Caesar, Jim Cuddy, Rose Cousins, Chantal Kreviazuk and more.
"As an avid storyteller, it's a true honour to host one of Juno Week's most authentic moments," said Doyle, a 12-time Juno nominee who will also perform at the event. "Juno Songwriters' Circle connects exemplary artists with rising stars, in an intimate and captivating setting that gives the audience an experience they'll never forget. I'm delighted to be able to do what I love, while helping benefit Canadian youth through MusiCounts."
If you're able to attend the event in person, tickets for the 2019 Juno Songwriters' Circle will go on sale Wednesday, Jan. 9, at 10 a.m. ET via the Centennial Hall ticketing site, by phone at 1-519-672-1967, 1-519-672-1068 or toll free at 1-888-999-8980. They'll be available starting at $49.50 (plus taxes and service fees). Proceeds from the Juno Songwriters' Circle will benefit MusiCounts, Canada's music education charity associated with the Junos.
The 48th annual Juno Awards and Juno Week 2019 will be hosted in London from March 11 through March 17, 2019, culminating in the Juno Awards on Sunday, March 17 at Budweiser Gardens. The awards will be broadcast live at 8 p.m. ET on CBC-TV, CBC Radio and globally on CBCMusic.ca/junos.