Justin Bieber exhibit opens where Bieber Fever began: Stratford, Ontario
CBC Radio | Posted: February 16, 2018 2:00 PM | Last Updated: February 16, 2018
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Caption: The Justin Bieber "Steps to Stardom" exhibit at the Stratford Perth Museum opens on Feb. 18, 2018. (Elaine Chau/CBC)
Canada's own Justin Bieber is one of the most successful recording artists working today, but it wasn't that long ago that he was busking on the steps of the Avon Theatre, in his hometown of Stratford, Ont. In fact, it was a YouTube video featuring him playing there that led to a recording contract when he was just 13 years old.
This month, the Stratford Perth Museum premieres their exhibit about Bieber. q heads to the city of 31,000, to get a preview and talk to a few people (including his favourite teacher) who've helped shape Justin Bieber today.
— Produced by Elaine Chau and Mitch Stuart
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Caption: Justin Bieber's soccer cards from 2005. (Elaine Chau/CBC)
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Caption: Justin Bieber's former teacher, Kim Booker, at the Stratford Perth Museum's Steps to Stardom exhibit in Stratford, Ont. Booker taught Bieber in Grade 7 and part of Grade 8 at Stratford Northwestern Secondary School. (Elaine Chau/CBC)
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Caption: Nathan McKay, a family friend and early promoter of Justin Bieber's early concerts, at the Stratford Perth Museum's Steps to Stardom exhibit in Stratford, Ont. McKay ran the original fundraiser to buy Bieber a set of drums. (Elaine Chau/CBC)
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Caption: Stratford Warriors team photo featuring a young Justin Bieber. (Elaine Chau/CBC)
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Caption: Backstage pass to a Selena Gomez concert. (Elaine Chau/CBC)
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