Where the music can take you
The Junos recognize outstanding achievements across various genres in the Canadian music industry and are hosted annually by the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS).
The event celebrates Canadian cultural identity and diversity through performances and awards that reflect the nation’s evolving cultural mosaic, including Indigenous, Black and francophone artists. This year saw the first distinct Latin American category, while the South Asian category was introduced in 2025. Research led by Creative Industries Professor and Professional Music Program Director Charlie Wall-Andrews helped push forward the new Latin category at the Juno Awards.
A Ted Rogers School of Management alum who completed her PhD in management in 2023, Wall-Andrew’s research sits at the intersection of entrepreneurship and equity in the music industry.
“For me, it’s important to teach, mentor and collaborate on global initiatives, while also contributing to policy and advocacy efforts that shape a more inclusive and sustainable creative economy,” says Wall-Andrews.
As a professor, she strives to create experiential learning opportunities and meaningful engagement in the field to support students’ academic and personal growth.
That commitment led Wall-Andrews to give Creative Industries and Professional Music students the chance to attend the Junos rehearsal.
The experience led to exposure to multiple facets of the music industry, networking opportunities and experience of a run of show for a major arts and culture event that was broadcast live across the nation.
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