bring $12 million to Hamilton’s economy<\/u><\/a>, the city has said, and Abbott hopes it’s a higher financial boost.<\/p>\nTim Potocic, who owns record label Sonic Unyon and co-chairs the Junos host committee, said he’s “lucky” to know lots of people in the music industry, and worked with Abbot and McCue to prepare.\u00a0<\/p>\n
His team is producing and managing multiple Junos concerts, including Juno Fest shows, the Kickoff Concert and the After Party.\u00a0 It’s also hosting its own Junos party.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Potocic said he also helped organize the major industry parties with the goal of keeping everyone in Hamilton, something he was able to accomplish.\u00a0<\/p>\n
“The talent that comes out of Hamilton is extraordinary and we punch above our weight,” Potocic said, adding he’s excited for people to experience all the events. “You’ll have FOMO if you don’t go.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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