Once again, production designer Pete Faragher has created a

state-of-the-art set that reflects not only the geographical location of the

awards broadcast but its stature as the most exciting night in Canadian music.

"The production design of The 2006 JUNO Awards has been influenced by the

wind, the ocean, the rocky coastline, lighthouses and the easy-going way of

life in Atlantic Canada," said Faragher.

 

For the first time ever on The JUNO Awards, a standing-room-only, general

admission section of the arena will see fans surrounded by 125 feet of

elevated walkways leading to a central pod in the middle of the arena. "The

shape of this walkway is like the waterways that lead to the ocean," said

Faragher. Fans in the audience of over 7,500 at the Halifax Metro Centre will

be up close and personal with artists, award recipients and host Pamela

Anderson as the walkways become an extension of the main stage leading to the centre pod.

 

A total of seven JUNO Awards will be presented at the centre pod,

including Artist of the Year, New Group of the Year (sponsored by FACTOR),

Single of the Year, Songwriter of the Year (sponsored by SOCAN), JUNO Fan

Choice Award (presented by Doritos), Alternative Album of the Year and Album of the Year.

 

Also at the centre pod, Coldplay's Chris Martin will introduce Bryan Adams, who will be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame during the broadcast. Adams will perform one of his biggest hits from the main stage.

 

Nine of the 11 acts featured in the broadcast are scheduled to perform

from the main stage, including Bedouin Soundclash, Black Eyed Peas, Broken

Social Scene, 2006 Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee Bryan Adams, Coldplay, Divine Brown, Hedley, Michael Bublé and Nickelback. Massari will perform from the walkways and centre pod while Buck 65 will perform from the arena floor surrounded by hundreds of enthusiastic fans.

 

Source: CNW Group

Way to go Chris! :nice:

yay! I look forward to this!

Cool! Go Chris! :cool:

 

Atleast he wont have to speak French (with a british accent:lol: ) this time :laugh4: That was so cute, bless him :nice:

yay thats exciting! again someone better record this for us

Yayayaay I liked Bryan Adams..not so much now but I love some of his songs so I'm happy he's goign to be inducted by Chris :nice:

Very cool! Looking forward to this. I love Bryan Adam's older stuff.

I just can't get used to your sig Rionne. Kills me everytime I see it ! :dead:

haha lets face it u like EVERY chris picture u see :laugh4:

no :angry: i said SIG !!!!! :P

I can't wait to watch the Junos... Wow, I never thought that would be something I'd say!! lol