Kaytranada, A Tribe Called Red, and Bit Funk all won JUNOS this past weekend (Pictures)

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Last weekend the Canadian music industry converged in Ottawa to celebrate The 2017 JUNO Awards. The full spectrum of Canadian music was on display as artists from a wide range of genres were presented JUNO Awards. 

Kaytranada

Kaytranada

In terms of the electronic dance music categories, Montreal artist Kaytranada won a JUNO for Electronic Album Of The Year. "99.9%" is Kaytranada's debut album and was seven years in the making. 

A Tribe Called Red

A Tribe Called Red won their second JUNO Award in the Jack Richardson Producer Of The Year category. They also had the honour to open the 2017 JUNO Award live show last night, check out the clip below: 

A Tribe Called Red did a Q&A with the media after the performance: 

A Tribe called red

Bit Funk was the surprise winner by taking a JUNO for Dance Recording Of The Year, beating out artists like Shaun Frank, Zeds Dead, Jacques Greene, and Adventure Club. 

Bit funk doing a dj set for the nature nocturne event at the museum of nature

Here's what all of the nominated artists were after - The JUNO Award: 

Harrison performed in front of a packed crowd this past Saturday at Zaphod's as part of the JUNOfest celebrations. He gave the crowd a chill DJ set by playing tracks by Oliver, Point Point, Kartell, and Jean Tonique. 

Harrison

For a full list of JUNO Award winners - click here. 

Alessia Cara described what it was like to work with Zedd for "Stay" at The JUNO Awards last night

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The 20 year-old singer/songwriter and Brampton native Alessia Cara took a major leap in her career last night as she accepted her JUNO Award for Pop Album Of The Year. Alessia is far from slowing down as her latest release "Stay", made in collaboration with the uber talented Grammy winning artist Zedd, is quickly rising through the charts (currently 21st on Billboard's The Hot 100) after its release on February 23rd. 

When asked about how it was like to work with Zedd for "Stay", Alessia replied "Zedd is a really nice person, very easy to work with." It was her first time working with an electronic artist, and admitted to be a bit scared at first, but reiterated at how it was "so simple, so easy, and fun" to work with Zedd. She also said that he really cares about "the entire song" and not just on the drop.

In a follow-up question, Alessia was asked who else she'd like to work within the electronic music scene, and listed off Diplo and Skrillex as two producers on her wishlist.  

Alessia Cara brought Zedd on stage to perform "Stay" live at the The JUNO Awards yesterday, check out the clip below: 

Here's the lyric video for Zedd, Alessia Cara's track for "Stay" (61 million views and counting)

This is for the hardcore Alessia Cara fans: Here's a backstage interview the Pop Album Of The Year Winner: 

Get a first-hand look at the stage for The Juno Awards

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It's not everyday that one gets a special access preview of The JUNO Awards, Canada's biggest music night of the year. This Sunday over 13,000 fans will descend onto the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa to witness a one-of-a-kind awards show that celebrates Canadian music from all across the spectrum. 

EDM Canada visited the Canadian Tire Centre earlier today to get an exclusive first-hand look at the massive stage and get a special peek at the Arkells rehearsing their JUNO performance. The stage is absolutely massive and will no doubt leave a lasting impression.

If you are in the Ottawa region this Sunday, there are limited tickets available by clicking here. You can watch The JUNO Awards live this Sunday on CTV starting at 6:30 pm EST. 

The main stage with Arkells imagery (It's huge!)

Lead singer of the Arkells

Stage extension: easily goes 40-60 feet into the audience and into the centre of the arena

Ottawa becomes the centre of the Canadian music scene this weekend thanks to The JUNO Awards

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If you live in Ottawa or just visiting this weekend, prepare for the mountain of parties and events planned as the city builds up to The JUNO Awards this Sunday at the Canadian Tire Centre. There's something for everyone as artists from all over the country are coming to the Nation's Capital this weekend to celebrate Canadian music. 

The festivities start tonight as the CBC's "q with Tom Power" will deliver a live show at the Bronson Centre with special guests The Strumbellas, Tanika Charles, and more. 

From this Friday until Saturday, Ottawa will be host to JUNOfest, featuring 100+ artists in over 15 venues. The Canadian music scene will be on full display as multiple JUNO nominees will showcase their talents in places such as Zaphod's and the Mercury Lounge. The best way to explore JUNOfest is by purchasing a wristband that will allow you access to all of the shows. Wristbands are only $30, click here for more information.

Below you'll find relevant JUNOfest shows that will appeal to the electronic dance music fan. (Click on any event for ticket information)

Friday, March 31st - Nature Nocturne ft. Bit Funk (DJ Set) @ Museum of Nature (JUNOFest)

Friday, March 31st - JUNOfest w/ Bit Funk, FTRSL, Nick Soru, DJ Greg Reain @ Mercury Lounge

Saturday, April 1st - Shaun Frank & Delaney Janel @ Barrymore's - *must purchase a separate ticket. Shaun Frank is nominated for a JUNO Award this year. 

Saturday, April 1st - JUNOfest w/ Holy Fuck, Harrison, Youngblood, Townes @ Zaphod's

Saturday, April 1st - JUNOfest w/ Silla + Rise, Bryden Gwiss, Kiwenzie and Friends, Quantum Tangle, Trevor Walker @ Mercury Lounge

Saturday, April 1st - JUNOfest w/ Virginia To Vegas, Repartee, The Treble, Keek @ Club SAW

For information on all JUNOfest events, click here. There are also other JUNO related events planned such as the Rock vs. Jock, JUNO fan fare, and the JUNO Songwriter's Circle set for this weekend. 

All of these events lead up to the main event this Sunday at the Canadian Tire Centre for The JUNO Awards where Ottawa's own A Tribe Called Red is set to perform live. Limited tickets are still available, click below for more information: 

Sunday, April 2nd - The 2017 JUNO Awards @ Canadian Tire Centre

EDM Canada is proud to cover this weekend's JUNO events, make sure to follow @edm_canada on Twitter all weekend long to follow the action.