TORONTO, ON (February 18, 2025) – The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (CARAS) and Skip today announced an exciting new partnership for the 2025 JUNO Awards. As the Exclusive Delivery App Partner, Skip is extending its commitment to celebrating iconically Canadian moments by partnering with the JUNO Awards to spotlight Canada’s best and brightest in music. As Canada’s homegrown delivery network, Skip and the JUNO Awards are a perfect pairing, with a shared passion for celebrating and elevating Canadian talent.

This landmark collaboration features the debut of the JUNOS | Skip Orange Carpet, where Canada’s artists will shine. The Orange Carpet premiered at the JUNO Nominee Celebration on February 11 and will take centre stage again on March 30, 2025, during The 54th Annual JUNO Awards in Vancouver, BC. With innovative activations, national contesting, and exclusive perks for members of Skip’s loyalty program Skip+, the partnership promises to deliver unforgettable experiences for fans and artists alike.

“We are thrilled to welcome Skip as the Exclusive Delivery App Partner of the JUNO Awards. Their innovative approach to connecting with fans aligns perfectly with our mission to celebrate and elevate Canadian music. The JUNOS | Skip Orange Carpet will be a bold and exciting addition to this year’s events, and we can’t wait to share these unforgettable experiences with music lovers across the country” said Allan Reid, CARAS President & CEO.

Skip’s sponsorship extends beyond the Orange Carpet. The brand will engage fans across the country through national contesting, and offer Skip+ members exclusive opportunities to attend JUNO Week events and enjoy priority viewing on the Orange Carpet. Skip’s recently-launched membership program Skip+  gives members access to greatersavings, plus exclusive perks and experiences,  including the opportunity to attend the JUNO Awards.

“We are incredibly excited to partner with the JUNO Awards as their Exclusive Delivery App Partner for 2025”, said Rachel MacAdam, VP of Marketing at Skip. “Skip has always been committed to bringing people together and enhancing experiences that celebrate the things that matter most. This partnership allows us to showcase our passion for all things Canadian while offering fans, artists, and our Skip+ members unique opportunities to engage with the music community in a way that is fresh and innovative”.

The 54th Annual JUNO Awards and JUNO Week 2025 will be hosted in Vancouver, BC from March 27 to Sunday, March 30, 2025 culminating with The JUNO Awards at Rogers Arena on Sunday, March 30, 2025, broadcast live on CBC TV, CBC Gem, CBC Radio One, CBC Music, CBC Listen and globally at CBCMusic.ca/junos.

UNITE Partnerships was proud to facilitate this new ground breaking partnership.  For more information about partnership opportunities with the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences and the JUNO Awards, please contact us at hello@unitepartnerships.com.

Cover Photo credited to: CARAS/RyOnes