TORONTO, ON (March 11, 2026) – Today, The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (CARAS) and Skip, Canada’s homegrown delivery network, announce the return of Skip as Lead Partner and Official Delivery Partner of The 2026 JUNO Awards, marking the Canadian-born brand’s second year partnering with Canada’s Biggest Week in Music.

After a successful first year, Skip is expanding its presence in 2026, reaffirming its support for Canadian talent while strengthening its connection with music fans nationwide. The brand recently announced Skip to the Good Part(y) x JUNOS, a brand-new pre-party taking place on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Designed as an intimate concert experience, the one-night-only, win-to-get-in event will feature a performance by 9x JUNO Award-winning band and hometown heroes, Arkells. The event will deliver an unforgettable night of live music, iconic local bites, and immersive brand moments. 

In true Skip fashion, Skip wants to bring Canadians in on the action. Fans can win tickets to Skip to the Good Part(y) x JUNOS by visiting Skip’s Instagram, @skip_canada, and following along for a chance to win. 

“As Canada’s homegrown delivery network, we’re about more than just delivery – we’re about helping Canadians Skip to the Good Part by showing up in the cultural moments that matter most, like JUNOS” said Rachel MacAdam, Vice President of Marketing at Skip. “Following the excitement of last year’s JUNOS, we’re thrilled to be back even bigger in 2026 with multiple fan touchpoints throughout the weekend – creating new ways for fans to connect with and celebrate the incredible talent that defines Canadian music and culture.”

For the second consecutive year, Skip will bring back the JUNOS | Skip Orange Carpet, once again transforming Canada’s largest carpet into a bold, unmistakable orange moment where artists, fans, and creators come together during JUNO Week. The Orange Carpet will anchor Skip’s high-visibility presence prior to The 2026 JUNO Awards Broadcast.

Building on last year’s momentum, Skip will once again bring the energy of the JUNO Awards to life with a high-impact Skip Fan Zone located directly on the JUNOS | Skip Orange Carpet. Music fans will have the chance to join in on the excitement through an Instagram giveaway running March 12–20, offering lucky winners the opportunity to score tickets to the JUNO Awards and exclusive access to the Skip Fan Zone. Entering is simple: follow @Skip_Canada, like the post, and tag the friend you’d bring as your +1 for a VIP night at The JUNOS. From there, guests can soak up the electric atmosphere, snap the perfect photo, wave to their favourite stars, and enjoy spontaneous Skip surprises, bites from local vendors, and plenty of shareable moments throughout the night.

New this year, Skip will be creating its “Orange Room” experience on the first-level concourse of TD Coliseum during The 2026 JUNO Awards Broadcast  – the ultimate pre-show glam stop that will allow guests to get the star treatment before the festivities begin. Guests can enjoy professional hair and makeup touch-ups before striking a pose against a bold, Skip Orange backdrop. Each fan’s photo will be printed on a one-of-a-kind Skip x JUNOS badge featuring their name and The JUNOS date – the perfect keepsake to remember this unforgettable night. In addition to their own badge, guests can leave the Orange Room with a complimentary swag bag filled with essentials for the night (while supplies last).

“Skip’s return for a second year reflects the strength of this partnership and our shared passion for celebrating Canadian music,” said Allan Reid, President & CEO, CARAS. “From the Orange Carpet to exciting new moments like Skip to the Good Part(y) x JUNOS, this collaboration brings fresh energy to The JUNOS” said Allan Reid, President & CEO, CARAS, CEO, MusiCounts.

The 55th Annual JUNO Awards, produced by Insight Productions (A Blue Ant Studios Company), will air live across Canada at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBC TV, CBC Gem, CBC Radio One, CBC Music, CBC Listen, CBCMusic.ca/junosand stream globally on CBC Music’s YouTube channel.

If your organization is interested in learning more about strategic sponsorship opportunities with the JUNO Awards, please contact us at hello@unitepartnerships.com