I would like to express a BIG thank you and congratulations on behalf of the CARAS organization to the City of Calgary for helping to make the 2008 JUNO Awards a tremendous success.

Over the four days of the Juno Awards Weekend and still so, I continue to hear nothing but praise for what a fantastic weekend it truly was. Every event was executed to perfection! Thank you for sharing your beautiful city, world-class accommodations and vibrant music scene with thousands of fans from across Canada, and for adding that special Calgary charisma to the JUNO experience.

I'd like to express gratitude to the countless volunteers, businesses, venues, artists and local music fans for your support, enthusiasm and gracious hospitality.

To our friends on the Calgary Host Committee, it's been a pleasure to work with such a knowledgeable and passionate group of peers. You’ve inspired new ideas and brought incredible energy and local flavour to our annual music traditions and celebrations - the free outdoor concert at Olympic Plaza was absolutely electrifying!

The JUNO Awards in Calgary will be remembered as one of the best ever, and we are honoured to have helped kick start Calgary's Music Lives Here legacy!

Sincerely,

Melanie Berry
President, CARAS

Calgary: Music Lives Here!

Calgary is already buzzing with excitement in anticipation of hosting the 2008 JUNO Awards, Canada's Premier Music Celebration.

The Music Lives Here! brand acknowledges our commitment to creating an unforgettable event as the 2008 JUNO Awards host city. Music Lives Here! is an invitation to fans nationwide to join Calgary and the Canadian music industry in a sensational celebration of our country's dynamic musical talent. It points to our excitement of showing off Calgary's greatest strengths: a world-renowned reputation of Western hospitality, a metropolitan city radiant with energy, and an accomplished host of major events. It signals our admiration and respect for the talent and diversity that we're so privileged to experience within Calgary's own music scene. And it acknowledges our commitment to leaving a legacy of excellence.

By shining a spotlight on the city and its passion for promoting local, Canadian talent, Calgary is ready to make the 2008 JUNO Awards an event that will have everyone saying, Calgary: Music Lives Here!

Marco De Iaco & Terry Rock
Co-Chairs - Calgary Host Committee

www.musicliveshere.ca