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Juno organizers were also keeping the lid on a mystery guest who will close the show.

Awards will be handed out in categories that include best album, group and breakthrough artist of the year. Viewers will also have their say with the Juno Fan Choice award.

The Junos opened with a performance from electronic group A Tribe Called Red, before other big acts such as Alessia Cara, Sarah McLachlan and Shawn Mendes were set to take the stage.

David Friend, The Canadian Press