2010 marks the nine year anniversary of JunoFest since its inception in St. John's in 2002. As a means to promote and celebrate Canadian music, JunoFest has showcased more than 1,000 artists and bands of all backgrounds and genres  including: African Guitar Summit, Arkells, Bedouin Soundclash,Elliott Brood, Feist, Hey Rosetta!, Matt Mays & El Torpedo, The Midway State, MSTRKRFT, Plants and Animals, Ron Sexsmith, The Sadies, Saint Alvia, Sam Roberts, Shad, Sloan, Two Hours Traffic, and hundreds more. JunoFest is a two-night music festival that is a part of the 2010 JUNO Week. The all-live festival will feature the talents of over 100 local, regional, and national artists representing the many genres of Canadian music. A significant number of artists participating will be selected locally to celebrate St. John's distinct music scene, in addition to performances from 2010 JUNO Award nominees and some of Canada's national touring acts.

The event will take place at over a dozen venues in downtown St. John's on Friday, April 16, and Saturday, April 17, 2010 from 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Artists and bands that wish to partake in this year's JunoFest can apply online through Sonic Bids at www.sonicbids.com/junofest starting Monday, November 16, 2009. The deadline for submissions is Tuesday January 12, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. ET. A $10 application fee will apply and all applicants must be Canadian residents 19 years of age or over.