DJ Sydney Blu is photographed in Toronto on Monday March 8 2021. Sydney Blu, whose real name is Joanne Hill, is finalizing a proposal that urges the Juno Awards to introduce an underground dance music category at the 2022 ceremony. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
TORONTO – Sydney Blu wants the Juno Awards to recognize the artistry that it takes to draw people to Canada’s nightclub dancefloors.
The veteran Toronto DJ and producer is putting the finishing touches on a proposal urging Junos organizers to think beyond the borders of radio-friendly dance hits.
She’d like them to introduce a new award that recognizes the underground electronic dance music community.
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