2024 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards

June 7 and 8, 2024

Governor General Mary Simon presented the 2024 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards (GGPAA) during a ceremony at Rideau Hall on June 7, 2024. She then delivered remarks at the GGPAA Gala at the National Arts Centre (NAC), in Ottawa, the following evening.

Learn more about the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards and the laureates.

June 7, 2024

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Governor General Mary Simon sits with the laureats for a group photo in the Large Drawing Room at Rideau Hall.

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Measha Brueggergosman-Lee leans onto Ronnie Burkett’s shoulder in the Ballroom at Rideau Hall

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Diane Juster return to her seat while the audience applauds in the Ballroom at Rideau Hall

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Measha Brueggergosman-Lee stands and smiles while the audience applauds her in the Ballroom at Rideau Hall

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This year’s mentor Susan Aglukark and her protégée Angela Amarualik, stand while the audience applauds in the Ballroom at Rideau Hall

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Mélanie Demers stands and smiles while the audience applauds her in the Ballroom at Rideau Hall

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Governor General Mary Simon stands with Andrea Martin after having given her GGPAA in the Ballroom at Rideau Hall

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Wes “Maestro” Williams walks out of the Ballroom at Rideau Hall through the audience

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Jenny Belzberg, accompanied by a member of the Canadian Armed Forces in a red uniform, walks out of the Ballroom at Rideau Hall through the audience

June 8, 2024

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Governor General Mary Simon walks the red carpet, followed by Mr. Whit Fraser, at the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards Gala. People attending hold their cellphones to take photos.

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A woman in a black dress holds her hand in the air while singing on stage. The background is lit up with red lights.

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A singer performs while dancers perform a hip-hop routine in the background. The backdrop is lit with a very colorful pattern of blue, green and purple.

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Governor General Mary Simon delivers her remarks at a podium during the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards Gala.

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A singer performs while a pianist plays the piano in the background. The backdrop is lit with blue lights

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A dancer performs a dance routine while two other singers performs in the background.

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A singer performs on stage as an acrobat hangs on a long white cloth from the ceiling performs an acrobatic piece in the background.

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Mr. Martin Short, Mr. Eugene Levy and Mr. Paul Shaffer perform at musical piece on stage. The words “…with the Governor General’s Award.” can be seen above them.