Country Music Association Of Ontario (CMA Ontario)

The Country Music Association of Ontario (CMAOntario) is an Ontario-based, province-wide, not-for-profit organization. The objective of the CMAOntario, through the leadership and experience of our Board of Directors, is to celebrate, foster and support the growth and development of Ontario’s country music community and all those associated with the Ontario country music infrastructure – provincially, nationally and internationally. ASSOCIATION MANDATE The CMAOntario works continually with passion and dedication to develop opportunities and initiatives to expand the infrastructure necessary to help Ontario country music artists and small and medium-sized enterprise compete in today’s ever-changing competitive marketplace. Through its programs, CMAOntario: • educates and encourages creativity; • celebrates the unique achievements and contributions of the Ontario industry; • provides its members with a hub for information and resources; • facilitates connections and communications among members and between them and industry leaders and stakeholders Although initiatives are targeted toward the CMAOntario membership, they are also designed to advance the entire country music industry province-wide. The ongoing successful careers of artists like The Reklaws, Tim Hicks, James Barker Band, River Town Saints, Jason Blaine, Jason McCoy, Cold Creek County, Genevieve Fisher, Jessica Mitchell and Meghan Patrick are just a few examples of how the CMAOntario’s dedicated undertakings have translated into positive results. By investing in the potential of artists that continue performing today, the CMAOntario is laying a solid foundation to build sustainable careers for tomorrow. With a position of respecting tradition and recognizing past artistic successes, it is preserving, conserving and enriching the heritage and legacy that continues to shape Ontario’s country music identity and resiliency.

Website

http://www.cmaontario.ca

External link for Country Music Association Of Ontario (CMA Ontario)

Industry

Industry Associations

Company size

201-500 employees

Headquarters

Algonquin Highlands, Ontario

Type

Nonprofit

Founded

2008

Specialties

Education, seminars, promoting singers, songwriters,musicians, bands,