Ontario Country Music Association - NEW

The Ontario Country Music Association is an undertaking by some energetic individuals in the country music industry in Ontario.

There is currently no Country Music Association that represents all of Ontario. Working with existing associations in the North and Ottawa area, we hope we can fill the gap and make a difference for all.

The goal of the Ontario Country Music Association is to foster and support the growth and development of Country Music in Ontario, as well as it's artists - singers - songwriters - musicians - bands - as well as promote the same to Canada and the World! When we speak of country music, we speak of it's subs as well, such as: folk; alternative; bluegrass; roots; americana; etc.

The Association is in the beginning stages. We have our initial web site, groups on Facebook and MySpace, and are waiting to incorporate as a non-profit Association as soon as we raise funds through membership, sponsorship, and advertising. Once this is done we will be lobbying for support from Government sources of funding.

Currently, we have the following for OCMA Members:
-Internet Radio Station
-Internet Music Video Station
-Members Page
-Members Newsletter
-Member Gig Listing
-Member Newsfeed

Projects that are being worked on:
-Incorporation as non-profit associaton
-Corporate and Industry Sponsors and Advertisers
-Ontario Country Music Fans Questionairre
-Marketing and Promotion
-Web Site

Projects that are being looked at are:
-Ontario Country Music Association Hall of Fame
-Ontario Country Music Association Awards
-Major and Indie Buddy System
-Member and Industry Directories
-Regional Meetings and Showcases
-Lobbying Government and Supports for Funding
-Performance Grants - Provincial
-Performance Grants - National
-Performance Grants - International
-Music Video Grants
-Recording Grants
-Promotion Grants
-Radio Release Grants - National
-Radio Release Grants - International
-Charity Event Funding
-Recording Funding
-Health and Insurance Benefits
-Discounts from Industry Suppliers
-Operating Funding
-Capital Funding
-TV Showcase
-Radio Showcase

We are always open to any suggestions on how the OCMA can help it's members.

Once funds have been raised for incorporation, a board of directors and executive will be formed.

We can always use more help spreading the word, finding sponsors and advertising customers. But most of all, we need members!

Join the Official OCMA Newsletter by subscribing at the link below:http://www.feedblitz.com/f/f.fbz?Sub=306604

December 2007-------------------Ontario Country Music Fan Questionairre is ready. Help us make Ontario Country Music better by filling out the questionnaire at

http://www.eSurveysPro.com/Survey.aspx?id=e1d9b23a-5aa4-4777-b86b-28d08dd4c106

The OCMA Internet Radio Station is up! Check it out!

January 2008----------------We are planning regional showcases and meetings. Locations will be based on feedback we get on the amount of involvement. It looks like the first meeting/showcase will be in Durham Region in March 2008. Stay tuned for more information.

There is a lot to get done, and it will only get down if people get involved.

If you have any questions, ask!


http://www.ontariocountrymusicassociation.ca/

http://www.myspace.com/ontariocountrymusicassociation