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
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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-28d08dd4c106The OCMA Internet Radio Station is up!
Check it out!
January 2008
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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!
