2019 will mark the debut of the CMAOntario Festival and Awards in the nation’s capital. Announced today by the Country Music Association of Ontario, the annual three-day fête will take over various venues in Ottawa from June 14-16, 2019 to celebrate the best in Ontario country music.
“Ottawa has been a proven market for country music, with both a burgeoning live music scene and a continued demand for the genre,” said CMAOntario President Steve Kassay.“We feel that the city is the next natural choice as we continue to extend the CMAOntario Awards celebrations throughout the province and engage our member communities. As an Ontario-wide association, we have also been cognizant of the growing sector and popularity of Franco-Ontario country artists. The move to Ottawa gives the association an opportunity to bridge relations with this sector, share significant resources, contacts and industry intelligence with a large portion of our membership whose roots are here, while at the same time opening the doors to discovery for Ontario country artists.”
Country music fans will have the opportunity to applaud their favourite country artists and experience close interactive performances by some of the top names in Ontario country music throughout the weekend. Festivities will culminate with the 7th Annual CMAOntario Awards on Sunday, June 16th at National Arts Centre.
Additional details regarding participants, performers and ticket availability will be announced in the coming weeks.
The CMAOntario Awards and R2I TuneUp Conference are presented by Slaight Music with support from Ontario Creates.
Scheduled Events:
Friday, June 14
CMAOntario Charity Softball Challenge
Songs & Stories: Songwriters in the Round
Saturday, June 15
New Faces Showcase & Concert
R2I TuneUp Conference
Sunday, June 16
R2I TuneUp Conference
Legacy Revival
Tailgate Party
CMAOntario Awards
