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MusicOntario was established in 2012, as a division of the Canadian Independent Music Association (CIMA), to be a hub for all participants in the Ontario music industry.
MusicOntario is a member-based, not-for-profit industry association, dedicated to providing education, professional development, and support to our members. Our mission is to nurture, develop and promote the growth and sustainability of the Ontario music industry.
MusicOntario is a services organization, whose activities aim to support our members and the broad industry. Some of the activities & services that MusicOntario offers include:
Professional development workshops
Networking activities for members
Advocacy on behalf of members to provincial and regional governments
Fundraising and program development
Promotion and marketing within Ontario, across Canada and internationally
Ontario music industry research
The membership base of MusicOntario is intended to be broad and inclusive. Our members include, but are not limited to, the following types of individuals and companies:
Bands, solo artists, DJs, and professional musicians of all types
Emerging industry professionals & companies
Producers, studios and engineers
Managers, record labels, distributors and retailers
Booking agents, agencies, publicists, promoters, festivals and venues
Publishers and music supervisors
Radio stations and bloggers
Media groups, photographers and designers
Collectives, trade associations and community groups
MusicOntario membership benefits include:
Discounted Members rate to workshops
FREE access to first workshop upon signup
MusicOntario members newsletter
Access to networking events
Listing in member directory
Featured Member inclusion in our newsletter and website
Partnership Discount Program
There are multiple levels of membership to MusicOntario. For more information, and to become a member, visit www.music-ontario.ca.
MusicOntario was founded in the spirit of other Canadian provincial and regional music industry associations. For those living in Northern Ontario or in other provinces, click here to learn more about the music industry association in your region.