MusicOntario @ The CMAOnatario Awards Return to Hamilton

For the third time, Hamilton will be hosting 2025 CMAOntario Festival and Awards, presented by Cowbell Brewing Co., from May 30-June 1, 2025. With a legendary music scene and thriving country roots, Hamilton offers the perfect stomping grounds to showcase and celebrate Ontario’s country music talent.

MusicOntario is a proud sponsor of the CMAOntario Round to independence Conference as a backstage pass to the knowledge, tools, and industry connections you need to make your career happen. Over the course for the week at R2i, attendees will learn directly from seasoned pros, dive into hands-on workshops, and connect with the country music community.. From branding and pitching to songwriting and live performance, R2i will be covering every corner of the industry—and giving attendees real, practical takeaways you can use in your music entrepreneurship. Here’s the conference program at a glance. Visit CMAOntario for a full details of the weekend.

Saturday May 31, 2025

9:15AM-10:00AM - PANEL DISCUSSION: THE STATE OF THE INDUSTRY

10:15AM-11:30AM - WORKSHOP: KNOW WHO YOU ARE (BRAND IDENTITY)

11:45AM-1:00PM - WORKSHOP: THE ART OF THE PITCH

1:15PM-2:45PM - AGM & TOWN HALL

Sunday June 1, 2025

9:15AM-10:45AM - MENTOR CAFE: It’s time to put your pitch into practice. The Mentor Café is your chance to sit face-to-face with industry professionals and test out the skills you’ve learned in The Art of the Pitch

11:00AM-11:45AM - PEER CIRCLE: Social Media & Your Mental Health

12:00AM-12:45PM - PANEL DISCUSSION: BUILDING A CAREER AS A SONGWRITER

1:00PM-2:15PM - SESSION: DESTROY THE STAGE with Luther Mallory

Country music fans will get the opportunity to celebrate their favourite country artists with THE 13^th annual CMAOntario Awards on Sunday June 1, 2025.

CMAOntario Awards Tickets
Regular VIP $199.00
Main Floor Reserved $ 79.00
Balcony (General Admission) $ 40.00
(all prices plus applicable taxes & services charges)
CMAOntario Members receive 20% off all ticket prices. Simply enter the promo code: CMAO2025

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