WELCOME TO THE NORTHERN ONTARIO COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION WEBSITE!

WE ARE NORTHERN ONTARIO'S ORIGINAL COUNTRY CLUB

The Northern Ontario Country Music Association (NOCMA) is based in Northern Ontario in Sault Ste. Marie and encompasses the area from White River/Wawa in the west, east to the Quebec Border (Mattawa), Parry Sound to the south, and up to Moosonee- James Bay in the north.   The NOCMA operates "The Great Northern Opry", “The Northern Ontario Country Music Hall of Fame”, “NOCMA Records Label”, and organizes “The Annual Northern Ontario Country Music Awards Weekend.”  Learn about our History

 

District Representatives

Along with Dave Patterson, the president of our organization, we have a team of volunteers that handle activities in a number of individual districts.   Contact one of our district reps listed below by clicking on the links...

Cochrane & Temiskaming District: Donna Graham

Nipissing & Parry Sound District: Frank and Cheryl Robbins

Manitoulin: Ben & Crystal Lentir

Sudbury: Kevin & Joanne Russell

Algoma District: Rob and Allison Wagner

 

Learn About our Shows

We hold a number of celebrations each year, to honour upcoming inductees.  During the first weekend in November each year, we also hold the Annual Northern Ontario Country Music Awards Weekend.  Learn about our shows and events by visiting our News Page.  

 

We Need a Home and Your Support:

The Personal financial investment that has been made in The Northern Ontario Country Music Association and its projects over the last 25 years should indicate to anyone that this organization will be around for many years to come, but we need your support!  Northern Ontario has a wealth of country music talent that has yet to be recognized. Recognition of these musicians is the primary goal of the NOCMA.  You can show your support quite simply by attending local events across Northern Ontario.  If you are a lover of Country Music you’ll love the NOCMA shows and awards ceremonies, there is no doubt about it! 

As of April 2012, the Northern Ontario Country Music Hall of Fame displays were in storage.  In 2015 we purchased a cargo trailer to make the NOCMA displays mobile.  This trailer allows us to set up the displays at events.  We are still looking for a more permanent home for these displays.

The NOCMA has ongoing shows through the year in various locations in Northern Ontario.  A schedule of upcoming events can be found on this page to the right or in our News section.  Interested persons can also sign up on this website to become “members” of the Association.  There is no cost and you do not need to be a musician to join.  Members will receive occasional newsletters and notices from the Association by e-mail.

Feel Free to contact any of our district reps listed above if you would like to get involved.

TO GROW AND CREATE A POSITIVE FUTURE, WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT.  Whether you are a musician or not, Sign up to be a member now, it's free.  Please contact us if you wish to become more involved.

 

Are You a Country Musician?

Be sure to register as a member of our organization, it's free.  We have ongoing shows through the year in various locations.  Please take a look at our news and events page for more information on upcoming shows.  Contact Us if you are interested in being a Guest on a Great Northern Opry Show & Dance coming to a Northern Ontario town near you.

Want to Learn More About Us?

Visit our History Page, or contact us.

 

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News & Upcoming
Events

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Inductee Celebration Show and Dance in Callander May 30, 2015

Inductee Celebration Show and Dance in honour of Don Brose being inducted into the Great Northern Opry.

Inductee Celebration Show and Dance in Smooth Rock Falls April 25, 2015

Inductee Celebration Show and Dance in honour of Dana Lee Hebert being inducted into the Great Northern Opry.

Mike Case will be Missed

Long time supporter of the NOCMA passed away on April 12, 2015.

Charlie Skagen - Newly Released CD

The NOCMA records label has just released a new CD featuring Charlie Skagen. Charlie recorded these favourites in 1957.

Inductee Celebration Show and Dance in Callander April 4, 2015

Inductee Celebration Show and Dance in honour of Ervil Boreland being inducted into the Great Northern Opry.

2014 Northern Ontario Country Music Awards Weekend

The 2014 Annual Northern Ontario Country Music Awards Weekend was held Nov. 7 - 8 & 9 / 2014 @ The Comfort Suites and Conference Centre in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.

Inductee Celebration Show & Dance in South Porcupine Sept 20th

The Great Northern Opry Presented an Inductee Celebration Show & Dance in South Porcupine on Sept 20th in honour of Christine Makuch being inducted into the Great Northern Opry.

Inductee Celebration Show and Dance in Sault Ste. Marie Aug 17

Inductee Celebration show and dance in honour of Kyle McKey being inducted into the Great Northern Opry.

Inductee Celebration Show & Dance in Tehkummah July 11th

The Great Northern Opry Presented an Inductee Celebration Show & Dance in Tehkummah on July 11th in honour of Debbie Robinson being inducted into the Northern Ontario Country Music Hall of Fame.
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