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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