May 5, 2017
TORONTO, ON - The Country Music Association of Ontario(CMAOntario) is excited to announce details of the CMAOntario RoundUp taking
place throughout London, Ontario next month. A variety of events are scheduled
from June 8-11, 2017, bringing the Ontario country music industry together with
local communities in celebration of the province's rich musical talent and
heritage.
CMAOntario RoundUp festivities kick off on Thursday, June 8
with a legacy concert at Purple Hill Country Hall featuring a number of
pioneering musicians that have paved the way for so many of today's country
artists.
On Friday, June 9 members of London media and a bevy of
country music celebrities will take to the diamond to showcase their skills in
a Charity Softball Game at Labatt Memorial Park, followed by a concert in
centre field by a series of Ontario artists. Entry is 'pay what you can' at the
door with a portion of proceeds benefitting Unison Benevolent Fund along with a
local charity.
Saturday and Sunday will see the fourth edition of
CMAOntario's R2I Spring TuneUp Conference move in to the Delta London Armouries
by Marriott for a two-day program of learning, networking and mentoring with
trailblazers in the country music industry. Programming will cover artist
development, navigating Nashville, songwriting, digital marketing, promotion,
funding and more. Attendees will hear first-hand the stories that inspired some
of today's top hits during the perennial favourite Songwriters In The Round
session. Registrants will also have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with
industry personnel during the Mentor's Breakfast on Saturday and the networking
lunch on Sunday.
The entertainment continues on Saturday night with a free concert
at Market Square featuring an emerging line-up of Ontario artists as part of
the New Faces Showcase, followed by a headline performance by River Town Saints
and Eric Ethridge.
The RoundUp culminates with the CMAOntario Awards at
Centennial Hall on Sunday, June 11, where honours will be bestowed to the best
of Ontario's country music industry and celebrated with an all-star cast of
performers.
See the full schedule below for dates, times and ticket
information.
Thursday June 8, 2017
The Legacy Show
Purple Hill Country Hall (20903 Purple Hill Rd., Thorndale,
ON)
Presented by: Country 107.3 (CJDL)
Doors: 6:00pm
Show: 7:00pm
Tickets: $40 available for purchase via phone 519.461.0538
or email purplehillcountryhall@gmail.com
Performances by:
Charlie Major
Genevieve Fisher
Kiley Joe Masson
Marie Bottrell
The Good Brothers
Wendell Ferguson
Special Guest Aaron Pritchett
Friday June 9, 2017
Charity Softball Game - Ontario Country Artists vs. London
Media
Labatt Memorial Park (25 Wilson Ave, London, ON)
Presented by: Slaight Music, OMDC
Doors: 6:00pm
Game Time: 7:00pm
Post Game Concert: 9:00pm
Tickets: Donation at the door
National Anthem:
The Small Town Girls
Performances by:
Genevieve Fisher
Leah Daniels
The Abrams
Artists Participating:
Aaron Pritchett
Dani Strong
Gavin Slate
Genevieve Fisher
James Barker Band
Jason Blaine
Jason McCoy
Leah Daniels
River Town Saints
The Abrams
Saturday June 10, 2017 - Sunday June 11, 2017
R2I (Road to Independence) Spring TuneUp Conference
Delta London Armouries by Marriott (325 Dundas St, London,
ON)
Presented by: Slaight Music, OMDC
Registration: 8:00am
Saturday Programming: 9:00am - 5:15pm
Sunday Programming: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Tickets: $85 (plus taxes) 2-Day Delegate Passes available
for purchase online at www.cmaontario.ca.
Price includes Continental Breakfast and Lunch on Saturday
and Sunday.
Saturday June 10, 2017
New Faces Showcase & Concert
Market Square (Dundas St. & Market Lane, London, ON)
Presented by: Slaight Music, OMDC
Showcases: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Concert: 9:00pm - 10:30pm
Tickets: Free event
Showcase performances by:
TBA
Concert performances by:
River Town Saints
Eric Ethridge
Sunday June 11, 2017
CMAOntario Awards
Centennial Hall (550 Wellington St., London, ON)
Presented by: Slaight Music, OMDC
Doors: 6:00pm
Show: 7:00pm
Tickets: $59.95 (plus taxes & service fees) for regular
reserved seating / $250.00 (plus taxes & service fees) for fan VIP packages
available for purchase online via www.centennialhall.london.ca.
Host: Jason McCoy
House Band: The Western Swing Authority
Featuring performances by:
Aaron Pritchett
Cold Creek County
Deric Ruttan
Genevieve Fisher
James Barker Band
Jason Blaine
The Abrams
Jessica Mitchell
Meghan Patrick
River Town Saints
Tim Hicks
For additional details and announcements, stay tuned to the
CMAOntario website and social media platforms at
