CMAOntario Festival & Awards – Hamilton, ON

The Country Music Association of Ontario is excited to announce that the CMAOntario Awards will be returning to Hamilton in June 2023. The Awards, presented by Slaight Music, will cap off a weekend of live events scheduled throughout the city from June 2-4, with a rousing celebration on Sunday, June 4, 7pm, at Theatre Aquarius.

“The CMAOntario is thrilled to be returning to Hamilton! Fans here know and support country music and we can’t wait to bring the fun of music and activity to Hamilton once again for our biggest annual event!” said CMAOntario President Steve Kassay.

Tickets for the CMAOntario Awards will be available for purchase to the public as of 11:00am, Friday, December 2 online at theatreaquarius.org or by phone at 1.800.465.7529. Early bird pricing will be in effect with prices ranging from $69.00 (plus taxes and service fees) for regular reserved seating to $225.00 (plus taxes and service fees) for fan VIP packages. Full ticket pricing goes into effect as of January 1, 2023.

CMAOntario Members can access an advance pre-sale window starting today at 11:00am and take advantage of special members-only pricing on regular tickets and combo packages. Promo codes to access the pre-sale window and members’ discount will be sent to CMAOntario members via email through the Association.

Nominations for the 2023 CMAOntario Awards will open for submissions in February at cmaontario.ca. Additional details, including performers, will be announced in the new year.

The Awards are preceded by a weekend of activities, launching with the Legacy Revival on Friday, June 2, 2023. Other events over the weekend include Songs & Stories: Songwriters in the Round, R2i TuneUp Conference, Street Fair, Bonfire and Tailgate Party.