MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
Membership Year
Each membership is valid from January 1 to December 31 of each year. We request that membership renewals be paid by April 30 of each year. Membership fees must be paid in full before members may participate in membership benefits.
New members may join at any time during the year. If a new member joins before the SCMA Awards, their membership will be valid only for the remainder of the current year. If a new member joins after the SCMA Awards, their membership will be valid for the rest of the current year, plus the entire following year.
Any current membership that expires April 30, 2026 will automatically be extended to December 31, 2026 to match the new membership year.
How does the membership year relate to Awards eligibility? Previously the Awards Year was November 1 to October 31. Members needed to be in good standing as of October 31 to be eligible for that year’s awards. This was confusing. Effectively immediately the Awards Year will match the membership year, which matches the calendar year.
Members must have been in good standing by December 31, 2024 to be eligible to receive a 2024 Award which will be given out at the SCMA Awards Show held on November 30, 2025.
To participate in showcases at the upcoming SCMA Awards weekend (being held Wednesday November 27 through Sunday November 30) the member must be in good standing before they will be booked to perform. Even if the member is not eligible to receive a 2024 Award, they are permitted to perform at the Awards showcases, provided they are paid up before being booked.
Membership Benefits
Associate Members – Receive SCMA emails, get advance notice to SCMA events, access member pricing, attend SCMA meetings, nominate candidates for SCMA Awards, and vote on SCMA ballots.
Participating Members – Receive all the benefits of Corporate Members and also perform at SCMA Events, have an artists profile on the SCMA Members page, and run for election on the SCMA Board of Directors.
Corporate Members – Receive all benefits of a Participating Member, and also be nominated for “corporate awards” such as Radio Station of the Year, Producer of the Year, and Venue of the Year. Note: radio station staff require a Participating Membership to be eligible for individual awards such as “On Air Personality of the Year.” An individual may not hold more than one membership. If an individual is the representative holding a Corporate Membership, that individual may not simultaneously hold a Participating Membership. One person, one vote.
Membership Eligibility
Associate Membership: open to any person, group, organization, association, agency, or corporation interested in the furtherance of the country music industry in Saskatchewan who does not otherwise qualify for a Participating or Corporate Membership. Youths (under 18) may pay a reduced fee of only $10 for their Associate Membership.
Participating Membership: open to persons or groups who are actively involved in the country music industry, and are one of: Artist/Musician, Agent or Artist Manager, Songwriter/Composer, Publisher, Record Company, Broadcast Personality, Record/Video Merchandiser, Talent Buyer/Promoter, Advertising Agency, Radio/TV Staff, Producer/Video Producer, Equipment Supplier, Industry Organization/Builder, Engineer/Technician, And Graphic Arts/Photo Arts. Participating members (or if a group, then at least 50%) must be a resident of Saskatchewan, Lloydminster (AB), or Flin Flon (MB). Proof of residency may be required (refer to the SCMA Bylaws for specifics). Participating members must be endorsed by two current SCMA participating members. Youths (under 18) may pay a reduced fee of only $10 for their Participating Membership.
Corporate Membership: open to any corporation or registered company in the country music industry in Saskatchewan. The corporation will appoint only one representative who shall have the rights of the corporate membership. Corporate members must principally operate and have a physical address in Saskatchewan (refer to the SCMA Bylaws for specifics).
Membership Application
Step 1: Apply
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Click the link to fill out your application online, or
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Download the Membership Application Form (requires a PDF document reader), fill it out and:
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Step 2: Send Payment
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Use your online banking app to e-transfer payment by email to treasurer@scma.sk.ca. This is the preferred method because there are no banking fees that the SCMA needs to pay, so your entire membership payment benefits the SCMA.
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Go to paypal.com or download the PayPal app to your smartphone. Use your PayPal account to send payment. |
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Send a cheque or money order payable to “SCMA” or to “Saskatchewan Country Music Association”.
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