That’s a wrap on NIVA ‘25 in Brew City!
We’re signing off from our fourth annual conference in Milwaukee! Thanks for joining us—2025 highlights and NIVA '26 updates on the way.
See You At NIVA ‘26 in Minneapolis!
After bringing together nearly 1,400 attendees in Milwaukee in 2025, we’re turning up the volume for our fifth annual conference—landing in a city known for its grit, guitars, and iconic independent venues.
Join us in Minneapolis, June 7–10, 2026, for bold conversations, compelling programming, and performances you won’t forget.
Early bird registration and programming details coming soon.
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NIVA ‘25 Conference
JUNE 23–25, 2025 | MILWAUKEE, WI
The premier gathering of the nation’s independent live concert, comedy, promoter, venue, and festival industry, NIVA ‘25 will once again unite the independent live entertainment community with an immersive experience, featuring dynamic programming, educational panels, networking opportunities, live performances, and notable speakers from Meta, YouTube Music, Eventbrite, Wasserman, Riot Fest, BandsinTown, Billboard, Summerfest, and more.
WITH OPENING PARTY ON JUNE 22ND
Explore NIVA ‘25
Missed any sessions? Video recordings will be made available in early July. Keep an eye on your inboxes for more info.
Keynote Speakers
Schedule
Meet our Milwaukee Member Venues
Get ready to experience the best of Milwaukee’s independent live events scene! As we gear up for NIVA ‘25, we’re spotlighting our incredible local member venues, promoters, and festivals. Whether you’re catching a show before, during, or after the conference, our members have you covered.
NIVA has also partnered with Milwaukee artist Brandon Singer to create exclusive conference artwork featuring our Milwaukee members. Be sure to stop by the NIVA table to snag some merch!
Niva ‘25 Sponsors & Partners
Interested in partnership opportunities? Reach out to partnerships@nivassoc.org
Niva ‘25 Sponsors
Niva ‘25 Partners
NIVA ‘25 Press Releases & Media
NIVA Press Releases
January 28, 2025
The National Independent Venue Association Announces Registration is Now Open for NIVA ‘25, Presented by Eventbrite
Media Coverage
June 27, 2025
Indie music venue operators meet in Milwaukee. Read their takes on scalping, Live Nation [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
June 27, 2025
NIVA Day 3: It’s A Wrap w/Frank Riley, Bandsintown, YouTube & More [Hypebot]
June 25, 2025
NIVA 2026 Conference To Take Place In Minneapolis [Pollstar]
June 25, 2025
NIVA ’25 Day 2: Indie Live Music Community Looks Forward [Hypebot]
June 23, 2025
NIVA State of Live study released as convention begins [Hypebot]
June 23, 2025
The National Independent Venue Association Conference Is in Milwaukee [Milwaukee Magazine]
June 20, 2025
NIVA Conference 2025: A well-deserved spotlight for Milwaukee [Radio Milwaukee]
June 19, 2025
NIVA 2025 Conference will shine 'a giant spotlight' on Milwaukee's music scene [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
June 18, 2025
NIVA ’25 Conference Preview: Ticketing, Declining Alcohol Sales & More Topics to Get the Spotlight [Billboard]
June 6, 2025
Jim James and Jimmy Jam to Speak at NIVA ‘25 [Billboard]
January 30, 2025
NIVA ’25 Registration Now Open For Milwaukee Indie Conclave [Pollstar]
Come Join Us!
Become a NIVA member or affiliate member and join us in our mission to preserve and nurture the ecosystem of independent venues and promoters throughout the United States. NIVA membership is open to indepedent venues, promoters and festivals, while affiliate membership is available to all entities or individuals working within the live events and surrounding industries.