We’re signing off from our fourth annual conference in Milwaukee! Thanks to everyone who joined us. See you in Minneapolis for NIVA ‘26!

That’s a wrap on NIVA ‘25 in Brew City!

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NIVA ‘25 Conference

JUNE 22–25, 2025 | MILWAUKEE, WI

The premier gathering of the nation’s independent live concert, comedy, promoter, venue, and festival industry, NIVA ‘25 once again united 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.

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See You At NIVA ‘26 in Minneapolis!

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NIVA ‘25 Press Releases & Media

NIVA Press Releases

June 27, 2025
National Independent Venue Association Wraps Fourth Annual Conference With Record Attendance And Renewed Resolve To Fight For The Future Of Independent Stages

June 5, 2025
National Independent Venue Association Announces Jim James of My Morning Jacket and Iconic Producer Jimmy Jam to Address NIVA '25, Taking Place in Milwaukee, June 22 – 25

May 28, 2025
National Independent Venue Association Unveils Initial Programming For Fourth-Annual Conference Taking Place June 23-25 In Milwaukee

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 Exec. Dir. Stephen Parker On 2025 Conference, State Of Live Report: ‘We Finally Have The Data To Match The Heart’ [Pollstar]

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]

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!

Meet Our MKE Members