IDEA Resource Hub

NIVA’s IDEA Committee has compiled this directory to support member organizations in advancing Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) across the live entertainment industry. This resource is intended to serve as a practical and evolving reference for venues, promoters, festivals, and industry professionals seeking to foster more equitable and inclusive practices. Whether you're in the early stages or looking to strengthen existing initiatives, the materials provided here offer guidance, tools, and strategies to inform and inspire meaningful progress.

We invite you to explore the directory, engage with the content, and integrate these resources into your organizational practices as we work together to create a more inclusive and accessible industry for all.

Gender Equity Maia Olmstead Gender Equity Maia Olmstead

Calling All Crows

Calling All Crows creates campaigns that harness the power of music to address pressing social issues and to create long-term systemic change. We are building a feminist and just music industry by training artists, venues, and fans in sexual violence prevention and inclusion practices. With more than 15 years of education, service, advocacy, and fundraising, we’ve become a recognized partner and pipeline for social movement building.

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LGBTQ Equity Maia Olmstead LGBTQ Equity Maia Olmstead

Queer Capita

Queer Capita is a 501(c)3 non-profit diversity development organization for LGBTQ+ professionals in the music industry. With over 450+ members employed at over 150+ companies, QueerCapita is a national DEI organization. The non-profit produces development workshops, resources, and events that shape the music industry into a space where LGBTQ+ professionals can thrive.

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Music Forward Foundation Volunteering

Volunteer with Music Forward and join our mission of transforming young lives, inspiring careers, and championing a more inclusive music industry. Help redefine what’s possible for the next generation of music industry leaders and innovators by sharing your insight, knowledge and skills at programs and events that connect passions to professions.

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Anti-Racism Maia Olmstead Anti-Racism Maia Olmstead

DAWA

DAWA honors, celebrates, and empowers the essential work of BIPOC community frontliners through direct financial support and culturally relevant health-centered programming. DAWA is a safety net for people of color who are experiencing short-term life crises. More specifically, people of color who are: musicians, artists, social workers, teachers, healing practitioners, and service industry workers.

Location: Austin, TX

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Nightlife United

Nightlife United is an industry resource and advocacy non-profit coalition established by and for the Nightlife community. Our community-based actions cultivate a prosperous industry that serves as an inclusive platform for self expression and social cohesion. NU’s mission is to foster safety, diversity, and sustainability in this ecosystem of underserved cultural workers while working towards a thriving and equitable Nightlife culture.

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