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A preliminary statement from the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) responding to reports that Live Nation has reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice in their antitrust trial in the Southern District of New York.
The Fix the Tix Coalition, a national alliance of music and live event organizations led by the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA), today sent a letter to leaders of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation urging critical improvements to the House TICKET Act (S. 281).
Stephen Parker, the Executive Director of NIVA, issued a statement upon the beginning of the U.S. vs. Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster trial beginning today.
New Data Highlights San Francisco Venues’ $1.4 Billion Impact on Economy and Important Roles in Supporting Tourism and Jobs
The President of the Utah Chapter of the National Independent Venue Association and co-founder of The State Room Presents, Darin Piccoli, sent a letter to members of the Utah Senate Business and Labor Committee urging them to strengthen HB0029 by adding a resale price cap.
NIVA ‘26 to Take Place June 7–10 in Minneapolis, Featuring Programming Across Iconic Twin Cities Venues
NIVA Executive Director Stephen Parker issues a statement after the publication of a recent Semafor report alleging that Live Nation is attempting to politically negotiate its way out of its upcoming antitrust trial
Today, Fix the Tix and Fan Alliance unveiled a comprehensive set of policy principles aimed at modernizing and strengthening New York State’s live event ticketing laws in advance of expiring ticketing provisions currently in statute.
NIVA Warns Live Nation’s Taxpayer-Backed “Cultural Infrastructure” Is Actually Community and Cultural Extraction
Independent Venue Leader David Weingarden Will Testify on Deceptive Ticket Resale Practices, Bots, Hidden Fees, and the Impact of Industry Consolidation on Fans, Artists, Venues and Local Music Economies
NIVA’s Fourth Annual The Live List Spotlights Rising, Must-See Artists Who Are Building Their Careers on Independent Stages Across the U.S.
Eventbrite General Counsel Lisa Gorman Joins the Company’s CEO, Julia Hartz, on the NIVA Advisory Board; Eventbrite Also Continues as Presenting Sponsor for NIVA ‘26
New Data Highlights Harrisburg’s Strong Regional Impact While Underscoring That 88 Percent of Independent Stages Face Ongoing Financial Pressure
Bill would dismantle fan protections, destabilize independent venues, and supercharge predatory resale.
New Evidence from Independent Stages Refutes StubHub CEO’s Claim that Speculative Tickets Are Just “Business as Usual”
The Program Will Provide Much Needed Training, Resources, and Life-Saving Treatments for Independent Venues to Help Prevent Overdose and Save Lives
Media Contact: niva@luckybreakpr.comInstead of moving forward with a jury trial against Live Nation-Ticketmaster as expected, the Justice Department announced a settlement Monday that omitted what used to be on the top of its wish list: a breakup. “The theme today in the discussions I’ve had with partner organizations and members has been this: Who asked for this?” said Stephen Parker, executive director of NIVA.
The company has agreed to concessions involving its ticketing and amphitheater business, but critics are wary and many states want to pursue their own cases
Despite the tentative settlement, a coalition of 26 participating states plus the District of Columbia say they reject the settlement terms and plan to move forward with the antitrust lawsuit. In a statement shared with NPR, Stephen Parker of the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) criticized the settlement.
The agreement, which requires a judicial sign-off, would avoid a breakup of the concert giant. But states that joined the suit object to the terms.
Concert professionals from around the country will converge on Minneapolis for the fifth annual National Independent Venue Association Conference, scheduled June 7-10 at various venues.