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NIVA strongly opposes the proposed Illinois 7% amusement tax in SB 2111, which would impose a tax on live performance and concert tickets for venues with capacities of 1,500 or more.
National and State Live Leaders Resolve to Take Ticket Resale Price Caps, Accountability for Local Leaders Investing in the Live Nation Monopoly, and Live Music and Performance Funds Back to the States to Create Policy Change
Statement from NIVA in response to Live Nation’s Congressional letter, which was filed following the FTC’s recent action against the company for violations of the BOTS Act and deceptive practices.
Groundbreaking Research Reveals the Outsized Economic and Cultural Impact of Independent Stages, While Highlighting Financial Strains Due to Inflation, Live Nation, and Predatory Ticket Resale
“Today’s lawsuit has given credibility to what fans, artists, and independent stages have believed for years: Live Nation and Ticketmaster exploit their dominance not just in concert promotion and primary ticketing, but in the resale market as well.”
NIVA’s Leadership Alongside Maine’s Independent Venues, Promoters, and Artists Delivers a United Message Protecting the State’s $550 Million Live Entertainment Economy; A Case Study Every City, County, and State Across the Country Should Follow
Two-Day Summit Brings Together Industry Leaders, Policymakers, and Stakeholders to Explore Legislative, Regulatory, and Policy Solutions Strengthening the Independent Live Entertainment Ecosystem
Calls on Portland City Council to Pass Moratorium Today to Protect Local Jobs, Culture, Nonprofits, and Small Businesses from the Live Nation Monopoly
The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) submitted formal comments this week to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) in response to their joint request for public input on unfair practices in the live entertainment marketplace. NIVA’s submission outlines a comprehensive set of remedies to restore competition, protect consumers, and support independent venues, promoters, and festivals.
Monumental Moments from NIVA ‘25 included the Debut of the State of Live Economic Impact Study, the Announcement of Minneapolis as the Host City for NIVA ‘26, and Discussions on How to Address the Live Nation Monopoly, PROs Not Paying Songwriters and More
Communications Leader Audrey Fix Schaefer Elected Board President Pabst Theater Group's Gary Witt and SBG Productions’ Courtney McClaryYug Join NIVA Board of Directors
Study, Out Today, Reveals 64% of Independent Stages Are Struggling with Unprofitability Due to Inflation, Anti-competitive Practices, and Predatory Resale.
The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) and the Fix the Tix Coalition applaud the Maine Legislature for passing S.P. 403/L.D. 913—an extraordinary piece of legislation that sets a national standard for consumer protection in the live event ticketing marketplace.
NIVA ‘25 to Highlight the Vital Role Artists Play in the Live Independent Community, Featuring A Special Conversation with Jim James at the Opening Party Presented by Eventim on Sunday, June 22 and Jimmy Jam’s Fireside Chat on Tuesday, June 24
Presented by Eventbrite, the Independent Live Entertainment Community WIll Gather for Panels, Networking Opportunities, Live Music, and Notable Speakers from Crowbar, The Argo, YouTube Music, Black Promoters Collective, Wasserman, Riot Fest, Bandsintown, Billboard, Pollstar, Hollywood Reporter, Radio Milwaukee, High Road Touring, Songbyrd Music House, and More
The cancellation of NEA grants and proposed funding cuts in the President’s budget undermine the billions of dollars in economic activity that nonprofit live performance stages help generate in every state
Media Contact: niva@luckybreakpr.comNot surprisingly, independent venue and touring organizations were quick to criticize the claims made in the letter. In a statement, the National Independent Venue Assn. wrote: “Live Nation’s ‘actions’ on resale detailed in a letter to Congress are too little and too late to get back the trust of fans, artists, and stages.”
NIVA is calling on Live Nation to do more after the company announced the changes in a letter sent to U.S. senators amid its legal battle with the FTC.
The majority of Pennsylvania's independent music venues are unprofitable even as they pump billions into the state's economy, per a first-of-its-kind report from the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA).
The National Independent Venue Association just released its “State of Live” report detailing the impact of performance venues like Greenville Municipal Auditorium on the local economy.
National study indicates 78 percent of independent stages in Illinois are struggling with unprofitability due to inflation, Live Nation, and predatory ticket resale
Independent music venues in Illinois contributed $2.3 billion to the state's GDP in 2024, according to a first-of-its-kind report released this week.
Across the United States, independent music venues are doing far more than hosting concerts – they are fueling jobs, tourism, and cultural connection in every community.
Rhode Island’s independent live entertainment industry contributes $138.2 million to the state’s gross domestic product, according to a report by the National Independent Venue Association.
California's independent music venues contributed nearly $11 billion to the state's economy in 2024, according to a first-of-its-kind report released this week.
The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) has released its individual State of Live reports, a series of statewide studies examining the economic contributions of independent venues across all 50 states and Washington, D.C. The reports provide policymakers, community leaders, and NIVA members with localized data on the contributions and challenges of independent venues, festivals, and promoters.
A new report from the National Independent Venue Association shows that independent, live entertainment brings billions in tourism to Florida, but many are still facing struggles.
Independent music venues contributed $86 billion to the U.S. economy in 2024, according to a first-of-its-kind report released this week.
A new report from the National Independent Venue Association shows that independent, live entertainment brings billions to Florida.
On Wednesday, the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) released its State of Live reports—a series of studies examining the economic impact of independent live music venues across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
But a new bill heading through the Statehouse, pushed by State Senator Kent Smith, could help change that with rebates on alcohol taxes.
While these venues comfortably support local jobs, tourism and economic growth, financial stability and vitality is threatened by nationwide industry scalping.