Ticketmaster Claims in Letter to Congress That It ‘Does More Than Anyone to Get Tickets Into the Hands of Real Fans’; NIVA and NITO Do Not Agree
Not 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.”
Ticketmaster Policy Changes Aren’t Enough, Says Indie Venues Association: ‘Too Little and Too Late’
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.
Indie venues in Pennsylvania are on the brink
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).
Live Stage, Local Impact: Why investing in GMA means investing in Greenville
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.
New report: Illinois independent music, performance venues contribute $3.9B to economy
National study indicates 78 percent of independent stages in Illinois are struggling with unprofitability due to inflation, Live Nation, and predatory ticket resale
Indie music venues bring millions to Illinois, new report finds
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.
NIVA State of Live: How US Independent Venues Power Local Economies
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.
Report: R.I.’s independent live entertainment industry contributes $138.2M to state GDP
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.
SD's indie music venues fuel state economy, local artists
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.
New NIVA Study Reveals the Hidden Economic Power (and Urgent Challenges) of Independent Live Entertainment
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.
Independent live music venues are struggling
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.
Indie music venues bring billions to Tennessee, U.S. economy, report finds
Independent music venues contributed $86 billion to the U.S. economy in 2024, according to a first-of-its-kind report released this week.
Independent live music venues are struggling in Florida and beyond, report shows
A new report from the National Independent Venue Association shows that independent, live entertainment brings billions to Florida.
NIVA Releases ‘State of Live’ Reports Detailing Economic Impact of Independent Venues Nationwide
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.
Just 1 in 5 Ohio Independent Music Venues Were Profitable Last Year, Report Says
But a new bill heading through the Statehouse, pushed by State Senator Kent Smith, could help change that with rebates on alcohol taxes.
Ohio's Concert Venues Struggled to Turn a Profit in 2024, Data Shows
While these venues comfortably support local jobs, tourism and economic growth, financial stability and vitality is threatened by nationwide industry scalping.
NIVA Releases State-Level ‘State Of Live’ Reports
The National Independent Venue Association has released 51 state-level versions of its State of Live report, examining the economic contributions of independent venues in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Upcoming events underscore the value of region’s creative economy
Polina Osherov, the co-founder of Indianapolis-based nonprofit Pattern Inc., is organizing Indiana Creative Economy Summit for the third straight year. A music-themed partner event, the NIVA Live Policy Summit hosted by the National Independent Venue Association, is scheduled Oct. 15-16 at Fountain Square’s Hi-Fi venue.
VenuesNow 2025 All-Star Honoree: Audrey Fix Schaefer
As communications director for the I.M.P. family of D.C.-area venues — which includes the 9:30 Club, The Atlantis, Lincoln Theatre, The Anthem and the Merriweather Post Pavilion — Audrey Fix Schaefer knows the scene in and around our nation’s capital well.
‘Our Tent Onstage Flew Off Like a Parachute’: How Climate Change Hit This Summer’s Tours
From Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, and Steve Miller to Bonnaroo and other festivals, extreme weather continued to slam into live music in 2025