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.
NIVA Exec. Dir. Stephen Parker On 2025 Conference, State Of Live Report: ‘We Finally Have The Data To Match The Heart’
The hardships the majority of independent venues are facing is very real, as detailed in NIVA’s inaugural State of Live report, but as this week’s conference demonstrated, so is the community, optimism and collaborative spirit.
NIVA reports 2/3 of U.S. indie venues lost money in 2024 despite generating $86.2 billion in GDP
The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) has dropped its first national economic impact report — and it's not looking great for America's indie stages.
Most independent music venues do not turn a profit finds new study
The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) has published a new report called The State of Live which found that 64% of independent music venues in the United States were not profitable in 2024.
NIVA report: 64% of US indie venues unprofitable
The State of Live study found that independent live venues, festivals and promoters contributed $86.2 billion to the US GDP in 2024.
Indie Entertainment Sector Contributed More To The GDP In 2024 Than Beer, Gaming, Airline Industries
Independent live venues, festivals and promoters contributed $86.2 billion directly to the gross domestic product (GDP) in 2024, more than the U.S. beer, gaming and airline industries. Coupled with fan spending on local businesses including dining, lodging, shopping and transportation, the indie live sector generated $153.1 billion in total economic output.