NIVA executive director Stephen Parker discusses how the association is planning to address several hot-button issues at this year's conference in Milwaukee.

Jim James will kick of NIVA ‘25 with a keynote address on Sunday, June 22. In addition, legendary producer Jimmy Jam will address the conference of the nation’s independent live concert, comedy, promoter, venue, and festival industry on June 24 in a fireside chat.

A letter authored by Fix the Tix chairman Stephen Parker implores Congress to strengthen the bill aimed at increasing price transparency, banning speculative ticket sales and more.

The organization is seeking to collect cross-country data to help quantify the economic contributions and operational challenges of indie venues, promoters and more.