
NIVA Live Policy Summit aims to ‘strengthen the ecosystem’
The Nation Independent Venue Association (NIVA) and the Indiana Independent Venue Alliance (IIVA) will host the NIVA Live Policy Summit on October 15 -16 at the HI-FI in Indianapolis.

MSGE, VIVID, StubHub, NIVA reports show a slowdown in concerts
Reports from Madison Square Garden Entertainment, two major ticket resellers and the National Independent Venue Association point to a slowdown in concerts and ticket sales. That view stands in stark contrast to Live Nation’s recent stellar report investors.

NIVA Day 3: It’s A Wrap w/Frank Riley, Bandsintown, YouTube & More
NIVA Day 3: The third and last day of the NIVA ’25 independent live music conference included actionable insights, a major award and the announcement of NIVA 2026.

NIVA ’25 Day 2: Indie Live Music Community Looks Forward
NIVA ’25 Day 2 was filled with actionable insights, community building and meaningful discussions about the future of independent live music. The annual convention of the National Independent Venue Association continues in Milwaukee through Wednesday.

NIVA names new President and Board
The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) named a new President, officers and board members at his annual convention in Milwaukee this week.

NIVA State of Live study released as convention begins
The NIVA State of Live study was released Monday as the independent venue and promoter trade group’s annual convention began in Milwaukee.