
Indie music venue operators meet in Milwaukee. Read their takes on scalping, Live Nation
The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) recently hosted its fourth annual conference in Milwaukee, hosting more than 1,400 attendees from the live music industry. It featured performances, speakers and networking − as well as panel discussions about such issues as ticket scalping and Ticketmaster's sale practices.

NIVA 2025 Conference will shine 'a giant spotlight' on Milwaukee's music scene
Milwaukee is about to be the center of the live music industry — and not just because of Summerfest.