The National Independent Venue Association kicked off its annual conference with the Fix the Tix platform and partnerships with ROSTR, Bandsintown and more.

"The jury gave us the verdict to build" a better concert industry, writes the executive director of the National Independent Venue Association. "The court now has to be bold enough to do so."

As part of the collaboration, NIVA and the streaming giant will partner on a new playlist series curated by independent bookers.