NIVA strongly opposes the proposed Illinois 7% amusement tax in SB 2111, which would impose a tax on live performance and concert tickets for venues with capacities of 1,500 or more.

National and State Live Leaders Resolve to Take Ticket Resale Price Caps, Accountability for Local Leaders Investing in the Live Nation Monopoly, and Live Music and Performance Funds Back to the States to Create Policy Change

Statement from NIVA in response to Live Nation’s Congressional letter, which was filed following the FTC’s recent action against the company for violations of the BOTS Act and deceptive practices.

Groundbreaking Research Reveals the Outsized Economic and Cultural Impact of Independent Stages, While Highlighting Financial Strains Due to Inflation, Live Nation, and Predatory Ticket Resale

“Today’s lawsuit has given credibility to what fans, artists, and independent stages have believed for years: Live Nation and Ticketmaster exploit their dominance not just in concert promotion and primary ticketing, but in the resale market as well.”

NIVA’s Leadership Alongside Maine’s Independent Venues, Promoters, and Artists Delivers a United Message Protecting the State’s $550 Million Live Entertainment Economy; A Case Study Every City, County, and State Across the Country Should Follow

Two-Day Summit Brings Together Industry Leaders, Policymakers, and Stakeholders to Explore Legislative, Regulatory, and Policy Solutions Strengthening the Independent Live Entertainment Ecosystem

Calls on Portland City Council to Pass Moratorium Today to Protect Local Jobs, Culture, Nonprofits, and Small Businesses from the Live Nation Monopoly

The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) submitted formal comments this week to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) in response to their joint request for public input on unfair practices in the live entertainment marketplace. NIVA’s submission outlines a comprehensive set of remedies to restore competition, protect consumers, and support independent venues, promoters, and festivals.

Monumental Moments from NIVA ‘25 included the Debut of the State of Live Economic Impact Study, the Announcement of Minneapolis as the Host City for NIVA ‘26, and Discussions on How to Address the Live Nation Monopoly, PROs Not Paying Songwriters and More

Communications Leader Audrey Fix Schaefer Elected Board President Pabst Theater Group's Gary Witt and SBG Productions’ Courtney McClaryYug Join NIVA Board of Directors

Study, Out Today, Reveals 64% of Independent Stages Are Struggling with Unprofitability Due to Inflation, Anti-competitive Practices, and Predatory Resale.

The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) and the Fix the Tix Coalition applaud the Maine Legislature for passing S.P. 403/L.D. 913—an extraordinary piece of legislation that sets a national standard for consumer protection in the live event ticketing marketplace.

NIVA ‘25 to Highlight the Vital Role Artists Play in the Live Independent Community, Featuring A Special Conversation with Jim James at the Opening  Party Presented by Eventim on Sunday, June 22 and Jimmy Jam’s Fireside Chat on Tuesday, June 24

Presented by Eventbrite, the Independent Live Entertainment Community WIll Gather for Panels, Networking Opportunities, Live Music, and Notable Speakers from Crowbar, The Argo, YouTube Music, Black Promoters Collective, Wasserman, Riot Fest, Bandsintown, Billboard, Pollstar, Hollywood Reporter, Radio Milwaukee, High Road Touring, Songbyrd Music House, and More

The cancellation of NEA grants and proposed funding cuts in the President’s budget undermine the billions of dollars in economic activity that nonprofit live performance stages help generate in every state

The speculative ticketing ban in the TICKET Act is an important step toward restoring trust in the ticketing market.

The EO is an improvement on the pending ticket legislation, and should open the door to allow artists and independent venues & promoters to have their voices heard in Congress and reflected in ticketing legislation.

NIVA and its California chapter proudly support Assemblymember Isaac Bryan’s leadership in introducing AB 1349, critical legislation to ban the harmful practice of speculative ticketing in California.

NIVA Also Shines a Light on Rising Talent with Two SXSW Official Showcases March 12: NIVA SoCo Stomp at C-Boy’s Heart and Soul and the Official Live List Showcase at Antone’s Nightclub