Jason Gierl Jason Gierl

NIVA Urges FTC and DOJ to Break Up Live Nation, Regulate Ticket Resale Market, and Restore Competition in Live Entertainment

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.

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Maia Olmstead Maia Olmstead

NIVA And Fix The Tix Applaud Maine’s Nation-Leading Ticketing Law

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.

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Maia Olmstead Maia Olmstead

National Independent Venue Association Unveils Initial Programming For Fourth-Annual Conference Taking Place June 23-25 In Milwaukee

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

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