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National Independent Venue Association 2/9/26 National Independent Venue Association 2/9/26

NIVA Calls On DOJ & State Attorneys General To Prevent Live Nation From Using Lobbyists To Subvert The Rule of Law

NIVA Executive Director Stephen Parker issues a statement after the publication of a recent Semafor report alleging that Live Nation is attempting to politically negotiate its way out of its upcoming antitrust trial

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National Independent Venue Association 2/6/26 National Independent Venue Association 2/6/26

Artists, Indie Venues, and Leading Music Industry Organizations Release Principles for New York Ticketing Laws

Today, Fix the Tix and Fan Alliance unveiled a comprehensive set of policy principles aimed at modernizing and strengthening New York State’s live event ticketing laws in advance of expiring ticketing provisions currently in statute.

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National Independent Venue Association 2/2/26 National Independent Venue Association 2/2/26

Live Nation Expansion Spurs Proposal to Demolish Independent Venue

NIVA Warns Live Nation’s Taxpayer-Backed “Cultural Infrastructure” Is Actually Community and Cultural Extraction

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National Independent Venue Association 1/28/26 National Independent Venue Association 1/28/26

Colorado Independent Venue Association President and National Independent Venue Association Advocacy & Policy Leader to Testify Before U.S. Senate  

Independent Venue Leader David Weingarden Will Testify on Deceptive Ticket Resale Practices, Bots, Hidden Fees, and the Impact of Industry Consolidation on Fans, Artists, Venues and Local Music Economies

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National Independent Venue Association 1/28/26 National Independent Venue Association 1/28/26

National Independent Venue Association Presents The 2026 Live List

NIVA’s Fourth Annual The Live List Spotlights Rising, Must-See Artists Who Are Building Their Careers on Independent Stages Across the U.S.

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