The majority of Pennsylvania's independent music venues are unprofitable even as they pump billions into the state's economy, per a first-of-its-kind report from the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA).

The National Independent Venue Association just released its “State of Live” report detailing the impact of performance venues like Greenville Municipal Auditorium on the local economy.

National study indicates 78 percent of independent stages in Illinois are struggling with unprofitability due to inflation, Live Nation, and predatory ticket resale

Independent music venues in Illinois contributed $2.3 billion to the state's GDP in 2024, according to a first-of-its-kind report released this week.

Across the United States, independent music venues are doing far more than hosting concerts – they are fueling jobs, tourism, and cultural connection in every community.

Rhode Island’s independent live entertainment industry contributes $138.2 million to the state’s gross domestic product, according to a report by the National Independent Venue Association.

California's independent music venues contributed nearly $11 billion to the state's economy in 2024, according to a first-of-its-kind report released this week.

The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) has released its individual State of Live reports, a series of statewide studies examining the economic contributions of independent venues across all 50 states and Washington, D.C. The reports provide policymakers, community leaders, and NIVA members with localized data on the contributions and challenges of independent venues, festivals, and promoters.

A new report from the National Independent Venue Association shows that independent, live entertainment brings billions in tourism to Florida, but many are still facing struggles.

Independent music venues contributed $86 billion to the U.S. economy in 2024, according to a first-of-its-kind report released this week.

A new report from the National Independent Venue Association shows that independent, live entertainment brings billions to Florida.

On Wednesday, the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) released its State of Live reports—a series of studies examining the economic impact of independent live music venues across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.

But a new bill heading through the Statehouse, pushed by State Senator Kent Smith, could help change that with rebates on alcohol taxes.

While these venues comfortably support local jobs, tourism and economic growth, financial stability and vitality is threatened by nationwide industry scalping.

The National Independent Venue Association has released 51 state-level versions of its State of Live report, examining the economic contributions of independent venues in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

The hardships the majority of independent venues are facing is very real, as detailed in NIVA’s inaugural State of Live report, but as this week’s conference demonstrated, so is the community, optimism and collaborative spirit.

The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) has dropped its first national economic impact report — and it's not looking great for America's indie stages.

The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) has published a new report called The State of Live which found that 64% of independent music venues in the United States were not profitable in 2024.

The State of Live study found that independent live venues, festivals and promoters contributed $86.2 billion to the US GDP in 2024.

Independent live venues, festivals and promoters contributed $86.2 billion directly to the gross domestic product (GDP) in 2024, more than the U.S. beer, gaming and airline industries. Coupled with fan spending on local businesses including dining, lodging, shopping and transportation, the indie live sector generated $153.1 billion in total economic output.

The National Independent Venue Association share the results of its first-ever national economic impact study at its conference in Milwaukee on Monday.

Independent music venues fuel a $153 billion economy, but many are barely staying afloat. NIVA’s new report breaks down what’s at stake for the future of live music.

The National Independent Venue Association's first-ever State of Live Study showed that 64% of independent venues were not profitable last year.  

The National Independent Venue Association launched the 2025 NIVA conference by unveiling the results of its first-ever comprehensive national economic impact study, The State of Live.

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

The US-based National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) has published its first national economic impact study, ‘The State of Live’. It makes the case for the importance of grassroots venues to their local communities and economies, but also highlights the financial struggles facing nearly two thirds of them.

“Independent venues are more than stages for entertainment; they are economic engines and cultural lifelines,” said Stephen Parker, NIVA Executive Director.

Independent stages generated $153.1 billion in economic investment across the U.S. in 2024, based on the NIVA State of Live survey.

The NIVA State of Live study was released Monday as the independent venue and promoter trade group’s annual convention began in Milwaukee.