Seattle concert ticket prices are up. Here’s why — and 8 more takeaways
Only 40% of Washington state’s independent music venues and festivals are profitable, according to a report published last month by the National Independent Venue Association, a trade association representing thousands of for-profit and nonprofit music venues, festivals and promoters.
Indie music venues brought $7.8 billion to Florida's economy, report says
Independent music venues in Florida generated $7.8 billion in economic output and added $4.2 billion to the state GDP, per a first-of-its-kind report.
Empty Bottle celebrates its 33⅓ anniversary and its place in Chicago’s live music community
This week, the venerable venue marks the occasion with a slate of 11 show dates that show the breadth of musicians who have graced its stage, including The Hoyle Brothers, Osees, Melkbelly, Whitney and more.
Indie music venues brought $2.4 billion to Arizona's economy
Independent music venues contributed $86 billion to the U.S. economy in 2024, according to a first-of-its-kind report released this month.
Indie music venues pumped $578M into Indiana's economy
Indiana's independent music venues contributed more than $578 million to the state economy in 2024, according to a first-of-its-kind report released this month.
Lifting the Curtain: New Study Puts the Economics of Indie Venues Center Stage
The National Independent Venue Association's "State of Live" report explores the profound economic impact of independent venues - and the challenges standing in their way.
Independent venues are struggling. Here’s what advocates are doing about it
Independent music venues like The Masquerade, Eddie’s Attic and the 40 Watt Club are vital cultural icons that contribute significantly to local economies, but many are struggling to remain profitable.
Ohio's indie music venues power $3B in economic activity, but most still lose money
Ohio's independent music venues made significant contributions to the state's economy in 2024, but most failed to turn a profit, according to a first-of-its-kind report by the National Independent Venue Association.
Report Shows Ohio Small Venues and Festival Promoters Lose Money While Creating Economic Benefits
Last week, the National Independent Venue Association, founded in the early days of the pandemic when small entertainment venues came together to find ways to survive and advocate for assistance, released an economic impact report called The State of Live on the economic impact of independent venues, festivals, and promoters across the country to their local markets.
Indie venues in Pennsylvania are on the brink
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).
Indie music venues bring billions to Georgia, U.S. economy, report finds
Independent music venues contributed $86 billion to the U.S. economy in 2024, according to a first-of-its-kind report released this week.
Most of Oregon's indie venues are losing money
The majority of Oregon's independent venues are financially in the red, according to a first-of-its-kind report out this month from the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA).
Here's what independent music venues bring to Utah's economy
Independent music venues like Kilby Court and Urban Lounge added $645.6 million to Utah's GDP in 2024, according to a first-of-its-kind analysis released this month.
Live Stage, Local Impact: Why investing in GMA means investing in Greenville
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.
Report: R.I.’s independent live entertainment industry contributes $138.2M to state GDP
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.
SD's indie music venues fuel state economy, local artists
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.
Independent live music venues are struggling
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.
Indie music venues bring billions to Tennessee, U.S. economy, report finds
Independent music venues contributed $86 billion to the U.S. economy in 2024, according to a first-of-its-kind report released this week.