That’s a wrap on NIVA ‘23!
Thank you for joining us in Washington, D.C. for our second annual conference.
Check out some highlights below and stay tuned for updates on NIVA ‘24 New Orleans!
July 10-12, 2023
With Opening Party on July 9th
See you NEXT YEAR in New Orleans for NIVA ‘24!
NIVA ‘23 in Washington, D.C.
As the leading conference for independent music and comedy venues, festivals and the promoter industry, NIVA ‘23 brought the live entertainment community together to support, educate, and connect industry leaders across the United States.
Important topics discussed this year will included industry diversity, mental health, safety, insurance, economic impact of live entertainment, booking, artist development, ticketing, and the role of live entertainment in policymaking. Each keynote panel featured prominent industry leaders, members of the media, recording artists, and NIVA members. NIVA ‘23 also gave members the opportunity to engage with NIVA’s federal and national partners on Capitol Hill, in the Administration, and throughout the Capitol region.
In addition to a full slate of programming, there were live performances and a gala to celebrate live entertainment’s contribution to the nation. The events took place at multiple NIVA music and comedy venues across Washington, D.C. During the evenings, attendees took advantage of concerts and performances taking place every night of the conference.
On the final day of the NIVA conference, July 12, NIVA organized our first-ever in-person Congressional “Fly-In” on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. The goal of this Fly-In was to build on the foundation of the Save Our Stages campaign to ensure independent venues, festivals, and promoters continue to be a part of federal policymaking.
Come Join Us!
Become a NIVA member or affiliate member and join us in our mission to preserve and nurture the ecosystem of independent venues and promoters throughout the United States. NIVA membership is open to indepedent venues, promoters and festivals, while affiliate membership is available to all entities or individuals working within the live events and surrounding industries.
Merch
Missed your chance to snag some NIVA ‘23 merch at the conference? Merch is now available for purchase via our online store!
NIVA ‘23 Press Releases & Media
July 18, 2023
How the Dysfunctional Ticketing Market Harms Artists & Fans – And What Can Be Done to Fix It [Billboard]
July 17, 2023
National Independent Venue Association looks to the future at NIVA ‘23 [The Vinyl District]
July 14, 2023
NIVA Conference 2023 Marked By New Leadership, ‘Fix The Tix,’ Capitol Hill Fly-In [Pollstar]
July 13, 2023
NIVA Conference 2023 Marked By New Leadership [VenuesNow]
July 7, 2023
NIVA ‘23 Convention: One Voice for the Independent Live Entertainment Industry [Washington City Paper]
July 7, 2023
NIVA Announces Line-Up For Washington, D.C. Conference [Pollstar]
June 20, 2023
US: Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter's Renovation, Lift San Francisco, NIVA '23, and More [BizBash]
June 8, 2023
The National Independent Venue Association Announces Programming for NIVA '23
February 15, 2023
The National Independent Venue Association Announces The Second Annual NIVA Conference, Taking Place July 10-12 In Washington, D.C.
February 15, 2023
NIVA Reveals Details for Second Annual Conference [Billboard]
February 15, 2023
NIVA Announces Second Annual Conference [Pollstar]
February 15, 2023
NIVA Reveals Details for Second Annual Conference [Black Promoters Collective]
February 15, 2023
The Second Annual NIVA Conference Heads to Washington [Celebrity Access]
February 15, 2023
Music Industry Moves: NIVA Offers First Look at Second Annual Conference; Jon Pikus Joins Wixen Music Publishing [Variety]
THank you to our Niva ‘23 Sponsors
THank you to our Niva ‘23 Partners
Schedule
*The schedule, including speakers and timing, is subject to change.
Speakers
Exclusive NIVA ‘23 Artwork Featuring D.C. Member Venues
NIVA partnered with local Washington, D.C. artist, Jeffrey Everett to produce exclusive conference artwork to show our support for the local artist community and NIVA members.
Jeffrey Everett is an award-winning designer, illustrator, and author working outside of Washington, D.C. designing under the moniker Rockets are Red for the last twenty years. His work has been stapled on walls of acclaimed rock clubs, inked into brave people’s skin, and framed in high-end galleries around the world. Stay up-to-date on his book of poster designs at let-it-bleed.com.
Washington, D.C. NIVA Members
Donate to The National Independent Venue Foundation
Your donation to the National Independent Venue Foundation (NIVF) helps develop programs for a post-COVID future with a spotlight on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the industry. The long-term funding goals will include establishing an endowment fund to assure sustainability of NIVA and Foundation programming for years to come.
NIVF is recognized as a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (Tax ID #85-2436574).