Statement from the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) on the Inclusion of the American Music Tourism Act in the Continuing Resolution
NIVA stands ready to partner with the U.S. Department of Commerce to bring the goals of this Act to life.
A Statement from NIVA on the inclusion of the TICKET Act in the Continuing Resolution
We will make it our mission to blunt, repeal, or strike down any federal provision that would directly or indirectly permit the sale of fake tickets.
Senator Blumenthal Hosts Press Event at Independent Venue to Announce Formal FTC Request to Address Deceptive Ticketing Abuses
Hartford, Connecticut’s Infinity Music Hall Highlights Impact of Predatory Ticketing Practices on Local Economies and Live Entertainment
Thousands Of Fake Oasis Tickets Discovered On Stubhub And Vivid Seats, Deceiving Fans Ahead Of U.s. Tour Going On Sale
In a Letter to Congress, the National Independent Venue Association Calls for a Hearing to Investigate the Proliferation of Deceptive Practices Defrauding Fans
Senators Cantwell-Cruz Letter on Oasis Fake Tickets
NIVA writes on behalf of the nation’s independent venues, festivals, promoters, artists, and fans to share evidence of widespread deceptive practices by predatory brokers and resale platforms ahead of the official on sale of the Oasis U.S. Tour
Eventbrite Named Exclusive Partner of NIVA’s Industry Affairs Committee
CEO Julia Hartz Joins Independent Venue Association Advisory Board
NIVA Letter to Portland City Council re: Central Eastside Concert Venue
NIVA's response to a Live Nation music venue planned for the Central Eastside in Portland urges the Portland City Council to require that the venue be operated and booked by a local independent promoter or venue operator.
Riot Fest Joins National Independent Venue Association Ahead of Its September 20-22 Three-Day Festival
The Iconic Punk Rock and Alternative Music Festival Joins the Leading Organization Advocating for Independent Venues, Promoters, and Festivals
The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) Unveils "Live Independent" Program Marking A New Era For Independent Venues, Promoters, And Festivals
The Groundbreaking Certification Program In Partnership with Bandsintown Identifies and Supports the Independent Live Entertainment Community
The National Independent Venue Association Urges Yelp to Stop Empowering the Sale of Fake and Price-Gouged Tickets
NIVA issued a letter to Yelp CEO Jeremy Stoppelman calling for the immediate cessation of deceptive ticket sales practices facilitated on the Yelp platform. The letter comes after multiple attempts by NIVA and its members to reach Yelp to discuss the disconcerting issue and underscores the harm these practices inflict on consumers, artists, and small businesses.
NIVA Letter To Yelp
NIVA's letter to Yelp CEO Jeremy Stoppelman calling for the immediate cessation of deceptive ticket sales practices facilitated on the Yelp platform.
Fix The Tix Day of Action Led To More Than 65,000 Letters Being Sent To Congress Demanding Comprehensive Ticketing Reform
Artists including Billie Eilish, Finneas, Graham Nash, Underoath, and more mobilized fans to participate
Fix The Tix Day of Action Compels Congress to Pass Comprehensive Ticketing Reform
Following House Ticketing Bill Passage, the Senate Should Act on Fans First Act to End Anti-Competitive and Predatory Practices in the Resale Market
NIVA Urges Committee Action and Passage of California Fan Protection Bill
SB 785 will ban deceptive and predatory ticketing resale practices and scams on unfettered secondary market
National Independent Venue Association Concludes Third Annual Conference With A Record 1,300 Attendees As Eight New Orleans Venues Hosted Conference Goers
NIVA ‘24 Concludes with Announcement of Milwaukee as Host City for NIVA ‘25 Presented in a Video Montage Featuring Alice Cooper, Jim Gaffigan, Justin Vernon of Bon Iver, and Rufus Wainwright
The National Independent Venue Association Announces NIVA ‘25 Will Take Place in Milwaukee
Milwaukee Local Venues Will Play Host to NIVA’s Fourth Annual Conference Next June
NIVA's Statement on The U.S. Department of Justice and 30 State Antitrust Lawsuit
“NIVA is in full support of actions that level the competitive playing field for all those in the live music and entertainment industry.”
The National Independent Venue Association Unveils Its Full Program Lineup For NIVA ‘24 Taking Place June 2-5 In New Orleans
The Live Independent Entertainment Industry Will Gather in The Big Easy for its Third Annual Conference Featuring Members of Eventbrite, National Independent Talent Organization, Wasserman, United Talent Agency, Live Music Society, Spotify, Meta, Rolling Stone, Lyte, Billboard, Pollstar, and Hundreds of Independent Venues and Promoters from Across the Country
House TICKET Act Passage An Important Step Toward Ultimately Passing Comprehensive Ticketing Reform
The bill can be a vehicle for the strongest ticketing consumer protections in the Bipartisan Cornyn-Klobuchar Fans First Act to become law
The National Independent Venue Association Announces Programming for NIVA’s Third-Annual Conference Taking Place in New Orleans June 3-5
The nation’s independent live entertainment community will welcome a diverse slate of speakers from Eventbrite, National Independent Talent Organization, Wasserman, Live Music Society, Spotify, Meta, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Pollstar, and hundreds of independent venues and promoters from across the country.