Venues, Promoters, Fests: 5 days left for State Of Live survey!
There are just a few days left for independent venues, promoters and festivals to participate in the important The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) State of Live survey.
Venues, Promoters, Fests: 5 days left for State Of Live survey!
While good data exists in the UK and Australia, only empirical evidence points to a truth that anyone involved music in the U.S. knows – it’s harder than ever to turn even a tiny profit in live music.
This first ever independent survey of the U.S. independent live sector will look at how the sector is struggling under the weight of increased corporate competition and rising costs as well as opportunities for growth.
State of Live will capture the economic contributions and operational challenges of independent venues, promoters, performing arts centers, and festivals across the United States.
All of independent entities regardless of their size, tax-status, or location are urged to take part in the State of Live survey now through February 18, 2025.
The collected data will inform a national report and 50 state-by-state reports, scheduled for release on June 23, 2025 during NIVA’s annual conference.
Bruce Houghton is the Founder and Editor of Hypebot, a Senior Advisor at Bandsintown, founder of the Skyline Artists Agency, and a Berklee College Of Music professor.
