NIVA calls out Live Nation for its ‘calculated attempt’ to divert artists from independent venues
[UPDATED] NIVA (National Association of Independent Venues) is pushing back against Live Nation’s announcement that its clubs will give $1,500 in cash gas and travel stipends to each headliner and support. Continue reading
46 NITO independent music Agents & Managers lead fair ticketing fight
The National Independent Talent Organization (NITO) has announced an aggressive nine-point platform of changes needed to reform concert ticketing, and 46 independent booking agencies and management companies have signed a. Continue reading
NIVA names 300+ indie performers as ‘Live List’ favorites
The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) has partnered with Hollywood’s The Black List to produce The Live List, to shine the spotlight on performing musicians, performers, and comedians. Kicking off with a TIDAL-sponsored event at SXSW, the. Continue reading
Scenes from NIVA independent venue conference
The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) Conference wrapped Tuesday night in Cleveland. Just shy of 600 attended the inaugural conference. Hypebot was at NVA 2022 and you can find full. Continue reading
NIVA independent venue conference wraps
The first National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) Conference wrapped on Tuesday in Cleveland, OH. This week’s convention was a celebration of pandemic survival and a hard look at what’s next. Continue reading
NIVA Independent Venue Conference: Celebration, education, and a partnership with Bandsintown
With attendance approaching 600, the National Independent Venue Association’s first gathering of the indie live music tribe was held last week in Cleveland. Launched in the early days of the. Continue reading
NIVA indie venue conference: #SaveOurStages Chapter 2
UPDATED: The first National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) is happening today and tomorrow in Cleveland and Hypebot is there. Launched in the early days of the pandemic, NIVA and partners. Continue reading
NIVA sets first indie venue Conference and Independent AF Awards
The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) has announced that its first ever conference will be held on July 11 and 12 in Cleveland. OH. July 11 also marks the start. Continue reading
OVERHEARD @ SXSW: NIVA Meetup, Bandsintown Big Break Showcase, Phoebe Bridgers and more
FRIDAY EDITION: I’ve started every day’s Overheard @ SXSW with the latest on how attendance is down. But really, who cares? I for one am a little bit happy that. Continue reading
