Live music music struggles with Omicron as Congress considers new funding round
The Omicron variant is reeking havoc on the global live music sector as fans weigh the risk of attending live shows. New ticket sales for shows in January and February. Continue reading
NIVA begins offering members access to health insurance
Some big changes are in the making in the music industry this week. The National Independent Venue Association is now offering healthcare insurance plans to venue, promoter, and festival employees.. Continue reading
‘Save Our Stages Extension Act’ support grows
The National Independent Venue Association has thrown it’s weight behind a bipartisan bill aimed at extending the ‘Save Our Stages’ program, in part due to the initial program’s stilted rollout.. Continue reading
After 7 months of delays, SBA SVOG grants are finally helping to save independent live music
After months of delays, SBA SVOG grants are starting to reach desperate indie music venues, promoters, agents. and managers struggling to recover from the pandemic. The $16 billion US federal. Continue reading
5 months after $16B in SBA SV0G grants became law $0 has been distributed to indie venues
5 months ago in late December of 2020 former President Trump signed into law a bill that guaranteed $16 billion in grant relief to desperate independent music venues. As of. Continue reading
NIVA, NITO Share Free Reopening Checklist For Live Entertainment Industry
With COVID cases falling and vaccinations increasing, the excitement continues to grow for the return of live music. In an effort to facilitate this safely, a coalition of lice music. Continue reading
NIVA adds high profile Advisory Board, expands Board Of Directors
The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) has named a new advisory board that features high profile industry figures and some serious star power. The new NITO advisory board, which is. Continue reading
NIVA Awards $3M Emergency Grants To Indie Music Venues
The NIVA (National Independent Venue Association) Emergency Relief Fund has awarded its first grants to help some of the most vulnerable indie live music venues stave off disaster until the. Continue reading
OFFICIAL: Indie Venues Score $15B #SaveOurStages COVID Relief
UPDATE: Bipartisan #SaveOurStages legislation advocated for by NIVA, NITO, and other music industry trade groups has passed the US House Of Representative and Senate by veto proof margins. The bill. Continue reading
National Independent Venue Foundation (NIVF) Created To Preserve Live Music
While the industry waits with baited breath for the passage of the Save Our Stages Act in Congress, the National Independent Venue Association has announced the formation of the National. Continue reading
