NIVA - National Independent Venue Association
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Our mission is to preserve and nurture the ecosystem of independent venues, promoters, and festivals throughout the United States. Foundation: @NIVFdotorg
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Joined April 2020
We’re heading to Minneapolis for NIVA ’26! 🌟 After welcoming nearly 1,400 attendees in Milwaukee, our fifth annual conference lands June 7–10, 2026—for bold conversations, compelling programming, and electrifying live shows. #NIVA26 registration and details coming soon.
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There's a spirit of revival stirring in America. Dinesh D'Souza's new film, The Dragon's Prophecy, is part of that movement. Based on Jonathan Cahn's No.1 bestseller, the film reveals how war, politics and the Bible converge in a way that we need to make a choice. Watch on GJW+.
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Shout out to the independent venues that power live music discovery every day. From billions of recommendations to millions of real-world moments, Live Independent venues are where fandom turns into community. 📷 @nivassoc #LiveIndependent #2025HighNotes
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Because when it comes to live entertainment, community, and resilience… Cleveland rocks! 🤘
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Cleveland just became one of the first cities to release its own #StateOfLive report. The findings are clear: Many indie venues are facing financial hardship. But the data also shows they're cultural and economic powerhouses — driving jobs, tourism, and local impact across Ohio.
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.@TheJusticeDept's reams of evidence > @LiveNation's gaslighting "'[evidence] shows that defendants’ anticompetitive conduct in all markets has harmed the competitive process,” writes a team of lawyers from the DOJ Antitrust Division.'" via @Billboard:
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In the Live Nation-Ticketmaster monopoly trial, the DOJ cited "reams of evidence" showing the companies are using “interlocking monopolies."
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When iconic venues like @TheMayanLA shutter after decades of contribution to their communities — and bands like @Garbage say touring North America is no longer sustainable — it’s time to take a hard look at the economics of independent live. @Pollstar: https://t.co/AjCdEPGHJB
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Trump says NEWSMAX is 'terrific!' Click below to find out why...
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Even as the year winds down, the 𝓦𝓮𝓵𝓬𝓸𝓶𝓮 𝓦𝓪𝓰𝓸𝓷 rolls on. 👋 From beachside bars to black box theaters, alliances to apps, our final class of 2025 highlights the breadth of our independent live ecosystem. Wanna join NIVA in 2026? Learn more: https://t.co/Igr3B2JQ7n
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Shoutout to small venues and promoters, small studios, small labels/publishers, small booking/ management firms, small publicists, small record shops, small instrument/gear shops and manufacturers, LPFMs, and small music publications. Small is beautiful! #SmallBusinessSaturday
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Read @Billboard’s full feature to relive the chaos, community, and comeback story behind one of Seattle’s most vital stages. Here’s to @Neumos — three decades in and leading by example. 🩵🎶
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Billboard's indie venue of the month is Neumos in Seattle, which has survived changing trends, destructive fans and a pandemic for over 30 years.
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.@Billboard continues its Indie Venue of the Month series with a spotlight on @Neumos — a fiercely independent Seattle venue and proud @NIVAssoc member with three decades of history, hustle, and heart.
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Created to spotlight local talent and support independent stages during a traditionally slow season, #615IndieLive invests more than half its budget directly into artist payments and venue support. Presented by @VisitMusicCity, proceeds benefit @MVANorg and @WNXPNashville.
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We’re excited to share that Nashville’s celebration of independent venues and artists is back! 🎶 #615IndieLive returns February 7, with 50+ artists (and counting!) playing across 17 beloved Nashville stages, for one low ticket price: $20. 🎟️ Info & tix: https://t.co/8R4366iGhM
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Turn up the volume on your holiday shopping! 🎁 The NIVA Holiday Gift Guide is live — featuring merch and limited-edition items from independent venues, festivals, and promoters across the country. 🛍️ Look good and support local indies this season: https://t.co/ulkmL6PKoQ
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Ep 2 of Nationwide Amplified: Talaat McNeely, CEO of His & Her Money, shares how he went from drowning in debt to building a marriage of trust, hitting financial goals, & helping others do the same.
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It’s time to end predatory resale practices. Read our full statement and join our call for reform: https://t.co/dLTW8aVFsU
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NIVA and the Fix The Tix coalition have been urging states to adopt resale price caps and ban speculative ticket listings, where scalpers sell tickets they don’t even have — confusing fans, pumping prices, and creating chaos for independent venues and festivals.
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The UK just announced a cap on ticket resale prices — and independent stages across the U.S. are calling on state lawmakers to do the same. 🧵
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An exciting new independent venue is coming to Lexington, KY in Fall 2026! Welcome, @TheRailLex 🛤️
Introducing The Rail ❌ Lexington’s new 2,000-capacity live music venue, built from the ground up to deliver unforgettable moments on both sides of the stage. Big things are coming. Stay tuned at https://t.co/J68R8Ld6wW
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The 2025 Limited First Edition Unity Bag has sold out within one week of launch. We are humbled and moved by the overwhelming response and love we have received. The Unity Bag was created as a quiet tribute to Fostering the Future and as a message of hope. It is the greatest
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Even as the temps drop, our latest 𝓦𝓮𝓵𝓬𝓸𝓶𝓮 𝓦𝓪𝓰𝓸𝓷 rolls in hot. 🔥 From dinner theaters to dive bars, wine bars to rock rooms, this month’s new NIVA members reflect the depth and diversity of the independent community. 🤝 Interested? Info: https://t.co/Igr3B2KnWV
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