The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) is the national trade association representing thousands of independent live entertainment venues, festivals, promoters, and more. NIVA works to preserve and nurture the ecosystem of live entertainment.

We work to preserve and nurture the ecosystem of live entertainment. NIVA empowers members and their teams with exclusive benefits and advocacy on the state and federal level, as well as an annual industry-leading conference and more.

Mar 24, 2025 · NIVA and its California chapter proudly support Assemblymember Isaac Bryan’s leadership in introducing AB 1349, critical legislation to ban the harmful practice of speculative ticketing in California.

As the leading conference for independent music and comedy venues, festivals and the promoter industry, NIVA ‘24 brings the live entertainment community together to The Big Easy to support, educate, and connect industry leaders across the United States.

As the leading conference for independent music and comedy venues, festivals and the promoter industry, NIVA ‘23 brought the live entertainment community together to support, educate, and connect industry leaders across the United States.

Thank you for joining NIVA in supporting The State of Live—the first national economic research study of the independent live entertainment sector. This groundbreaking project will quantify the economic contributions of independent venues, promoters, performing arts centers, and festivals while addressing the challenges threatening their ...

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NIVA has assembled the Implementation Task Force for a 50 state outreach and education effort as the Small Business Administration promulgates regulations for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program (SVO, fka Save Our Stages Act) included …

By leveraging the collective power of our diverse, nationwide membership, NIVA secures benefits and partnerships that are oftentimes out of reach for small independent organizations. NIVA aims to provide every member an equal opportunity to thrive.

Get ready to experience the best of Milwaukee’s live entertainment scene at NIVA '25! We’re shining a spotlight on our incredible local member venues, promoters, and festivals—each a vital part of the independent live industry.