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NIVA '25

Last day to take landmark NIVA State of Live venue survey

Today Wednesday March 5th is the last day for independent venues, festivals and promoters to take the landmark NIVA State of Live survey, the first ever economic study of the U.S. independent live sector.

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Take Actiion SXSW

Take Action SXSW Summit and Showcases set schedule

Artist for Action, Sandy Hook Promise, Bandsintown and the Music Managers Forum-US have announced an impressive lineup for their 2025 music business Take Action SXSW Summit and Showcases featuring Passion Pit, Ginuwine, Everclear alongside industry leaders and experts.

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Concert Ticket Breakdown: Who Wins, Loses & Why It Matters

Have you wondered where your ticket dollars really go? Justin Kantor looks at the surprising concert ticket breakdown of costs, profits, and challenges faced by independent artists and venues.

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you are not the star

Dear Music Business, You Are Not The Star

Are you a music manager, agent, tour manager, marketer, label staffer or part of a team working with a band or musician? If so, never forget this valuable lesson… you are not the star. You work for the star.

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NIVA at SXSW

NIVA at SXSW: Live Independent Panel, Showcases & Day Party

The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) will host an important Small Stages, Big Impact: Saving Indie Stages for Artists panel and two official parties at this year’s SXSW to amplify the essential role of the live. Continue reading

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Live Music Industry News: Eventim beats Live Nation • new IEBA exec • SoundCloud adds Ticketmaster

In the latest live music industry news, Concert giant Eventim handily beat Live Nation in Europe in 2024 with 22,440,838 tickets sold at a gross value $1,498,523,633. Eventim’s acquisition of See Tickets in 2024, including its U-Live entertainment arm, helped drive the growth.

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State of Live survey NIVA

1 week left for NIVA independent State Of Live survey

There’s just 1 week left for indie venues, festivals and promoters to take the NIVA State of Live survey, the first ever independent economic study of the U.S. independent live sector.

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green clauses for live music for sustainability

Musicians support sustainability with LIVE Green Clauses

LIVE (Live Music Industry Venues & Entertainment), a coalition of 15 live music organizations, has launched LIVE Green Clauses, a green contractual clause template for artists booking contracts.

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country-folk favorites Wild Ponies by Laura Schneider Photo

6 Questions with country-folk favorites Wild Ponies

We caught up with country-folk favorites Wild Ponies for this latest edition of ‘6 Questions With’ on their way to Montreal to showcase at Folk Alliance conference.

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