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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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‘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

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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

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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

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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

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