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# NIVA's Parker on Live Nation Trial Impact and What's Next
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/stephen-parker-what-live-nation-trial-means-for-indie-venues/
- Published: 2026-05-13T11:58:14.000Z
- Updated: 2026-05-13T11:58:13.000Z
- Description: The Exec. Director of the National Independent Venue Association speaks out after a jury found Live Nation and Ticketmaster guilty of monopolistic practices.
- Author: Bruce Houghton
- Tags: Podcasts, Music Biz Weekly podcast, music biz weekly, Live Nation

**Stephen Parker** is the Executive Director of the[**National Independent Venue Association**](https://www.nivassoc.org/?ref=hypebot.com) (NIVA). 

He joins **Michael Brandvold** and **Blasko** on the [**Music Biz Weekly Podcast**](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-music-biz-weekly/id400401604?ref=hypebot.com)after the state Attorney Generals' **Live Nation** and **Ticketmaster** anti-trust trial heads to the remedy phase and potential appeal.

They dive into what this all means for independent venues, promoters, artists and fans.

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