NIVA - National Independent Venue Association

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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#NIVA27 is goin’ out west! ⛰️

Join us in Boulder, Colorado, June 27–July 1, 2027, presented by @Eventim_USA.

Programming will take place across iconic Boulder-area independent venues and conclude at @RedRocksCO.

First In Line pricing is available now: https://t.co/aDLLd3jd28

[Songbyrd Music House @SongbyrdDC]

Happy I̶n̶d̶e̶p̶e̶n̶d̶e̶n̶c̶e̶ Independents Day!! We’re thrilled to present our Episode of @enjoyjaialai “Raise The Stage” highlighting Songbyrd and independent stages everywhere!

FULL EP >> https://t.co/K1Rap5S3KE

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Happy Birthday, @Olivertree ❤️

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Their work spans advocacy, venue ownership, promotion, ticketing, artist dev, and innovation — helping create a stronger, more sustainable future for our sector.

Proud to celebrate their impact and the impact of this year’s entire class of honorees. 👏https://t.co/Jl6EOmIMsi

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Independent leadership. Industry-wide impact. ⚡️

@Pollstar’s 2026 Impact 50 recognizes the people helping move live entertainment forward, and we’re proud to see five members of the @NIVAssoc community included among this year’s honorees.

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Less than a week into the 2026 #FIFAWorldCup, fans who spent hundreds — and in some cases thousands — of dollars on resale tickets have been turned away from matches across the United States after tickets were never delivered, were invalid, or simply did not exist.

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If you have a story to share, visit the #FixTheTix Fan Action Center to file a report, contact policymakers, and make your voice heard. Every story helps build momentum for change. Get started at https://t.co/rXGpuWPVC2

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Merch? We got it. ✅

From the official #NIVA26 poster to our newest indie-stage inspired designs, NIVA HQ is stocked with shirts, hats, stickers, and more. Stop by the first floor of Dudley Riggs Theatre to take a little piece of NIVA home with you.

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One more day. One more chance to make it count. ⚡️

The final day of #NIVA26 features a conversation with @PatrickCarney of @TheBlackKeys, opportunities to connect with industry leaders from across the country at the Agent / Booker Hang, and so much more.

See you out there. 💜

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The discussion included new details, firsthand perspectives, and sharp criticism of the DOJ’s settlement decision — revelations that became the subject of a new @Variety feature published following the session.

Read the article for more. https://t.co/3ZlbLQwK9I

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At #NIVA26, former DOJ antitrust leaders Roger Alford and David Dahlquist joined @WSJ's @DavidAMichaels for a candid conversation on the @LiveNation-@Ticketmaster case, how it was built, and what comes next.

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A visionary leader. A champion for artists. And an independent force. 🏆

At #NIVA26, the NIVA Independent Visionary Award was proudly presented to Jackie Nalpant, EVP & Managing Executive at @THE_TEAM_co.

Congratulations, Jackie, on this well-deserved honor. 👏

[Mayor Jacob Frey @MayorFrey]

Minneapolis knows a thing or two about music.

This morning, we kicked off the National Independent Venue Association conference right here in Minneapolis.

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Tonight and tomorrow night, #NIVA26 extends across the Twin Cities. 🫡

As part of NIVA’s Salute to Independent Venues, members across MSP are opening their doors for two nights of live music, comedy, theater, film, artist showcases, venue tours, dance parties, open jams, & more.

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Monday at #NIVA26. ⚡️

From packed sessions and big conversations to new introductions, unexpected run-ins, and catching up at happy hour, the first full day of the conference was a reminder that independent live is powered by people.

Here’s a look at some of those moments.

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Monday at #NIVA26. ⚡️

From packed sessions and big conversations to new introductions, unexpected run-ins, and catching up at happy hour, the first full day of the conference was a reminder that independent live is powered by people.

Here’s a look at some of those moments.