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

The NIVA Conference is a place for NIVA members, agents, managers, affiliate members and interested partners to discuss the state of the industry and topics including safety, technology, inclusion, diversity, equality, accessibility, insurance, the economic impact of live entertainment, booking, artist development, ticketing, marketing, and the role of live entertainment in policymaking. Each keynote panel features prominent industry leaders, members of the media, recording artists, and NIVA members.

As the nation’s live entertainment association, the National Independent Venue Association’s mission is to cultivate, elevate, and advocate for an equitable and sustainable ecosystem of independent performance venues, festivals, and promoters.