NYIVA

03/27/2026

We led the country in AG responses now lend your voice to this petition for New York State to adopt NYIVA approved legislation that supports Independent Venues and Promoters and protects our patrons.



Link in the bio

03/11/2026

Urgent action needed!!!!

Follow the link in our bio to email your attorney general about continuing the lawsuit to break up the harmful monopoly that affects all artists, venues, promoters & fans alike.

05/28/2025

Tomorrow, Thursday May 29th 1PM Ticketing Legislation town hall with

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01/17/2023

Planning for a successful year ahead and continuing our partnership with the and teams in 2023.

Thank you to all of our valued New York Independent Venue and Promoter members for coming out to join us for a special industry brunch!

07/13/2022

That’s a wrap on NIVA ‘22 - Thank you so much for joining us at the inaugural conference!

Thank you to all our attendees, speakers, sponsors, venues, and artists for making NIVA ‘22 an overwhelming success. See you in 2023!

The first annual NIVA conference took place in Cleveland, July 11–12, 2022. NIVA '22 brought together our community of National Independent Venue Association members, agents, managers, affiliate members, and companies that were interested in partnering with NIVA. This in-person conference, which took place at the start of Independent Venue Week, was a place for NIVA members to discuss the state of the industry and topics including safety, technology, inclusion, diversity, equality, accessibility, booking, ticketing, and marketing, plus network with other
members.

Hello from Pickwick & Frolic/Hilarities 4th Street Theatre in Cleveland, home of day two of ! We're closing out our inaugural conference with another eventful day of programming.

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07/11/2022

We are so excited to see you at ‘22!

Looking forward to a jam-packed conference with panels hosted by our board and venue members.

Panelist:
Jen Lyon, Meanred Productions
Justin Kantor, Venue Pilot
Grace Blake, City Winery
Brad Grossman, Helium Comedy Club
Tamara Kesheki, St. George Theatre
Erika Elliot, Central Park Summer Stage
Kae Burke, House of Yes

For more info --> https://www.nivassoc.org/confe.../schedule/sell-more-tickets

05/06/2022

Great meeting with NYIVA, NIVA, and U.S. Senate Press Secretaries Association! We discussed how the SOS Act turned into law, and the SVOG helped thousands of independent music and comedy venues, promoters, and festivals. We appreciate these amazing people who support and care for the independent music industry as well as our small businesses.

📷 Pictured here:
Justin Kantor (Venue Pilot and NYIVA board), Jim Brunberg (Mississippi Studios and NIVA Board), Brad Grossman (Helium Comedy Club and NYIVA board), Audrey Fix Schaefer, (I.M.P. and NIVA Board VP) Jen Lyons (MeanRed and NYIVA Board President), Tamara Keshecki (St. George Theater Restoration and NYIVA Board VP), Grace Blake (City Winery, NIVA and NYIVA Boards)

05/05/2022

NYIVA was excited to welcome The US Senate Press Secretaries Association to Carnegie Hall for a chat about Save our Stages, Live Performing Arts, and Grassroots Advocacy!

We discussed how the SOS Act turned into law, and the SVOG helped thousands of independent music and comedy venues, promoters, and festivals. We appreciate these amazing people who support and care for the independent music industry as well as our small businesses.

Pictured here:
Justin Kantor (Venue Pilot and NYIVA board),
Jim Brunberg (Mississippi Studios and NIVA Board),
Brad Grossman (Helium Comedy Club and NYIVA board),
Audrey Fix Schaefer, (I.M.P. and NIVA Board VP)
Jen Lyon (MeanRed and NYIVA Board President),
Christina Botero (NYIVA),
Laura Regan (Footlight Presents),
Tamara Keshecki (St. George Theater Restoration and NYIVA Board VP),
Grace Blake (City Winery, NIVA and NYIVA Boards),
David Freudenthal (Director, Government Relations at Carnegie Hall)

Photographer: Vincent Burich ()

04/01/2022

in news. Thank you, for speaking out on behalf of independent venues in New York.

NYIVA is asking state lawmakers for assistance in the form of a three-year, $150 million stabilization fund.

“It’s of dire importance that venues get this extra assistance - support not just from the fans, the people, but from municipalities and our government to make sure we can operate safely and continue to put on events for people. Losing venues would mean the state is losing a vital part of its entertainment and cultural identity. “ - Meier

Full article on Spectrum News or link in bio.

04/01/2022

We're honored to have our leading champion, Jen Lyon as our NYIVA board president. Thank you for all you do to !

03/12/2022

Live performing arts and venues in the State of NY have been uniquely harmed by the pandemic and need critical support to recover.

Go to NYIVA.org and Take Action and let your representatives know we need their help!