nice timing
Live Nation’s announcement comes 10 days before NIVA (National Independent Venue Association) will release a landmark study on the economic impact and challenges faced by America’s independent live venues.The survey will be unveiled during its NIVA ”25 conference June 23-25 in Milwaukee. It is expected to show a vibrant but challenged independent sector.NIVA has been a vocal critic of what it sees as Live Nation and Ticketmaster’s heavy handed use of its dominate power in the marketplace and its impact on independent venues, promoters and festivals.