While the Save Our Stages Act grabbed headlines, efforts have been underway in a slew of states to secure additional state-level relief.
During the coronavirus pandemic, seemingly every day has brought news of a venue closure, so the existence of The Factory is a breath of fresh air.
Caroline Zalman got her start in ticketing while she was working at a branch of Sound Warehouse, the former Southern record store chain.
Yahaira Carmona has worked at SNederlander Concerts for roughly two decades, but her history with the company extends even further.
Independents organize in a fight for their survival No aspect of the live industry was hit harder by the coronavirus pandemic than venues themselves. While artists and other members of the live ecosystem have partly offset lost touring revenue with livestreams and other new content, venues saw income halt suddenly and almost completely in mid-March, when most public gatherings were banned under sweeping health restrictions. Initially, the live business stayed afloat with meager government aid and charitable efforts – but relief has long since dried up, with lawmakers failing repeatedly in recent months to pass additional legislation to bail out the live industry and other sectors impacted by the pandemic. But as the months dragged on, the National Independent Venue Association has provided a beacon of hope during challenging times for venues across the country. More than 2,900 independent venues have banded together since NIVA formed in the pandemic’s early […]
