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In these past several weeks, the novel coronavirus has brought much of everyone’s daily lives to a screeching halt. For independent venues, whose businesses are kept afloat by social gatherings and live events, the lasting economic effects of this pandemic will prove to be a daunting and unprecedented challenge, unlike anything they’ve experienced beforehand. With cancellations…
Independent Venue Week Announces Second Fundraiser Auction; #IVW20 t-shirts on sale to public
Even though Independent Venue Week is over, American independent venues still need our help. We’re proud to announce the second installment of the Independent Venue Week Auction benefiting the NIVA Emergency Relief Fund, which runs from November 18th to November 27th. To date, Independent Venue Week has raised over $17,000 for the NIVA Emergency Relief…
US Venue Spotlight – Brooklyn, NY – Saint Vitus
Once a plumbing school and old social club, Saint Vitus in Greenpoint, Brooklyn became known as its now legendary self in 2011. Designed by bartenders, this venue perfectly balances both sleek and industrial elements to create the perfect modern NYC rock club. Saint Vitus is renowned for its commitment to New York’s heavy music community….
US Venue Spotlight – Boston, MA – The Middle East
The Middle East in Cambridge opened in 1970. Back then, it existed as a Lebanese restaurant that occasionally hosted Lebanese bands. It wasn’t until 1987 that The Middle East saw its first rock concert. Ever since it was turned into a venue, The Middle East has grown to attract gradually larger audiences to its five…
US Venue Spotlight – Tucson, AZ – 191 Toole
191 Toole is an all ages venue in Downtown Tucson. With a slogan of ‘standing room, unless otherwise noted,’ this venue is all about live music. Built in 1923, the warehouse at 191 East Toole Avenue served as a refrigerated transfer station for the Union Pacific Railroad, the initial location for the Tucson Museum of…
Full US lineup announced along with honorary artist ambassador Chuck D
Independent Venue Week releases full lineup of inaugural American edition: runs nationwide July 9-15, 2018 Announces Chuck D as honorary artist ambassador “Supporting independent music venues is a cool thing to do, so it’s very exciting that a whole week [is] dedicated to doing just that…The long and short of it, then, is that you…