Stephen Parker

The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) has appointed Stephen Parker as its new Executive Director to lead the organization. David Hazan, music industry executive, will be interviewing Stephen Parker on Wednesday February 1, 2023 at FestForums in his first live interview since assuming the position.

"Parker’s previous experience, which includes working for the National Governors Association, the Country Music Association, Virginia Governor Tim Kaine and the National Guard, should serve him well as he leads the independent venue sector through what is an uneven financial recovery in economically uncertain times for many of its roughly 1,000 members" states Pollstar.