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Independent venues & nonprofit stages support #AB1349 because it protects fans from speculative ticketing & deceptive resale practices. This bill stands up for artists, audiences, small businesses & nonprofits - not ticket scammers. We urge an AYE vote. #NIVACA #FixTheTix

The #StateOfLive – the first economic research study of the independent live sector – found that in 2024, independent stages contributed $86.2B to U.S. GDP and generated $153.1B in total economic output. That’s more than the U.S. beer, gaming, and airline industries.

Artists, fans, indie/nonprofit venues need your help @BuffyWicks to protect their art and small businesses. Please support AB 1349 and help us fight back against fake and overpriced tickets supported by big tech money and fraudsters.

Today I filled out the @CAfortheArts field survey. Felt I need to represent OC #Dance 🕺

@nivacalifornia @AsmMikeGipson @nivassoc Great work everyone!

Thank you @AsmMikeGipson for meeting with the NIVA CA team to talk about ticketing policy. We look forward to engaging on concrete solutions to help protect artists, fans, and indie venues.

🚀 BIG NEWS: Federal action on ticketing reform is gaining momentum, with strong bipartisan support & industry-wide consensus on consumer protections, all-in pricing, ban on speculative tix. Read more: news.pollstar.com/2024/01/10/hop… Join the #FixTheTix campaign: fixthetix.org

@CalNonprofits @CAfortheArts So true!!!

“Advocacy doesn’t end once the bill passes or the grant is made…it’s in the implementation and accountability" that continues. - Julie Baker of @CAfortheArts talking advocacy at #CNSymposium23

The WGA and AMPTP have reached a tentative agreement. This was made possible by the enduring solidarity of WGA members and extraordinary support of our union siblings who stood with us for over 146 days. More details coming after contract language is finalized. #WGAstrike

@CAfortheArts @CAArtsAdvocates @GavinNewsom @CAgovernor @Arts4LA @ActorsEquity @sb1116ca @TheatreProdSoCA @theatrebayarea @Portantino Thank you for everything you did to make this possible!

@GavinNewsom: The state’s nonprofit partners deserve upfront and on-time pay for our work to deliver services to Californians. We urge you to sign #AB590 & #SB557. #NonprofitEquityCA @SenMoniqueLimon @AsmGreggHart @CAgovernor @CalNonprofits

51 years ago today, the 37 words of Title IX changed history for girls & women in the U.S. Each of us must respect and protect the tenets of Title IX. It represents one very important way to build more inclusive spaces for the next generation. Here's to continued progress!