Non-profit group formed by talent agencies & mgmt companies for the purpose of promoting the welfare, prosperity of its members and their represented artists.📣
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National Independent Talent Organization retweeted
We've heard from World Cup fans who have paid for tickets and never received them. This is unacceptable. The problem is a combination of FIFA operating like a league monopolist, holding back tickets and releasing them late, poor technology, and speculative ticketing (which is why Congress needs to pass the TICKET Act so we can finally end spec nationwide).
There’s a lot of blame to go around, but fans don’t care. All ticket sellers must take responsibility and do everything in their power to get fans in the door – no matter what it takes.
FIFA needs to deliver tickets sooner, and resale marketplaces need to prioritize getting fans into the match rather than just issuing refunds.
Back in July, one of our members attended the World Ticketing Conference in Nashville. NITO just filed a formal complaint with the FTC about what we witnessed, including exhibitors selling tech to circumvent security measures and ticket limits, illegal under the 2016 BOTS Act.
Nashville Event Prompts Indie Agents to Flag FTC About New Ticket Scalping Tech blbrd.cm/if9NLeR
Please read our formal complaint submitted to the FTC on BOTS Act violators. nitolive.org/wp-content/uplo…
National Independent Talent Organization retweeted
Check out @Variety & @jemaswad's coverage of #MusicVotes' new partners & members!👉 variety.com/2024/music/news/…
Thx to #ArtistforArtist @artistrightsnow @AEGpresents @ASMGlobalLive @Bandsintown @downtownmusic #Echoette @FenwayRec @MMFUS @NITO_Live #FortWilliam Artist Mgmt 1/2
Yesterday, NITO sent this letter to House and Senate staffers urging Congress to pass the long overdue American Music Fairness Act. If passed, music workers would finally get a performance royalty for terrestrial radio broadcasts. #musicfairness
Great having so many NITO members at last week's @nivassoc Conference. We had a joint board meeting with NIVA and NITO and are excited about new ways to work together more closely moving forward!
🎵 NITO has proudly joined the @Human_Artistry Campaign! We're dedicated to protecting working musicians from exploitation by emerging technologies and ensuring their representation in policy discussions.
🚀 Why it matters:
• Preserving Creativity: We champion AI that supports, not supplants, the musical artistry that shapes our culture.
• Empowering Voices: It's crucial that the interests of those who bring music to life are heard and respected.
Let’s amplify our artists, not replace them. #SupportHumanArtistry #AIPrinciples
🔗 Learn more and join the movement. HumanArtistryCampaign.com
National Independent Talent Organization retweeted
Pitchfork's covering the passage of the TICKET act, with reactions from us, @NITO_Live @nivassoc and @GRAMMYAdvocacy. pitchfork.com/news/us-house-…
National Independent Talent Organization retweeted
BREAKING NEWS: The House has passed the #TICKETAct, paving the way for more comprehensive ticketing reforms! This significant step, led by bipartisan efforts, aims to protect fans from predatory ticketing practices and ensure a transparent, fair ticket buying experience.
ICYMI: Last week, 250+ major music artists endorsed the #FansFirstAct, proposed legislation in the Senate targeting unethical ticket resellers and illegal bots that affect the ticketing industry — voiced through a letter sent to Congress, coordinated by the #FixTheTix coalition.
We are grateful for the artists' support and encourage more musicians and their fans to join the movement for ticketing reform at fixthetix.org
National Independent Talent Organization retweeted
🎺 JUST IN: #NIVA24 has unveiled an exciting programming lineup for its third-annual conference taking place in New Orleans, June 3–5, with more announcements and updates coming soon!
Don’t miss this chance to connect and grow with the independent live entertainment community.
National Independent Talent Organization retweeted
It's true, watching @BuckDharmaBOC testify was a highlight of this fight. An absolute legend of rock music, offering his two minutes of public testimony like any other citizen! Totally inspiring!
Huge win for #FixTheTix coalition in Maryland with the passage of SB539. A special shout out to @TKOBooking client @BuckDharmaBOC of @TheAmazingBOC who testified at the State House in favor of the bill.
Huge win for #FixTheTix coalition in Maryland with the passage of SB539. A special shout out to @TKOBooking client @BuckDharmaBOC of @TheAmazingBOC who testified at the State House in favor of the bill.
We will continue to push back against resellers at the federal and state level until artist voices are heard louder than the secondary sites. Join our effort at fixthetix.org
📣 MEMBERS: Our next Ask Anything Member Meetup will take place this Wed, April 10th at 1PM ET and will feature guests from @Bandsintown discussing their free and paid offerings for Artists, Venues, Festivals, and Promoters.
Check the latest newsletter for registration info! 📧
In February, NITO Member Dave Shapiro from Sound Talent Group testified before the California State Assembly, discussing the intensive process of cancelling bot tickets and the issues that arise from the current lack of enforcement. #FixTheTix
Predatory resellers are in a tech arms race with artists and venues. They get past ticket limits using bot tech, banned under federal law. The Fans First Act in the Senate, supported by NITO and the #FixTheTix coalition, would strengthen the BOTS Act and enforcement mechanisms.