Our webinar series is designed to equip small venue owners and operators with tools for success, building on the knowledge exchange and collaboration fostered during our Music in Action Summit. The webinars will feature expert-led sessions on topics of value to our growing network of small venues and they're free to join! All part of our ongoing commitment to supporting venues and addressing the need for resources that assist our live music community.

Upcoming Webinars

Licensing Made Simple:
What Every Venue Should Know About Royalties

Thursday, October 23 at 3:30pm ET/12:30pm PT

Music licensing doesn’t have to be complicated. Join Tobi Parks of Tour Tech for a practical session that breaks down the essentials of performance rights, setlist reporting, and royalty payments — specifically for independent venue operators and staff.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Streamline quarterly PRO reporting

  • Avoid common reporting mistakes

  • Understand how accurate data supports the songwriters whose music fills your rooms

This workshop will leave you with tools and confidence to simplify reporting, support fair artist compensation, and strengthen your venue’s business practices.

In partnership with the National Independent Venue Foundation

Register here!

Past Webinars

Sound Decisions: Designing for Impact in Small Venues
with Sam Berkow & Nick Forster

A practical conversation about venue acoustics and multi-use space design featuring two trailblazers in live entertainment: Sam Berkow, acoustician and Project Director at Henderson Engineers, and Nick Forster, eTown Founder and Host. Together, they explore best practices for small venue acoustics, what to consider when designing or retrofitting a performance space, and how intentional sound design supports artist, audience, and community impact.

Booking A Small Venue: How To Find, Negotiate & Produce More Successful Shows
with Bruce Houghton

Successfully booking a small independent venue is difficult whether you're in a competitive or a tertiary market. But as a I've learned as both a long time booking agent and a talent buyer, there are tools and strategies to help find, negotiate and produce more successful shows. Together we'll learn how to get to yes more often by anticipating the needs of artists and agents and understanding your unique place in the broader live music ecosystem.

Grant Writing: The Narrative
with Aaron Henderson

Learn how to craft a compelling story for any grant proposal. This session will help you navigate what funders are looking for, and provide tips for ensuring your venue's unique challenges & mission are effectively communicated.

Grant Writing: The Budget
with Aaron Henderson

Build a solid, funder-friendly budget to accompany a grant application. This webinar will cover practical tips for how to link budget items to project goals and avoid common pitfalls in grant budgeting.

Branding & Marketing Your Music Venue
with Bruce C. Bryan

Learn how to build a strong brand at your venue, reach the right audiences, and make the most of your marketing budget. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your venue's presence or attract more patrons, this session will provide practical strategies to help your venue stand out.