According to the National Independent Venue Association, “with zero revenue and the overwhelming overhead of rent, mortgage, utilities, taxes, and insurance, 90% of independent venues report that if the shutdown lasts six months and there’s no federal assistance, they will never reopen again.”
In their Letter To Congress, NIVA shines a spotlight on the harsh reality of this situation and the dire consequences that will result without assistance.
Watch the brief video below – it really hits the nail on the head!
For additional information, check out the Press Release for the Restart Act.
Now that you’re hopefully all caught up, help us push Congress.
Head over to SaveOurStages.com and sign the letter now.
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