WASHINGTON D.C. (CelebrityAccess) — The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) announced that Fabrice Sergent, Co-founder and managing partner of the live music discovery service Bandsintown, will join NIVA’s advisory board.
According to NIVA, Sergent will contribute his expertise in live music marketing and artist advocacy to help support NIVA’s vision and goals.
Over the course of his career, Sergent has co-founded and grown multiple digital media companies, including Bandsintown, which he launched with his longtime partner, Julien Mitelberg. Since launch, Bandsintown has grown to become one of the leading live music discovery platform in the world with over 90 million registered users and integration through apps sucha s Shazam, Apple, Spotify, and more.
“Fabrice Sergent has been a champion for independent venues and artists since founding Bandsintown,” said Stephen Parker, Executive Director of NIVA. “His passion for our members, visionary partnership on Live Independent, and experience in live entertainment will be critical as we search for more resources and create more opportunities to help independent stages succeed in the competitive and ever-evolving live industry.”
“I am honored to join the NIVA Advisory Board, where the ethos of Bandsintown aligns seamlessly with NIVA’s mission to fight for the vital contribution to culture of independent venues and artists,” said Fabrice Sergent, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Bandsintown. “Both organizations share a deep commitment to nurturing the live music ecosystem and fostering innovation in the industry.”
Sergent joins a board that also includes artists such as Christian McBride and Dave Grohl along with noted industry executives such as YouTube’s Lyor Cohen, Eventbrite’s Julia Hartz, and Maurader’s Rev. Moose.
