Membership
WHAT DO YOU GET?
Membership of the LMVA connects you to a national network of independent venue owners, operators and industry professionals working together to ensure live music venues are recognised as vital cultural spaces.
Together we advocate for fair policies and a sustainable future for our industry.
The benefits of membership can be, but not limited to:
A Seat at the Table
Join us in our work to ensure independent dedicated live music venues in NSW are consistently represented in government decision-making and policy development.
Audience Development & Sustainability
We endeavour to support programs that grow live music audiences, strengthen community engagement, and enhance the long-term viability of venues.
Fair Access & Competitive Neutrality
We strive to ensure that independent venues are not disadvantaged in government partnerships or funding decisions.
Insurance Reform
Advocate for state-aligned insurance reforms that reduce costs and improve access to coverage tailored to the unique needs of live music venues.
Infrastructure & Programs
Advocate for continued government investment in venue upgrades, program development, and sector-specific initiatives.
Tax Relief
Advocate for tax incentives and rebates to ease financial pressures on live music venues.
Land Tax & Council Rate Relief
Encourage policies from government that reduce land tax and council rates for landlords who lease to live music venues.
Your first year of membership is free, if you sign up before December 31, 2025. Ongoing membership fees will be determined in consultation with the Alliance board and members—we’re committed to keeping LMVA accessible and inclusive.
City Venue Membership Criteria
To be eligible, venues must:
Operate a dedicated space where original, ticketed live music is the primary focus, with performances 3+ nights per week.
Feature a stage or room designed for live music, with suitable infrastructure (e.g. stage, lighting, sound desk).
Have formal artist payment arrangements in place.
Maintain a consistent live music program as a core part of the business.
Be a hotel/pub with fewer than 10 gaming machines, or a public venue such as a music hall, concert hall, dance hall, or theatre.
Regional NSW Venue Membership Criteria
To be eligible, venues must:
Operate a dedicated space that hosts at least three nights of live music (some ticketed original music) and/or live covers music (maximum of two nights of covers music) per week.
Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to live music as part of business operations.
Feature a dedicated performance space with appropriate infrastructure (e.g. stage, lighting, sound desk).
Have formal artist payment arrangements in place.
Program live music on a regular weekly basis as a key part of the venue’s identity.
Be a hotel/pub with fewer than 10 gaming machines, or a public venue such as a music hall, concert hall, dance hall, or theatre.
These criteria are a guide for membership only, if your venue is a significant contributor to live music and you would like to join or have questions regarding eligibility please contact us at info@lmva.au
Current Members
Join Us!
Big or small, venues are the bricks and mortar that allow all of us to see, hear, dance, play and perform. We provide a stage to so many voices, it is now time for us to unite and have one voice. Membership to LMVA is free. Join us by completing the membership form and let’s agree on the issues that we need to work on together.