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the beginning of fall 🍁

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Just two former interns reminiscing about our summer at DRKMTTR… 🤘

Come out to a show at one of the coolest venues in Nashville! Discover your new favorite band, dance the night away with friends, and support the local music scene. 🎸🖤
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🎥: @womenwhocreatemedia
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#drkmttrcollective #nashvillemusic #nashvillevenues #interns #supportlocalmusic

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30 participants. 15 venues. And this is just the beginning. 🎓
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We are so proud to celebrate the 30 graduates of our fifth Venue Operations eXperience (VOX) cohort!
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VOX is designed to create pathways into independent live entertainment through industry-focused training, hands-on experience, mentorship, and professional network-building. This year, participants developed skills across Front of House Operations, Production, and Digital Marketing while learning alongside professionals working in the field.
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At NIVF, we believe venues and festivals are living classrooms. They’re places where people can build skills, discover career paths, make meaningful connections, and gain the experience needed to grow within this industry.
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And that work doesn’t end at graduation. Our graduates become part of the growing VOX alumni network, with continued access to professional development, industry connections, resources, and opportunities.
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During #WorkforceDevelopmentMonth, we’re especially proud to celebrate what these 30 graduates have accomplished—and the venues, mentors, and industry professionals who helped make those experiences possible.
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Please join us in celebrating the VOX Class of 2026! 👏 Collage of faces with text 'Summer 2026 Participants VOX Venue Operations Experience'.

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post grad life !!!

best friend married 🥹🥹

revive !

wishing everyone got to see the photo that was recreated before this one was taken

aunt duties always

happy birthday ava !!!

revive but with zack this time

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new roomate (she hates me)

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Celebrated two of my favorite people getting married this weekend!! I love the Byrds!🤍🤍

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We are thrilled to announce our partnership with @nivfdotorg for their 2026 Venue Operations eXperience 🎶

This four-month program is a backstage pass to the world of live entertainment — blending digital marketing, hands-on experience, and career-boosting opportunities.

Some of the epic parts of this program include:

📚 15 virtual gamified training workshops
💼 12-week internship at a TN local host indie venue
🎓 3-month mentorship with an industry expert
🎟 3-day streaming pass to NIVA ‘25 Conference
📝 Resume and career workshop
🌐 Access to NIVF’s job board & extended learning resources

Follow along throughout the summer for a glance at what our talented cohort is up to ⚡

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SHOW PHOTO DROP!!!📸
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Thanks to all who came out to any of our shows this semester or any local shows in general.
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Special thanks to @no.not.like.the.singer and @ridleyvarden for the photos.
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We have songs dropping soon so stay tuned💚

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thank you so much to @thebluehousevenue and the crew for having us on saturday. it was such a blast!

📸: @z.a.p.hotos and @ridleyvarden

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2026 so far ✨

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thank you mtsu for all the amazing friends, experiences, and memories that I’ve gained over the past 3 1/2 years 💙🎓

To make it short, Billy said it best, “it’s been a real nice time and I can’t wait to see you folks again” 🥲 #highwaycalls

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seven down & one to go 💌

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Rippin it up 🦾 @fatalaffairband
📸: @ridleyvarden

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