--- title: Independent Venue Payroll and Employer of Record | Cast & Crew Sports & Live Entertainment description: Cast & Crew is a proud Bronze Sponsor of NIVA '26 in Minneapolis. Connect with our team to learn how we simplify payroll and workforce compliance for independent venues and live event organizations. --- # *Powering the People Behind Independent Venues and Live Events at NIVA '26 Conference* [![Cast & Crew Sports & Live Entertainment\_stacked\_#FAF7F2](https://about.castandcrew.com/hubfs/Cast%20%26%20Crew%20Sports%20%26%20Live%20Entertainment_stacked_%23FAF7F2.svg)](https://www.castandcrew.com/) ## Meet our team ![Dina E. Meyers](https://about.castandcrew.com/hubfs/Dina%20Meyers.webp) Dina E. Meyers Vice President of Sports & Live Entertainment Sales ![T.J. Sagen](https://about.castandcrew.com/hubfs/TJ%20Sagen.webp) T.J. Sagen Director of Sports & Live Entertainment Sales ## Event Details Let’s Meet at NIVA '26 June 7-10, 2026 | Minneapolis, MN Connect with us during the event at [The Hennepin](https://www.nivassoc.org/) for tailored insights on simplifying payroll and protecting your venue crew. ## We're proud to be a returning sponsor at the [NIVA '26 Conference](https://www.nivassoc.org/conference) Our team will be on site throughout the conference and available to connect with venue operators, promoters, and festival organizers looking to uplevel how they manage their payroll and workers’ comp. Spend less time on stressful paperwork. Year after year, we've been named the most trusted partner for payroll, workers’ compensation, and compliance. Seasonal crews management, multi state requirements; we cover the back office so you can deliver the magic. Meet Dina and T. J. at NIVA ‘26. With more than 70 combined years of experience in venues and live events, they will be onsite to answer your questions and explore if there's potential to elevate your back office. ![Cast and Crew Sports and Live Entertainment\_BLK](https://about.castandcrew.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Sports%20and%20Live%20Entertainment%20CRM/Cast%20and%20Crew%20Sports%20and%20Live%20Entertainment_BLK.png?width=400&height=75&name=Cast%20and%20Crew%20Sports%20and%20Live%20Entertainment_BLK.png "Cast and Crew Sports and Live Entertainment_BLK") ![star](https://about.castandcrew.com/hubfs/star.svg) Your employer of record for independent venues, live events, and tours Keep your focus on the show. We'll handle the rest. Cast & Crew Sports & Live Entertainment division serves as your Employer of Record (EOR) for venues, live events, tours, and sports productions across the United States. We manage payroll, workers’ compensation, and employment compliance while your organization remains the Common Law Employer (CLE). ![money](https://about.castandcrew.com/hubfs/money.svg) Work with dedicated payroll experts who understand live production Every production is supported by a dedicated payroll professional with hands-on experience in venue operations, live events, and touring. You get real people who understand your timelines, workforce complexity, and compliance requirements. ![shield](https://about.castandcrew.com/hubfs/shield.svg) Protect every crew member with fully covered workers' compensation coverage Every worker paid through Cast & Crew is fully covered. Claims are managed quickly by in-house experts who understand the realities of live production and high-pressure event environments. ![clock\_1](https://about.castandcrew.com/hubfs/clock_1.svg) Save time with complimentary digital onboarding and timecard tools Reduce administrative workload with streamlined online onboarding, timecard management, and payroll access, all included at no extra cost. Use the tools when you need them, without rigid requirements or added fees. ![compliance](https://about.castandcrew.com/hubfs/compliance.svg) Simplify compliance and reduce risk Stay ahead of employment regulations with proactive compliance support. We manage unemployment claims, monitor changing laws, and guide your team through complex requirements so you can stay focused on your event, not the administrative details. This means fewer surprises and greater confidence on every production. ## FAQ - What is Cast & Crew Sports & Live Entertainment? Cast & Crew Sports & Live Entertainment is an Employer of Record (EOR) that manages payroll, workers’ compensation, and employment compliance for independent venues, live events, festivals, and sports organizations across the United States. - Who should work with Cast & Crew for venue and live event payroll? Our services are designed for venue operators, promoters, and festival organizers who manage complex or seasonal workforces. Whether you run a single venue, a recurring annual event, or a full year-round programming calendar, we help reduce administrative burden and simplify workforce management. - Why meet Cast & Crew at NIVA '26? Meet Dina E Meyers, T. J. Sagen and Lizette Gomez at the NIVA ’26 Conference to learn how Cast & Crew supports payroll and workers’ compensation for organizations like yours. You’ll see how we help reduce paperwork, simplify compliance, and free up more time to focus on the show. - Will Cast & Crew have a booth at NIVA '26? We won't have a dedicated booth this year, but our team will be active throughout the conference attending sessions and networking events. Fill out the form and our team will do their best to connect with you during the event. If schedules don't align on-site, someone will follow up with you directly after the conference to continue the conversation. [![C&C\_R\_HORZ\_WHT](https://6564047.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6564047/Cast%20and%20Crew%20Logos/C%26C_R_HORZ_WHT.png)](https://www.castandcrew.com) © Cast & Crew All Rights Reserved --- Cast & Crew and its associated logos are trademarks of Cast & Crew Payroll, LLC in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owner. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.castandcrew.com/privacy-policy/) - [Terms of Use](https://www.castandcrew.com/terms-of-use/) Cast & Crew, 2300 Empire Avenue, 5th Floor, Burbank, CA 91504, USA