Our Mission
The Seattle Nightlife and Music Association (SNMA) is a coalition of music, night club, and bar interests formed to educate elected officials, civic and community leaders, and the media on the serious issues facing the music and nightlife industry in Seattle.

Action Agenda
  • Provide our customers a safe and vibrant nightlife.
  • Protect music venue, bar, and club owner's rights.
  • Respond to proposals which impact our industry.
  • Support our local communities.
  • Promote responsible music venue, bar, and club management.

 
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  • 2009
  • 2008
  • 2007
  • 2006
    • December
      • Liquor Board releases draft Nightclub License legislation
        12/22/06
        The Washington State Liquor Control Board (WSCLB) intends to seek approval from the State Legislature of this new bill that would require a “nightclub” to obtain a special license from the state. You can find the legislation by visiting www.seattlenma.org/downloads/WSLCB_proposed_legislation.pdf. Wh

      • Liquor Control Board Proposal for a Statewide Nightclub License
        12/15/06
        The Washington State Liquor Control Board is proposing the creation of a new Nightclub License. This is in addition to what the mayor is proposing and would require applicants to develop an operating plan for their establishments. SeattleNMA has yet to receive a copy of the proposed legislation, th

      • Sprinkler Update
        12/15/06
        Rep. Geoff Simpson convened an ad-hoc task force meeting regarding potential modifications to state night club sprinkler requirements. Representatives from the State Fire Marshall’s office, Building Codes, the sprinkler industry, Washington Restaurant Association (WRA) and, SeattleNMA participated

      • Membership Meeting - December 7th
        12/02/06
        The next membership meeting of SeattleNMA will be held on Thursday, December 7th at 3:00 p.m. It will be held at Ohana, located at 2201 – 1st Ave. in Belltown. This is an opportunity for you to receive a thorough briefing on the mayor’s ordinance and participate in planning the strategy for the ne

      • Nightlife Premises License Ordinance Talking Points & SeattleNMA Areas of Concern
        12/02/06
        Many have requested talking points regarding the Mayor's Nightlife Premises License Ordinance. We have posted those here at http://www.seattlenma.org/downloads/SNM

        The full text of the ordinance and related materials produced by the City can be found at the following links:
        Nig

      • Sprinkler Update
        12/02/06
        The State of Washington has established a task force to review the recently adopted state sprinkler requirements. The goal of the task force is to recommend modifications to the existing law for consideration by the state legislature when they convene in January. Amongst issues due to be considere

    • November
    • October
    • September