IMPALA RESPONDS TO WYCLEF JEAN: EUROPE’S CHANCE TO WRITE THE MUSIC FOR A GENERATION
In a recent article for POLITICO — “For artists, internet platforms are less threat than opportunity” (September 9) — the founder of the Fugees, Wyclef Jean, argues that those seeking to rewrite copyright laws want to “tear down the internet.”
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE COPYRIGHT PROPOSAL IN 10 KEYS
What you need to know about the copyright proposal in 10 keys.
INDEPENDENT MUSIC COMPANIES JOIN #EUROPEFORCREATORS CAMPAIGN ON COPYRIGHT REFORM
Today sees the launch of the #EuropeForCreators campaign in support of a fair and sustainable internet for creators, ahead of a new vote in the European Parliament on copyright.
SONY FACES REGULATORY CONCERNS IN MOVE TO TAKE OVER EMI MUSIC PUBLISHING
Independent music companies have made a pre-emptive strike to oppose Sony’s attempt to gain sole control of EMI Music Publishing. IMPALA confirms today that it has lodged concerns with the European Commission about the transaction, which it describes as “seismic’.
ESNS & IMPALA INTRODUCE THE MUSIC MOVES EUROPE TALENT AWARDS – EU NEW PRIZE FOR MUSIC
IMPALA is a proud member of a unique alliance of European music industry partners supporting new music talent. The Music Moves Europe Talent Awards are the new European Union Prize for popular and contemporary music implemented by ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag).
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT MOVES TO FULL DEBATE IN PLENARY ON COPYRIGHT REFORM
The European parliament decided today to move to full debate in plenary on copyright reform. The next step will give parliamentarians more time to reach a decision in the parliament’s next plenary session in September.
CREATIVE SECTOR CALL TO UPHOLD THE MANDATE ON COPYRIGHT
We represent 4.5% of EU GDP and 12 million European jobs. We are the heart and soul of Europe’s plurality and rich identities. On July 5 we ask for you to back the mandate adopted by JURI on 20 June which is the result of long and intense negotiations.
EUROPE’S CHANCE TO WRITE THE MUSIC FOR A GENERATION – OPEN LETTER TO EU PARLIAMENTARIANS
Dear Member of the European Parliament,
People have never enjoyed as much music as we do today. All music from all time is available at our fingertips. Young artists are exploring the frontiers of pop, rap, R&B, grime, jazz, electronica, rock, classical, punk and soul, while fans share the experience online, at gigs and festivals.
VALUE GAP: GOOGLE INFLUENCE CAMPAIGN TRIES TO DERAIL EUROPE’S PROJECT TO RECALIBRATE THE DIGITAL MARKET
In Europe, cultural & creative sectors account for 7 million jobs and €509 billion in GDP.
Reinforcing them is an astute move as they won’t be relocating anywhere.
COPYRIGHT: SAY NO TO SCAREMONGERING AND YES TO CREATORS GETTING PAID
Open letter to all members of the European Parliament ahead of the plenary vote on copyright on 5th of July.