IMPALA SPEECH AT CEDC EVENT “NEXT EU BUDGET: WHAT ABOUT CULTURE AND CREATIVE EUROPE?”
IMPALA is the European association of independent music companies. We have 4,000 members across Europe and a keen interest in the topic of today’s breakfast discussion.
THE LAST MILE TO BRIDGE THE VALUE GAP
Today a great step was taken toward addressing the now famous “value gap” which has been plaguing the music sector for years.
INTERVIEW WITH GLITTERBEAT CO-FOUNDER CHRIS ECKMAN
This article was first published in Midem blog. It is part of a series of interviews ahead of Midem 2018’s Global Indie Voices sessions, in association with IMPALA.
SECTORAL SUPPORT FOR MUSIC, A SMART USE OF EU MONEY
Today, the European Commission presented its proposal for the post-2020 Creative Europe programme for cultural and creative sectors.
INTERVIEW WITH DANCING BEAR RECORDS CO-FOUNDER SILVIJE VARGA
This article was first published in Midem blog. It is part of a series of interviews ahead of Midem 2018’s Global Indie Voices sessions, in association with IMPALA.
TEN YEARS: MERLIN EXPANDS GLOBAL TEAM AND CELEBRATES A DECADE OF GROWTH
Today, 24th May 2018, Merlin celebrates its tenth anniversary as global digital rights agency for the independent label sector with the announcement of three key new hires; Marta de la Hoz joins as Head of Reporting, Chaida Kapfunde as Head of Technology & Development, and Quentin Martins as Member Operations Manager.
INDEPENDENTS WARN OF REGULATORY BARRIERS TO SONY/EMI DEAL
As news broke this morning of Sony’s intention to buy out most of its partners in EMI Music Publishing, independent music companies warn that the move will face regulatory opposition because it would stifle competition online and offline.
CALLING FOR A STRONG EU BUDGET FOR CULTURE & DEDICATED FUNDS FOR MUSIC
Yesterday, the European Commission presented its proposed budget for the European Union for 2021-2027.
EU ADDRESSES ONLINE “POWER GAP” BY REGULATING PLATFORMS’ BUSINESS PRACTICES
New proposed legislation was published today, as part of the EU’s bid to ensure Europe’s digital market functions properly.
BOOSTING THE EU CULTURE BUDGET – A CALL FROM EUROPE’S CULTURAL & CREATIVE SECTORS
Today, IMPALA and 66 organisations from across Europe’s cultural and creative sectors sent an open letter to the EU institutions urging them to give a significant boost to the EU budget dedicated to culture.