IMPALA UNVEILS SHORTLIST FOR 2012 EUROPEAN INDEPENDENT ALBUM OF THE YEAR AWARD
Following its successful launch in 2011, the IMPALA European Independent Album of the Year Award is back for its third edition, with voting now taking place on an 18-album shortlist to decide this year’s winner.
INDEPENDENT MUSIC COMPANIES ASK EC TO INVESTIGATE EMI DIVESTMENT PROCESSES BY SONY AND UNIVERSAL
As Sony and Universal advance with selling off assets as part of the EC’s approval for the acquisition by the two market leaders of their former rival EMI, European independents confirmed today that they have asked the EC to intervene.
MORE INDEPENDENT ARTISTS TAKE EUROPEAN GOLD, SILVER AND PLATINUM AWARDS THAN EVER BEFORE
The latest IMPALA Sales Awards announcement is the biggest ever, with 118 registrations from independent artists including Andrea Bocelli (Italy), Mogwai (UK), The Notwist (Germany), Vitalic (France), Els Amics de les Arts (Spain), Soap & Skin (Austria), Royksopp (Norway) and Sigur Ros (Iceland)…
A STRONG BUDGET AND INNOVATIVE FINANCIAL FACILITY ESSENTIAL FOR EUROPE’S CULTURAL AND CREATIVE SECTORS…
On 22-23 November, EU leaders will meet in Brussels for a special summit focused exclusively on the multi-annual financial framework (MFF), which will determine the expenditure limits for the future EU budgets 2014-2020.
LATEST EURO INDIE AIRPLAY CHARTS BY NIELSEN MUSIC AND IMPALA HIGHLIGHT MOST SUCCESSFUL INDEPENDENT ARTISTS…
These charts showcase the diversity and vitality of independent music in Europe, featuring acts such as Orelsan, Die Toten Hosen, Basto, Two Door Cinema Club, and the continued success of Adele.
FRENCH TAX CREDIT FOR THE MUSIC SECTOR RENEWED FOR A FURTHER THREE YEARS…
The tax credit in France for music companies has been extended for three years to 2015. The decision of the French government was eagerly awaited by SMEs from the music sector and shows the will of the French Ministry of Culture to accompany these SMEs in their efforts in favour of musical production in France.
CREATORS OBJECT TO TECH COMPANIES’ SUGGESTION TO REPLACE PRIVATE COPYING LEVIES BY STATE FUND SYSTEMS…
Declaration on private copying – 12 organisations agree – an essential source of income for Europe’s creators
IMPALA OBJECTS TO EC APPROVAL OF UNIVERSAL/EMI MERGER
The independents welcome the EC’s conclusion that Universal’s power is a problem across the whole market, both digital and physical, including access to media. The Commission’s insistence on tough remedies, despite strong positioning by Universal, is also applauded, as well as its clear rejection of arguments that piracy and larger online players are restraining forces.
MERLIN REACTION TO EC APPROVAL OF UNIVERSAL/EMI
Reacting to the European Commission’s decision to allow Universal’s acquisition of EMI, albeit subject to extensive divestments, Charles Caldas, CEO of Merlin has issued a statement as follows…
MERLIN REACTION TO FTC APPROVAL OF UNIVERSAL/EMI
Reacting to the Federal Trade Commission’s decision to clear Universal Music’s acquisition of EMI, with no conditions, Charles Caldas, CEO of Merlin has issued a statement as follows…