EU BUDGET: IMPALA CALLS ON MEMBER STATES TO REJECT CURRENT PROPOSAL AND SHOW AMBITION FOR CULTURE
As EU leaders meet in Brussels to try and agree the EU’s long-term budget 2021-2027, IMPALA urges leaders to take a stance on culture in the negotiations.
IMPALA WELCOMES REVIEW OF COMPETITION RULES AS PART OF NEW EU DIGITAL STRATEGY
Today, the European Commission presented its new strategy to shape Europe’s digital future. This includes a review of competition policy and other key policy areas to deliver a fair and competitive economy.
MUSIC DECLARES EMERGENCY MEET EUROPEAN COMMISSION VICE PRESIDENT TIMMERMANS IN BRUSSELS
On Friday, Music Declares Emergency and IMPALA met with Frans Timmermans, the European Commission’s executive vice president in charge of the EU’s fight against climate change.
TIME TO FOCUS ON THE CULTURAL INDUSTRIES – IMPALA’S AGENDA FOR BREXIT NEGOTIATIONS
Today marks the official start of Brexit. The UK and the EU will now negotiate the exact terms upon which they part company.
22 NOMINEES SHORTLISTED FOR IMPALA’S EUROPEAN INDEPENDENT ALBUM OF THE YEAR AWARD
2019 has been an incredible year for European independents, with 22 nominees for this 10th edition of our album of the year award. Once again, this shortlist showcases how Europe’s independent music sector is thriving in diversity.
IMPALA STATEMENT ON THE UK’S STANCE ON THE EU COPYRIGHT DIRECTIVE
The European copyright directive brings clear benefits for creators, citizens and of course start-ups. It was years in the making and should also be available in the UK.
INTERVIEW : IMPALA’S HELEN SMITH ON HOW BREXIT WILL IMPACT THE INDIE SECTOR
IMPALA’s Helen Smith on how Brexit will impact the indie sector. With just days to go until Brexit at 11pm on Friday, January 31, there’s still uncertainty surrounding key areas for the music industry.
MERLIN AND TIKTOK AGREE TO A LANDMARK GLOBAL MUSIC LICENSING PARTNERSHIP
Merlin, the digital licensing hub for the world’s independent music sector, has entered into a multi-territory partnership with TikTok, the world’s leading destination for short-form mobile video with a mission to inspire creativity and bring joy.
WIN ELECTS NEW BOARD
The Worldwide Independent Network (WIN) has announced its newly elected board of directors. Five new directors join the WIN Board: Francesca Trainini (PMI), Garry West (Compass Records), Jörg Heidemann (VUT), Lisa Levy (Robbins Entertainment), and Zena White (Partisan Records).
INTERVIEW: HELEN SMITH “IN THE HOT SEAT” WITH LARRY LEBLANC – COPYRIGHT, TENCENT, BREXIT, IMPALA TURNING 20…
Helen Smith’s name almost certainly draws curses in Shenzhen, China (the headquarters of Tencent Holdings), and with highfliers in the boardrooms of media, streaming, label, and music publishing giants around the world.