IMPALA LAUNCHES NEW EU-FUNDED SUPPORT SCHEME TO BOOST CHANGE-MAKING INITIATIVES IN THE INDEPENDENT MUSIC SECTOR
IMPALA, the European association of independent music companies, has launched a new EU-funded support scheme aimed at boosting sector-led initiatives working on equity, diversity, inclusion (EDI), and environmental sustainability.
PARIS 2025 AI ACTION SUMMIT – INTERNATIONAL CHARTER ON ‘CULTURE AND INNOVATION’
In the framework of the Paris 2025 AI Summit, IMPALA and 37 other international organisations have issued the following statement:
The Paris AI Summit intends to promote reliable, sustainable and responsible AI. For the first time at this level, intellectual property is being discussed.
IMPALA WARNS OF SERIOUS REGULATORY BARRIERS TO UMG’S ACQUISITION STRATEGY AS VIRGIN MOVES TO BUY DOWNTOWN HOT ON THE HEELS OF [PIAS]
Following the announcement that UMG-owned Virgin Group has struck a deal to buy Downtown, European independent trade association IMPALA raises concerns about concentration and reducing independent routes to market. The move is hot on the heels of UMG acquiring control of [PIAS], another significant independent in both recording and distribution, again raising serious competition issues.
IMPALA RELEASES SECOND REPORT WITH INSIGHTS FROM CARBON FOOTPRINTING INDEPENDENT LABELS, FOCUSSING ON PRACTICAL ACTIONS DRIVING CHANGE IN THE INDEPENDENT MUSIC SECTOR
IMPALA releases its second annual update on findings from the IMPALA Carbon Calculator, a free-to-use carbon footprinting tool for the recorded music industry, supported by Merlin and Murmur and powered by Julie’s Bicycle.
WIN ANNUAL REPORT CELEBRATES YEAR OF COLLABORATION
With a new board structure, the global network now spans 43 territories.
Independent sector’s collective position strengthened with renewed set of values, and principles for Generative AI.
Supporters program launched for companies that want to champion and collaborate with the global independent sector.
WIN LAUNCHES SUPPORTERS PROGRAMME WITH FIRST WAVE PARTNERS
Bandcamp, Marauder and Random Sounds join new initiative. WIN’s Programme offers a unique connection with the global independent music community
IMPALA AND A2IM LAUNCH CARBON CALCULATOR PROJECT FOR THE USA, SUPPORTED BY MERLIN, IN COLLABERATION WITH JULIE’S BICYCLE
Independent trade associations, A2IM (USA) and IMPALA (Europe) in partnership with Julie’s Bicycle are launching a free one-year pilot project of IMPALA’s Carbon Calculator in the USA with the support of Merlin. This is the first step towards rolling out the tool in the world’s biggest music market, so the sector can measure and reduce carbon footprints in as coordinated a way as possible.
AHEAD OF COP 28, IMPALA ADVOCATES FOR CLIMATE ACTION IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY, HIGHLIGHTING BEST PRACTICES AND URGING GOVERNMENT SUPPORT
COP28 UN Climate Conference, which will take place in Dubai from November 30 to December 12, 2023, is set to focus on advocating for a just, orderly, and equitable energy transition, examining climate finance, putting nature, lives, and livelihoods at the heart of climate action.
SOALIVE MUSIC CONFERENCE WRAPS UP WITH REMARKABLE SUCCESS, MAKING WAVES IN THE REGIONAL MUSIC INDUSTRY EVENT SCENE
Last week marked the inaugural SoAlive Music Conference (SAMC), successfully convening over 400 industry delegates, showcasing dozens of vibrant bands, and captivating thousands of live music fans over three unforgettable days.
IMPALA WELCOMES ITS NEWEST MEMBER, BULGARIA’S ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT MUSIC PUBLISHERS AND PRODUCERS
ANMIP, the Association of Independent Music Publishers and Producers in Bulgaria, has joined IMPALA, the association for independent music businesses across Europe. ANMIP participated in IMPALA’s AGM and board meeting last week in Vienna at the WAVES conference. IMPALA’s members welcomed ANMIP as they brainstormed future priorities for both organisations.