IMPALA DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION FREE TRAINING FOR MEMBERS – 27/04 10am CET
Our next Equality, Diversity and Inclusion training is taking place on Wednesday, April 27th (10am – 1pm CET). This training session will focus on the topics of unconscious bias and white privilege, and being a better ally, delivered by our trainers Arit Eminue and Vick Bain.
IMPALA LAUNCHES NEW “100 ARTISTS TO WATCH” AWARD TO HIGHLIGHT DIVERSITY IN EUROPEAN INDEPENDENT MUSIC SECTOR IN PARTNERSHIP WITH YOUTUBE
IMPALA is launching a new programme to boost diversity in the European independent music sector in partnership with YouTube. “100 Artists to Watch” will put the spotlight on key independent artists across Europe.
EUROPEAN INDEPENDENT MUSIC SECTOR CALLS FOR RENEWED SUPPORT TO UKRAINE
IMPALA opposes the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, which has a devastating impact on the country, its inhabitants and its music and cultural sector. The European independent music community stands together with the Ukrainian people and the Ukrainian music community. We also express our solidarity with those in Russia who oppose the war and the actions of Vladimir Putin.
ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY IMPALA HIGHLIGHTS INITIATIVES INSPIRING CHANGE
International Women’s Day is a great opportunity to highlight initiatives and good practices which contribute to a fairer music industry. Promoting a diverse and inclusive European independent music sector is a key priority for IMPALA all year.
WIN CELEBRATES 15TH ANNIVERSARY, COMPLETES STRATEGIC RESTRUCTURE
The Worldwide Independent Network (WIN), the global coordination and support body for the independent music sector, is celebrating its 15th anniversary. This year’s second edition of WINCON, the annual meeting of independent music trade associations, will feature a special anniversary event to commemorate WIN’s achievements on December 13th.
IMPALA’s 10 QUESTIONS ON DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION TO MAP OUR SECTOR
IMPALA has released a mini survey on diversity and inclusion.
We call on all independents to set aside 10 minutes for 10 questions. If you do one thing on diversity and inclusion before the end of the year, make it this!
Our mini survey has been introduced to make it easier for businesses to respond.
IMPALA OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION AWARD GOES TO KEITH HARRIS OBE
This year, IMPALA’s Outstanding Contribution Award goes to Keith Harris OBE to recognise his remarkable career in music and his work advocating for equity and change throughout the sector.
IMPALA’S ANNUAL REPORT ON DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION – ONE YEAR ON FROM IMPALA’S CHARTER
Exactly one year after the release of its Diversity and inclusion charter, IMPALA, the European independent music companies’ association has released its first annual report on diversity and inclusion.
IMPALA ELECTS NEW BOARD WITH MARK KITCATT AS PRESIDENT, LAUNCHES EXTENDED MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMME TO BOOST DIVERSITY, WITH KEYNOTE BY MERLIN’S JEREMY SIROTA
IMPALA has elected a new board for a term of two years. The new Irish association of independent record labels AIM Ireland steps up and no less than 16 new representatives are already confirmed to join the governing body of the association.
FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF BLACKOUT TUESDAY – BUILDING A PICTURE OF THE INDEPENDENT MUSIC SECTOR ACROSS EUROPE AND HELPING IT EVOLVE
For the first anniversary of Blackout Tuesday, IMPALA has called on independent businesses to help build a picture of the sector’s diversity across Europe and map best practices for the future. IMPALA is asking as many businesses as possible to use the anniversary as an occasion to contribute to the debate by responding to IMPALA’s diversity and inclusion survey.