STAKEHOLDERS’ MEETING – IMPLEMENTATION REPORT OF THE CREATIVE EUROPE PROGRAMME 2021-2027
IMPALA presented our views on the Creative Europe 2021 -2027 Implementation Report. In this stakeholders’ meeting, IMPALA’s Karla Rogožar called to develop a real strategy for music with increased funding available for music-specific projects now and ahead of the next programme.
HUMAN ARTISTRY CAMPAIGN ADDS 25+ NEW MEMBERS
IMPALA and other organisations were officially announced as having joined the Human Artistry Campaign. Below is the press release announcing the latest signatures as the coalition cements itself as the preeminent creative community voice in the fast-moving AI debate.
IMPALA’s OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION AWARD DEDICATED TO TONY DUCKWORTH AT MENT LJUBLJANA
This weekend, IMPALA’s Outstanding Contribution Award was dedicated to the late Tony Duckworth during MENT festival and conference in Ljubljana to recognise his remarkable career in music and his dedication to network development in the Central and Eastern European region for independent music companies.
TIME TO WAKE UP – THE EU SLEEPWALKING INTO A FINANCIAL AND CULTURAL DISASTER FOR EUROPE’S MUSIC SECTOR.
Two and a half years have now passed since the decision of the European Court of Justice in the “RAAP” case (Case C-265/19). This decision has created an anomaly. The principle of reciprocity as enshrined under international copyright has basically been suspended as a result. If allowed to stand, this will have a massive impact on the livelihoods of thousands of European music artists and independent music businesses and on cultural diversity.
MERLIN CELEBRATES 15 YEARS OF CHARTING A BETTER FUTURE FOR INDEPENDENTS
Merlin, the independents’ digital music licensing partner, is thrilled to announce 2023 as “15 Years of Merlin” to celebrate its 15th anniversary.
ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY IMPALA CELEBRATES THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF JULIANA KORANTENG
This year, IMPALA dedicates International Women’s Day to Juliana Koranteng, journalist and media specialist, a prominent voice in the music sector who sadly passed away last month after a short illness.
CULTURAL ORGANISATIONS CALL TO THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION ON US ARTIST VISAS COSTS
A new US proposal for change on immigration rules would impact heavily the European cultural sector and jeopardise the EU-US cultural relations. IMPALA is one of the 192 co-signatories of the PEARLE’s letter to the European Commission.
2023 MUSIC MOVES EUROPE AWARDS’ WINNERS UNVEILED AT EUROSONIC
The prestigious Grand Jury Prize was awarded to Sans Soucis (Italy) and the Public Choice award was won by Jerry Heil (Ukraine). Schmyt (Germany), July Jones (Slovenia), Oska (Austria), Kids Return (France), and Queralt Lahoz (Spain) are the winners of the Music Moves Europe Awards 2023.
15 NOMINEES OF THE MUSIC MOVES EUROPE AWARDS ANNOUNCED
The nominees were announced at the MaMa Music Convention and Festival in Paris on Wednesday 12 October. The Music Moves Europe Awards (MME Awards) is the European Union prize celebrating the emerging artists who represent the European sound of today and tomorrow.
IMPALA RESTRUCTURES SECRETARIAT IN BRUSSELS AND WELCOMES NEW COMMUNICATION AND PROJECT ASSISTANT RORY BROWN
This Autumn, IMPALA announces the promotion of key employees and redistribution of roles as well as the appointment of Rory Brown as Communication and Project Assistant as part of the association’s restructuring following the departure of Didier Gosset and the organisation’s move to a new office earlier this year.