IMPALA MEMBERS LAUNCH A NEW EDUCATIONAL PROJECT IN THE CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE REGION – CEE INDEPENDENT MUSIC ACADEMY

Last week in Ljubljana, during the annual MENT Showcase and Industry Conference, a group of trade associations members introduced a new initiative—the CEE Independent Music Academy, supported by IMPALA.
IMPALA’S STRATEGIC PRIMER #6 & #7 (Instagram & TikTok) Q&A SESSION (27/02)

IMPALA’s Strategic Primers’ project with Music Ally is all about maximising streaming opportunities for independents. Our Primer #6 on Instagram and #7 on TikTok are now out. Join us on 27th February for a Q&A session with Music Ally.
IMPALA PAYS TRIBUTE TO BOARD MEMBER HORST WEIDENMÜLLER, CEO AND FOUNDER OF !K7 MUSIC AND FOUNDER OF IMPALA’S SUSTAINABILITY TASK FORCE

The board of IMPALA celebrates the life of Horst Weidenmüller, noting his legacy for the independent music sector as IMPALA board member from 2003 (vice-president until 2011) and board member of Merlin, as well as founder of IMPALA’s sustainability task force.
IMPALA’S STRATEGIC PRIMER #7 (TIKTOK) NOW OUT

IMPALA’s Strategic Primers’ project with Music Ally is all about maximising streaming opportunities for independents. Our Primer #7 on TikTok is now out.
IMPALA’S STRATEGIC PRIMER #6 (INSTAGRAM) NOW OUT

IMPALA’s Strategic Primers’ project with Music Ally is all about maximising streaming opportunities for independents. Our Primer #6 on Instagram is now out.
WIN ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS

In this letter, we represent a diverse yet unified coalition of creators and right holders active across the EU’s cultural and creative industries. We are writing to express our serious concerns about the Second Draft of the General-purpose AI Code of Practice under the EU AI Act.
COALITION OF RIGHTHOLDER ORGANISATIONS SHARE SERIOUS CONCERNS ABOUT THE 2ND DRAFT OF THE GENERAL-PURPOSE AI CODE OF PRACTICE

In this letter, we represent a diverse yet unified coalition of creators and right holders active across the EU’s cultural and creative industries. We are writing to express our serious concerns about the Second Draft of the General-purpose AI Code of Practice under the EU AI Act.
EMERGE OFFICIALLY PREMIERED BETA LAUNCH AT ESNS25

The highly anticipated beta launch of EMERGE, a new sync music and discovery tool powered by an innovative AI-powered chat interface, has officially premiered at ESNS25. This groundbreaking tool is designed to help professionals find the music they need while promoting European music in a market dominated by Anglo-American influences.
IMPALA’S STRATEGIC PRIMER #5 (DEEZER) Q&A SESSION (27/01)

IMPALA’s Strategic Primers’ project with Music Ally is all about maximising streaming opportunities for independents. Our Primer #5 on Deezer is now out. Join us on 27th January for a Q&A session with Music Ally.
THESE OUTSTANDING ARTISTS ARE THE WINNERS OF THE MUSIC MOVES EUROPE AWARDS 2025

The winners of the Music Moves Europe Awards 2025 are revealed, celebrating the extraordinary musical diversity within Europe. Out of 15 nominees from all over Europe, 6 winners were awarded with 7 awards during the annual ceremony at ESNS festival in Groningen, The Netherlands on January 16.