IMPALA ANNOUNCES COLLABORATION WITH WIN TO DEVELOP A NEW EU CO-FUNDED NETWORKING PROGRAMME WITH WINHUB EVENTS
IMPALA, the European association of independent music companies, is joining forces with the Worldwide Independent Network (WIN) on a new WINHUB project, part of IMPALA’s new programme of work co-funded by the EU for the next four years. This collaboration will amplify WINHUB’s reach with an exclusive community platform and new events designed to enhance global connections and export opportunities for independent music businesses.
EVA KARMAN REINHOLD RECEIVES IMPALA’S OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION AWARD FOR SOM’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY AND HER LEADERSHIP IN EDI AT IMPALA’S BOARD MEETING AT MANIFESTGALAN STOCKHOLM
IMPALA has awarded its Outstanding Contribution Award to Eva Karman Reinhold, chair of SOM (Swedish Independent Music Producers) and founder and co-chair of IMPALA’s Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) task force, in recognition of her exceptional dedication to the independent sector.
UMG’S JUGGERNAUT STRATEGY RAGES ON – 8BALL MUSIC ACQUIRED IN THE NETHERLANDS AND DISPROPORTIONATE STREAMING 2.0 PUSH FROM AMAZON
As we warned in our statement last week, UMG’s juggernaut strategy of rapid acquisitions continues, with 8Ball Music, a Dutch independent label and IMPALA member, being the latest independent to be bought.
ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY, IMPALA’S EDI TASK FORCE FOUNDER AND CO-CHAIR TALKS ABOUT HER WORK FIVE YEARS ON
As the IMPALA EDI task force marks its fifth anniversary, along with the launch of the EDI Charter, we sat down with Eva Karman Reinhold, co-chair of the EDI task force, for a conversation on International Women’s Day. With this year’s theme, Accelerate Action, emphasising the urgency of advancing gender equality, she reflects on the journey so far, sharing insights into IMPALA’s achievements, the challenges faced, key lessons learned, and her vision for the future of IMPALA’s EDI task force.
MUSIC LOVERS AND ARTISTS WILL SUFFER IF UNIVERSAL MUSIC IS ALLOWED TO BUY UP CRUCIAL DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES, EUROPEAN MUSIC INDIES WARN
IMPALA, the voice of Europe’s independent records labels, is warning that music industry giant Universal Music Group (UMG) could increase its stranglehold over the music market if it is allowed to buy up key distribution companies and other services labels and artists need to reach fans.
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.
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’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.