WIN RENEWS ‘GLOBAL INDEPENDENT VALUES’ – TEN CORE PRINCIPLES REPRESENTING THE COLLECTIVE POSITION OF THE INDEPENDENT SECTOR
The Worldwide Independent Network (WIN), the organization that connects and develops the global independent music community, proudly announces a renewed set of values as part of its ongoing work to promote the collective position of the sector in today’s evolving music landscape.
AHEAD OF EUROPEAN ELECTIONS, ARTISTS AND LABELS URGE EC TO “GET ITS HOUSE IN ORDER” ON BROADCAST AND PERFORMANCE MONIES BEING TRANSFERRED AWAY FROM EUROPE
With only two months to go before the European elections, artists and labels from across Europe are joining forces again and calling on the European Commission to come forward with a clear proposal to address the consequences of the EU “RAAP” case regarding terrestrial broadcast and public performance rights.
IMPALA CALLS OUT “VALUE GAP” WITH TIKTOK, URGES DSPs TO ADDRESS “UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES” OF PROPOSED STREAMING REFORMS
Over the past few weeks IMPALA has been consulting members on the question of value with “moment economy” services like TikTok, as well as the impact of recent reforms proposed by Deezer, Spotify and Apple, with the key goal of fixing existing value gaps and ensuring that no new ones are created.
SHOWCASING DIVERSITY IN THE EUROPEAN INDEPENDENT MUSIC SCENE – IMPALA’s 100 ARTISTS TO WATCH FOR 2024 IN COLLABORATION WITH YOUTUBE
For the third year in a row, IMPALA returns with its highly anticipated 100 Artists to Watch 2024 edition in collaboration with YouTube. This year, we’re excited to showcase a vibrant selection of emerging talent from across the European independent music sector.
EU AI ACT – JOINT STATEMENT FROM EUROPEAN CREATORS AND RIGHTSHOLDERS
We welcome the approval of the EU AI Act by the European Parliament, and we thank Members of the European Parliament for the essential role they have played in supporting creators and rightsholders throughout the legislative process.
ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY, IMPALA SHINES A LIGHT ON IMPALA’S DECISION-MAKING AND THE BUSINESS CASE FOR TAKING ACTION
As part of this year’s International Women’s Day, IMPALA reflects on how the association is attempting to boost inclusion through two practical programmes designed to bring more members to the table.
IMPALA’s LANDMARK 10-POINT PLAN TO REFORM STREAMING NOW AVAILABLE IN 6 LANGUAGES
IMPALA, the European organisation for independent music companies and national associations, launched its groundbreaking 10-point plan to reform streaming in March 2021 and subsequently updated it in 2023. Originally published in English, WIN is now making this strategic document available in 5 additional languages (Spanish, French, Portuguese, Japanese and Korean) so that countries around the world can continue to be inspired by this initiative and keep advocating for the implementation of regulations and policies that prioritize fair compensation for artists, promote diversity and transparency, and ensure copyright protection.
“NOT A REVENUE ISSUE” – IMPALA INVITES APPLE TO DISCUSS ALTERNATIVES TO COUPLING SPATIAL AND ROYALTIES
Over the last few weeks, IMPALA has been gathering views on Apple’s proposal to apply a 10% stream rate uplift for music available in spatial audio, in a move which will have negative consequences for parts of the industry, particularly for independent labels and their artists.
WIN UNVEILS NEW BOARD MEMBERS
Worldwide Independent Network (WIN), the organization that brings together independent music trade associations around the world and acts as a global coordination and support body for the sector, has announced five new board members, while ratifying the reappointment of its Chair and Treasurer.
IMPALA WELCOMES EU MEMBER STATES’ ENDORSEMENT OF THE AI ACT
IMPALA, the European association of independent music companies, welcomes the endorsement of the AI Act by EU member states’ ambassadors.