WHY ‘EQUITABLE REMUNERATION’ IS NOT EQUITABLE: WIN REACTS TO THE NEW URUGUAY LAW
This month, a new right to ‘Equitable Remuneration’ for performers on streaming was introduced in the Ley de Rendición de Cuentas y Balance de Ejecución Presupuestal (Accountability and Budget Execution Law) passed by the Uruguayan Parliament. Independent record labels and self-releasing artists are deeply concerned about the consequences of such a model for the economy of the local indie sector.
AHEAD OF COP 28, IMPALA ADVOCATES FOR CLIMATE ACTION IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY, HIGHLIGHTING BEST PRACTICES AND URGING GOVERNMENT SUPPORT
COP28 UN Climate Conference, which will take place in Dubai from November 30 to December 12, 2023, is set to focus on advocating for a just, orderly, and equitable energy transition, examining climate finance, putting nature, lives, and livelihoods at the heart of climate action.
ARTISTS AND LABELS FROM KEY EUROPEAN COUNTRIES JOIN FORCES TO CALL FOR URGENT EU SOLUTION TO STOP TRANSFER OF 125M EUROS A YEAR OF PERFORMANCE INCOME OUT OF EUROPE
Key artists and label groups from major European music markets have come together today to ask the EU to come up urgently with a legislative solution to address the consequences of a court ruling which risks costing European artists and labels millions of euros each year.
BEATBREAD JOINS FRIENDS PROGRAMME AS PART OF A SHARED COMMITMENT TO EMPOWER THE INDEPENDENT SECTOR
beatBread is a pioneering music and finance company that provides funding to labels and musicians while ensuring clients have transparency and customisation to choose their partners and retain complete ownership. Joining IMPALA’s Friend scheme under a two year deal underlines their long term dedication to championing the independent sector.
IMPALA’S STRATEGIC PRIMER #2 (AMAZON MUSIC) NOW OUT
IMPALA’s Strategic Primers’ project with Music Ally is all about maximising streaming opportunities for independents. Our Primer #2 on Amazon Music is now out.
IMPALA BOARD TO DISCUSS SPOTIFY’S MOVE TOWARDS A NEW ROYALTY SYSTEM
IMPALA, the independent music companies association, representing over 6000 independent music companies and national associations across Europe, is currently canvassing member views on the proposed changes. The proposal will also be discussed at our upcoming board meeting which will take place next week on 30th November.
IMPALA ONE STEP AHEAD WITH CMU – AI TRENDS REPORT WEBINAR – 29/11 – 3PM CET
Our new IMPALA One Step Ahead report putting the spotlight on the latest AI trends will be released very soon. This report is an update from our report entitled ‘AI And The Music Industry‘, released earlier this year. As usual, this report will be accompanied by a webinar, which will take place at 3pm CET on Wednesday 29th November. During the webinar, CMU will present the report’s main findings step by step and summarise key developments, innovations and debates that have occurred around music AI since the publication of our previous report on the topic.
15 EXCEPTIONAL ARTISTS NOMINATED FOR THE MUSIC MOVESEUROPE AWARDS 2024
The highly anticipated Music Moves Europe Awards 2024 is thrilled to unveil the fifteen remarkable artists who have been nominated for these prestigious awards. Celebrating the extraordinary talents emerging from the European music landscape, these nominees are set to take center stage and captivate audiences worldwide.
SOALIVE MUSIC CONFERENCE WRAPS UP WITH REMARKABLE SUCCESS, MAKING WAVES IN THE REGIONAL MUSIC INDUSTRY EVENT SCENE
Last week marked the inaugural SoAlive Music Conference (SAMC), successfully convening over 400 industry delegates, showcasing dozens of vibrant bands, and captivating thousands of live music fans over three unforgettable days.
IMPALA DIGITAL HOUR WITH CMU – QUICK FIRE WEBINAR – 31/10 – 3PM CET
Our monthly quick-fire webinar on the One Step Ahead project will take place on 31st October at 3pm CET. The quick-fire editions of IMPALA’s Digital Hour with CMU are all about speedy updates on recent and upcoming One Step Ahead reports. It’s also the opportunity for members to ask questions and share ideas that will inform and influence our future research.