IMPALA + JULIE’S BICYCLE WEBINAR: TOWARDS A CLIMATE POSITIVE INDEPENDENT MUSIC COMMUNITY IN EUROPE
What’s a carbon footprint and what is the difference between ‘carbon neutral’ and ‘net zero’? What’s the point of carbon reporting, and how does it fit in with initiatives like the IMPALA Sustainability Charter and global Music Climate Pact? And where can labels start with climate action?
IMPALA LAUNCHES NEW “100 ARTISTS TO WATCH” AWARD TO HIGHLIGHT DIVERSITY IN EUROPEAN INDEPENDENT MUSIC SECTOR IN PARTNERSHIP WITH YOUTUBE
IMPALA is launching a new programme to boost diversity in the European independent music sector in partnership with YouTube. “100 Artists to Watch” will put the spotlight on key independent artists across Europe.
EUROPEAN INDEPENDENT MUSIC SECTOR CALLS FOR RENEWED SUPPORT TO UKRAINE
IMPALA opposes the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, which has a devastating impact on the country, its inhabitants and its music and cultural sector. The European independent music community stands together with the Ukrainian people and the Ukrainian music community. We also express our solidarity with those in Russia who oppose the war and the actions of Vladimir Putin.
ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY IMPALA HIGHLIGHTS INITIATIVES INSPIRING CHANGE
International Women’s Day is a great opportunity to highlight initiatives and good practices which contribute to a fairer music industry. Promoting a diverse and inclusive European independent music sector is a key priority for IMPALA all year.
INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL COLLABORATION WITH UKRAINE MUST BE SUPPORTED BY WORLD LEADERS
IMPALA has joined the letter below initiated by the European Theatre organisation entitled “International cultural collaboration with Ukraine must be supported by world leaders” which is a message of solidarity with the people of Ukraine as well as with the people of Russia who oppose the war, and a call for support and funding.
IMPALA’S DIGITAL HOUR WITH CMU – QUICK FIRE WEBINAR – 2/03 – 3PM CET
Our monthly quick-fire webinar on the One Step Ahead project will take place on 2nd March 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.
IMPALA’S REACTION TO UK COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY’S PROVISIONAL GREEN LIGHT OF SONY/AWAL & KOBALT NEIGHBOURING RIGHTS MERGER
On Friday 11 February, the CMA has provisionally cleared Sony’s acquisition of AWAL and Kobalt Neighbouring rights businesses from Kobalt Music Group Limited. Read IMPALA’s reaction here.
THE SUSTAINABLE MUSIC MANIFESTO
PMI, the Italian Association of Independent Music Producers, in collaboration with IMPALA and Rockol, has created the Sustainable Music Manifesto: a programme of 10 targets that music industry actors and artists can undertake to pursue by signing the Manifesto.
WIN APPOINTS NEW BOARD, AIR’S MARIA AMATO BECOMES FIRST FEMALE CHAIR
The Worldwide Independent Network (WIN) has appointed its board for 2022, with Maria Amato, CEO of the Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR) as chair. Jeffrey Chiang (Fluxus Inc/LIAK, South Korea), Paul Pacifico (AIM, UK), and Sandra Rodrigues (ABMI, Brazil) newly appointed to the board
TWITCH AND MERLIN ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP TO EMPOWER INDEPENDENTS TO BETTER ENGAGE AUDIENCES
Merlin, the independent’s digital music licensing partner, today announced a dynamic new agreement with Twitch, the interactive live streaming service for content spanning gaming, entertainment, sports, music, and more. This partnership recognizes the power of independent artists and their impact in the Twitch community and more.