IMPALA’S STRATEGIC PRIMER #9 (BANDCAMP) NOW OUT
IMPALA’s Strategic Primers’ project with Music Ally is all about maximising streaming opportunities for independents. Our Primer #9 on BandCamp is now out.
08/10/2025
INDEPENDENT MUSIC COMMUNITY PUBLISHES “100 VOICES” ON WHY UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP’S ACQUISITION OF DOWNTOWN MUSIC HOLDINGS SHOULD BE BLOCKED
Independent music leaders today published 100 Voices, a campaign with a clear message – Universal Music Group’s proposed acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings should be blocked.
03/10/2025
MERLIN AND SPOTIFY EXTEND MULTI-YEAR GLOBAL LICENSING PARTNERSHIP
Spotify and Merlin, the digital music licensing partner for the world’s leading independents, today announced the renewal of their global, multi-year licensing partnership. This agreement reinforces the vital role of independent music on Spotify and provides Merlin members continued access to a platform that reaches fans worldwide.
30/09/2025
IMPALA LAUNCHES PILOT FOR ANEW TOOLKIT TO PROMOTE EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN THE INDEPENDENT MUSIC SECTOR
IMPALA today launches the pilot version of its new Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Toolkit, developed with support from its EU network grant. The toolkit combines a self-assessment tool, a training platform and IMPALA’s EDI survey into one integrated framework designed specifically for the independent music sector.
29/09/2025
Don't miss
IMPALA is the European organisation for independent music companies and national associations. The sector is made up of micro, small, medium businesses and self-releasing artists. They are world leaders in terms of innovation and discovering new music and artists. Independents account for more than 80% of all new releases in Europe and 80% of the sector’s jobs. More info…
