IMPALA is launching a new award scheme, known as the Changemaker Award. Part of IMPALA’s diversity and inclusion work, the award aims to put the spotlight on projects that promote change in the independent sector and inspire others to take action. It is being launched in May as part of IMPALA’s schedule for European Diversity Month.

This morning, the Court of Justice of the EU dismissed the challenge brought by Poland against Article 17 of the 2019 EU Directive on copyright.
IMPALA welcomes the EU Court’s ruling, which finds Article 17 to be compatible with the EU Charter of fundamental rights.

Our next Equality, Diversity and Inclusion training is taking place on Wednesday, April 27th (10am – 1pm CET). This training session will focus on the topics of unconscious bias and white privilege, and being a better ally, delivered by our trainers Arit Eminue and Vick Bain.

IMPALA, the European independent music companies’ association and Julie’s Bicycle have launched the first bespoke carbon calculator for the independent music sector. A crucial sustainability tool for IMPALA members, the calculator will help them measure their impact and achieve their climate goals.