IMPALA has released its sixth Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Report, highlighting progress made over the past year and the work still ahead.
We, the undersigned organisations representing Europe’s music sector, oppose the
proposed 30% cut to the budget of AgoraEU. We urge Member States and the Irish
Presidency to restore at a minimum the Commission’s proposed budget, work
towards Parliament’s higher ambition, and secure dedicated, ring-fenced funding for
music in the EU’s 2028–2034 budget.
This article, which was featured in the WIN Annual Report 2025-26, highlights the key aspects of WIN’s collaboration with its European member IMPALA as part of its EU-funded network programme. You can also read the featured interview with IMPALA’s Executive Chair Helen Smith.
WIN has announced the program and speakers for WINCON 2026, its annual global conference for the independent music community. Taking place from November 9–11 in Toronto, Canada, the conference will mark WIN’s 20th anniversary, bringing its global community together to reflect on two decades of collaboration and to shape the future of independent music.
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…
