IMPALA SUPPORTS IFPI’s PRINCIPLES ON CHARTS AND AI-GENERATED TRACKS
The same principles should apply across the ecosystem and this week’s announcements on chart rules are in line with this. See IFPI statement on the eligibility of AI tracks in the charts here.
Reaching industry agreement on labelling and definitions, which was announced a few weeks ago, is foundational, as IMPALA also set out in its digital music plan. See our statement introducing new AI labelling programme here.
Stopping dilution gives genuine artists the space to create and the freedom to using AI tools to enhance their music if they wish. An optimal market prioritises human artistry and diversity in all its forms and, as with digital, we see this as a moment for opportunity and collaboration to review overall functioning and ensure an inclusive, diverse and dynamic market.
About IMPALA
IMPALA was established in 2000 and now represents over 6000 independent music companies in Europe. 99% of Europe’s music companies are small, micro and medium businesses and self-releasing artists. Known as the independents, they are world leaders in terms of innovation and discovering new music and artists – they produce more than 80% of all new releases and account for 80% of the sector’s jobs. IMPALA’s mission is to grow the independent music sector sustainably, return more value to artists, promote diversity and entrepreneurship, improve political access, inspire change, and increase access to finance. IMPALA works on a range of key issues for its members and started a new co-funded work programme as an EU cultural network in 2025 and IMPALA’s new digital music plan* is one of the project’s tasks. IMPALA runs various award schemes and has a programme aimed at businesses who want to develop a strategic relationship with the European independent sector – Friends of IMPALA. This year we are celebrating our 25th anniversary with a series of interviews Faces of the Independent Sector and other features, see more here.
