CREATORS AND INDUSTRY LEADERS RALLY FOR FAITHFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF AI REGULATION AT EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
Europe’s creative sectors call on EU policymakers to uphold transparency, consent, and creators’ rights in AI Act implementation
IMPALA LAUNCHES NEW EU-FUNDED SUPPORT SCHEME TO BOOST CHANGE-MAKING INITIATIVES IN THE INDEPENDENT MUSIC SECTOR
IMPALA, the European association of independent music companies, has launched a new EU-funded support scheme aimed at boosting sector-led initiatives working on equity, diversity, inclusion (EDI), and environmental sustainability.
IMPALA EDI PANEL: “AMPLIFYING VOICES: SUPPORTING LGBTQ+ MUSICIANS IN THE FACE OF DISCRIMINATION”
The EDI taskforce is pleased to invite you to an online roundtable, “Amplifying voices: supporting LGBTQ+ musicians in the face of discrimination,” taking place on Thursday, 22nd May at 3pm CET / 2pm GMT.
UK AND EU MUSIC INDUSTRY CHIEFS JOIN FORCES TO URGE POLITICAL LEADERS TO TEAR DOWN BARRIERS TO TOURING IN THE EU
Musicians and industry leaders from the UK and Europe have joined forces to demand urgent action to remove the barriers to touring across the EU.
IMPALA announces the launch of new Artist Camp project as part of EU network programme
IMPALA is proud to announce the launch of its new Artist Camp project, co-funded by the European Union as part of IMPALA’s 2025–2028 network programme.
IMPALA welcomes European Commission’s scrutiny of acquisition of Downtown by Universal Music Group
IMPALA, the European association of independent music companies, welcomes the European Commission’s decision to investigate the proposed merger between Universal Music Group (UMG) and Downtown Music Holdings, home to companies such as Fuga, CD Baby, Songtrust, Curve, AdvRev, as well as other businesses in the music sector.
IMPALA engages with Commissioner Glenn Micallef on the future of Europe’s cultural sectors and the key role of music
This week, IMPALA exchanged with European Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport, Glenn Micallef, for an in-depth discussion on the future of Europe’s cultural sectors and how music has a key role within it.
Merlin and IMPALA Launch Weidenmüller Sustainability Fund to Support Independent Music Sector’s Transition
This Earth Day, Merlin is proud to support the launch of the Weidenmüller Sustainability Fund. The fund is a new, multi-year joint initiative between Merlin and IMPALA, designed to accelerate the independent music community’s transition toward a more sustainable future.
Ruth Barlow of AIM and Beggars Group on UMG, Downtown and why she believes ‘regulators must act’
The following MBW op/ed comes from Ruth Barlow, Chair of the UK’s Association of Independent Music (AIM) and Director of Live Licensing at the Beggars Group. Barlow’s career in music spans 25+ years, with experience across radio, live music strategy and licensing, and she is a long-term champion for the rights of independent labels, artists, and their partners. Barlow also serves on the board of UK Music and is a board observer for Earth Agency and BPI Council.
INDEPENDENT LABELS DRIVE ARTISTS’ DIGITAL SUCCESS ACCORDING TO LATIN AMERICAN MUSIC OBSERVATORY REPORT
WIN and the Latin American Independent Music Observatory (OLMI) present a new report on digital distribution in Latin America.