EU AI ACT – JOINT STATEMENT FROM EUROPEAN CREATORS AND RIGHTSHOLDERS
We welcome the approval of the EU AI Act by the European Parliament, and we thank Members of the European Parliament for the essential role they have played in supporting creators and rightsholders throughout the legislative process.
ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY, IMPALA SHINES A LIGHT ON IMPALA’S DECISION-MAKING AND THE BUSINESS CASE FOR TAKING ACTION
As part of this year’s International Women’s Day, IMPALA reflects on how the association is attempting to boost inclusion through two practical programmes designed to bring more members to the table.
IMPALA’s LANDMARK 10-POINT PLAN TO REFORM STREAMING NOW AVAILABLE IN 6 LANGUAGES
IMPALA, the European organisation for independent music companies and national associations, launched its groundbreaking 10-point plan to reform streaming in March 2021 and subsequently updated it in 2023. Originally published in English, WIN is now making this strategic document available in 5 additional languages (Spanish, French, Portuguese, Japanese and Korean) so that countries around the world can continue to be inspired by this initiative and keep advocating for the implementation of regulations and policies that prioritize fair compensation for artists, promote diversity and transparency, and ensure copyright protection.
“NOT A REVENUE ISSUE” – IMPALA INVITES APPLE TO DISCUSS ALTERNATIVES TO COUPLING SPATIAL AND ROYALTIES
Over the last few weeks, IMPALA has been gathering views on Apple’s proposal to apply a 10% stream rate uplift for music available in spatial audio, in a move which will have negative consequences for parts of the industry, particularly for independent labels and their artists.
WIN UNVEILS NEW BOARD MEMBERS
Worldwide Independent Network (WIN), the organization that brings together independent music trade associations around the world and acts as a global coordination and support body for the sector, has announced five new board members, while ratifying the reappointment of its Chair and Treasurer.
IMPALA WELCOMES EU MEMBER STATES’ ENDORSEMENT OF THE AI ACT
IMPALA, the European association of independent music companies, welcomes the endorsement of the AI Act by EU member states’ ambassadors.
EU AI ACT JOINT STATEMENT FROM EUROPEAN CREATORS AND RIGHTSHOLDERS
We represent a broad coalition of over two hundred organisations in Europe’s creative and cultural sectors, encompassing authors from multiple sectors including music, visual, audiovisual, and literary; book and press publishers of newspapers, magazines and specialised publications, music, scientific and technical publishers; recorded music, film and audiovisual producers; publishers of films and audiovisual content online and offline; distributors and photo agencies.
IMPALA’S STRATEGIC PRIMER #2 (AMAZON MUSIC) Q&A SESSION (24/01)
IMPALA’s Strategic Primers’ project with Music Ally is all about maximising streaming opportunities for independents. Our Primer #2 on Amazon Music is now out.
IMPALA PARTNERS MIDEM CONFERENCE IN CANNES
IMPALA is pleased to partner MIDEM
in Cannes, the leading international music conference kicks off from the 24th – 27th January with a full schedule of discussion & networking opportunities. Come connect with industry leaders, artists, & innovators worldwide.
ESNS AND SOUNDCHARTS ANNOUNCE EMERGE: AI-POWERED PLATFORM FOR EUROPEAN SYNC MARKET
ESNS and Soundcharts proudly announce EMERGE, a ground-breaking AI project for the European music industry. The project was publicly announced today at the annual music conference and showcase festival ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag), the platform for emerging European music talent.