IMPALA’S STRATEGIC PRIMER #2 (AMAZON MUSIC) NOW OUT
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 BOARD TO DISCUSS SPOTIFY’S MOVE TOWARDS A NEW ROYALTY SYSTEM
IMPALA, the independent music companies association, representing over 6000 independent music companies and national associations across Europe, is currently canvassing member views on the proposed changes. The proposal will also be discussed at our upcoming board meeting which will take place next week on 30th November.
IMPALA ONE STEP AHEAD WITH CMU – AI TRENDS REPORT WEBINAR – 29/11 – 3PM CET
Our new IMPALA One Step Ahead report putting the spotlight on the latest AI trends will be released very soon. This report is an update from our report entitled ‘AI And The Music Industry‘, released earlier this year. As usual, this report will be accompanied by a webinar, which will take place at 3pm CET on Wednesday 29th November. During the webinar, CMU will present the report’s main findings step by step and summarise key developments, innovations and debates that have occurred around music AI since the publication of our previous report on the topic.
15 EXCEPTIONAL ARTISTS NOMINATED FOR THE MUSIC MOVESEUROPE AWARDS 2024
The highly anticipated Music Moves Europe Awards 2024 is thrilled to unveil the fifteen remarkable artists who have been nominated for these prestigious awards. Celebrating the extraordinary talents emerging from the European music landscape, these nominees are set to take center stage and captivate audiences worldwide.
SOALIVE MUSIC CONFERENCE WRAPS UP WITH REMARKABLE SUCCESS, MAKING WAVES IN THE REGIONAL MUSIC INDUSTRY EVENT SCENE
Last week marked the inaugural SoAlive Music Conference (SAMC), successfully convening over 400 industry delegates, showcasing dozens of vibrant bands, and captivating thousands of live music fans over three unforgettable days.
IMPALA DIGITAL HOUR WITH CMU – QUICK FIRE WEBINAR – 31/10 – 3PM CET
Our monthly quick-fire webinar on the One Step Ahead project will take place on 31st October at 3pm CET. The quick-fire editions of IMPALA’s Digital Hour with CMU are all about speedy updates on recent and upcoming One Step Ahead reports. It’s also the opportunity for members to ask questions and share ideas that will inform and influence our future research.
IMPALA RELEASES ITS THIRD EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION REPORT: A SNAPSHOT OF PROGRESS AND THE BUSINESS CASE FOR TAKING ACTION
Today IMPALA publishes its third Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Report, reflecting on the organisation’s ongoing work in this area.
IMPALA ONE STEP AHEAD – REPORT WEBINAR: DATA TRENDS – 12/10 – 3PM CET
Our new One Step Ahead report looking at the impacts of AI is out and will be discussed during our next quick-fire webinar with CMU taking place on 12th October at 3pm CET. Members can contact their national associations to register.
LET’S REFORM STREAMING WITHOUT A TWO-TIER SYSTEM (OP-ED)
Deezer’s “artist-centric” idea adds to the streaming debate but other proposals could move the needle without thresholds that are bad for smaller acts – and musical diversity. An op-ed by IMPALA’s Helen Smith for Billboard.
SONOSUITE JOINS THE FRIENDS OF IMPALA PROGRAMME
SonoSuite joins the Friends of IMPALA programme to strengthen its commitment to empower independent music businesses.
SonoSuite, the white-label SaaS digital technology provider for the music industry, is proud to announce its new membership in IMPALA (Independent Music Companies Association) as a Friends member.
For years, SonoSuite has been at the forefront of the music technology landscape, dedicated to providing innovative solutions tailored for independent music businesses. The constant relationship between music and technology has been a driving force in the industry’s evolution, and SonoSuite has consistently backed the cause of independent music businesses.