JOIN THE IMPALA-AIM WEBINAR ON “THE LEGAL ASPECTS OF THE METAVERSE” – 14/11 – 3pm CET
In the future we will all live in Metaverses! OK, that might not be the near future for many of us, but there’s truth behind the hype and music is already making waves within metaverses, finding new fans and engaging in exciting new ways with existing ones, with growing number of gigs, releases, merch and more inside games and other types of ‘virtual world’. Like any new opportunity, you will want to go in with your eyes open and as much knowledge as possible as well as making sure you avoid any problems or legal hazards.
AHEAD OF COP27 IMPALA LAUNCHES #WeMeasureTogether, AND SEEKS SUPPORT FOR SECTOR TRANSITION & ROLE OF CULTURE IN CLIMATE ACTION
Ahead of this year’s UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Egypt, IMPALA is launching a #WeMeasureTogether campaign focussing on take-up of its carbon calculator. Underlining the power of culture as a catalyst to boost collective action, IMPALA is also sending a message to the EU and national governments…
IMPALA’S ANNUAL REPORT ON EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION – BUILDING LONG-TERM ACTION
On the second anniversary of its equity, diversity and inclusion charter, IMPALA is releasing today its annual report on the work done over the past 12 months, focussing on successful projects and campaigns, as well as areas which still need to be improved.
JOIN THE IMPALA-AIM WORKSHOP ON AMAZON MUSIC FOR ARTISTS – 24/10 – 4PM CET / 3PM BST
IMPALA and AIM are organising a webinar/workshop with the Amazon Music for Artists’ team on 24 October at 4pm CET. The team at Amazon Music for Artists will walk you through how to get the most out of their app – from pitching music, livestreaming, creating contextual content for fans, and more! This event is open to IMPALA members only.
IMPALA CALLS FOR RENEWED INDUSTRY COLLABORATION TO GROW THE STREAMING MARKET, ADDRESS FAIRNESS AND POWER INVESTMENT
Eighteen months on from IMPALA adopting its far-reaching ten-point plan to reform streaming, the European association of independent music companies calls for renewed collaboration across the whole music sector to grow revenues, address fairness across the digital market, and develop a clear strategy on risk-taking. IMPALA also calls on governments to introduce new investment measures across Europe.
15 NOMINEES OF THE MUSIC MOVES EUROPE AWARDS ANNOUNCED
The nominees were announced at the MaMa Music Convention and Festival in Paris on Wednesday 12 October. The Music Moves Europe Awards (MME Awards) is the European Union prize celebrating the emerging artists who represent the European sound of today and tomorrow.
IMPALA RESTRUCTURES SECRETARIAT IN BRUSSELS AND WELCOMES NEW COMMUNICATION AND PROJECT ASSISTANT RORY BROWN
This Autumn, IMPALA announces the promotion of key employees and redistribution of roles as well as the appointment of Rory Brown as Communication and Project Assistant as part of the association’s restructuring following the departure of Didier Gosset and the organisation’s move to a new office earlier this year.
IMPALA’S DIGITAL HOUR WITH CMU – WEBINAR: REPORT ON NEW TECHNOLOGIES PT.II – 11/10 – 3PM CET
IMPALA and CMU are launching the second of two One Step Ahead reports exploring the impact of new technologies on the music industry. This time, putting the spotlight on Web3, NFTs and the metaverse. The new report will be out soon but you can already register to our webinar taking place on 11/10 at 3pm CET where we’ll present the reports’ findings.
IMPALA RECOGNISES DIDIER GOSSET AT REEPERBAHN FESTIVAL FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO INDEPENDENT MUSIC
Didier Gosset receives IMPALA’s prestigious Outstanding Contribution Award during the association’s annual meeting in Hamburg.
IMPALA AND AUDIOSALAD ANNOUNCE EUROPE-WIDE PARTNERSHIP
IMPALA is delighted to announce a new partnership with U.S. based tech company AudioSalad as part of joining the Friends of IMPALA programme for strategic businesses in the music sector.