NEW STUDY REVEALS THAT CULTURAL AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES COULD HOLD THE KEY TO REBUILDING EUROPE’S BATTERED ECONOMY
This new study from EY, called Rebuilding Europe: the cultural and creative economy before and after COVID-19, captures the figures behind Europe’s thriving cultural and creative economy before the pandemic, and the staggering effects of venue and shop closures and health measures.
IMPALA DIGITAL HOUR WITH CMU – QUICK FIRE WEBINAR – 21/01 – 3PM CET
On 21st January, IMPALA held its third Digital Hour webinar with CMU.
This edition was all about speedy updates on recent and upcoming One Step Ahead reports. It was the opportunity for members to ask questions and share ideas that will inform and influence our future research.
25 NOMINEES SHORTLISTED FOR IMPALA’S EUROPEAN INDEPENDENT ALBUM OF THE YEAR AWARD
2020 was a unique year, marked by the coronavirus pandemic. The creativity of European independent labels throughout the year really stood out and their release schedules were a highlight.
THESE ARE WINNERS OF THE MUSIC MOVES EUROPE TALENT AWARDS 2021
Alyona Alyona (ua), Inhaler (ie), Julia Bardo (it), Lous and the Yakuza (be), Melenas (es), Rimon (nl), Sassy 009 (no), Vildá (fi) are the winners of the Music Moves Europe Talent Awards 2021.
IMPALA AND AIM CALL ON UK AND EU OFFICIALS TO REGROUP TO ENSURE VISA-FREE TOURING ACROSS EUROPE
As the realities of restriction of movement for musicians and crews between the UK and the EU start to become apparent, there have been accusations from both sides that negotiators rejected reasonable arrangements to facilitate touring.
IMPALA APPOINTS VICK BAIN AND ARIT EMINUE TO PROVIDE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION TRAINING FOR MEMBERS
IMPALA has initiated a new three-year collaboration with Vick Bain from vbain consulting and Arit Eminue of DiVA Apprenticeships to provide diversity and inclusion training to members.
JOINING A TRADE ASSOCIATION HELPS MEMBERS TO MAXIMIZE THEIR MERLIN MEMBERSHIP
Trade associations (TAs) are a vital piece of the independent music ecosystem, offering advocacy, education, and community resources to independents. TAs operate as a global network, and consist of independent labels, distributors, and rights-holders from specific regions around the world.
MUSIC MOVES EUROPE TALENT AWARDS CEREMONY 2021 GOING DIGITAL
The 2021 Music Moves Europe Talent Awards Ceremony becomes fully digital. On Friday 15 January, starting at 20:00 hrs, the winners will be revealed of this annual EU prize for popular and contemporary music which is co-funded by the Creative Europe programme. The Public Choice Winner will be announced by the European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth Mariya Gabriel.
IMPALA DIGITAL HOUR WITH CMU – STATE OF PLAY 2021 WEBINAR – 7/01 – 3PM CET
Within the framework of IMPALA’s One Step Ahead project and to kick-start the new year, IMPALA and CMU present ‘State of Play 2021’, a one-hour webinar that will provide a guide to the digital music market as we head into 2021.
IMPALA LAUNCHES 20MINUTESWITH PODCAST SERIES CURATED BY JULIANA KORANTENG
IMPALA has launched a new podcast series 20MinutesWith curated by Juliana Koranteng, the business journalist specialising in the international media and entertainment businesses.
The series is a year-long programme, part of IMPALA’s celebrations for its 20th anniversary.