ESNS & IMPALA INTRODUCE THE MUSIC MOVES EUROPE TALENT AWARDS – EU NEW PRIZE FOR MUSIC

IMPALA is a proud member of a unique alliance of European music industry partners supporting new music talent. The Music Moves Europe Talent Awards are the new European Union Prize for popular and contemporary music implemented by ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag).

EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT MOVES TO FULL DEBATE IN PLENARY ON COPYRIGHT REFORM

The European parliament decided today to move to full debate in plenary on copyright reform. The next step will give parliamentarians more time to reach a decision in the parliament’s next plenary session in September.

CREATIVE SECTOR CALL TO UPHOLD THE MANDATE ON COPYRIGHT

We represent 4.5% of EU GDP and 12 million European jobs. We are the heart and soul of Europe’s plurality and rich identities. On July 5 we ask for you to back the mandate adopted by JURI on 20 June which is the result of long and intense negotiations.

EUROPE’S CHANCE TO WRITE THE MUSIC FOR A GENERATION – OPEN LETTER TO EU PARLIAMENTARIANS

Dear Member of the European Parliament,

People have never enjoyed as much music as we do today. All music from all time is available at our fingertips. Young artists are exploring the frontiers of pop, rap, R&B, grime, jazz, electronica, rock, classical, punk and soul, while fans share the experience online, at gigs and festivals.

VALUE GAP: GOOGLE INFLUENCE CAMPAIGN TRIES TO DERAIL EUROPE’S PROJECT TO RECALIBRATE THE DIGITAL MARKET

In Europe, cultural & creative sectors account for 7 million jobs and €509 billion in GDP.
Reinforcing them is an astute move as they won’t be relocating anywhere.

COPYRIGHT: SAY NO TO SCAREMONGERING AND YES TO CREATORS GETTING PAID

Open letter to all members of the European Parliament ahead of the plenary vote on copyright on 5th of July.

IMPALA SPEECH AT CEDC EVENT “NEXT EU BUDGET: WHAT ABOUT CULTURE AND CREATIVE EUROPE?”

IMPALA is the European association of independent music companies. We have 4,000 members across Europe and a keen interest in the topic of today’s breakfast discussion.

THE LAST MILE TO BRIDGE THE VALUE GAP

Today a great step was taken toward addressing the now famous “value gap” which has been plaguing the music sector for years.

INTERVIEW WITH GLITTERBEAT CO-FOUNDER CHRIS ECKMAN

This article was first published in Midem blog. It is part of a series of interviews ahead of Midem 2018’s Global Indie Voices sessions, in association with IMPALA.

SECTORAL SUPPORT FOR MUSIC, A SMART USE OF EU MONEY

Today, the European Commission presented its proposal for the post-2020 Creative Europe programme for cultural and creative sectors.