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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.
 

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MORE DEBATE NEEDED – IMPALA RESPONDS TO DEEZER AND UMG’s PROPOSAL ON STREAMING AND POINTS TO OWN PLAN TO BOOST DIVERSITY AND IMPROVE REVENUES FOR ALL ARTISTS

Last week, Deezer and UMG announced their proposal to reform the streaming market through a so-called “artist-centric” model which seeks to change the way streaming royalties are allocated. At the same time, IMPALA held its AGM in Vienna, where streaming reform and maximising revenue for artists were flagged as key priorities.

Efforts to grow the debate about how to reform the streaming market are welcomed by IMPALA. It is encouraging that certain aspects of the recent proposals from Deezer and UMG chime with IMPALA’s own ten steps to make the most of streaming. IMPALA’s proposals were initially published over two years ago and revisited earlier this year

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REPRTOIR WEBINAR FOR IMPALA MEMBERS THURSDAY 14th SEPTEMBER AT 3:00pm (CET)

We are pleased to announce the upcoming webinar hosted by our recent Friend of IMPALA REPRTOIR that will take place virtually on September 14th, 2023 at 3pm CET.
This event is designed exclusively for IMPALA members and will provide you with valuable insights and information about Reprtoir :
– how to get on board with Reprtoir ?
– how to get the most out of it ?

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EUROPEAN CREATORS AND RIGHT HOLDERS CALL FOR MEANINGFUL TRANSPARENCY OBLIGATIONS ON AI SYSTEMS TO ENSURE THE LAWFUL USE OF COPYRIGHT-PROTECTED CONTENT

IMPALA is a signatory of the following statement published today in the framework of the ongoing trilogue negotiations on the EU AI Act, calling for meaningful transparency obligations on AI systems to ensure the lawful use of copyright-protected works and welcoming the European Parliament proposal as a step in the right direction.

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IMPALA DIGITAL HOUR WITH CMU – QUICK FIRE WEBINAR – 26/06 – 3PM CET

Our monthly quick-fire webinar on the One Step Ahead project will take place on 20th June 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.

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WOMEN IN CTRL SCOOPS IMPALA’S CHANGEMAKER AWARD FOR THEIR INSPIRING WORK ON EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN THE INDEPENDENT MUSIC SECTOR

For the second edition of its Changemaker award, IMPALA honours the UK not-for-profit organisation Women in CTRL, for their work developing and supporting music creators and music professionals from under-represented groups. Women in CTRL was founded by Nadia Khan and has been very active on its mission to advance gender equality in the music industry.

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IMPALA DIGITAL HOUR WITH CMU – QUICK FIRE WEBINAR – 25/05 – 3PM CET

Our monthly quick-fire webinar on the One Step Ahead project will take place on 25th May 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.

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IMPALA DIGITAL HOUR WITH CMU – QUICK FIRE WEBINAR – 03/05 – 3PM CET

Our monthly quick-fire webinar on the One Step Ahead project will take place on 3rd May 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.

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STREAMING REFORM REVISITED – IMPALA CALLS FOR INCREASED SUBSCRIPTION PRICES, BESPOKE DEALS FOR FANS, AND A REVALUATION OF THE SHARE FOR MASTER RIGHTS (FOR LABELS AND ARTISTS), AMONG OTHER PROPOSALS FOR A FAIRER, MORE DYNAMIC MARKET

Following a month-long review process launched on the two-year anniversary of IMPALA’s ten-point streaming plan, the independent sector has issued a new call to action. It builds on IMPALA’s initial recommendations to make streaming fairer and provide a dynamic, compelling, and responsible future for creators and fans.

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IMPALA RELEASES REPORT ON CLIMATE STANDARDS

Over the last ten months, IMPALA has organised and run activities related to its Climate Training and Standards project – IMPACTS. This EU funded project was created with the aim of building new climate literacy capacity for independent music companies across Europe to help them lower their carbon footprint and promoting best-practice examples.

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HUMAN ARTISTRY CAMPAIGN ADDS 25+ NEW MEMBERS

IMPALA and other organisations were officially announced as having joined the Human Artistry Campaign. Below is the press release announcing the latest signatures as the coalition cements itself as the preeminent creative community voice in the fast-moving AI debate.

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TIME TO WAKE UP – THE EU SLEEPWALKING INTO A FINANCIAL AND CULTURAL DISASTER FOR EUROPE’S MUSIC SECTOR.

Two and a half years have now passed since the decision of the European Court of Justice in the “RAAP” case (Case C-265/19). This decision has created an anomaly. The principle of reciprocity as enshrined under international copyright has basically been suspended as a result. If allowed to stand, this will have a massive impact on the livelihoods of thousands of European music artists and independent music businesses and on cultural diversity.

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IMPALA’S DIGITAL HOUR WITH CMU – QUICK FIRE WEBINAR – 28/02 – 3PM CET

Our monthly quick-fire webinar on the One Step Ahead project will take place on 28th February 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.

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IMPALA’S DIGITAL HOUR WITH CMU – QUICK FIRE WEBINAR – 31/01 – 3PM CET

Our monthly quick-fire webinar on the One Step Ahead project will take place on 31st January 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.

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IMPALA IS LOOKING FOR A MEMBERSHIP AND PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR

IMPALA is looking for a membership and projects co-ordinator to help its Brussels-based team on membership, administration and finance work (including budgets management, daily accountancy, website etc) as well as with relevant projects (such as Friends programme, our equity, diversity inclusion work, EU projects, etc), liaising with IMPALA members and building relations.

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IMPALA AND CMU PARTNER FOR ANOTHER YEAR OF KEEPING INDEPENDENTS ONE STEP AHEAD IN THE DIGITAL MARKET

One Step Ahead – the data and insights initiative for the independent music community from IMPALA has been renewed for another year. The continuation of One Step Ahead builds on the success of the project’s pilot phase which saw the publication of six in-depth reports and a series of 20 webinars. During the next phase of One Step Ahead, IMPALA members will have access to even more support.

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IMPALA’S DIGITAL HOUR WITH CMU – QUICK FIRE WEBINAR – 13/12 – 3PM CET

Our monthly quick-fire webinar on the One Step Ahead project will take place on 13th November 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.

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IMPALA’S DIGITAL HOUR WITH CMU – QUICK FIRE WEBINAR – 23/11 – 2PM CET

Our monthly quick-fire webinar on the One Step Ahead project will take place on 23rd November at 2pm 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.

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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.

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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.

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IMPALA LAUNCHES NEW CLIMATE PROJECT CO-FUNDED BY THE EU

Later this month, IMPALA will be launching the first planned activities of its new Climate Training and Standards project IMPACTS. This EU funded project aims to build new climate literacy capacity for independent music companies across Europe to help them lower their carbon footprint.

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IMPALA’S DIGITAL HOUR WITH CMU – QUICK FIRE WEBINAR – 20/06 – 3PM CET

Our monthly quick-fire webinar on the One Step Ahead project will take place on 20th June 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.

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IMPALA LAUNCHES ITS NEW CHANGEMAKER AWARD TO PROMOTE EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN THE INDEPENDENT MUSIC SECTOR WITH POWER UP AS FIRST RECIPIENT

IMPALA is launching a new award scheme, known as the Changemaker Award. Part of IMPALA’s diversity and inclusion work, the award aims to put the spotlight on projects that promote change in the independent sector and inspire others to take action. It is being launched in May as part of IMPALA’s schedule for European Diversity Month.

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IMPALA’S DIGITAL HOUR WITH CMU – QUICK FIRE WEBINAR – 9/05 – 3PM CET

Our monthly quick-fire webinar on the One Step Ahead project will take place on 9th May 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.

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IMPALA WELCOMES EU COURT JUDGEMENT ON ARTICLE 17

This morning, the Court of Justice of the EU dismissed the challenge brought by Poland against Article 17 of the 2019 EU Directive on copyright.
IMPALA welcomes the EU Court’s ruling, which finds Article 17 to be compatible with the EU Charter of fundamental rights.

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IMPALA’S DIGITAL HOUR WITH CMU – QUICK FIRE WEBINAR – 6/04 – 3PM CET

Our monthly quick-fire webinar on the One Step Ahead project will take place on 6th April 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.

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EUROPEAN INDEPENDENT MUSIC SECTOR CALLS FOR RENEWED SUPPORT TO UKRAINE

IMPALA opposes the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, which has a devastating impact on the country, its inhabitants and its music and cultural sector. The European independent music community stands together with the Ukrainian people and the Ukrainian music community. We also express our solidarity with those in Russia who oppose the war and the actions of Vladimir Putin.

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IMPALA’S DIGITAL HOUR WITH CMU – QUICK FIRE WEBINAR – 2/03 – 3PM CET

Our monthly quick-fire webinar on the One Step Ahead project will take place on 2nd March 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.

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THE SUSTAINABLE MUSIC MANIFESTO

PMI, the Italian Association of Independent Music Producers, in collaboration with IMPALA and Rockol, has created the Sustainable Music Manifesto: a programme of 10 targets that music industry actors and artists can undertake to pursue by signing the Manifesto.

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IMPALA’S DIGITAL HOUR WITH CMU – QUICK FIRE WEBINAR – 1/02 – 11AM CET

Our monthly quick-fire webinar on the One Step Ahead project will take place on 1st February at 11am 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.

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DSA PLENARY VOTE: BROADER KYBC OBLIGATIONS BUT A MISSED OPPORTUNITY TO SECURE A SAFER ONLINE ENVIRONMENT FOR CONSUMERS AND BUSINESSES

Members of the European Parliament adopted today their position on the proposal for a regulation on a Single Market for Digital Services (Digital Services Act), amending the eCommerce directive from 2000. We now look to co-legislators to show ambition and reach compromises that will finally deliver a safer online environment for consumers and businesses without creating any new liability exemptions for intermediaries.

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DSA – PLENARY HOLDS CARDS TO BUILDING A SAFER INTERNET

With the upcoming plenary vote, the European Parliament can still turn the DSA into an opportunity for the EU to play a global role in making the internet a safer space for everyone. Ahead of this week’s (Thursday 20th Jan) plenary vote, organisations from a range of diverse sectors call on the European Parliament not to miss the opportunity to create a more trustworthy Internet.

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MUSIC LEADERS LAUNCH CLIMATE PACT

A group of leading music companies have signed a wide-ranging commitment to ‘decarbonise’ the global music business in alignment with the latest climate science. IMPALA is a proud supporter and we invite our members to sign the pact.

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WIN CELEBRATES 15TH ANNIVERSARY, COMPLETES STRATEGIC RESTRUCTURE

The Worldwide Independent Network (WIN), the global coordination and support body for the independent music sector, is celebrating its 15th anniversary. This year’s second edition of WINCON, the annual meeting of independent music trade associations, will feature a special anniversary event to commemorate WIN’s achievements on December 13th.

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IMPALA’S DIGITAL HOUR WITH CMU – QUICK FIRE WEBINAR – 7/12 – 3PM CET

Our monthly quick-fire webinar on the One Step Ahead project will take place on 7th December 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.

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MUSIC MOVES EUROPE AWARDS 2022 NOMINEES REVEALED

The nominees of the Music Moves Europe Awards 2022 have been announced at the Linecheck Music Meeting & Festival opening event at BASE Milano in Italy on Monday November 22. The Music Moves Europe Awards are the European Union Prize for popular and contemporary music. The aim of the awards is to celebrate upcoming European artists and support them in developing their international careers.

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IMPALA’S DIGITAL HOUR WITH CMU – QUICK FIRE WEBINAR – 4/11 – 3PM CET

Our monthly quick-fire webinar on the One Step Ahead project will take place on 4th November 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.

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DSA: A MISSED OPPORTUNITY AND A STEP BACKWARDS

As part of a coalition of cultural and creative organisations, IMPALA co-signed the following open letter “DSA – A missed opportunity and a step backwards” which was sent to the European Commission, European Parliament and national governments.
Read the letter here.

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