IMPALA - European association of independent music companies

IMPALA is the European association of independent music companies, with over 6,000 members across 33 European territories. We represent SME record labels and self-releasing artists, a part of the sector which accounts for over 80% of all music releases and investment in new music. They are the main innovators and discoverers of new talents, thus contributing strongly to Europes cultural and musical diversity.

IMPALA is the European association of independent music companies, representing over 6000 music SMEs across 33 European markets. We welcome the EUs plan to develop an AI strategy for the cultural and creative sectors, based around the guiding principles listed in the call for evidence : technology at the service of culture, support to human creation, creators rights and cultural diversity, sustainability of the…

IMPALA represents over 6,000 independent music companies across 33 European markets. We represent SME record labels and self-releasing artists, a part of the sector which accounts for over 80% of all music releases and investment in new music. They are the main innovators and discoverers of new talents, thus contributing strongly to cultural diversity.

IMPALA is the European association of independent music companies, with over 6,000 members across 33 European markets. We represent independent music companies (labels) and self-releasing artists, either directly or through national trade associations. We welcome this call for evidence on questions of great importance for our members and Europes music ecosystem as a whole.

IMPALA represents over 5,000 independent music companies across Europe, which account for more than 80% of all new releases and 80% of the sector's jobs and deal on a daily basis with online platforms. The DSA is the opportunity to secure a more inclusive and competitive online ecosystem, however there is still some way to go for the DSA to achieve its purpose.

Dear Madam, Dear Sir, You will find attached IMPALA's feedback on "Fairness in platform-to-business relations". IMPALA represents around 4,000 independent music companies across Europe. 99% of music companies are micro, small or medium enterprises. Together they account for 80% of all new releases, but also 80% of the sector's overall jobs and investment.

IMPALA represents close to 6,000 independent music companies across Europe. Accounting for more than 80% of all new releases and 80% of the sector's jobs, they are world leaders in terms of innovation and discovering new music and artists.

IMPALA represents over 5,000 European independent music companies, which account for more than 80% of all new releases and 80% of the sector's jobs. To be fit for the digital age, the EU has to revise its rules to ensure the European market is a place where companies compete on fair terms.

IMPALA is the European association of independent music companies. EU performers and labels stand to be the most impacted by the “RAAP” ruling. We very much welcome the European Commission’s intention to introduce rules for third country nationals through a legislative intervention.

IMPALA, the European association of independent music companies, represents close to 6,000 music SMEs across 32 European territories. Together independents account for 80% of music releases and investment in new music in Europe. We welcome the opportunity provided by this call for evidence to share our views on Creative Europe. Our full response is attached.