IMPALA
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Levelling the playing field for independent music companies and their artists across Europe.
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Joined February 2011
🚨🇪🇺 IMPALA welcomes the @EU_Commission's decision to open a detailed investigation into UMG’s proposed acquisition of Downtown Music. This deal threatens competition & choice for indies, artists & fans. It must be blocked. 🔗 Statement 👉
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An in-depth investigation will allow the EC to "assess more carefully whether this acquisition would have a negative impact on artists, labels and, ultimately, European consumers", as stated by Commissioner @VDombrovskis . Check out the quotes from our members 👇
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⚠️#AIAct - IMPALA calls on EU policy makers to #StayTrueToTheAct and uphold the principles of transparency, consent and protection of creators. Watch the video to find out why this matters 🍿. See also artists speaking up .👉
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RT @IFPI_org: Artists from across Europe have come together to call on EU policymakers to #StayTrueToTheAct. Find out more here: https://….
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🇧🇬 WINCON returns 15&16 Oct in Sofia, Bulgaria. @winformusic's flagship event brings together indie music trade bodies from 40+ countries. Presented with ANMIP, supported by @merlinnetwork & Prophon Bulgaria, co-funded by the @EU_Commission. 🔗 info
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RT @UPFI_syndicat: "UMG renforcerait encore sa position de marché déjà importante" : 200 organisations (dont l'UPFI) et entreprises de la m….
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The latest salvo in the campaign to block Universal Music Group’s acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings comes in the form of an open letter
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RT @MusicWeek: Hundreds of independent music executives unite to raise "serious concerns" over Downtown deal https:….
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⚠️ The deal risks tightening UMG’s grip on the market, threatening growth, innovation & diversity in music. ⏳ The EU must act now to protect fans, artists & a healthy music ecosystem. 📄 Read the letter: 💬 Like, comment & share to support!
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🎵 200+ CEOs of indie music companies across Europe & beyond urge @Teresaribera and the @EU_Commission to scrutinise UMG’s acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings. 📢 They've signed an open letter calling for a phase two investigation of the deal. Letter👉
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IMPALA joins 70+ EU cultural orgs urging leaders to #LetCultureLead in the 2028–2034 EU budget. @europe_creative must be protected, reinforced & expanded. 🎯We call on the EU to:.🔹Protect Creative Europe.🔹Double its budget.🔹Invest in culture’s future.📄
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🌍 @feelmybicep & @ninjatune are leading the way on sustainability and EDI. Their new album Takkuuk was created in Greenland using renewable energy and low-carbon methods, featured here in @guardian. 🌱. Read more 👉
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RT @AIM_UK: Submissions are NOW OPEN for the Independent Music Awards, which return to the @RoundhouseLDN on 23 Sept, for a celebration of….
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RT @AIM_UK: Check out the first speaker announcement for AIM's Future Independents! This year’s conference is packed full with knowledgeabl….
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🎶 Future Independents – @AIM_UK's low-cost online music conference is back!. 📅 8 July | 10am–6pm BST.🎟️ £15 incl. VAT.💻 Watch live or on demand.Sessions on AI, building fanbases, starting a label & more. Book 👉
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