IMPALA

♻️ Following #A2IMIndieWeek , @a2im (American Association of Independent Music) & IMPALA, partnering with @julies_bicycle , are launching a pilot project to develop the internationalisation of IMPALA’s Carbon Calculator in 🇺🇸, supported by @merlinnetwork . Statement available in our story and bio 👆 ♻️ Read the comments from Dr. Richard James Burgess, President & CEO of A2IM (American Association of Independent Music) along with our partners below: ♻️ Karla Rogožar Rogozar, Sustainability Lead, IMPALA ♻️ Jeremy Sirota, CEO of Merlin ♻️ Chiara Badiali, Music Lead, Julie's Bicycle

👏 🏆 For the 3rd edition of our #Changemaker award, IMPALA recognises non-for-profit organisation @black_andirish for advocating for the Black community in Ireland, fostering connections in Irish society & championing anti-racism. Statement available in our story and bio 👆 Also, here are our nominees for this year's #Changemaker award! Check out these inspiring projects on our dedicated webpage. 🔸 @desenchufadas_oficial 🔸 @mewem_france 🔸 @mewem_de 🔸 @taskforcego.nl 🔸 Partnership for sustainable development in music 🔸 BE THE CHANGE by @tunecore / @believemusic 🔸 Come Play With Me @cpwmco 🔸 Fédérap @federap_fr 🔸 Kulturinklusiv.ch 🔸 !K7 School community project @k7records 🔸 MIM @asociacionmim 🔸 Minding Creative Minds @mindingcreativeminds 🔸 Save To Create @safetocreate_ie 🔸 Sisters of Music @sistersofmusic_official 🔸 Tuatara @tuataracreative 🔸 We’ve only just begun @weveonlyjustbegun.ie Check out the quotes below from: 🔸Leon Diop, Co-Founder of @black_andirish 🔸 Eva Karman Reinhold, CEO of @somindie and IMPALA's EDI task force chair 🔸Keith Harris OBE, Adviser to IMPALA's EDI task group 🔸Helen Smith, IMPALA’s Executive Chair #IMPALA #Changemakers #EDI #Music #Community #eudiversitymonth

Global independent music community calls for joined-up approach on GenAI, setting out 5 🔑 principles through @winformusic . ▪️ AI development is subject to copyright ▪️ Prioritizing a human-centered approach ▪️ Safety of creators, fans, consumers & the public ▪️ Transparency as a fundamental element ▪️ Ethical AI development hand-in-hand with music IMPALA & sister organisations worldwide seek high global standards & collaboration extending what's already been achieved with EU #AIAct . This collective effort acknowledges the possibilities that AI offers and calls for developers and policymakers around the world to work together with the independent music community to achieve responsible and ethical GenAI development. Statement along with full principles for generative AI available in our story and bio 👆 Check out the principles above, along with comments from @noemiplanasv , CEO of @winformusic , Gee Davy, CPO and Interim CEO of @aim_uk and Helen Smith, Executive Chair of Impala - Independent Music Companies Association 👆

👏 Congratulations to @stichtingomp ’s Kees van Weijen on 50 successful years in the music industry! IMPALA’s Karla Rogožar celebrated Kees’ anniversary at STOMP’s Zomerborrel last week in Amsterdam. Thank you, Kees, for your crucial role in developing our independent network across Europe. 🇪🇺

🗓 Next month (July 10th) Join IMPALA at #FutureIndependents2024 hosted by @aim_uk , the free #online conference for emerging #independent artists, labels & entrepreneurs. ✨ Tickets are FREE at futureindependents.co.uk Be sure to attend and take part in practical workshops from @amazonmusic , @meta , @vevo & @youtubemusic . Plus, representatives from @bbcintroducing , @blindingtalentinsta , @thebluesproject.co , @notion Magazine, IMPALA Independent Music Companies Association, @tyserslive & lots more!

⚠️Less than 1 week to submit for the 2024 @aim_uk Independent Music Awards. Deadline ➡️ Wednesday 26th June (23:59 CET) Learn more at aimawards.co.uk

What a week! AIM’s interim CEO @gee.davy and Head of Membership @ninaradleymusic were in New York last week attending #A2IMIndieWeek and the @liberaawards ✨ It was great to connect with our members as well as @spotify , @ppl_uk , members of @winformusic and more. Thanks to @a2im for inviting us along to attend and speak! 🍎

Today IMPALA member @aim.ireland announce "In The Round: Amplifying LGBTQIA+ Voices in Ireland’s Independent Music Sector" on June 24th. This event will unite 8 LGBTQIA+ leaders to share their experiences in the Irish music industry. #PrideMonth🌟 Follow AIM Ireland for more details

@produttorimusicaliindipendenti , with the support of @merlinnetwork and IMPALA, promotes TAKE A MUSIC BREAK, an initiative aimed at encouraging the professional growth of young managers or young entrepreneurs who are entering the music industry. The next events are June 20th in Macerata, on the occasion of Musicultura, and July 6th in Milan. For info, check our story 👆

♻️ Yesterday in New York at @a2im (American Association of Independent Music) #IndieWeek 🇺🇸 🗽. IMPALA's Karla Rogožar Rogoźar participated in the panel "Sustainability 360: Navigating Music Industry Initiatives for Environmental Responsibility" led by @musicdeclares_ !!re!!_039; Mary Jurey and joined by Pete Kronowitt & Kim Fry.

IMPALA in New York 🇺🇸 🗽. This week, Karla Rogožar is at @a2im (American Association of Independent Music) #IndieWeek . Events so far: 💼 @winformusic meeting at @spotify 🏆 @a2im Libera Awards presented by @merlinnetwork

🏆 👏 Thank you @billboard for recognising IMPALA Executive Chair Helen Smith in this year's Indie Power Players along with @winformusic , @merlinnetwork , @aim_uk , @a2im , @beggarsgroup , @betternoisemusic & others in the sector including Friend of IMPALA @audiosalad . Full list available in our story 👆