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Company of the Month: Native Tongue
Native Tongue is an independent music publisher with offices in Australia and New Zealand. Established in 2003, Native Tongue has built a respected roster of songwriters, including Grammy-nominated writer/producer Stuart Crichton (Backstreet Boys, Kesha, Kygo, Robin...
Canada on track to extend term from 50 years to 70 years after the life of the author
On Friday last, June 23, the Parliament of Canada passed legislation to extend the general term of copyright protection from 50 years after the life of the author to 70 years after the life of the author, as committed to by Canada under the Canada-United States-Mexico...
IMPF to host brand new music business conference
IMPF is delighted to announce a brand-new annual music business conference and writing camp that will bring together music publishers and the wider industry from around the world. Read the press release here.
Letter from international music producers and publishers organisations – Concerns regarding last minute amendment to Belgian copyright law
Music producers and publishers write a letter about their concerns regarding a specific amendment proposed by the Belgian Government on the implementation of the EU Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market. The amendment to Article XI.228/10-11 is currently...
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Company of the Month: Native Tongue
Native Tongue is an independent music publisher with offices in Australia and New Zealand. Established in 2003, Native Tongue has built a respected roster of songwriters, including Grammy-nominated writer/producer Stuart Crichton (Backstreet Boys, Kesha, Kygo, Robin...
Canada on track to extend term from 50 years to 70 years after the life of the author
On Friday last, June 23, the Parliament of Canada passed legislation to extend the general term of copyright protection from 50 years after the life of the author to 70 years after the life of the author, as committed to by Canada under the Canada-United States-Mexico...
IMPF to host brand new music business conference
IMPF is delighted to announce a brand-new annual music business conference and writing camp that will bring together music publishers and the wider industry from around the world. Read the press release here.
Letter from international music producers and publishers organisations – Concerns regarding last minute amendment to Belgian copyright law
Music producers and publishers write a letter about their concerns regarding a specific amendment proposed by the Belgian Government on the implementation of the EU Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market. The amendment to Article XI.228/10-11 is currently...
Company of the month: Guesstimate
Guesstimate is a Berlin based publisher, with a strong focus on creativity and offering a wide range of services, including worldwide writing sessions and songwriter camps in its own studio complex. Guesstimate benefits from a broad international network of...
IMPF announces new Executive Board of Directors for 2022-2024
IMPF is pleased to announce the election of the new Executive Board for the College 2022-2024: Ender Atis, Budde Music Annette Barrett, Reservoir Media - IMPF President Niclass Björlund, Edition Björlund Teri Nelson Carpenter, Reel Muzik Werks Simon Platz, Bucks Music...
IMPF Members and Board meet in Lisbon for GA and International Publishing Summit
IMPF held its General Assembly and hosted the International Publishing Summit in Lisbon last week. The current Board met face-to-face for both the first and last time as the new Board was elected to the Board of Directors College of 2022-2024. IMPF's new Capacity...
Statement of IMPF on Ukraine
Full Statement of IMPF on Ukraine; calls on all those within the music and licensing industry to immediately sever economic, business, political and socio-cultural ties with all Russian counterparts, members, companies, affiliates, and organisations. Appalled as we...
Statement from Annette Barrett President of IMPF on the 15h anniversary of ECSA
"I’m delighted to extend our congratulations to ECSA on the occasion of its 15th anniversary, that’s an impressive 15 years of advocating for the rights of songwriters, composer and authors. Our creative sector is a major contributor to the world economy and culture,...
National Governments, the European Commission and World Leaders Must Support European Cultural Organisations to Continue Collaboration with Ukraine at All Costs
The European Cultural Community is united in condemning the horrifying invasion of Ukraine by Russia. We deplore in the most absolute terms the damage caused to a free country and express our unwavering solidarity with the people of Ukraine – our friends, our...
IMPF receives EU grant to build capacity of independent publishers
New Project will empower independent publishers in the new music ecosystem, with benefits for IMPF members globally. See Press Release here.
Company of the Month: Hoodooh
Hoodooh is an Italian-based, young and independent music company specializing in music publishing, bespoke music production, artist management, administration, creative services for brands, licensing for film, TV, adv, games and all kinds of media. We’re musicians...
IMPF alongside organisations from a diverse range of sectors calls on the European Parliament not to miss the opportunity to create a more trustworthy internet
IMPF alongside organisations from a diverse range of sectors calls on the European Parliament not to miss the opportunity to create a more trustworthy internet. See Statement here.
IMPF launches Independent Music Publishing Global Market View 2021
Independent influence in digital music licensing key focus of latest study The International Music Publishers Forum (IMPF) has launched its second Independent Publishing Market View, which dissects the value of the independent music publishing industry, as well as the...
Creative Sector in Europe letter to Finland (the Finnish Ministry of Culture) commenting on the proposed legislation implementing the DSM Directive, and the suggested transposition of Article 17.
Creative Sector in Europe letter to Finland (the Finnish Ministry of Culture) commenting on the proposed legislation implementing the DSM Directive, and the suggested transposition of Article 17. See letter here.
IMPF joined the international cultural and creative sector in expressing serious concerns over the EU Council’s general approach on the Digital Services Act (DSA).
IMPF joined the international cultural and creative sector in expressing serious concerns over the EU Council's general approach on the Digital Services Act (DSA). See letter here.
Company of the month: CCS Rights Management
CCS Rights Management is a Toronto-based, global independent music company specializing in music publishing, rights administration, artist development, creative services, neighbouring rights management, royalty collection, synchronization, and licensing for film, TV,...
IMPF writes to President of Ukraine, regarding Bill N5572 and the collective management of music authors rights in Ukraine
IMPF joins the international community of songwriters and collective rights management organisations and asks for the speedy adoption and implementation of Bill N5572 which aims to rectify the shortcomings in the accreditation of collective management organisations in...
IMPF calls DSA – A MISSED OPPORTUNITY AND A STEP BACKWARDS
IMPF along with a broad coalition of organizations, representing the creative sector in Europe, write a letter raising serious concerns about the approach taken by the EU co-legislators on the Digital Services Act. See letter here.
IMPF Backs Credits Due Campaign
IMPF has backed the Credits Due campaign and pledges to actively promote the initiative among its global membership of some 100 independent music publishers. Credits Due is a campaign led by Abba’s Björn Ulvaeus, The Ivors Academy of Music Creators and The Music...
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