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IMPF welcomes new Friends and Supporters Koda, STIM, SGAE and Tono
IMPF has seen four more companies join its popular Friends & Supporters programme in quick succession. We are delighted to welcome Koda, STIM, SGAE and Tono to the Friends and Supporters Programme. Read the press release here.
IMPF launches new EU co-funded projects for Independent Music Publishers
The IMPF Network 2.0 Project was formally launched at the IMPF'S 2025 General Assemblies & Conference last week as part of a two-day event hosted in Athens. See the Press Release here. See Music Week's article here. You can find our more about Network 2.0 Project...
Global Market View for Independent Music Publishing Fifth Edition 2025
IMPF has launched the fifth edition of its Global Market View for Independent Music Publishing at the 2025 General Assemblies & Conference, a two-day event hosted in Athens. IMPF’s Global Market View is the only report that looks exclusively at the independent...
Joint Statement on the Third Draft of the GPAI Code of Practice
IMPF along with a coalition of authors, performers and other rightsholders active across the EU’s cultural and creative sectors have issued a joint statement regarding the third draft of the EU AI Act’s GPAI Code of Practice. Please see the statement here.
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IMPF welcomes UBC to Friends and Supporters category
IMPF is pleased to welcome UBC as a new Friend and Supporter. See the press release here.
IMPF Statement on approval of AI ACT
IMPF Statement from Annette Barrett, IMPF President, on approval of the AI ACT.
IMPF calls on the Member States of the European Union to approve the AI act
IMPF and its membership of independent music publishing companies worldwide along with over 200 cultural and creative organisations calls on the Member States of the European Union to show global leadership and approve the AI Act at the COREPER meeting on 2 February....
EMERGE Project launched at ESNS
The EMERGE project was launched today at ESNS - IMPF is a partner and sits on the EMERGE Advisory Board. On Thursday 18th January, IMPF sat on the Advisory Board and was represented by Katja Jainski-Manteuffel, Vice President Marketing & Synch Licensing Budde...
IMPF Statement Congratulating MEP Ibán García del Blanco
Independent Music Publishers International Forum (IMPF) Congratulates MEP Ibán García del Blanco and the European Parliament on today's vote and commitment.
IMPF welcomes Abramus to Friends and Supporters category
IMPF welcomes Abramus to the Friends and Supporters category. See the press release here.
IMPF welcomes political agreement on AI Act
See the Commission Press Release here.
Company of the Month: Massive Music Entertainment
Massive Music Entertainment (MME) is an Independent Music Publisher from Indonesia, founded by composers, run by composers, to serve composers. MME manage 1,200+ composers with 11,000+ songs while being the number 1 leading market share for local catalogue in...
IMPF music publisher members benefit from Creative Europe’s support in fostering cultural diversity and economic growth.
IMPF are delighted to be joining the AIMP Atlanta and Friends Creative and Business Summit this week. See the programme details here. The following IMPF members will be attending the four day event thanks to funding from Creative Europe under the IMPF Network...
Global creators’ collections grow by a record 26.7% to EUR12.1 billion in 2022
Just released, the CISAC Global Collections Report showing a 28% increase in global music royalty collections in 2022, and a 27% increase in royalties for all repertoires. Digital has for the first time become the biggest source of royalties, overtaking TV and...
More than 350 industry professionals attend IMPF Summit and Songwriting Camp in Palma
See news article from Music Week here.
Independent music publishers propose ethical guidelines to AI developers
200 of the world’s leading publishers aim to foster a transparent, collaborative relationship with AI tech companies. See the Press Release here.
IMPF condemns attacks on Israeli citizens
In a statement issued today in Palma at the “Global Music Entrepreneurial and Creative Industry Summit “IMPF strongly condemns the attacks on Israeli citizens and towns by Hamas terrorists. We are particularly appalled at the images emanating from what was a peaceful...
IMPF welcomes Curve to the Friends and Supporters category
IMPF welcomes Curve to the Friends and Supporters category. See the Press Release here.
IMPF partners with EarthPercent to donate publishing revenues from Palma Songwriting Camp Earth Day Sessions
IMPF has partnered with Earth Percent during this year’s Global Music Entrepreneurial and Creative Industry Summit Songwriting Camp to produce a number of original songs that will see 50% of resultant publishing revenues being donated to the charity. See the press...
IMPF welcomes AMRA to Friends and Supporters category
IMPF welcomes AMRA to the Friends and Supporters category. See the Press Release here.
IMPF welcomes NexTone to Friends and Supporters Category
IMPF welcomes NexTone to the Friends and Supporters category. See the Press Release here.
IMPF welcomes Backbeat Solutions to Friends and Supporters Category
IMPF welcomes Backbeat Solutions to the Friends and Supporters category. See the Press Release here.
IMPF Statement responding to the report of Svenska Dagbladet on criminal gangs using fake Spotify streams to launder money
See further details here in this Digital Music News article.
Company of the month: Steam Music Publishing
Steam Music Group is a modern, innovative, active and creative music publishing-, sync- & promotion company, experienced for more than 30 years and founded by music business executive Andrew Campbell. We are located in Los Angeles and Berlin. Next to the fantastic...
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