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IMPF has shared a statement urging music publishers not to accept AI licensing agreements that don’t allocate 50% of proceeds to songwriters and publishers.
"IMPF urges independent music publishers to say with conviction that they will not accept AI licensing agreements that do not allocate 50% of proceeds to songwriters and publishers. Time and again, when major music corporations have brokered deals with companies...
The IMPF Global Music Summit receives honour at the AUPA! Awards
The IMPF Global Music Summit Palma has been honoured at the AUPA! Awards in Bilbao, Spain. The AUPA! Awards are the closing highlight of BIME Bilbao (Bizkaia International Music Experience) - the annual music industry gathering, bringing together professionals,...
IMPF establishes key targets across tech, data and emerging markets at Global Music Summit
The IMPF established a number of key targets and priorities for the independent music publishing community across tech, data and newer markets at this year’s Global Music Summit Palma. Dates have also been set for the fifth edition of the in-demand event in 2026. The...
8 heavyweight keynote speakers set for IMPF Global Music Summit 2025
The IMPF Global Music Summit returns to Palma for its 2025 edition on Tuesday October 7 – 10, with a stacked programme including no less than eight heavyweight keynote speakers. Read the Press Release here. See the Music Week article here.
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General statement from IMPF on the proposal for the next College of Commissioners of the EU
IMPF warmly welcomes the new team of Commissioners as unveiled by President von der Leyen today and looks forward to working with the those in charge of relevant portfolios on completion of the formal nomination proceedings and confirmation vote of the European...
Company of the Month – RaaCho Music Publishing
RaaCho Music Publishing is a pioneering independent music publisher from India, driven by a passion for innovation and excellence. We empower artists and creators by providing tailored music publishing and rights management solutions. Our team of industry experts...
IMPF appoints Nicole Schulze to new Secretary General role
We are pleased to announce that IMPF has appointed Nicole Schulze as Secretary General. Please see the press release here.
Golnar Khosrowshahi, David Israelite, Mike O’Neill to keynote IMPF Global Music Summit Palma 2024
Golnar Khosrowshahi (Founder & CEO, Reservoir Media), David Israelite (President & CEO, National Music Publishers' Association), and Mike O’Neill (President & CEO, BMI) have been confirmed as keynote speakers for the IMPF Global Music Summit Palma 2024. ...
Company of the Month – Clipper’s Music Publishing
Chaired by third generation Julio Guiu and founded in 1952 in Barcelona, Clipper’s Music Group offers a global vision in the music industry through its 5 divisions: publishing, record label, management, live and promoting. One of the most prestigious independent music...
IMPF welcomes BMI to the Friends and Supporters Category
IMPF welcomes BMI to the Friends and Supporters category. See the Press Release here.
IMPF welcomes Canadian Music Rights Organization, SOCAN to Friends and Supporters Category
IMPF welcomes Canadian Music Rights Organization, SOCAN to the Friends and Supporter category. See the Press Release here.
IMPF has elected a new College of members to its Board at the 2024 General Assemblies in Dublin.
6 new publishers elected to IMPF Board Rosa M. Vizcaíno Gómez, Emily Stephenson, Claudia Mescoli, Cecilia Léon Rodrigo, Tatjana Bukvić and Denise Andrikopoulou were newly elected at the 2024 General Assembly in Dublin today. The full list of IMPF Board members for...
IMPF launches 4th edition of Global Market View for Independent Music Publishing
IMPF has launched the fourth edition of the Global Market View for Independent Music Publishing. Available here and sponsored by Musixmatch, it is the only report that looks exclusively at the independent music publishing industry and its international impact and...
Company of the Month: FAAR Music
FAAR Music is an independent music publishing, record label and management company run by a group of like-minded musicians and music entrepreneurs – Kertu Mägar, Fred Krieger, Stig Rästa, and Vallo Kikas. FAAR Music works with 13 songwriters and producers, operating...
IMPF Statement on today’s vote on the EU AI Act
IMPF, and creators and rightsholders everywhere, welcome the approval of the EU AI Act by the European Parliament. We applaud the MEPs for the crucial role they have played in supporting us throughout this process. The EU AI Act is a world-first legislation regulating...
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...
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