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The Hub is a dedicated space for IMPF members to share their own announcements, achievements and views with the wider independent music publishing community. Members can submit press releases, opinion pieces and other editorial content directly to the Hub, where it will be reviewed and published as part of IMPF’s industry-facing editorial platform, with selected content also syndicated through Independent Music Insider to help extend its reach across the wider music business.

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IMPF Trade Mission and Spring Assemblies, Berlin, Germany

Mar 26, 2026

Independent music publishers from around the world gathered in Berlin last week for IMPF’s Spring Assemblies and a Trade Mission led by leading executives from across the German music industry. See the Press Release here. Music Week article is available here.

IMPF co-signs call for a stronger EU strategy for music

Feb 9, 2026

IMPF is a co-signatory of a joint statement from 23 organisations across Europe’s music ecosystem calling on EU institutions to adopt a sector-specific strategic approach for music in the future AgoraEU programme (2028–2034). The signatories urge the EU to...

Independent music publishers generated €2.7bn in 2024 globally – up 5.1% YoY

Dec 17, 2025

Independent music publishers generated €2.7bn in 2024 globally - up 5.1% YoY The latest edition of IMPF’s Global Market View also confirms that the collective global market share of the independent music publishing community held firm at 26.3% in 2024. Read the Global...

Company of the Month: Pony Canyon Music Publishing Inc.

Dec 17, 2025

We are delighted to announce Pony Canyon Music Publishing, Tokyo, Japan as Company of the Month. Read about the company here: Music Without Borders We bring unforgettable cultural experiences to people around the world. We are a music publisher representing a diverse...

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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...