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IMPF secures second round of EU funding as part of the Creative Europe Programme
IMPF has received a second substantial grant from the European Union as part of the Creative Europe Programme, which will further fund new projects designed to support IMPF’s members across Europe, as well as benefitting independent music publishers more widely around...
IMPF joins coalition of EU rightsholders and creators calling for improvement of the GPAI Code of Practice
EU rightsholders and creators demand substantial improvements to the GPAI Code of Practice. If the draft is not substantially improved, the Code will fail to meet the objectives of the AI Act and directly conflict with EU law, including copyright law. See the letter...
IMPF comment on the potential sale of Downtown Music to Virgin Music Group
IMPF comments on the potential sale of Downtown Music to Virgin Music Group: "IMPF is both saddened and concerned by news of a potential sale of Downtown Music to Universal-owned Virgin Music Group. Downtown Music Publishing and Sheer Publishing Africa are valued...
CISAC publishes study on the economic impact of Generative AI in music and audiovisual industries
CISAC's global economic study shows the immense impact Gen AI is likely to have on creators. See the study here.
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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...
Music publishers made members of ZAiKS after 20-year battle
Music publishers made members of ZAiKS after 20-year battle Publishers will be elected to Board and Audit Committee of Polish society at next General Assembly IMPF is very pleased to confirm that music publishers will now be included in the membership of the Polish...
Company of the Month: Sentric Music Publishing
Sentric Music Group is a global independent Music Publishing company headquartered in Liverpool and with offices in London, Hamburg, New York and LA. Collectively Sentric’s portfolio of brands provide rights management services to over 200,000 songwriters and...
LyricFind and Musixmatch named as first Friends and Supporters of IMPF
IMPF has launched a new ‘Friends and Supporters’ category for companies wishing to work with independent music publishers – with LyricFind and Musixmatch the first to join. The “Friends and Supporters of IMPF” category is aimed at commercial companies whose mission is...
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