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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.
Company of the Month: Pomitni
Pomitni is a Ukrainian music label with 15 years of expertise in the creative industry. We collaborate with global brands and execute large-scale projects to elevate Ukrainian music on the international stage. We offer a full suite of services, including music...
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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...
Company of the Month: Dancing Bear Publishing
DANCING BEAR PUBLISHING is a part of Dancing Bear Group and one of the biggest publishers in the region, sub-publisher of Warner/Chappell Music for Croatia, Macedonia and Bosnia & Herzegovina. Dancing Bear Publishing also sub-publishes and represents independent...
IMPF and IMPEL collaborate on Digital Licensing Handbook
IMPF and IMPEL are set to jointly publish a Digital Licensing Handbook, which will be available exclusively for the independent publisher members of the two organisations. Written by Jane Dyball – former CEO of MPA UK, MCPS and IMPEL, and a highly experienced...
Claiming a front row seat – the place of music in society
76 International, European & national music organisations including IMPF are “Claiming a front row seat for music” calling for policy makers to fully acknowledge the artistic, social and economic value of the music sector and to live up to these words in political...
Rights holders in Europe’s Creative Sectors concerned about European Commission’s Guidance on Article 17
IMPF joined rights holders in Europe's Creative Sectors to express their concerns around the European Commission’s Guidance on Article 17. See letter here.
IMPF joined over 100 cultural organisations in signing a letter to the EU-US summit to support cultural relations
As EU and US leaders met at the Summit on the 15th of June, more than 100 organisations from across Europe and America’s cultural and creative sectors united their voices to call for greater focus on EU-US cultural relations, of particular importance in recovering...
Company of the Month: Music Asset Management, Inc.
Celebrating its 15th Anniversary in 2021, MAM is a leading global independent music publishing and consulting company founded in 2006 by industry veteran Mary Jo Mennella, one of the most well-known and respected rights administration and licensing experts in the...
IMPEL and IMPF agree ground-breaking digital Charter of Co-operation
IMPEL Collective Management (IMPEL) and the Independent Music Publishers International Forum (IMPF) have agreed a ground-breaking Charter of Co-operation to share experiences and best practices in the digital music marketplace. Their shared goal is to drive...
Broad Group of right holders in Europe’s creative sector express concerns to German MPs on the implementation of DSM Copyright Directive
IMPF along with representatives of a broad group of right holders in Europe’s creative sectors have written to German MPs and the Commission and Commissioners to express serious concerns regarding the draft law proposal (‘the proposal’) on the implementation of the...
Company of the Month: All Stars Music
All Stars Music is a music publishing company known especially for its high standard, transparent and accurate work registration operations, and good command of the digital field. The writers we work with are choosing us to receive reliable reporting service regarding...
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