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We're excited to announce the return of our sync primer event, ‘How to Get Started in Sync’, which will return on Tuesday 28th April at Strongroom, London. Tickets are on sale now: lnkd.in/eX9t5ger

🚨 IMPALA responds to the sale of Revelator to Warner Music Group. #WhyIndependentsMatter Read more: tinyurl.com/58x44uje Read Dan Fowler's Powering an Independent and Culturally Diverse European Music Ecosystem Report: tinyurl.com/2h2wj7hu

We're excited to announce the return of Future Independents, our free online conference for emerging independent artists, labels and entrepreneurs - this year taking the new form of a 10 sessions over 5 days, starting 18th May. Free tckts: futureindependents.co.uk/programming

🎙️ Faces of the Independent Sector #4 is live. 🇳🇱 In the interview, Luciano Winter of @Stichtingomp and Founder of Stormi Capital discusses building his own music company, access to finance, and scaling opportunities for independents More👉 tinyurl.com/43ee69kh

Above The Noise reveals line-up with Berwyn, Finesse Forever, Ivors Academy, Alt Blk Era and more musicweek.com/media/read/abo…

Nominations are open for the IMPALA Changemaker Award 2026. The winner will receive: • €1,000 EU network funding for communication activities • PR support during EU Diversity Month • Invitation to our EDI online panel Deadline: 17 April Contact: nprevost@impalamusic.org

Wednesday 9th April, 2pm CET, IMPALA is hosting a Q&A session for our 10th Strategic Primer with @MusicAlly on SoundCloud, supported by @merlinnetwork. IMPALA Members can ask questions & learn best practices to maximise streaming opportunities. ℹ️ Info 👉 impalamusic.org/impalas-strate…

IT’S TIME TO PLAN YOUR DAY !! 🕰️ Below, you can find all of the panels as part of the Launchpad Conference 2026, along with times and locations! For the first time ever we’re adding extra sessions so you have even more choice on the day! ℹ️ More Info bit.ly/lpconf26

Ireland changes broadcast rules temporarily, EC expected to clarify EU law. IMPALA calls on EC to speed up & notes Irish Minister Burke says: “I understand.. a legislative proposal is being prepared... we hope it will be published by early 2027” More👉 tinyurl.com/ms48spfx

🇪🇺 IMPALA comments on European Parliament report on copyright and generative AI, calls for the recognition of human artistry and diversity into AI frameworks. Read our statement here: lnkd.in/ePq6gvmR

We have joined a coalition of music sector organisations in signing a joint open letter led by the Scottish Music Industry Association to BBC Radio Scotland regarding recent changes to BBC Radio Scotland’s late-night music output. Read the full letter:  smia.org.uk/news/open-lett…

There's still time to make your voice heard on the future of the BBC and to ensure music remains at its heart!

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— because without them, the next generation of British artists will struggle to compete in an increasingly fierce global market.”

without levy funds being unlocked for salary support, apprenticeships remain out of reach for most UK music SMEs. We need focused, fast action to shore up UK‑based music SMEs...

AIM's CEO, Gee Davy, comments on the Spring Statement: “AIM welcomes the Chancellor’s commitments on regional investment, better working standards and childcare — but these broad‑brush measures simply aren’t cutting through for UK’s music SMEs...

WE NEED YOUR HELP! Music is one of the jewels in the BBC’s crown. But the Corporation faces changes that could put the music we love at risk. It’s vital you have your say to support music at the BBC. Find out all you need to know and have your say here: tinyurl.com/ympwkhz5