Brussels, 25^th June 2025

IMPALA is launching a new initiative designed to foster cross-border collaboration, peer learning and capacity building among independent labels across Europe. This new ‘Label Camp’ project is part of IMPALA’s EU network programme, which co-funds certain projects, boosting the organisation’s work to reinforce the independent music ecosystem.

Between 2025 and 2028, eight Label Camps will take place, bringing together 16 independent labels from different countries, with two camps scheduled per year. Each camp will host a pair of labels, matched through proposals by national associations and coordinated by IMPALA.

The goal is to create a space for in-depth peer learning, where labels can exchange practical know-how and innovative strategies. Camp activities will be shaped by the participants themselves and will focus on key aspects such as label operations, networking, rights management, distribution models, marketing and more. Camps can also be hosted alongside industry events, such as showcase festivals or conferences.

Rory Brown, IMPALA PR and Projects Lead commented: “Label Camps are a cornerstone of our mission to strengthen the capacity of independent labels in Europe. We want to empower music companies to share knowledge, innovate together, and build lasting cross-border partnerships.”

The Label Camps are part of IMPALA’s broader efforts to build a diverse and inclusive European music ecosystem, supporting innovation, increasing access to finance, and ensuring that independent music companies have the tools and networks they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving industry.

Stay tuned as we reveal the inaugural Label and Artist Camp participants in the coming weeks.

About IMPALA
IMPALA was established in 2000 and now represents over 6000 independent music companies in Europe. 99% of Europe’s music companies are small, micro and medium businesses and self-releasing artists. Known as the independents, they are world leaders in terms of innovation and discovering new music and artists – they produce more than 80% of all new releases and account for 80% of the sector’s jobs. IMPALA’s mission is to grow the independent music sector sustainably, return more value to artists, promote diversity and entrepreneurship, improve political access, inspire change, and increase access to finance. IMPALA works on a range of key issues for its members and started a new co-funded work programme as an EU cultural network in 2025. IMPALA runs various award schemes and has a programme aimed at businesses who want to develop a strategic relationship with the European independent sector – Friends of IMPALA