IMPALA BOARD MEMBERS HOLD FIRST BLUE–SKY SESSION AS PART OF EU NETWORK PROGRAMME
Brussels, June 27th, 2025
As part of its overall EU Network Programme, IMPALA members held its first Blue–sky session to brainstorm on implementation of the new project so far.
For the first time ever, IMPALA became a recognised EU Cultural Network in 2025, with a programme of activities spanning over the four following years, co-funded by the EU.
In this first blue-sky session, IMPALA members shared their initial views on the project’s implementation and suggested ways to boost communication and engagement.
In the first six months of the project, IMPALA announced a number of activities:
Members were invited to promote the project and help disseminate its results to maximise awareness and engagement.
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