IMPALA’s EDI Taskforce is delighted to invite members to an online panel discussion with Leon Diop, IMPALA Changemaker Award winner and founder of Black & Irish.

 Date: Tuesday, 3rd December 2024

 Time: 3–4 PM CET / 2–3 PM GMT 

In this session, Leon will share insights into the impactful work of Black & Irish, followed by an informal discussion with EDI Taskforce chairs Ben Wynter (AIM UK) and Eva Karman Reinhold (SOM). The event will conclude with a Q&A session, offering you the chance to ask questions and connect with Leon directly. 

Please register by emailing nprevost@impalamusic.org

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and engage with a this year’s awarded changemaker. We look forward to seeing you there!

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, 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