Brussels, 19^th January 2026

The EDI taskforce is pleased to invite you to a one-hour online roundtable linked to the Changemaker Award 2025, with a focus on the work of this year’s winner, MEWEM (Germany and France).

The session will be a discussion around leadership and talent development in the independent music sector, drawing on MEWEM’s experience and perspective. We are happy to welcome:

• Beate Dietrich, MEWEM Germany
• Hélène Larrouturou, MEWEM France

The discussion will be moderated by Eva Karman Reinhold, chair of the EDI Taskforce. The roundtable will build on ongoing discussions around leadership paths, supporting emerging talent & governance in independent labels. 

Details: 

Date & time: Monday 26 January, 3:00–4:00pm CET
 Duration: 1 hour
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9912060788 

Please extend this invitation to your network.  Registrations are welcome at nprevost@impalamusic.org  

Looking forward to your participation!

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