{"id":6393,"date":"2026-06-19T01:06:06","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T01:06:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/interspacemusic.com\/blog\/impala-outlines-streaming-reform-financial-needs-report-at-indieweek-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-06-19T01:06:06","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T01:06:06","slug":"impala-outlines-streaming-reform-financial-needs-report-at-indieweek-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/interspacemusic.com\/blog\/impala-outlines-streaming-reform-financial-needs-report-at-indieweek-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"IMPALA Outlines Streaming Reform, Financial Needs Report at IndieWeek 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>At the American Association of Independent Music (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.a2im.org\">A2IM<\/a>) IndieWeek 2026 in New York, the European independent music trade body <strong>IMPALA<\/strong> (Independent Music Companies Association) outlined a series of policy and business initiatives, including a forthcoming <a href=\"https:\/\/interspacemusic.com\/blog\/impala-details-streaming-reform-financial-plans-at-indieweek-2026\/\">streaming reform plan<\/a> and a study of the sector\u2019s financial needs.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s gathering marks the first IndieWeek under A2IM CEO <strong>Ian Harrison<\/strong> and COO <strong>Lisa Hresko<\/strong>. IMPALA representatives are attending the A2IM annual general meeting, WINHUB, the Libera Awards, and the conference. The delegation includes IMPALA chair <strong>Dario Dra\u0161tata<\/strong>, executive director of Dallas Records Croatia and Serbia and president of the Adriatic regional association RUNDA Adria; board member <strong>Gee Davy<\/strong> from the UK\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aim.org.uk\">AIM<\/a>; <strong>Mark Kitcatt<\/strong> of Popstock\/Everlasting and Spanish association UFI, who also chairs the Worldwide Independent Network (WIN); and <strong>Dan Waite<\/strong>, CEO of Better Noise Music and chair of IMPALA\u2019s Digital Committee.<\/p>\n<h2>Financial needs assessment<\/h2>\n<p>IMPALA is building on the business case for the independent sector, citing the recent report by industry expert <strong>Dan Fowler<\/strong>, \u201cPowering an Independent and Culturally Diverse European Music Ecosystem.\u201d The report\u2019s executive summary is now available in six languages via WIN.<\/p>\n<p>The organization is assessing the financial requirements of independent music companies across Europe. A report based on the findings is expected later this year.<\/p>\n<h2>Streaming reform plan<\/h2>\n<p>IMPALA is preparing a new streaming reform plan with separate recommendations for digital services and for labels and distributors. The plan aims to grow the market through diversity, increase revenue, combat fraud, establish <a href=\"https:\/\/interspacemusic.com\/blog\/google-youtube-terms-allow-ai-training-wmg-acquires-sureel-ai\/\">AI standards<\/a>, and ensure fair remuneration. The organization also supports members exploring ethical AI licensing through <a href=\"https:\/\/interspacemusic.com\/blog\/umg-sells-curve-royalty-systems-to-merlin-and-jamen-capital\/\"><strong>Merlin<\/strong><\/a>, the global digital rights agency for independent labels.<\/p>\n<p>IMPALA has produced strategic primers for members on maximizing opportunities with key digital services, led by digital committee chair Dan Waite and supported by Merlin. A new series co-funded by the European Union is also planned for this year.<\/p>\n<h2>100 Artists to Watch<\/h2>\n<p>The fifth edition of IMPALA\u2019s annual artist showcase programme, <strong>100 Artists to Watch<\/strong>, in partnership with <strong>YouTube<\/strong>, continues to highlight independent artists from more than 30 European countries. The curated playlist is available on YouTube.<\/p>\n<h2>Sustainability and carbon calculator<\/h2>\n<p>IMPALA\u2019s <strong>Carbon Calculator<\/strong>, which helps labels measure and reduce their carbon footprint, is expanding its reach. The tool is supported by <strong>Charlie Lexton<\/strong> and Merlin through the Weidenm\u00fcller Sustainability Fund, named in honour of Horst Weidenm\u00fcller. A pilot was conducted with A2IM last year, and the calculator is already used by many labels for their U.S. operations.<\/p>\n<p>IMPALA also points to the climate investment facility <strong>Murmur<\/strong> and new industry guidelines on reducing vinyl and digital emissions up to the point of delivery to DSPs (digital service providers). These guidelines were produced by the Music Climate Pact\u2019s digital working group, where IMPALA serves as co-chair.<\/p>\n<h2>Equity, diversity and inclusion<\/h2>\n<p>A self-assessment tool for equity, diversity and inclusion, similar to the carbon calculator, is now available. Businesses and associations can receive personalized recommendations and access online training. IMPALA will publish survey results for the whole sector. European businesses are invited to complete the survey, which takes approximately two minutes.<\/p>\n<h2>25th anniversary and Faces of the Independent Sector<\/h2>\n<p>As part of its 25th anniversary projects, IMPALA launched a series titled <strong>Faces of the Independent Sector<\/strong>. An interview with <strong>Andrea Lacroix<\/strong> from !K7 explores the importance of independent ownership. 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