{"id":7298,"date":"2026-07-13T01:07:05","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T01:07:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/interspacemusic.com\/blog\/impalas-helen-smith-on-us-antitrust-moves-in-live-music-film\/"},"modified":"2026-07-13T01:07:05","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T01:07:05","slug":"impalas-helen-smith-on-us-antitrust-moves-in-live-music-film","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/interspacemusic.com\/blog\/impalas-helen-smith-on-us-antitrust-moves-in-live-music-film\/","title":{"rendered":"IMPALA\u2019s Helen Smith on US Antitrust Moves in Live Music, Film"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Executive Chair of <strong>IMPALA<\/strong>, <strong>Helen Smith<\/strong>, has pointed to recent <a href=\"https:\/\/interspacemusic.com\/blog\/live-nation-asks-judge-to-toss-monopoly-verdict-or-grant-new-trial\/\">US antitrust developments in live music<\/a> and film as mirroring the independent music sector\u2019s own warnings about the dangers of market concentration.<\/p>\n<h2>Live Nation Court Victory<\/h2>\n<p>A US court ruled yesterday against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.livenationentertainment.com\/\">Live Nation<\/a> and its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/\">Ticketmaster<\/a> unit in a case that California Attorney General Rob Bonta called \u201ca historic and resounding victory for artists, fans, and the venues that support them.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Film Industry Consolidation Concerns<\/h2>\n<p>Meanwhile, a revolt in the film sector over the proposed <strong>Paramount<\/strong>\/<strong>Warner Bros.<\/strong> deal has drawn a sharp summary of the risks of consolidation. A statement reflecting those concerns said:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThis is an important moment. Whenever a small number of powerful entities determine what gets made, and on what terms, in any field, it leaves creators and independent businesses with fewer viable paths to sustain their work. This will negatively affect the livelihood of so many people in our industry. And on a creative level it limits the breadth of expression of different viewpoints if only a few determine what we all get to watch and experience in theaters and on TV and the media.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2>IMPALA Response<\/h2>\n<p>Helen Smith, IMPALA\u2019s Executive Chair, commented that the language used in the film sector\u2019s statement closely echoes her organization\u2019s long-held position on concentration in music.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cAlmost word for word, the concerns match our members\u2019 warnings about the impact on <a href=\"https:\/\/interspacemusic.com\/blog\/impala-unveils-five-point-plan-as-streaming-subscribers-hit-one-billion\/\">concentration in the music sector<\/a>. Let\u2019s take a moment to appreciate the significance of this. And while we are doing that, here is a reminder of the conclusions we drew from UMG\/Downtown. Thanks again to all the IMPALA members who dared to speak out.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>IMPALA also highlighted a report by <strong>Dan Fowler<\/strong>, \u201cPowering an Independent and Culturally Diverse European Music Ecosystem,\u201d which examines the link between independence and <a href=\"https:\/\/interspacemusic.com\/blog\/eu-study-diverse-music-discoverability-hampered-action-urged\/\">cultural diversity<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>About IMPALA<\/h2>\n<p>Founded in 2000, IMPALA represents over 6,000 independent music companies across Europe. 99% of Europe\u2019s music companies are small, micro and medium businesses and self-releasing artists. They produce more than 80% of all new releases and account for 80% of the sector\u2019s jobs.<\/p>\n<p>IMPALA\u2019s mission includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Growing the independent music sector sustainably<\/li>\n<li>Returning more value to artists<\/li>\n<li>Promoting diversity and entrepreneurship<\/li>\n<li>Improving political access<\/li>\n<li>Inspiring change<\/li>\n<li>Increasing access to finance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In 2025, IMPALA launched a new co-funded work programme as an EU cultural network. The organization also runs various award schemes and a programme called Friends of IMPALA for businesses seeking a strategic relationship with the European independent sector. This year marks IMPALA\u2019s 25th anniversary, with a series of interviews titled Faces of the Independent Sector.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"IMPALA Executive Chair Helen Smith draws parallels between US antitrust actions in live music and film and the independent music sector&#8217;s concerns over market 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