On 10th September 2024 at Mastering the Music Business international music business conference and showcase festival in Romania, IMPALA held its AGM in collaboration with INDIERO as part of its mission to shine a light on key markets in Central and Eastern Europe and agree priorities, including new projects as a recognised European network.

Since the election of IMPALA’s new board at last year’s AGM at WAVES Vienna, with the appointment of IMPALA’s new Chair Dario Draštata of Adria regional association RUNDA, this past year has seen significant strides in strengthening the network of independent music companies across Central and Eastern Europe. The Bucharest meeting served as a valuable opportunity to promote independent music and foster collaboration in the region. The board also reflected on IMPALA’s other strategic priorities including advancing streaming reform and other digital work, fiscal support, exploring opportunities in artificial intelligence, and reinforcing sustainability and inclusion initiatives, as well as new projects around IMPALA’s 25th birthday later in 2025.

IMPALA Treasurer, Geert De Blaere (BIMA) commented “At last year’s AGM we prioritised finance work and members are excited to be able to discuss new projects as an EU recognised network, including on access to finance, remuneration as well as other new projects. Once this is in place we will see a positive ripple effect throughout the European music sector.”