Dario Draštata
@dad974.bsky.social
Music industry professional, DALLAS RECORDS Croatia & Serbia executive director, RUNDA ADRIA Regional Association of Independent Discographers president, IMPALA Independent Music Companies Association chairman
New EU-funded support scheme by IMPALA to strengthen initiatives advancing sustainability and equity, diversity & inclusion in the independent music sector.
Two grants per year:
🌱 1 for an environmental project
🤝 1 for a changemaking EDI initiative
impalamusic.org/impala-launc...
Two grants per year:
🌱 1 for an environmental project
🤝 1 for a changemaking EDI initiative
impalamusic.org/impala-launc...
IMPALA LAUNCHES NEW EU-FUNDED SUPPORT SCHEME TO BOOST CHANGE-MAKING INITIATIVES IN THE INDEPENDENT MUSIC SECTOR - IMPALA
IMPALA, the European association of independent music companies, has launched a new EU-funded support scheme aimed at boosting sector-led initiatives working on equity, diversity, inclusion (EDI), and...
impalamusic.org
May 18, 2025 at 8:22 AM
New EU-funded support scheme by IMPALA to strengthen initiatives advancing sustainability and equity, diversity & inclusion in the independent music sector.
Two grants per year:
🌱 1 for an environmental project
🤝 1 for a changemaking EDI initiative
impalamusic.org/impala-launc...
Two grants per year:
🌱 1 for an environmental project
🤝 1 for a changemaking EDI initiative
impalamusic.org/impala-launc...
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WIN launches BRIDGE initiative to strengthen the independents’ position in the digital ecosystem across markets - WIN
Worldwide Independent Network (WIN) has announced the launch of BRIDGE, an ambitious More
winformusic.org
May 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
More about BRIDGE ▸ winformusic.org/win-launches...
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WIN joins IMPALA in calling on regulators to investigate and block the Universal/Downtown acquisition, part of a series of deals by which the world's largest music company is buying some of the biggest independent labels and distributors in key territories.
impalamusic.org/music-lovers...
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MUSIC LOVERS AND ARTISTS WILL SUFFER IF UNIVERSAL MUSIC IS ALLOWED TO BUY UP CRUCIAL DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES, EUROPEAN MUSIC INDIES WARN - IMPALA
IMPALA, the voice of Europe’s independent records labels, is warning that music industry giant Universal Music Group (UMG) could increase its stranglehold over the music market if it is allowed to buy...
impalamusic.org
February 28, 2025 at 10:01 AM
WIN joins IMPALA in calling on regulators to investigate and block the Universal/Downtown acquisition, part of a series of deals by which the world's largest music company is buying some of the biggest independent labels and distributors in key territories.
impalamusic.org/music-lovers...
impalamusic.org/music-lovers...
📢CEE trade indie trade associations (ANMIP Bulgaria, BMYD Turkey, HAIL Hungary, IndieRo Romania & RUNDA Adria) announce the CEE Independent Music Academy, supported by IMPALA, to bridge the education gap for music professionals in Central & Eastern Europe🌍
impalamusic.org/impala-membe...
impalamusic.org/impala-membe...
IMPALA MEMBERS LAUNCH A NEW EDUCATIONAL PROJECT IN THE CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE REGION - CEE INDEPENDENT MUSIC ACADEMY - IMPALA
Last week in Ljubljana, during the annual MENT Showcase and Industry Conference, a group of trade associations members introduced a new initiative—the CEE Independent Music Academy, supported by IMPAL...
impalamusic.org
February 23, 2025 at 6:12 AM
📢CEE trade indie trade associations (ANMIP Bulgaria, BMYD Turkey, HAIL Hungary, IndieRo Romania & RUNDA Adria) announce the CEE Independent Music Academy, supported by IMPALA, to bridge the education gap for music professionals in Central & Eastern Europe🌍
impalamusic.org/impala-membe...
impalamusic.org/impala-membe...
🇸🇮 Today - 16:00h at MENT conference Ljubljana 🎤
💡 Join Karla Rogožar (IMPALA), Dario Draštata (RUNDA Adria), Paulina Parvanov (LIME), and Kristiyana Georgieva (ANMIP) in the panel 'Amplifying Talent & Mentorship: Music Business Education in Europe'.
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💡 Join Karla Rogožar (IMPALA), Dario Draštata (RUNDA Adria), Paulina Parvanov (LIME), and Kristiyana Georgieva (ANMIP) in the panel 'Amplifying Talent & Mentorship: Music Business Education in Europe'.
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February 14, 2025 at 6:19 AM
🇸🇮 Today - 16:00h at MENT conference Ljubljana 🎤
💡 Join Karla Rogožar (IMPALA), Dario Draštata (RUNDA Adria), Paulina Parvanov (LIME), and Kristiyana Georgieva (ANMIP) in the panel 'Amplifying Talent & Mentorship: Music Business Education in Europe'.
More ℹ️👉ment.si/en/programme/
💡 Join Karla Rogožar (IMPALA), Dario Draštata (RUNDA Adria), Paulina Parvanov (LIME), and Kristiyana Georgieva (ANMIP) in the panel 'Amplifying Talent & Mentorship: Music Business Education in Europe'.
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Our heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies go out to the family and friends of !K7 Music founder and indie champion Horst Weidenmüller. A dedicated advocate for the independent music community, he also served as a board member of VUT, IMPALA, WIN and Merlin.
February 11, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Our heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies go out to the family and friends of !K7 Music founder and indie champion Horst Weidenmüller. A dedicated advocate for the independent music community, he also served as a board member of VUT, IMPALA, WIN and Merlin.
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👏 Thank you to the IMMW conference for a great 1st edition. An excellent platform for discussions & window on the vitality of the local industry.
🤝 Our APAC delegation is excited about our new contacts, and we look forward to returning to beautiful Goa!
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🤝 Our APAC delegation is excited about our new contacts, and we look forward to returning to beautiful Goa!
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February 6, 2025 at 6:25 PM
👏 Thank you to the IMMW conference for a great 1st edition. An excellent platform for discussions & window on the vitality of the local industry.
🤝 Our APAC delegation is excited about our new contacts, and we look forward to returning to beautiful Goa!
ℹ️ shorturl.at/YL6sd
🤝 Our APAC delegation is excited about our new contacts, and we look forward to returning to beautiful Goa!
ℹ️ shorturl.at/YL6sd
February 1, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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On Feb 7, Bandcamp will be donating 100% of our proceeds to MusiCares to provide emergency aid for artists in need, partnering with A2IM, WIN, Harman, Lagunitas, Roland, Shure, Victrola, and Women in Music to amplify the effort. Mark your calendar & spread the word. https://bit.ly/4gt9ka4
January 30, 2025 at 9:30 PM
On Feb 7, Bandcamp will be donating 100% of our proceeds to MusiCares to provide emergency aid for artists in need, partnering with A2IM, WIN, Harman, Lagunitas, Roland, Shure, Victrola, and Women in Music to amplify the effort. Mark your calendar & spread the word. https://bit.ly/4gt9ka4