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ICMP lends its support to 'Europe for Creators' campaign
ICMP is supporting the ‘Europe for Creators’ campaign ahead of the European Parliament’s crucial copyright vote on 12 September.
The online campaign contains information on the EU’s Copyright Directive. It also showcases creative content, including videos, images, tweets and quotes.
The associated twitter account is @EUForCreators and the hashtag is #europeforcreators.
Vancouver to boost music industry
Vancouver’s City Council recently approved a grant of 400,000 CAD for Vancouver-based music projects and for enhancing vibrant cultural spaces across the city.
EU signs mammoth trade deal with Japan
At the EU-Japan summit in Tokyo on 17 July, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Council Donald Tusk, and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, signed the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA).
Industry-wide statement on EU copyright vote
The European Parliament has today rejected the current draft of the European Copyright Directive as passed by its legal committee last month, with 278 in favour and 318 against. ICMP has joined other like-minded organisations in issuing a statement following the vote.
Singer/songwriter's call to MEPs ahead of EU copyright vote
On the eve of the European Parliament’s copyright vote, French singer/songwriter Emily Loizeau explains why the vote is crucial for the livelihoods of artists across the world.
See her short film addressed to MEPs here.
FTA flurry in Asia Pacific
On 18 June, European Commissioner for Trade Cecilia Malmström together with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull officially launched negotiations for a trade agreement between the EU and Australia. Three days later, on 21 June, Malmström and New Zealand's Minister for Trade David Parker launched similar talks.
ICMP again raises its concerns over SGAE's disregard for international standards
Brussels, 11 June 2018 - The Board of Directors of ICMP has once again expressed its concerns about the situation at Spanish collecting society SGAE.
ICMP elects new Board and Bureaux
Cannes, 7 June 2018 - ICMP, the International Confederation of Music Publishers yesterday held its Annual General Assembly during Midem in the presence of some 40 publishers and other key players from the music industry. A new Board and Bureaux for the term of 2018-2020 were elected.
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Misa Watanabe collects 2018 ICMP Ralph Peer II Award at Midem
Cannes 6 June 2018 – Last night, ICMP presented Japanese music publishing icon Misa Watanabe, with the 2018 ICMP Ralph Peer II Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music Publishing. ICMP Chair Chris Butler presented the award at a gala dinner held during Midem. The ceremony was attended by music publishers and senior industry executives from across the world.
ICE inks deal with Mixcloud
Online licensing hub ICE has struck a major licensing deal with audio streaming platform Mixcloud, adding repertoire from some 290,000 members. With 17 million listeners every month, Mixcloud has more than 1.2 million creators and 12 million DJ sets, radio shows and podcasts, featuring top artists like David Guetta and David Byrne.