Helen Smith

Europe’s artists and labels could lose $137m annually to US recorded music rightsholders if EU law isn’t changed, trade groups warn

A “devastating” transfer of over €125 million every year out of Europe and into the US “is on the horizon"

beatBread joins Spotify, YouTube, others in IMPALA’s Friends program

beatBread says it has paid advances to almost 500 artists and labels since launching in November 2020

Tencent’s proposed $3bn investment in Universal to be challenged by Independent music companies

'Impact of such a sale would change the whole music ecosystem,' argues independent music body IMPALA

Copyright reform in Europe: In politics we trust…

IMPALA's Helen Smith on tomorrow's crucial Article 13 vote in Europe

IMPALA raises ‘serious’ concerns over Sony and EMI deal

"This is a step too far and I would expect to see an in-depth investigation in the EU and other key jurisdictions"

Mind the gap: Is Europe set to recalibrate the digital market?

IMPALA's Helen Smith skewers 'safe harbour' - and explains why things might be about to change for YouTube et al.

Indies aim to chase ‘safe harbour’ out of the EU

IMPALA asks EU Parliament to 'revisit the rules of engagement'

Warner will divest PLG assets to indies

Merlin strikes promising deal with IMPALA and major label