Johan Ekelund

IMPALA was established in 2000 by independent music companies across Europe. The independents are world leaders in terms of discovering new music and artists - 99% of Europe’s music companies are SMEs, and they produce more than 80% of all new releases. IMPALAs mission is to grow the independent music sector, return more value to artists, promote cultural diversity and entrepreneurship, improve political access and modernise perceptions of the music sector. Its work spans the political, financial, commercial and promotional worlds. It has three award schemes, 100 Artists to Watch, the Changemaker Award, the Outstanding Contribution Award and the IMPALA Sales Awards, which help promote new talent and highlight the diversity and artistic contribution of independent music. IMPALA award winning artists include Viagra Boys, Gurr, Caribou, Agnes Obel, José González, Guadalupe Plata, The xx, Armin van Buuren, Adele, Mogwai, Metronomy, Orelsan and Andrea Bocelli. IMPALAs Outstanding Contribution Award 2023 went to Tony Duckworth and both Michel Lambot and Kenny Gates [PIAS]. Our Changemaker Award for 2024 was dedicated to Black & Irish for their work advocating for the black community in Ireland, fostering connections within Irish society and championing an anti-racist ethos.

Musikförläggarna - The Swedish Music Publishers Association Musikförläggarna is a non-profit trade organization representing approximately 80 music publishers working in the territory of Scandinavia including Greenland and the Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania). Musikförläggarna was founded in 1928 and are one of founders of the Swedish collecting society STIM. Musikförläggarna is involved in all areas concerning music publishing and represent and inform its members on issues such as copyright law and regulations, new media and technologies and the Swedish music industry in general. Musikförläggarna is a member of ICMP, The International Confederation of Music Publishers, an umbrella trade organization working from Brussels. Each year Musikförläggarna honor Swedish composers and lyricists at the Swedish MPA Awards. A total of nine awards are handed out to the best Swedish composers of the year including International Achievement of the Year and an Honorary Award. The Swedish MPA Awards has been honouring Swedish songwriters and composers since 2003. Some of the recipients of the award are Björn Ulveaus & Benny Andersson of ABBA, Per Gessle of Roxette, Tim "Avicii"​ Bergling, Max Martin, Johanna & Klara Söderberg (First Aid Kit), RedOne, Sven David-Sandström, Georg Riedel, Bloodshy & Avant, Salem Al Fakir and Sharon Vaughn. You can find more information at www.musikforlaggarnaspris.se

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Family Tree Music is an independent record company with leading labels Razzia Records Selective Notes and Catchy Tunes. The artist roster includes Joakim Thåström, Maia Hirasawa, Säkert! Timo Räisänen, Hello Saferide, Firefox AK, In Flames, Joel Alme, Ossler and September.