Independent Music Publishers International Forum
Recent meetings
| Date | Commissioner / Cabinet | Topic | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb 2026 | Thomas Schmitz Cabinet member | AI Copyright | — |
| 25 Feb 2026 | Thomas Schmitz Cabinet member | AI Copyright | SRC |
Mission & Goals
IMPF is the Global Trade Body for Independent Music Publishers. IMPF takes advantage of the incredible opportunities to have our music on every service, licensed easily and without borders. Most importantly, we want our writers and our companies to be rewarded fairly for their work. Our purpose is to: Represent the interests of the independent music publishing community internationally. Share experiences and best practices in music publishing. Exchange information on the legal framework as it affects the music publishing environment. Coordinate and Support projects relevant to composers and music publishers. Promote a favourable environment for artistic, cultural, linguistic and commercial diversity for composers and music publishers.
EU Legislative Interests
IMPF engages with EU institutions and decision-makers on issues relevant to independent music publishers including Copyright, Digital/AI, Culture, Licensing, Collective Management, IP Enforcement
Communication Activities
IMPF organises activities on behalf of its members, including webinars, briefing material/industry reports and engages in advocacy related to IMPF main issues of interest working towards promoting an environment worldwide in which independent music publishing businesses can thrive.
Interests Represented
Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Member Of
IMPF is an associate member of CISAC (International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers) and ICMP (International Confederation of Music Publishers).
Organisation Members
A full list of members is available here https://www.impforum.org/members/