In collaboration with EMMA, we’re looking for experienced European music managers who are passionate about helping the next generation of artists build sustainable careers in the music industry. If you’ve applied to the EMMA Mentoring Programme before, this might be of interest to you! The programme focuses on developing the skills of emerging world &…
DetailsEMMA has announced that highly respected German manager Tessy Schulz will serve as the organisation’s new Chair. An experienced executive with over 20 years in the music business, including more than a decade with Sony Music Germany and Sony Music Europe, Tessy now runs her own management company and consults widely for global artists and…
DetailsEMMA is delighted to announce a new partnership with online music distribution service, DistroKid. Founded more than a decade ago, DistroKid makes music distribution affordable and easy. The service is used by 4m artists and music creators across the world, offering them fast-track delivery of audio and video to more than 150 digital stores and…
DetailsThe European Music Managers Alliance (EMMA) is proud to announce music sharing platform DISCO as supporter, benefiting more than 3,000 music managers across Europe. DISCO is a platform that enables music professionals to upload, receive, and manage music files, formats, and metadata efficiently. It also provides detailed, real-time analytics showing how recipients are engaging with…
DetailsWednesday 2 April – EMMA has encouraged the European Commission to support the proposed review of Universal Music Group’s acquisition of Downtown Music, an independent music services company. We believe this deal poses a direct threat to market competition and the sustainability of independent artists and music businesses. As the European organisation advocating for music…
DetailsManager Buddies is an initiative of the Association of Artist Managers, MMF UK, MMF Canada, EMMA (European Music Managers Alliance) and MMF Aotearoa that coincides with select major international music conferences around the world. For each edition of Manager Buddies, members who are attending the relevant conference are invited to submit an expression of interest…
DetailsThe European Music Managers Alliance (EMMA) is proud to announce that we have secured a second European Union Networks Grant to launch EMMpower 2.0, a four-year initiative building on the success of our previous project, EMMpower. This renewed funding is a testament to the essential work we do in supporting music managers and strengthening the…
DetailsEuropean Music Managers Alliance (EMMA) now invites music managers to apply for their EMMpower Mentorship Programme. This free programme aims to provide professional support to managers looking to further develop their competencies in today’s music industry. EMMpower Mentorship Programme seeks European music managers for mentor and mentee roles. Mentees gain one-on-one mentoring, a tailored education…
DetailsWEDNESDAY 11 DECEMBER 2024 The European Parliament is being urged to alleviate the financial burdens faced by touring musicians by overhauling and standardising the way in which “withholding tax” is applied by member states. The call is led by the European Music Managers Alliance (EMMA), the umbrella organisation for more than 3,000 music managers across…
DetailsEMMA Policy Priorities As of May 2024, the European Music Managers Alliance has identified the following items as crucial policy priorities. These priorities stand at the forefront of industry challenges affecting managers and artists, from immediate concerns to overarching issues that hinder the music ecosystem’s growth. It is imperative that the newly elected European Parliament…
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