WEDNESDAY 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…
EMMA 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…
The European Music Managers Alliance (EMMA) is delighted to announce a new partnership with the AI-driven music funding platform, beatBread, that will benefit more than 3,000 managers based across Europe. Using an algorithm that uses billions of data points to forecast an artist’s earnings potential, beatBread provides a new and unique funding mechanism for creative…
European 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…
As part of the EMMPower Programme, the European Music Managers Alliance (EMMA) proudly continues its four thematic genre-focused networks: Folk/Global, Rock/Metal, Hip-Hop/R&B, and Electronic/Dance. These networks are designed to unite and empower music managers across Europe, creating a platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and fostering international opportunities within each specific genre. Here’s a closer look…
Launched at ESNS, the European Music Managers Alliance and Rotterdam’s Erasmus University publish a groundbreaking study collating the views of more than 350 music managers across the Continent The survey indicates music managers are well educated, self-trained and self-starters. The vast majority are self-employed or run their own business 51% of respondents were women. The…
The European Music Managers Alliance (EMMA) is delighted to announce an expansion of our existing partnership with YouTube Music, which will benefit more than 2,000 managers based across Europe. Having worked closely with YouTube Music on our pan-European mentoring programme, the renewed partnership will help support EMMA’s ongoing work to provide professional development services to…
Calling all Music Managers!EMMA is conducting the first-ever survey of the European management industry.This is a unique opportunity for the management community to contribute to creating knowledge about who managers are, what we do and what our opportunities and challenges are. The report will be an important part of shaping EMMA’s future work, including events, master classes and advocacy.The research…
The European Music Managers Alliance (EMMA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jess Partridge as our new Executive Director. Jess will bring together the expansive EMMA network, leading on the development of the organisation including policy, advocacy, partnerships, funding and general management. With nearly 20 years experience in a variety of music industry roles,…
There is a need for a new vision for European touring that enhances security, co-operation and cross- border cultural exchange. Facilitating live shows is crucial for artists and labels who were entirely deprived of their performance revenues for more than two years with the COVID-19 pandemic. Pan-European music organizations IAO, IMPALA, FIM, EMEE, Live DMA,…