IMPALA, the European association representing over 6,000 independent music companies, has released its 2025 Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Report, reaffirming its commitment to building a fairer and more inclusive music sector across Europe.
Among the initiatives highlighted is the SPOZZ Manifesto — a forward-looking statement outlining strategies to empower under-represented artists, independent labels, and diverse music communities.
By referencing the Manifesto, IMPALA underscores the rise of artist-driven, ground-up frameworks for equity and inclusion. The SPOZZ Manifesto aligns closely with IMPALA’s own 12-point EDI Charter, adding a fresh dimension of accountability and innovation.
The report also introduces IMPALA’s new EDI Toolkit for member organizations, combining self-assessment, benchmarks, and training. The inclusion of SPOZZ serves as a key example of the kind of transformative initiatives IMPALA aims to promote.
“We’re honored that IMPALA recognized the SPOZZ Manifesto as a catalyst for positive change,” said Christian H. Müller, Founder of SPOZZ. “Our vision has always been to make fairness, transparency, and diversity the foundation of the new music economy.”
For SPOZZ, this recognition strengthens its position within Europe’s independent-music ecosystem — showing that collaboration and inclusion are now essential pillars of a sustainable future for artists and creators.
About IMPALA
IMPALA (Independent Music Companies Association) is a non-profit organization established in 2000 to represent independent music companies across Europe. It works to promote cultural diversity, entrepreneurship, and fair access to markets, giving a collective voice to thousands of labels and music entrepreneurs. Full 2025 EDI Report: Download PDF
About SPOZZ
SPOZZ is a community-owned, blockchain-enabled music network that empowers artists and fans to share, stream, and monetise music directly — with transparent payments and fair profit sharing. Through its Manifesto, SPOZZ advocates for a sustainable and inclusive music economy built on fairness, innovation, and collaboration. SPOZZ Manifesto.
The SPOZZ Manifesto – The Fair Music Revolution Spotify Never Started
20. Oktober 2025
ZURICH, ZH, SWITZERLAND, October 20, 2025
SPOZZ, the community-owned music network, unveils its Manifesto — for a fair and rewarding music economy.
The Manifesto outlines SPOZZ’s commitment to building a fair, transparent, and sustainable music ecosystem.
Among its core principles:
- Efficient & Fair Payments: Rights holders are paid transparently and directly, without hidden costs, intermediaries, or unfair income pooling.
- Fair Compensation for Artists: Creators receive their full share instantly, with no minimum payout thresholds or delays.
- Transparency & Accountability: Transactions are recorded on publicly accessible ledgers, ensuring trust and fairness.
- Fan Freedom & Choice: Music discovery is free from manipulation; empowered fans are at the center of the experience.
- Ethical AI & Practices: AI-generated music must be clearly labeled and is subject to restricted monetization.
- No Payola: Pay-to-play schemes are strictly banned.
- Fair Charts & Discovery: Rankings reflect genuine fan engagement and real per-stream payments, not manipulation.
- Decentralization & Independence: SPOZZ resists monopolistic control, keeping artists and fans at the heart of the ecosystem.
- Community & Collaboration: Artists and fans shape the future of SPOZZ together.
- Sustainability & Responsibility: SPOZZ pledges to continuously evolve in alignment with ethical, fair, and equitable standards.
Read the full manifesto: https://vision.spozz.club/spozz-manifesto
The release of the Manifesto marks SPOZZ’s mission to challenge the dominance of unfair music platforms and establish an open, democratic alternative — where creativity thrives, fairness prevails, and the spotlight always belongs to the artist and their audience.
About SPOZZ
SPOZZ is a Switzerland-based, community-owned music and streaming platform that empowers artists and fans through direct connections, fair monetization, and community governance. With integrated tools for music sales, streaming, fan memberships, merchandise, and live experiences, SPOZZ is pioneering the New Music Economy.
Rea Lezama
https://spozz.club
media@spozz.club
