NIMPE - Network for the Internationalisation of Music Producers in Europe

About

NIMPE – Network for the Internationalisation of Music Producers in Europe

A Creative Europe cooperation project supporting mobility, export, and ecosystem growth for Europe’s independent music sector

Programme Overview

NIMPE was a three-year Creative Europe project aimed at strengthening international collaboration between independent music producers, festivals, and cultural SMEs. It combined training, co-creation labs, showcases, and resource development to support mobility, business development, and cross-border cooperation in the music industry.

The project’s outcomes included new transnational partnerships, a stronger support framework for independent professionals, and an early push toward more collaborative, agile models for cross-border touring and cooperation in Europe’s live music sector.

MESO’s Role

MESO co-developed the project’s concept and structure, hosted the Greek edition of the NIMPE Music Factory, and led visibility and outreach in Southeast Europe. MESO also contributed to the project’s business toolkits and peer learning methodology.

Project Information

Total Budget: € 400K
Co-funded by: Creative Europe (Culture Sub-programme)
Duration: 2016–2018
Coordination: Doc Servizi / Doc Live (Italy)

Partners:

Assomusica (IT),
Swinging Europe (DK),
SKUC (SI),
Root Music (UK),
Technopole Quimper (FR),
MESO Events (GR)

Visit NIMPE

Innovation Highlights

Created the NIMPE Music Factory – an international co-creation lab for music professionals
Developed resources and export toolkits for SMEs in the music industry
Fostered long-term collaboration between festivals, producers, venues, and public partners

Legacy and Impact

NIMPE contributed to the foundations of cross-border export strategies for the independent sector. Its practical models, partnership structure, and tools helped influence future cooperation projects like CCLEP for entrepreneurial support strategies across the region.