European Music Managers Alliance launches partnership with distribution service DistroKid | Management

The European Music Managers Alliance (EMMA) has launched a new partnership with music distribution service DistroKid. 

Founded more than a decade ago, DistroKid is used by four million artists and music creators across the world for fast-track delivery of audio and video to more than 150 digital stores and streaming platforms. 

The company also provides musicians, managers and record labels with online tools and services. 

The partnership will officially start at the Reeperbahn Festival, where Distrokid will be official sponsors for EMMA’s reception for music managers at Hamburg’s East Hotel Thursday, September 18 from 5-6pm. The reception is open for all Reeperbahn attendees.

Following this, DistroKid have committed to support European managers and their creative clients by collaborating with EMMA on a series of online workshops and masterclasses for in early 2026. Details of these will be announced to EMMA members in coming months. 

Jess Partridge, executive director, EMMA, said: “Alongside our advocacy work on behalf of thousands of European music managers, EMMA aims to support our members by building partnerships with the businesses and services most relevant to their clients. DistroKid is already used by millions of artists and music creators around the world, and has helped level the playing field of music distribution. It’s an incredibly powerful tool. 

“We are delighted that the team is sponsoring our Reeperbahn reception and looking forward to announcing a series of workshops in the coming months.” 

We’re so excited to partner with EMMA in supporting artists and managers throughout Europe

Amanda Ferri

Amanda Ferri, VP marketing, DistroKid, said: “We’re so excited to partner with EMMA in supporting artists and managers throughout Europe and building deeper connections with local artist communities.” 

Founded in 2018, EMMA acts as an umbrella body and network for 17 national music manager organisations in Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine and the UK. 

Collectively, these bodies represent over 3,000 music managers in Europe, representing more than 12,000 artists and, through links to allied organisations in Australia, Canada and New Zealand, another 600 managers worldwide. 

EMMA also provides a point of contact for industry, the public and policy-makers, while providing access to an international professional network of managers, and ongoing opportunities for the professional development of members. 

The organisation is involved in policy and advocacy initiatives on issues such as reform of Europe’s music streaming market, the application of artificial intelligence and the viability of international touring.

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