The Bob Dylan Center [BDC] and Universal Music Publishing Group, the global publishing division of Universal Music Group, today announced the inaugural recipients of the Bob Dylan Center Songwriter Fellowship: rising talents Tega Ethan from Nigeria and Taylor Zickfoose from Washington state.
Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), the leading, global publishing division of Universal Music Group, today announced that legendary tenor Andrea Bocelli has been signed to an exclusive, global publishing agreement through UMPG’s Classics & Screen department. One of the most successful and influential classical singers in modern history, Bocelli this year celebrates his 30th anniversary in music. Through the new agreement, UMPG will represent Bocelli’s future works, as well as his latest album, “A Family Christmas”. Having set countless sales records, Andrea Bocelli has sold over 90 million albums to date and generated more than 16 billion streams. The celebrated tenor has become a long-standing ambassador for Italian culture around the world and drew worldwide attention in 2020 with his record-breaking ‘Music for Hope’ event which became one of the biggest musical live stream performances of all-time.
UMPG writers DNA achieved #1 Aus Album in the ARIA Charts this month for their co-written album ‘On My Own’ released by Aussie icon and Australian Idol host Ricki-Lee.
Universal Music Publishing Group today announced that one of the UK’s most influential songwriters, Yusuf / Cat Stevens, has signed to an exclusive, global administration agreement. Inducted into both the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Yusuf / Cat Stevens is responsible for some of the most beloved and enduring songs in the canon of popular music.
PNAU’s “All Your Energy” has been licensed for a new Red Rock Deli campaign, which is a collaboration with the brand and the band.
TikTok is removing UMPG songs because there is no license in place. As always, UMPG will only support partners that value songwriters, artists and your songs. We have a long history of successfully fighting for our songwriters and will continue to do so.
Toyota have licensed The Spencer Davis Group’s hit “Gimme Some Lovin’” for a fun new commercial.
Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) today announced that esteemed singer/songwriter/producer Dan Wilson has been signed to an exclusive, global publishing agreement. Under the new agreement, UMPG will represent Wilson’s future works, effective immediately.
UMPG is celebrating a month of outstanding successes from January!
Starship’s 1985 anthem “We Built This City” has been licensed for Smooth FM.