UMPG Germany and Electric Feel Publishing have renewed our publishing agreement with Berky - a truly exceptional songwriter, composer and producer whose versatility and musical depth inspire us time and again. 

UMPG Germany has signed Chanin to an exclusive songwriter agreement. The Berlin-based singer, songwriter and composer with South American roots is known for his deep and distinctive voice and his rare gift for turning emotion into melody. Beyond his solo work, he has already written a Top 20 airplay hit with DJ and producer R3HAB and contributes to projects in English, German and Spanish.

We are excited to share that we have signed a worldwide administration agreement with Swedish metal band Avatar. Formed in Gothenburg in 2001, Avatar have earned an international reputation for crushing riffs, dark theatrics and unforgettable live shows.

We are incredibly excited to welcome the one and only FAYAN to the UMPG family! Hailing from the Black Forest and now based in Berlin, FAYAN is a gold-certified songwriter and artist whose unique songwriting talent and creative vision have led to collaborations with the likes of Shirin David, Nina Chuba, Mero,1986zig and Jamule. "Having FAYAN join our roster is truly a gift. He’s not only an incredible songwriter who has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry but also an exceptional person, bringing unmatched energy to every session" said Amon Diederich, Director of A&R Hip-Hop UMPG Germany.

UMPG celebrated outstanding success at the 2025 GRAMMY Awards, representing 15 of Sunday night's Grammy Award winners, who garnered trophies across 19 genre-diverse categories, including Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Album of the Year. In addition, UMPG Chairman & CEO Jody Gerson received the Recording Academy’s 2025 Industry Icon Award, recognizing her transformative leadership and impact on the music industry.

UMPG Germany, in conjunction with Filature Unity, is very excited to welcome the Berlin based German-Belgian singer-songwriter Anaïs to the UMPG family.

„Anaïs is an incredibly talented, multilingual songwriter with unconventional ideas and melodies. Her gift for crafting authentic and heartfelt songs, paired with her unique voice, makes her truly stand out. Excited for this journey ahead - with her and her manager Felix!“ said Patrick Pitz, Senior A&R Director UMPG Germany

Anaïs added: „I can‘t wait to grow as a songwriter with the help of such a hardworking team! I’m beyond excited for what’s to come!“

For the 67^th GRAMMY Awards nominations, UMPG songwriters, artists, producers and composers earned a record 111 nominations spanning 51 categories! Across genres, our talent contributed to many of this year’s most influential and culturally significant songs.

David Gray has been promoted to Managing Director, U.K. and Head of Global A&R for Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), a leader in global music publishing, it was announced today by UMPG Chairman & CEO Jody Gerson, to whom Gray reports. Gray will relocate to London from New York in January. Passing the reins to Gray is longtime UMPG U.K. Managing Director Mike McCormack, who has established a consultancy and formed a joint venture with the company.

Meta and Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, today announced an expanded global, multi-year agreement that will further evolve the creative and commercial opportunities for UMG artists and Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) songwriters across Meta’s global network of platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, Horizon, Threads and, for the first time, WhatsApp.

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), Universal Music Group’s leading global publishing division, today announced that accomplished branding executive Alix Kram has been appointed to Head of Marketing, a newly-created global role. Based in New York, she will report to UMPG Chairman and CEO Jody Gerson, and UMPG COO Marc Cimino. Additionally, Kram will provide marketing support for Bravado, UMG’s global merchandise and brand management company, reporting to President Matt Young. In her new role at UMPG, Kram will oversee the company’s marketing efforts with a focus on creative storytelling and cultural relevancy. She will work to amplify initiatives across business units, and maximizing awareness and opportunities for UMPG-owned catalogs. Additionally, Kram will work with Bravado to drive strategy and create revenue-generating opportunities for UMPG/Bravado catalog IP.