Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), a leading global publishing company, today announced that multi talented artist Idris Elba has been signed to an exclusive, worldwide publishing agreement. 

Universal Music Publishing Group has named Troy Tomlinson as Chairman and CEO of its Nashville division. With this appointment, Tomlinson – one of the industry’s most accomplished creative executives – becomes UMPG Nashville’s first-ever Chairman and CEO. 

Universal Music Publishing Group today announced that multiple Latin Grammy winner Rosalía has been signed to an exclusive, worldwide co-publishing deal. 

SANTA MONICA – May 21, 2019 – Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), a leading, global music publisher, today announced that multiplatinum, Grammy-nominated artist Logic (aka Bobby Hall) has been signed to an exclusive, worldwide administration deal.

Universal Music Publishing Group UK received the award for Music Publisher of the Year at last night's Music Week Awards.

Universal Production Music and sister company Killer Tracks, two of the world’s leading production music brands, have partnered with Abbey Road Studios to launch a new production music catalog, Abbey Road Masters. Abbey Road Masters will create and curate original music, all of which will be recorded, mixed and mastered at the iconic Abbey Road Studios and adhere to the studios exceptionally high recording standards.

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), a leading global music publishing company, today announced that Tom Foster has been promoted to Head of Film & TV, Europe, effective immediately. Based in London, Foster will continue reporting to Mike McCormack, Managing Director of UMPG UK. In his new position, Foster will oversee strategy for UMPG’s film and TV divisions across Europe. The move reinforces the company’s commitment to strengthening alignment across territories and providing leading global services to its songwriters.

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), a leading global music publishing company, announced today that Alexandra Lioutikoff has been promoted to President, Latin America and U.S. Latin. Based in Miami, Lioutikoff will continue reporting to UMPG Chairman and CEO Jody Gerson.

In this new role, Lioutikoff becomes the first female president of Latin America and U.S. Latin for a major music publishing company. She will continue to be responsible for the growth and development of U.S. Latin and Latin American territories for the company, overseeing operations across 19 countries and building UMPG’s Latin songwriter roster.

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), a leading global music publisher, today announced a worldwide administration agreement with S2 Songs, a new, independent publishing company. The boutique organization is led by coprincipals Savan Kotecha, a multiple Grammy and Golden Globe-nominated songwriter and producer, and leading global music executive Sonny Takhar, CEO and Founder of KYN Entertainment (a joint venture music entertainment company with Live Nation) and former Global President of Syco Music.

In a great night for UMPG artists, Tom Walker, Dua Lipa and Ariana Grande were among the winners at this year’s Brit awards. Tom Walker took home his first Brit, the award for British Breakthrough Act, Ariana Grande was crowned International Female Solo Artist, and Dua Lipa (Tap Publishing) won the award for British Single for "One Kiss" (with Calvin Harris).