Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), a leading global music publisher, today announced the signing of multi-platinum R&B star Mariah the Scientist to an exclusive worldwide music publishing agreement.

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), a leading global music publisher, today announced that it has signed a global exclusive publishing agreement with multi-award-winning composer, pianist and producer Yu-Peng Chen (陈致逸). Under the agreement, UMPG will represent Chen’s global catalog and future works, supporting the continued expansion of his music across concert repertoire, film, games and interactive media worldwide.

The nominations for the 71st Ivor Novello Awards have been announced, with 10 UMPG songwriters and composers nominated across 6 categories.

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), a leading global music publisher, today announced the signing of songwriter, recording and performing artist Beabadoobee to an exclusive worldwide music publishing agreement. Since her emergence in 2017, Beabadoobee has become one of the most compelling voices in music, known for blending intimate songwriting with a distinctive edge.

The 98th Academy Awards took place on 15th March 2026 at the Dolby Theatre, Ovation Hollywood, with two wins for UMPG composers and songwriters.

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) today announced the signing of American synth-pop icons Future Islands to an exclusive global music publishing agreement encompassing their full catalogue and future works. Managed by Bertie Gibbon, Brian Message, Clarisse Quinn and Jackson Perry of ATC Management, the band’s enduring catalogue and global impact position them as one of the most significant and critically-acclaimed alternative bands of the past two decades.

Universal Music Group (UMG), the world’s leading music-based entertainment company, has announced today the appointment of Francisca Goncalves as Senior Vice President, Global Head of Sync, Classics, Jazz & Screen. This first of its kind position within UMG’s sync operations will bridge publishing and records, and Francisca will lead the global sync vision for UMG’s classical, jazz, and screen-music ecosystem — from contemporary instrumental and score to folk, blues, and alternative pop — across film, TV, advertising, gaming, and beyond.

Bernie Taupin has been recognised with the Trustees Award from the Recording Academy. The Special Merit Award is presented to individuals who, during their careers in music, have made significant contributions to the recording industry beyond performance, recognising Taupin’s profound influence as a lyricist and creative force in popular music. 

UMPG songwriters, artists, producers and composers were recognized with multiple GRAMMY wins this year, including the “Big Three” of Album, Song and Record of the Year.

Billboard Magazine have named Universal Music Publishing Group Chairman & CEO Jody Gerson their Executive of the Decade. In the Billboard cover story she discusses AI, diversity in the music business and becoming one of the most influential executives in entertainment.
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