Well-known and respected music industry executive Arwen Curson has joined Universal Music Publishing Australia and New Zealand as Vice President Creative. The announcement was made today by Andrew Jenkins, President, Universal Music Publishing Australia and Asia Pacific Region.
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Halsey’s ‘Hopeless Fountain Kingdom' debuts at No.1 on Billboard 200
Halsey’s sophomore album, Hopeless Fountain Kingdom, debuts at No.1 on the Billboard 200 Charts, and it’s the first by a woman to hit No.1 on the chart in 2017. The album also trended at No.1 on iTunes in 32 counties and features production by UMPG writers Benny Blanco, Cashmere Cat, Happy Perez & co-write/feature from Quavo.
UMPG signs Lil Yachty to global deal
Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) has signed a global co-publishing deal with songwriter-rapper-singer Lil Yachty. The deal comes on the heels of the artist’s new album debut, Teenage Emotions. A popular addition on the charts, Lil Yachty has made waves with hit singles including “iSpy,” “Broccoli,” and “One Night.”
JW Beekman promoted to Cheif Financial Officer, worldwide of UMPG
Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), a leading global music publishing company, announced today that JW Beekman has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer, Worldwide of UMPG, effective immediately. He succeeds Michael Sammis who was recently named as President of Universal Publishing Production Music.
Harry Styles self-titled album debuts at No.1 in UK Albums Chart
UMPG singer songwriter Harry Styles is celebrating his self-titled debut album charting at No. 1 in its first week.
UMPG songwriters sweep 2017 Ivor Novello Awards
At the 62nd Ivor Novello awards, Universal Music Publishing Group artists and writers took home eight awards across a range of major categories. Florence Welch, Nitin Sawhney, Pulp, Gary Numan, Bill Withers, Laura Mvula, Coldplay and Josh Homme have all been honoured for their exceptional songwriting achievements.
Michael Sammis named president of Universal Publishing Production Music
Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), a leading global music publishing company, announced today that, effective immediately, Michael Sammis has been appointed President of Universal Publishing Production Music (UPPM), a division of UMPG that creates, produces, and licenses a broad style of music for use in film, television, advertising, broadcast and other media.
UMPG signs Latin hit making duo MadMusick
MadMusick, the award-winning writer-producer team of brothers Giencarlos Rivera and Jonathan Rivera, also known as Yan MadMusick and Yon MadMusick, will be represented globally through an exclusive agreement with Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG).
Jack White Signs First Ever-Global Publishing Agreement With UMPG
Jack White, the highly revered singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer, has signed a first-ever global, multi-year agreement with Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) to administer the iconic artist’s entire song catalog.
Pearl Jam To Release
'Anthology - The Complete Scores'
On May 10, Pearl Jam and Hal Leonard will release Pearl Jam Anthology – The Complete Scores. This deluxe, hardcover book with a custom protective box provides 130 scores of every song from the Pearl Jam albums Ten through Lightning Bolt.