News

"Urban Impressionism" è il nuovo album di Dardust

Con una carriera decennale, Dardust è uno dei pianisti, produttori e compositori più influenti e premiati, noto per il suo stile personale e innovativo che rimodella i confini della musica classica e contemporanea. Il suo lavoro si estende oltre le definizioni, creando costantemente atmosfere non convenzionali in equilibrio tra pianoforte e musica elettronica. Il suo nuovo progetto musicale è Urban Impressionism, pubblicato l'8 novembre da Artist First e Sony Masterworks. 
Continua

Creative music publishing executive David Gray promoted to UMPG Managing Director U.K. and Head of Global A&R

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.

Continua

Meta and Universal Music Group announce expanded global agreement

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.

Continua

UMPG appoints established brand executive Alix Kram as Head of Marketing

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.

Continua

UMPR partner sponsor del Lecco Film Fest 2024

Quest’anno Universal Music Publishing Ricordi sarà partner sponsor del Lecco Film Fest 2024, il festival cinematografico organizzato da Fondazione Ente dello Spettacolo e promosso da Confindustria Lecco e Sondrio, che avrà luogo dal 1 al 7 luglio sulla sponda lecchese del Lago di Como.
Continua

UMPG secures agreement with TikTok

We are pleased to inform you that our negotiations with TikTok have resulted in a new agreement. Music from UMPG songwriters and administered catalogs will be available on the platform shortly. We are happy to say that this is a multi-dimensional licensing deal that will deliver significant industry-leading benefits for UMPG’s global family of songwriters, artists and rightsholders.

Continua

Bob Dylan Center and UMPG announce inaugural Songwriter Fellowship recipients

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.

Continua