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Universal Music Publishing Group acquires Bob Dylan’s entire catalog of songs

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), Universal Music Group’s leading, global music publishing division, today announced the acquisition of Bob Dylan’s entire catalog of songs. This landmark agreement encompasses more than 600 copyrights spanning 60 years, from 1962’s cultural milestone “Blowin’ In The Wind” to this year’s epic “Murder Most Foul.” 

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Jackie Alway OBE added to 2020 Music Week Women In Music Roll Of Honour

Jackie Alway OBE, EVP, International Legal & Industry Affairs at Universal Music Publishing Group, is one of 24 names on this year's Music Week Women In Music Roll of Honour - a list which celebrates female executives across the industry. 

In 2019 Jackie received an OBE in recognition of her invaluable contribution to the music industry. She has chaired the Music Publishers Association for four years, and is a Board member for UK Music, PRS for Music, the MCPS, the International Music Publishers Association, a Board Director of MCPS Ireland and a member of the Council of the Music Publishers Association of Ireland.

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New Signing

Universal Music Publishing Benelux signs Gia Koka to a global publishing deal
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The Cousins for Willys

The Cousins - 'Kili Watch' is featured in Swedish grocery chain Willys' new commercial.
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Peggy Lee honoured with ASCAP Award

The ASCAP Foundation today announced it will establish The ASCAP Foundation Peggy Lee Songwriter Award in honor of legendary ASCAP member Peggy Lee.
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UMPG writers feature in PRS 100 Women Changing Music List

In the run up to International Women's Day, and during Women's History Month, PRS for Music unveiled the 100 Women Changing Music list, featuring a number of UMPG writers, including Adele, Lily Allen, Dua Lipa (TaP Music), Annie Lennox, Jin Jin and more. 
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UMPG unveils groundbreaking new royalty portal and app

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), a leading, global music publisher, today unveiled UMPG Window, a next-generation royalty portal that provides UMPG songwriters and clients with instant access to clear, complete and real-time earnings and data. The UMPG Window app can be installed on iOS and Android platforms.

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