Bernie Taupin has been recognised with the Trustees Award from the Recording Academy, recognising his profound influence as a lyricist and creative force in popular music.

“Cheek to Cheek” soundtracks a new campaign for Heineken - under the strapline ‘Fans Have More Friends’.

The Cure win two GRAMMY awards, as their post-punk classic "Boys Don’t Cry” climbs the UK charts.

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.

UMPG and NWS Music Group sign songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Zach Nahome - one of the most in-demand creative forces in the UK music scene.

The nominees for the 2026 Oscars have been announced, with UMPG composers and songwriters receiving nominations in both the Original Score and Original Song categories.

Nominations for The BRIT Awards 2026 have been announced, with a strong showing for UMPG artists and writers across nine categories.

After a breakout year in 2025, UMPG artist and writer Skye Newman has won the BBC Sound Of 2026 Award.