Griff has been announced as one of five nominees for The Ivors Academy’s new Rising Star Award, in association with Apple Music. 

Songs by UMPG writers Dan Smith and Fred and were also among the winners.  

Saban Music Group (SMG), a music company backed by worldwide entertainment industry pioneer Haim Saban, announced an exclusive, global administration agreement with Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), a leading, global music publisher.

Songs by The Beach Boys, ABBA, Frankie Goes To Hollywood and Carly Rae Jepsen all feature in the Top 20 of The Guardian’s run down of top UK #1 singles. 

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) today unveiled UMPG Music Solutions, combining its worldwide networks of sync and custom music offerings for film, television and advertising. 

The ASCAP Foundation today announced it will establish The ASCAP Foundation Peggy Lee Songwriter Award in honor of legendary ASCAP member Peggy Lee.

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) today announced that Italian producer trio Meduza have been signed to an exclusive global publishing agreement.

Over the past few weeks, UMPG has continued to build its roster remotely, with a number of new songwriters signing via Zoom. 

A message from Jody Gerson, Chairman and CEO of Universal Music Publishing Group, to UMPG songwriters, clients, partners and friends.

As musicians are adjusting to the current climate, and a new way of reaching fans with live music, we’re seeing a rise in live stream shows. Everyone from Elton John to Maisie Peters, Chris Martin to Whenyoung, is treating music lovers to a new breed of live concert – from their home to yours.