Bruce Springsteen has signed with Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) to exclusively administer his entire catalogue of songs and future projects, the first time a single publisher will represent his entire catalogue worldwide.

UMPG Artists and Songwriters have been shortlisted for the Hyundai 2017 Mercury Music 'Album of the Year' Prize. The xx have been nominated for their third album ‘I See You’ and Ed Sheeran’s ‘÷’ is also nominated, an album which contains six UMP co-writes.

Following the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower in West London, Simon & Garfunkel’s ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’ has been recorded by over 50 artists to raise money for those affected by this devastating event. All proceeds from the song will be distributed via the London Community Foundation. Click through to listen and donate. 

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.

UMPG singer songwriter Harry Styles is celebrating his self-titled debut album charting at No. 1 in its first week. 

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.

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 catalogue.

Artists and writers signed to Universal Music Publishing have received 6 nominations for the 62nd Ivor Novello awards. Coldplay, Laura Mvula, Adele, Tobias Jesso Jr and Josh Homme are amongst the artists and writers in the running.

Rokstone Music/ UMPG writer Steve Mac is celebrating three No.1’s in the first six months of the year: his massive hit, 'Shape of You', by Ed Sheeran (produced by Mac and co-written with Ed Sheeran & Johnny McDaid), Clean Bandit - 'Rockabye' (ft. Sean Paul & Anne-Marie), and Clean Bandit - 'Symphony' ft. Zara Larsson.

UMPG has 25 artists nominated for awards at the forthcoming Billboard Music Awards, including Adele, Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande and Shawn Mendes, who are all nominated for the prestigious Top Artist Award! The award show will take place on Sunday May 21st at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.