Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), a leading global music publisher, today announced that it has signed a global exclusive publishing agreement with multi-award-winning composer, pianist and producer Yu-Peng Chen (陈致逸). Under the agreement, UMPG will represent Chen’s global catalog and future works, supporting the continued expansion of his music across concert repertoire, film, games and interactive media worldwide.

Four UMPG songwriters and artists were honoured at this year’s MOBO Awards, Europe’s biggest and most influential celebration of Black music and culture.

Universal Music Publishing Group today announced that heavy rock legends Within Temptation have extended their global publishing agreement with the company. Globally renowned for their dark anthemic music over a career-spanning two decades, eight studio albums and nearly five million records sold, Within Temptation are one of the most successful heavy rock groups worldwide. 

The nominations for the 71st Ivor Novello Awards have been announced, with 10 UMPG songwriters and composers nominated across 6 categories.

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), a leading global music publisher, today announced the signing of songwriter, recording and performing artist Beabadoobee to an exclusive worldwide music publishing agreement. Since her emergence in 2017, Beabadoobee has become one of the most compelling voices in music, known for blending intimate songwriting with a distinctive edge.

The 98th Academy Awards took place on 15th March 2026 at the Dolby Theatre, Ovation Hollywood, with two wins for UMPG composers and songwriters.

The Bob Dylan Center (BDC) and Universal Music Publishing Group today announced that the application period for the 2026–2027 Bob Dylan Center Songwriter Fellowship will open on March 17 - submissions will be accepted through April 27. Created to mentor and develop aspiring songwriters in association with the unparalleled educational resources of the Bob Dylan Center, the Fellowship is awarded annually to two recipients who demonstrate exceptional promise and artistic vision.

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) today announced the signing of American synth-pop icons Future Islands to an exclusive global music publishing agreement encompassing their full catalogue and future works. Managed by Bertie Gibbon, Brian Message, Clarisse Quinn and Jackson Perry of ATC Management, the band’s enduring catalogue and global impact position them as one of the most significant and critically-acclaimed alternative bands of the past two decades.

UMPG artists and songwriters were honoured at the 2026 BRIT Awards, broadcast from Co-op Live in Manchester on Saturday. UMPG winners included ROSALÍA, Geese, Fred again.., Mark Ronson, Omer Fedi, Cirkut, Nicky Chinn, Mike Chapman and more.

Universal Music Group (UMG), the world’s leading music-based entertainment company, has announced today the appointment of Francisca Goncalves as Senior Vice President, Global Head of Sync, Classics, Jazz & Screen. This first of its kind position within UMG’s sync operations will bridge publishing and records, and Francisca will lead the global sync vision for UMG’s classical, jazz, and screen-music ecosystem — from contemporary instrumental and score to folk, blues, and alternative pop — across film, TV, advertising, gaming, and beyond.