Last night Seinabo Sey, Magnus Lidehäll, Salem Al Fakir and Universal Music Publishing Scandinavia's synch department were awarded Best Music In Commercials at Roygalan in Stockholm. 

Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary is a thought-provoking, uplifting and powerful film about an outside-the-box thinker whose boundary-shattering music continues to impact and influence people around the world. This film will screen exclusively at the ICA London 11 Aug 2017 – 7 Sep 2017.

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) has signed a worldwide administration deal (excluding Nordic Region and Baltic States) to represent Per Gessle for the entire Roxette catalog (with Marie Fredriksson), along with certain other songs. Per Gessle is one of Scandinavia’s all-time most successful artists and songwriters. With a gift for catchy hooks, both musically and lyrically, he has composed chart-topping pop hits for more than three decades. 

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

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), a global leader in music publishing, announced today that Bertil David, a highly-experienced music executive with a long track record of signing and developing successful songwriters, has been appointed Managing Director of France, effective immediately. He succeeds Jean-Philippe Allard who has led UMPG France since 2007.

Chester Bennington was an immensely talented artist who formed deep connections with millions of fans through his expressive voice and incredible stage presence. We grieve his loss and we extend our deepest condolences to his loved ones and the entire Linkin Park family.

Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, has named Jamie Diamond to the Global Communications team in the role of Director of Communications for Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), effective immediately.

Universal Music Publishing Group, a leading global music publishing company, announced today that Kevin Cady has been appointed as the company’s Head of Finance for the Americas and Senior Vice President of Global Business Strategy, effective immediately. He succeeds JW Beekman who was recently named as UMPG’s global Chief Financial Officer. Cady will report to Beekman and UMPG Chief Operating Officer Marc Cimino.

Halsey’s sophomore album, Hopeless Fountain Kingdom, debuts at No.1 on the Billboard 200 Charts, and it’s the first by a woman to hit No.1 on the chart in 2017. The album also trended at No.1 on iTunes in 32 counties and features production by UMPG writers Benny Blanco, Cashmere Cat, Happy Perez & co-write/feature from Quavo.

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.