Universal Music Publishing Group artists Justin Timberlake, Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Nick Jonas and DNCE took home major awards at the 2016 Teen Choice Awards held at The Forum in Los Angeles. Justin Timberlake received the prestigious Decade Award in celebration of the 10 year anniversary of his hit album Future Sex/ Love Sounds. Justin Bieber was honored with three awards, including Choice Male Artist, Choice Break-Up Song for “Love Yourself,” and Choice Twit.
UMPG UK legendary songwriter Nicky Chinn is featured in Spotify’s new Secret Genius series, which profiles and interviews songwriting talent behind some of music's biggest success stories.
Universal Music Publishing Group has promoted David Gray to the role of Executive Vice President/Head of West Coast A&R. In his elevated role, Gray will lead the A&R team and continue to develop, nurture and sign talent. He will also direct the team’s effort to develop global opportunities for UMPG’s artists and songwriters.
Well-known and respected music industry executive Arwen Curson has joined Universal Music Publishing Australia and New Zealand as Vice President Creative. The announcement was made today by Andrew Jenkins, President, Universal Music Publishing Australia and Asia Pacific Region.
Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), a global leader in music publishing, announced today that Mike McCormack has been named Managing Director U.K. He succeeds Paul Connolly, who is stepping down from his role as President of Europe and Managing Director U.K.
Universal Music Publishing Group congratulates legendary artists Elvis Costello and Tom Petty on their induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at the 47th Annual Induction and Awards ceremony held in NYC.
As part of Universal Music Publishing Group’s strategic effort to expand opportunities for songwriters through U.S. Latin and Latin America, well-known and respected industry music executive Ana Rosa Santiago has been appointed to a new role as VP of Latin Music, reporting to Alexandra Lioutikoff, Executive VP of Latin Music, UMPG.
SANTA MONICA, CA - Iconic band Pearl Jam has reached an exclusive worldwide publishing agreement with Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), it was announced today by Jody Gerson, Chairman and CEO of UMPG.
MIAMI, FL - Latin Grammy-winning artist J Balvin, has concluded a new publishing agreement that extends his exclusive, worldwide relationship with Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), it was announced today by Evan Lamberg, UMPG President – North America, and Alexandra Lioutikoff, Executive Vice President, Latin Music.
NASHVILLE, TN - Universal Music Publishing Group Nashville has signed an exclusive, global publishing deal with artist and songwriter Kane Brown. The announcement was made today by Kent Earls, Executive Vice President/General Manager, UMPG Nashville.