UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP AND AMAZON MUSIC EXPAND GLOBAL RELATIONSHIP Reflects New Era in Music Streaming, Including Artist-Centric Principles and Furthering Authentic Engagement Between Artists and Fans SANTA MONICA, 23 December 2024 – Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, and Amazon … more
Virgin Music Group to Acquire Downtown Music Combination Will Create Robust Global End-to-End Solution for Independent Music Entrepreneurs Los Angeles, CA – December 16, 2024 – Virgin Music Group, one of the world’s leading partners to independent music entrepreneurs, and the global independent music division … more
WPP AND UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP TO CREATE DYNAMIC MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT SOLUTIONS FOR GLOBAL BRANDS New strategic partnership will enable WPP clients to connect with audiences around the world through music-focused campaigns built around data-driven insights SANTA MONICA, DECEMBER 12, 2024 – WPP, the creative … more
Troye Sivan, 3%, Missy Higgins, G Flip, Sophie Hutchings, Tkay Maidza and Taylor Swift Secure Wins Across Categories Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Solo Artist, Best Pop Release, Best Australian Live Act, Most Popular International Artist and Many More. Australia, November … more
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC GLOBAL AGREEMENT WITH CHINA’S LEADING MUSIC LABEL MODERN SKY New Deal Covers Thousands of Original Songs from Iconic Bands and Artists from across China, Including New Pants, Re-TROS, Second Hand Rose, Miserable Faith, Xie Tianxiao, Wutiaoren, Sound Fragment, Ma Di, … more
Exclusive promotions, limited-edition products and other fun discoveries from some of today’s biggest artists including KISS, Sabrina Carpenter, The Rolling Stones and more, will be unlocked daily in an advent-style digital experience The campaign also includes opportunities for fans to support charitable partners including World … more
UNIVERSAL MUSIC JAPAN APPOINTS SHINTARO AKI AS MANAGING DIRECTOR, EMI RECORDS Experienced A&R executive will lead EMI’s operations in Japan Tokyo, November 15, 2024 – Universal Music Japan (UMJ), a division of Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, today announced the … more
Statement From Universal Music Group N.V. “We have taken note of Bill Ackman’s post in relation to Pershing Square and UMG on X yesterday. Neither UMG nor any of its other board members were involved in the formulation of the views in that … more
BILLIE EILISH, KENDRICK LAMAR, POST MALONE, SABRINA CARPENTER, CHAPPELL ROAN, TAYLOR SWIFT, LADY GAGA, JACOB COLLIER AND THE BEATLES ALL RECEIVE NOMINATIONS THAT INCLUDE RECORD OF THE YEAR, ALBUM OF THE YEAR, SONG OF THE YEAR AND MANY MORE SABRINA CARPENTER, CHAPPELL ROAN AND DOECHII … more
Universal Music Group N.V. Reports Financial Results for the Third Quarter and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 Announces Promotion of Boyd Muir to Chief Operating Officer, Plans for Chief Financial Officer Transition Summary Q3 2024 Results1 -Revenue of €2,870 million increased 4.3% year-over-year, … more
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP ENTERS INTO A STRATEGIC COLLABORATION WITH ETHICAL AI MUSIC COMPANY, KLAY KLAY’S FOUNDATIONAL AI MODEL TO POWER A NEW GENERATION OF CREATIVE MUSIC EXPERIENCES AND DRIVE NEW AVENUES OF MONETIZATION FOR ARTISTS Los Angeles, CA (October 28, 2024) – Los Angeles-based AI … more
NEW SPANISH LANGUAGE VERSION, “NOCHE BUENA Y NAVIDAD” (ROCKIN’ AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE), FULLY AUTHORIZED BY BRENDA LEE AVAILABLE NOW VIA MCA NASHVILLE/UMe Los Angeles – October 25, 2024 – Brenda Lee’s iconic holiday hit, “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree,” first recorded 66 years ago, has been … more
UMG to Exclusively Distribute all Future Release of the Massive Hit Show’s Signed Contestants and Will host the Top Three contestants on a Global Tour of UMG’s Iconic Music Labels BEIJING, OCTOBER 18, 2024 – Universal Music Greater China (UMGC), a division of Universal Music … more
[PIAS] CO-FOUNDERS KENNY GATES & MICHEL LAMBOT ANNOUNCE SALE OF REMAINING SHAREHOLDING TO UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP [INTEGRAL] & VIRGIN MUSIC GROUP TO JOIN FORCES [PIAS] Label Group to remain fully autonomous London, October 15th, 2024 – [PIAS] founders Kenny Gates and Michel Lambot have … more
Universal Music Group N.V. to Announce Financial Results for the Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2024 Hilversum, The Netherlands, October 2, 2024 – Universal Music Group N.V. (EURONEXT: UMG) announced today that it will release its financial results for the third quarter ended September … more
Leading Latin Artist Services Agency Now Standalone Global Division, Independent of Local Labels Madrid, October 1st, 2024 –Global Talent Services (GTS), the leading Latin artist services agency today announced the appointment of Narcís Rebollo as GTS’ CEO & President, effective immediately. GTS becomes a standalone company, … more
DICKON STAINER APPOINTED CHAIRMAN & CEO OF UNIVERSAL MUSIC UK APPOINTMENT FOLLOWS MANY YEARS OF SUCCESS AT UMG, MOST RECENTLY AS PRESIDENT & CEO OF GLOBAL CLASSICS & JAZZ AND VERVE LABEL GROUP London, September 24, 2024 – Universal Music Group Chairman & CEO Sir Lucian … more
UMG Expands Strategic Investment in China’s Most Dynamic Metropolitan area and talent UMG becomes the first major music company to establish a label division in China’s vibrant Greater Bay Area BEIJING, SEPTEMBER 23 2024 – Universal Music Greater China (UMGC), a division of Universal Music … more
Universal Music Group N.V. Provides New Financial Targets through FY 2028 Ahead of its 2024 Capital Markets Day HILVERSUM, The Netherlands, September 17, 2024 – Universal Music Group N.V. (EURONEXT: UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, will hold its 2024 Capital Markets Day … more
LAUNCH COINCIDES WITH ICONIC LABEL, DEF JAM RECORDINGS’ 40TH ANNIVERSARY, BOASTING A ROSTER THAT INCLUDES BOTH NEW AND ESTABLISHED ARTISTS Stockholm, September 12 2024 – Universal Music Sweden, a division of Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, today announced the launch … more
UMG INITIATIVE PARTNERS WITH LEADING VOTER RESOURCE ORGANIZATIONS HEADCOUNT, NAACP, NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NEGRO WOMEN, WHEN WE ALL VOTE AND VOTO LATINO FOUNDATION AND OTHERS TO MOBILIZE VOTERS Santa Monica, CA, September 10, 2024 – Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, … more
META AND UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP ANNOUNCE EXPANDED GLOBAL AGREEMENT New agreement advances social music opportunities for UMG artists and UMPG songwriters across Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, Horizon, Threads and WhatsApp SANTA MONICA, 12 August 2024 — Meta and Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in … more
Company Gains Early Support From Media Companies and News Publishers Including the Financial Times, Universal Music Group, the Atlantic and Fortune Pasadena, California – August 6, 2024 – Idealab Studio, a leading technology incubator, today announced the launch of ProRata.ai, a company founded to enable … more
Hilversum, The Netherlands, August 2, 2024 – Universal Music Group N.V. (“UMG” or “the Company”) announced today that the terms of the previously disclosed amended Greater China Option Agreement (the “Restated Agreement”) entered into between UMG’s subsidiary, Universal International Music B.V. (“UIM”) and Tencent … more
Universal Music Group N.V. Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter and Half Year Ended June 30, 2024 Q2 2024 Results Highlights1 -Revenue of €2,932 million increased 8.7% year-over-year, or 9.6% in constant currency, driven by growth across all segments -Recorded Music revenue grew 5.8% … more
More than fifty industry supporters now stand alongside Roland and Universal Music Group championing “The Principles For Music Creation With AI” Newly supporting organizations include NAMM, Sydney University, BandLab Technologies, Splice, Native Instruments, Focusrite, Output, Beatport, Waves, Soundful, LANDR, Eventide, GPU Audio, and many more. … more
Los Angeles, CA, June 24, 2024 – Socios Music, the record label of influential rising global artist Carín León, announced the formation of a unique partnership with Virgin Music Group and Island Records to release new music. Carín León, an award-winning artist from Hermosillo … more
Universal Music Group’s leading merchandise and brand management company announces new leadership structure for strategic growth New York, June 20th, 2024 –Universal Music Group’s (UMG’s) leading merchandise and brand management company, Bravado, today announced new leadership appointments across all departments. The new leadership structure aims to super … more
SoundLabs is an artist-founded AI technology company, focused on creating responsibly trained generative AI tools for the next generation of music makers MicDrop is a cutting-edge vocal plug-in, that will allow artists to change their voice into any voice in real time SANTA MONICA, June … more
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP FORMS GLOBAL IMPACT TEAM Susan Mazo named EVP, Chief Impact Officer Dylan Siegler to join UMG as SVP, Head of Sustainability Inside Projects, firm founded by Kristin Jones and Arielle Vavasseur, names UMG exclusive music industry partner SANTA MONICA, JUNE 03, 2024—Universal … more
Hilversum, The Netherlands, May 16, 2024 — Universal Music Group N.V. (“UMG” or “the Company”) today announced the results of its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (“AGM”) held earlier today. All resolutions on the AGM agenda were adopted with a majority of the votes … more
Q1 2024 Results Highlights1 -Revenue of €2,594 million increased 5.8% year-over-year, or 7.9% in constant currency, driven by solid growth in all segments. -Recorded Music subscription revenue grew 10.7% year-over-year, or 12.5% in constant currency, and streaming revenue grew 8.9% year-over-year, or 10.3% in constant … more
Universal Music Group and TikTok Announce New Licensing Agreement Los Angeles, May 01, 2024 – Universal Music Group, the world-leader in music-based entertainment and TikTok today announce a new multi-dimensional licensing agreement that will deliver significant industry-leading benefits for UMG’s global family of artists, … more
Deal Includes Groundbreaking A.I. Protections, SAG-AFTRA Executive Committee Unanimously Approves the Agreement, will go to Members for Vote LOS ANGELES (April 12, 2024) – SAG-AFTRA and leading record labels reached a tentative multiyear agreement on a successor contract to the SAG-AFTRA National Code of Fair Practice for … more
School was awarded grant by Universal Music Group and Verve Label Group and is supported by the Captain Planet Foundation April 11, 2024 – Brooklyn, NY – Today, Associates of Universal Music Group (UMG), and Verve Label Group (VLG), joined select teachers and 6th grade … more
Alliance to Propel C-Pop Sensations TFBOYS, Teens In Times and more acts to Global Audiences BEIJING, APRIL 10, 2024 – Universal Music Greater China (UMGC), a division of Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, together with TF Entertainment, the driving force … more
Hilversum, The Netherlands, April 8, 2024 – Universal Music Group N.V. (EURONEXT: UMG) announced today that it will release its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024 on May 2, 2024 after that day’s close of the Euronext market. The company will … more
NOMINATES VINCENT VALLEJO FOR RE-APPOINTMENT AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ERIC SPRUNK AND MANDY GINSBERG FOR APPOINTMENT AS NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS, AND BILL ACKMAN, CATHIA LAWSON-HALL, CYRILLE BOLLORÉ, JAMES MITCHELL, MANNING DOHERTY, MARGARET FREREJEAN-TAITTINGER AND NICOLE AVANT FOR RE-APPOINTMENT AS NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS Hilversum, The Netherlands, March 28, 2024 … more
Companies to collaborate on new promotional and social tools to help artists and songwriters drive interaction and excitement around new releases UMG artists will soon be able to share short pre-release teasers and expanded pre-save opportunities on Spotify SANTA MONICA and STOCKHOLM, March 28, … more
The new global agreement will give UMG exclusive distribution rights across HYBE’s roster of artists and labels Seoul, March 26, 2024 – HYBE today announced an expanded long-term agreement with Universal Music Group (UMG), providing them exclusive distribution rights across HYBE music for the next … more
Collaboration Kicks off with Publication of “Principles for Music Creation with AI” for the Responsible Use of AI Within the Music Creative Ecosystem Hamamatsu and Santa Monica, March 20, 2024 — Roland Corporation, the culture-defining maker of electronic musical instruments, and Universal Music Group … more
Universal Music Group Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024 UMG also ranked No. 1 in Music category UMG recognized for industry leadership in generative AI and for pioneering artist-centric approach to streaming SANTA MONICA, March 19, 2024 —Universal … more
Santa Monica – March 18, 2024 – Universal Music Group (UMG) and Republic Records are proud to announce the launch of Boombox – the first scaled music product across the Roblox platform. An industry and platform first, Boombox, which is designed and powered by Styngr represents the foremost opportunity for … more
Summary Q4 2023 Results1 Revenue of €3,208 million increased 9.0% year-over-year, or 15.6% in constant currency, driven by strong growth across all segments. Recorded Music subscription revenue grew 8.9% year-over-year, or 15.0% in constant currency and streaming revenue declined 1.3% year-over-year, but grew 5.6% in … more
Santa Monica and Lagos, February 26, 2024 – Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, today announced a majority investment in of one of the world’s most dynamic and exciting independent record labels, Mavin Global (Mavin). The deal remains subject to regulatory … more
New company will merge the digital media juggernaut with fast-growing marketplace technology to create the definitive cultural commerce, content, and experiential platform reaching a large, dedicated audience As part of a strategic partnership with Universal Music Group, new platform will offer unprecedented opportunities for both … more
Joins with Dundee Partners to form long-term strategic partnership for management and acquisition of world-class music IP UMG to globally administer publishing and distribute recordings for Chord’s existing catalogs, with more than 60,000 music copyrights KKR to sell its majority stake in Chord to current … more
Partnership will help establish the United Arab Emirates as a global music destination for creatives and fans, and will include the creation of the first Capitol Studios outside of Hollywood, live performance spaces, music education academies, and a new record label Dubai and Santa Monica, … more
Tom March to Lead Capitol Music Group as Company’s Chairman & CEO Following Executive’s Highly Successful Two Years as Geffen Records President and Six Years as Co-President of Universal Music’s London-Based Polydor Records Lillia Parsa Concurrently Named Co-president of Capitol Music Group Will Work Closely … more
Return of legendary label to foster Filipino talent and help local artists build national and global audiences Manila, Philippines, February 5, 2024 – Universal Music Group Philippines, a division of Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, has announced the re-launch of … more
Taylor Swift wins a record-breaking fourth Album of the Year Award for Midnights Billie Eilish wins Song of the Year and Best Song Written for Visual Media for “What Was I Made For?” Santa Monica, Feb. 4, 2024 — Universal Music Group, the world … more
The “Universal Music Group x REVERB Amplifier Award” was created to recognize artists that have shown an outstanding commitment to creating positive change through their music and reach. Santa Monica, CA, February 1st, 2024 – Universal Music Group and REVERB last night announced boygenius are … more
An Open Letter to the Artist and Songwriter Community Why We Must Call Time Out on TikTok Our core mission is simple: to help our artists and songwriters attain their greatest creative and commercial potential. To achieve these goals, our teams employ their … more
Hilversum, The Netherlands, Jan. 29, 2024 – Universal Music Group N.V. (EURONEXT: UMG) announced today that it will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023 on February 28, 2024 after that day’s close of the Euronext market. … more
Statement from Sir Lucian Grainge, Chairman & CEO, Universal Music Group in support of the No Artificial Intelligence Fake Replicas And Unauthorized Duplications Act of 2024 (“No AI FRAUD Act”). “Universal Music Group strongly supports the ‘No AI FRAUD Act’ because no one should … more
Mexico City, January 8th, 2024 – Alfredo Delgadillo has been appointed CEO & President of Universal Music México, effective immediately. Based in Mexico City, Delgadillo will report directly to Jesús López, Chairman/CEO, Universal Music Latin America & Iberian Peninsula. Delgadillo has served as Managing Director … more
Santa Monica, January 04, 2024 – Virgin Music Group (VMG), a division of Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, today announced the acquisition of Saban Music Latin. Under the terms of the transaction, Virgin Music Group will acquire Saban Music Latin’s … more
Acquisition of eminent South Asian catalogue spanning over 50 years and multiple genres brings legendary artists to a global audience Left to Right: Mohammed Twaseen (Chino), Adam Granite, Mohammed Saleem, Mohammed Zabir Photo Credit: Carsten Windhorst London, January 4, 2023 – Universal Music Group (UMG), the … more
SHENZHEN, China, January 3, 2023 – Tencent Music Entertainment Group (“TME,” or the “Company”) (NYSE: TME and HKEX: 1698), the leading online music and audio entertainment platform in China, and Universal Music Group (“UMG”), the world’s leading music-based entertainment company, today announced the renewal of a … more
UMG leads the expansion of music on Roblox in partnership with Supersocial, to help pioneer metaverse-native music discovery. Beat Galaxy brings some of the world’s most popular artists, labels and music to the platform for Roblox users to experience in game. Santa Monica, December 14th … more
IFPI’s 2022 Global Album Sales Chart Topper Joins UMG’s Artist Roster Global Deal Includes Jay Chou’s JVR Music Label, Extensive Catalogue, Upcoming Releases and Distribution Rights for Other JVR Artists BEIJING, December 6, 2023 – Universal Music Greater China (UMGC), a division of Universal Music … more
Music leaders launch MICC to develop sectoral guidance to measure scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions Santa Monica & New York, November 29, 2023 – In advance of the November 30 opening of the United Nations’ Climate Change Conference (or “COP28”), music companies Universal Music Group, … more
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, November 16, 2023 – Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, and Sewasew Multimedia, Ethiopia’s leading music and entertainment company, today announced that they have signed a first of its kind licensing agreement for the Ethiopian market. Under … more
Beijing, November 15, 2023 – Universal Music Greater China (UMGC), a division of Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, today announced the appointment of widely respected entertainment industry executive Gary Chan, as Managing Director of Universal Music Hong Kong and Senior Vice … more
Santa Monica, November 13, 2023 ‒ In a first for a standalone major music company, Universal Music Group N.V. (EURONEXT: UMG), the world’s leading music-based entertainment company, today announced that its greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets have been approved by the Science Based … more
boygenius, Jon Batiste, Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Swift and Lana Del Rey receive nominations that include Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year and many more. Gracie Abrams, Ice Spice, Coco Jones, Noah Kahan and The War and Treaty … more
Nashville, November 8th, 2023 – Cirque du Soleil will bring audiences of all ages a new theatrical touring show starting in Nashville in July 2024 in collaboration with Universal Music Group Nashville. While introducing the perfect harmony of captivating acrobatics and soulful melodies of beloved … more
REPRESENT artists including Anuv Jain, MC Stan, Zaeden, Lost Stories, Yashraj, Hanita Bhambri, Akanksha Bhandari, Kamakshi Khanna, Saahel, Savera, Kayan, OAFF and Jai Dhir will now be distributed through UMGI. Mumbai, November 08, 2023 – Universal Music Group India (UMGI), a division of Universal Music Group (UMG), … more
Builds on 19 years of partnership to achieve even greater global success Follows worldwide release of “CHIN UP!,” Eason Chan’s first studio album in five years World premiere of “Don’t Mind Me“ music video features surprise appearance by international film icon Tony Leung BEIJING and … more
Summary Q3 2023 Results1 -Revenue of €2,752 million increased 3.3% year-over-year, or 9.9% in constant currency, driven by healthy constant currency growth in all segments. Excluding items affecting comparability detailed below, revenue grew 4.1% year-over-year, or 10.6% in constant currency. -Recorded Music subscription revenue … more
The Universal Music Store HARAJUKU opened today – Friday October 20th in Tokyo’s most vibrant, creative and culturally renowned district. The Store features RS No.9 HARAJUKU – making its debut in Japan, RS No. 9 is the official flagship apparel store of The Rolling Stones … more
Virgin Music Group combines two respected global indie brands, Virgin Music and Ingrooves Music Group as part of growth strategy Los Angeles, CA, October 19, 2023 – Virgin Music Group, the world’s leading partner to independent music companies and entrepreneurs, announced today the core members of … more
Berlin and Santa Monica, October 19, 2023 – BMG, the world’s largest global music company outside the three majors, and Universal Music Group (UMG), the world’s leading music-based entertainment company, today announced the formation of an alliance under which the companies will explore a range of collaborative initiatives to further … more
Music Leader and World’s Leading Social Music Creation Platform to Promote Responsible AI Practices, Including Pro-Creator Standards, and Plan to Develop New and Enhanced Commercial and Marketing Opportunities for UMG-Signed and BandLab Native Creators Santa Monica and Singapore, October 18, 2023 – Universal Music Group (UMG), … more
Hilversum, The Netherlands, October 2, 2023 – Universal Music Group N.V. (EURONEXT: UMG) announced today that it will release its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023 after the close of the Euronext market on October 26, 2023. The company … more
BEIJING, September 28, 2023 – Universal Music Greater China (UMGC), a division of Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, today announced the appointment of seasoned industry executive William Hsieh as Managing Director of Universal Music Taiwan, and Senior Vice President of … more
Hilversum, The Netherlands, September 23, 2023 – Universal Music Group N.V. (EURONEXT: UMG) announced today that Non-Executive Director Anna Jones has decided to retire from the Board with effect from September 30, 2023 to focus on new professional commitments. The Board is very grateful for … more
SIR LUCIAN GRAINGE & ARIANNA HUFFINGTON BRING TOGETHER LEADING FIGURES IN MUSIC, SCIENCE, MEDICINE AND TECHNOLOGY TO EXPLORE MUSIC’S POWERFUL ROLE IN HEALTH & WELLBEING Los Angeles, September 19, 2023 – Today, Sir Lucian Grainge, Chairman and CEO of Universal Music Group (UMG), and Arianna … more
UMG’s Task Force for Meaningful Change is working with the HBCU medical schools at Howard University College of Medicine, Morehouse School of Medicine, Meharry Medical College and Charles R. Drew University of Medicine to create scholarships for medical students and continue to widen the Black … more
The label venture is dedicated to Desi Trill, new global genre of music that merges South Asian artists and hip-hop Santa Monica, California, September 12, 2023 – Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, today announced the launch of DESI TRILL MUSIC, … more
Deezer to implement an artist-centric streaming model to better reward artists and music, while enhancing fan experience. Santa Monica & Paris, September 06, 2023 — Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, and Deezer, one of the largest independent music streaming platforms, … more
Experienced executive will lead UMG’s operations across the Greater China region. Santa Monica & Beijing, September 04, 2023 – Universal Music Greater China (UMGC), a division of Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment has today announced the appointment of highly-respected industry … more
Acquisition brings exciting artists and labels to UMG and significantly increases its presence in one of the fastest growing music regions in the world London & Dubai, 30 August 2023 – Universal Music Group (UMG), the world’s leader in music-based entertainment, today announced that it has … more
Marks First Time Major U.S. Record Label & K-Pop Entertainment Leader Unite to Develop Global Girl Group Twenty Contestants From Around the World Revealed at August 28th Press Event Netflix Docuseries Announced for 2024 Audition Program “The Debut: Dream Academy” Set to Premiere on September … more
New York, August 21, 2023 – Today YouTube published a first ever set of AI music principles and launched the YouTube Music AI Incubator, kicking off with artists, songwriters and producers from Universal Music Group. YouTube’s three fundamental AI music principles are rooted in its … more
“Jerry Moss was one of music’s true pioneers and great entrepreneurs with a unique vision for what a label should be and how to build trusting long-term relationships with artists. The independent spirit he and Herb Alpert championed at A&M Records is foundational to the … more
“Clarence Avant’s extraordinary musical legacy has been felt for decades and will be felt for decades to come. He will be remembered as both a brilliant catalyst and protector of culture. His understated yet powerful influence transcended music, spanning the worlds of entertainment, sports and politics. I am profoundly grateful for his friendship … more
Landmark agreement grants Yoto access to iconic titles and artists from Universal Music Group’s extensive music catalog and labels, beginning with Queen – Greatest Hits Volume 1, out now. Santa Monica & London, August 11th, 2023 – Yoto, the audio platform for kids behind the … more
TO MARK THE GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY – DEF JAM RECORDINGS ARTISTS – JA RULE, ASHANTI & JADAKISS WILL LIGHT NEW YORK’S ICONIC EMPIRE STATE BUILDING GOLD IN A CEREMONY TO MARK THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY ON AUG. 11 UMG LAUNCHES NEW CURATED FAN HUB – HH50.COM FOR … more
After 43 years of illustrious recording history, the renowned classical label Hyperion Records finally opens its cornucopia of musical treasures to streaming audiences Hyperion Records makes 200 albums from its celebrated catalogue available for streaming for the first time from today All 2000+ albums from … more
Summary Q2 2023 Results1 -Revenue of €2,697 million increased 6.4% year-over-year, or 8.8% in constant currency, driven by strong growth in the Recorded Music and Merchandising and Other segments -Recorded Music subscription revenue grew 10.6% year-over-year, or 13.0% in constant currency and streaming revenue … more
UMG Will Oversee Distribution of Songs From Pocket.watch’s Vast Content Library Across All Major Digital Service Providers Los Angeles, July 20, 2023 – Pocket.watch, the leading kids and family creator content and IP company, and Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, … more
Santa Monica, July 10, 2023 – Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, announce the launch of The Core Records led by Kevin “Chief” Zaruk and Simon Tikhman, co-founders of a leading entertainment and talent management company, The Core Entertainment (TCE). The … more
Bangkok, June 30, 2023 – Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, today announced they had entered into an agreement to acquire RS Group’s vast music catalogue, the second-largest in Thailand. Comprising more than 10,000 master recordings and 6,000 copyright ownerships, publishing rights and … more
New York, NY, June 6, 2023 – Universal Music Group’s (UMG’s) leading merchandise and brand management company, Bravado, today announced the new leadership appointments of Alyssa Tobias, Vice President, Head of Creative Services; Bill Ashton, Head of A&R; Keith Taperell, Vice President, Global Brand Partnerships … more
Santa Monica, June 1, 2023 – Polygram Entertainment, the premium film and television division of Universal Music Group (UMG), today announced the promotion of Daniel Inkeles, to Senior Vice President, Film and Television Development and Production. Most recently, Inkeles was Vice President, Scripted Film and … more
Berlin & Santa Monica, May 23, 2023 – AI sound wellness company, Endel, and Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, announced a first of its kind strategic relationship to enable artists and labels to create soundscapes for daily activities like … more
Hilversum, The Netherlands, May 11, 2023 — Universal Music Group N.V. (“UMG” or “the Company”) today announced the results of its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (“AGM”) held earlier today. The following resolutions on the AGM agenda were adopted with a majority of the … more
Soundtrack Boasts a Star-Studded Lineup of Artists Including Youngboy Never Broke Again, Jimin of BTS, Kodak Black, Lil Durk, J Balvin, 24KGOLDN, Jvke, Muni Long, Kane Brown, Skrillex, Nle Choppa, Bailey Zimmerman and More Out May 19th, in Conjunction With the Film’s Global Release, Pre-save … more
The first season of the 10-episode series set inside the high-security underground facility, Iron Mountain, uncovers the greatest music stories never told from iconic artists such as Bob Marley, Ella Fitzgerald, Marvin Gaye, The Who and more New York, NY, May 4, 2023 – Today, … more
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