Universal Music Group N.V. to Announce Financial Results for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2026 HILVERSUM, The Netherlands, April 1, 2026 – Universal Music Group N.V. (EURONEXT: UMG) announced today that it will release its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, … more
Universal Music Group N.V. Announces Start of its Share Buyback Program of €500 Million Hilversum, The Netherlands, April 1, 2026 — Universal Music Group N.V. (“UMG” or “the Company”) today announced the start of its share buyback program to repurchase the Company’s own shares for … more
UNIVERSAL MUSIC LATIN AMERICA ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP APPOINTMENTS ALFREDO DELGADILLO PROMOTED TO CEO & PRESIDENT, UNIVERSAL MUSIC LATIN ENTERTAINMENT ANGEL KAMINSKY NAMED PRESIDENT, A&R AND ARTIST RELATIONS, UNIVERSAL MUSIC LATIN AMERICA AND IBERIAN PENINSULA DANIEL LUNA APPOINTED GENERAL MANAGER, UNIVERSAL MUSIC LATINO L-R: Alfredo Delgadillo, … more
Universal Music Group N.V. Announces €500 Million Share Buyback Program Company’s first-ever share buyback program underscores management and the Board’s confidence in UMG’s strategy and long-term growth Hilversum, The Netherlands, March 30, 2026 — Universal Music Group N.V. (“UMG” or “the Company”) today announced its … more
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP BOARD PUBLISHES 2025 ANNUAL REPORT AND AGENDA FOR 2026 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS Hilversum, The Netherlands, March 26, 2026 — Universal Music Group N.V. (“UMG” or “the Company”) today published its 2025 annual report and the agenda for its 2026 annual … more
INTRODUCING FEELS MUSIC MESSAGING: THE APP THAT LETS USERS SEND SHORT-FORM MUSIC VIDEO CLIPS TO COMMUNICATE AND CONNECT THROUGH SONG LYRICS FEELS LAUNCHES WITH LICENSING DEALS FROM UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP, SONY MUSIC GROUP AND WARNER MUSIC GROUP LOS ANGELES, March 24, 2026 – Feels Music … more
BRAVADO ELEVATES MATT YOUNG TO CEO AND STRENGTHENS LEADERSHIP TEAM Company To Expand Superfan Activities Across Merchandise and Lifestyle NEW YORK, NY – March 17 – Bravado, the world’s leading artist merchandise and lifestyle company, announced today a strengthened senior executive team under the … more
Universal Music Group N.V. Reports Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year Ended December 31, 2025 Hilversum, The Netherlands, March 5, 2026 — Universal Music Group N.V. (“UMG” or “the Company”) today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full … more
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP UK CELEBRATES MAJOR WINS AT THE 2026 BRIT AWARDS IN MANCHESTER WINNERS OLIVIA DEAN, SAM FENDER, LOLA YOUNG, JACOB ALON ATTEND THE AFTER-PARTY AT THE IVY SPINNINGFIELDS Manchester, 1 March 2026 – Universal Music Group UK (UMG UK) celebrated a momentous night … more
Universal Music Group UK and The Reading Agency Partner With World Renowned Pianist Lang Lang and his International Music Foundation to Make Digital Pianos Available in Public Libraries Nationwide Starting in Manchester, libraries across the UK will receive state-of-the-art digital pianos as part of a national celebration of reading, music and creativity [27 … more
VIRGIN MUSIC GROUP COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF DOWNTOWN PIETER VAN RIJN NAMED CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER OF VMG Los Angeles & Amsterdam – February 20, 2026 – Virgin Music Group (VMG) today announced the completion of its acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings LLC (Downtown), marking … more
EVEN Announces Agreement with Universal Music Group to Provide Direct-to-Fan Platform for Artists Worldwide New York, NY — February 18, 2026 — EVEN, the direct-to-fan platform providing infrastructure for the growing superfan economy across the global music industry, has announced a new agreement with Universal … more
THE WIGGLES SET FOR TRIUMPHANT RETURN: CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT POWERHOUSE SIGNS GLOBAL DEAL WITH UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP – PLUS NEW WORLD TOUR SANTA MONICA, February 17, 2026 – The world’s most successful children’s entertainment group, The Wiggles, today announced a landmark strategic global agreement with Universal … more
VIRGIN MUSIC GROUP RECEIVES EUROPEAN COMMISSION APPROVAL FOR DOWNTOWN ACQUISITION Los Angeles, CA – February 13, 2026 – Virgin Music Group (VMG) and Downtown Music Holdings LLC (Downtown) today welcomed the European Commission’s approval of VMG’s acquisition of Downtown. The deal will bring … more
BRUCE RESNIKOFF PROMOTED TO CHAIRMAN, UNIVERSAL MUSIC ENTERPRISES JAMIE KRENTS NAMED PRESIDENT & CEO, UNIVERSAL MUSIC ENTERPRISES SANTA MONICA, February 03, 2026 — Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, announced today that Bruce Resnikoff, President and CEO of Universal Music Enterprises … more
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP’S ARTISTS, SONGWRITERS, LABELS AND DISTRIBUTED PARTNERS WIDELY RECOGNIZED ACROSS GENRES AT THE 68TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS Night’s biggest winner Kendrick Lamar with five awards including Record of The Year Billie Eilish wins Song of The Year Olivia Dean wins Best New Artist, … more
OLIVIA RODRIGO RECEIVES THE FOURTH ANNUAL UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP X REVERB AMPLIFIER AWARD Established through the ongoing partnership between Universal Music Group and nonprofit REVERB, the “Universal Music Group x REVERB Amplifier Award” honors artists who have consistently used their music and platform to drive … more
FRED ARMISEN TO HOST CNN ORIGINAL SERIES UNEARTHING TREASURES AND BEHIND-THE-SCENES STORIES FROM THE WORLD’S LARGEST MUSIC ARCHIVE Production from Universal Music Group, Time Studios, Polygram Entertainment and Known Originals LOS ANGELES – (January 31, 2026) – CNN and Universal Music Group (UMG) announced … more
Abbey Road Studio’s Sally Davies announced as the UK Government’s AI Champion for the Creative Industries Sally Davies, MD Abbey Road – on the steps of Abbey Road Studios, London London, 30 January 2026: Sally Davies, Managing Director of Abbey Road Studios, has been appointed the AI Champion for the Creative Industries by the UK’s Department of Culture, Media and Sport. In this role, Davies will help accelerate the responsible … more
Universal Music Group N.V. to Announce Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year Ended December 31, 2025 HILVERSUM, The Netherlands, January 30, 2026 – Universal Music Group N.V. (EURONEXT: UMG) announced today that it will release its financial results for the fourth quarter … more
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP’S TOP EXECUTIVES RECOGNIZED WITH PRESTIGIOUS HONOURS ON BILLBOARD’S 2026 POWER 100 LIST UMPG CHAIRMAN & CEO, JODY GERSON HONORED AS EXECUTIVE OF THE DECADE UMG CHAIRMAN & CEO, SIR LUCIAN GRAINGE NAMED #1 ON 2026 POWER LIST AND RECOGNIZED FOR A … more
Universal Music Group’s °1824 Launches New Livestreaming Initiative on Twitch Universal Music Live will offer livestreaming pathways for reaching fans on Twitch and beyond SANTA MONICA, 23 January – °1824, the in-house creative division of Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, … more
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GREATER CHINA LAUNCHES DEF JAM RECORDINGS CHINA IN CHENGDU, THE CAPITAL OF CHINESE HIPHOP Together With Migu, A Leading Digital Content Platform Under China Mobile, UMG Opens Global Pathways for Chinese Hip-Hop Rooted in Local Culture CHENGDU, CHINA — January 20, 2026 … more
NETEASE CLOUD MUSIC AND UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC, MULTI-YEAR LICENSING AGREEMENT FOR CHINA HANGZHOU and SANTA MONICA – January 20, 2026 – Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, and NetEase Cloud Music, a leading music streaming service provider … more
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP LAUNCHES UK PILOT OF GLOBAL EDUCATION INITIATIVE ‘SOUND GENERATION’ – Sound Generation kicks off with UK pilot featuring a set of tailored music education resources for primary schools – The free, online programme will be piloted across all Camden primary schools before rolling out nationwide later … more
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP APPOINTS HANNAH POFERL AS CHIEF DATA OFFICER SANTA MONICA, January 13, 2026 — Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, announced today the appointment of Hannah Poferl as its Chief Data Officer, effective immediately. She will be based in Santa … more
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP TO TRANSFORM MUSIC EXPERIENCE FOR BILLIONS OF FANS WITH NVIDIA AI Leveraging NVIDIA AI infrastructure and drawing from the world’s leading music catalog comprising millions of culture-defining tracks, this collaboration aims to pioneer responsible AI for music discovery, creation, and engagement … more
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP APPOINTS JAMES STEVEN AS EVP & CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER NEW YORK, January 06, 2026 – Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, today announced the appointment of James Steven as its Executive Vice President & Chief Communications Officer. Steven will be … more
UNIVERSAL MUSIC INDIA TAKES SIGNIFICANT MINORITY STAKE IN EXCEL ENTERTAINMENT Mumbai, 5th January 2026 – Universal Music India (UMI), a division of Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Excel Entertainment, a … more
Universal Music Group And Roblox Announce Strategic Agreement To Expand Creative And Commercial Music Experiences On The Platform For Artists, Labels And Fans Roblox will collaborate with UMG to introduce industry-leading integrations on the platform to music fans and Roblox users globally Santa Monica, 19 … more
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP AND SPLICE TO COLLABORATE ON THE NEXT GENERATION OF AI-POWERED MUSIC CREATION TOOLS FOR ARTISTS Santa Monica, December 18, 2025 – Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, and Splice, the world’s most popular music creation platform, have … more
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP AND UMUSIC HOSPITALITY & LIFESTYLE TO OPEN NEW UMUSIC SHOP IN THE HEART OF CAMDEN MARKET Opening December 16, 2025, the store brings Camden’s storied music culture to life – combining fashion, artistic creativity, and community all under one roof … more
REBECCA ALLEN PROMOTED TO CHIEF ARTIST AND STRATEGY OFFICER AT UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP UK ALLEN TAKES ON BRAND NEW LEADERSHIP ROLE FOLLOWING SUCCESS AT THE HELM OF EMI, DECCA, AND UMG UK’s AUDIENCE & MEDIA STRATEGY DIVISION Credit: Carsten Windhorst LONDON, December 11, 2025 – … more
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP ANNOUNCES NEW UMUSIC SHOPS IN NEW YORK AND LONDON New openings further expand the brand’s global retail footprint, creating spaces that bring fans closer to the artists and culture they love NEW YORK & LONDON, December 10, 2025 – Universal Music … more
MUSIC TECHNOLOGY COMPANY KLAY SIGNS FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND AI LICENSING DEALS WITH UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP, UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUBLISHING GROUP, SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT, SONY MUSIC PUBLISHING, WARNER MUSIC GROUP & WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC Music Technology Company Helping to Pioneer AI Licensing Los Angeles, CA (November 20, 2025) … more
Roundhouse and Universal Music Group UK announce flagship partnership to champion young creatives and expand access to the music industry – Iconic music and performing arts venue announces landmark partnership with Universal Music Group UK – New partnership will connect Roundhouse’s youth music programmes with … more
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP’S FAMILY OF ARTISTS, LABELS AND SONGWRITERS NOMINATED ACROSS ALL GENRES FOR THE 68TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS Kendrick Lamar leads as the most recognized artist with nine nominations across all categories, followed by Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter and Leon Thomas Olivia Dean, … more
Universal Music Group N.V. Reports Financial Results for the Third Quarter and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025 Summary Q3 2025 Results1 – Revenue of €3,021 million increased 5.3% year-over-year, or 10.2% in constant currency, with growth in all segments. – Recorded Music revenue grew … more
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP AND STABILITY AI ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC ALLIANCE TO CO-DEVELOP PROFESSIONAL AI MUSIC CREATION TOOLS SANTA MONICA, October 30, 2025 – Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment and Stability AI, the leading independent multi-modal generative AI company, today announced a … more
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP AND UDIO ANNOUNCE UDIO’S FIRST STRATEGIC AGREEMENTS FOR NEW LICENSED AI MUSIC CREATION PLATFORM Companies settle copyright infringement litigation and collaborate on groundbreaking new creative product suite SANTA MONICA, October 29, 2025 – Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in … more
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP UK CELEBRATES BRITISH TALENT ON BOTH SIDES OF THE ATLANTIC OLIVIA DEAN, FLO, SEKOU & HOLLY HUMBERSTONE PERFORM AT EXCLUSIVE GLOBE x ABBEY ROAD EVENT IN LOS ANGELES – WITH A SURPRISE APPEARANCE FROM ELTON JOHN SAM FENDER WINS 2025 MERCURY PRIZE … more
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP N.V. TO ANNOUNCE FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE THIRD QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 HILVERSUM, The Netherlands, October 6, 2025 – Universal Music Group N.V. (EURONEXT: UMG) announced today that it will release its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, … more
SOUNDPATROL COLLABORATES WITH UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP AND SONY MUSIC TO DEPLOY GROUNDBREAKING NEURAL FINGERPRINTING TECHNOLOGIES FOR DETECTING COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT IN MUSIC, INCLUDING AI-GENERATED WORKS Major Music Labels Go Neural to Protect Artists’ Rights Research Lab Founded by Media Executive Michael Ovitz and Dr. Walter De … more
BRAVADO AND REVERB FORGE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP TO ADVANCE AND AMPLIFY SUSTAINABLE TOUR MERCH EFFORTS NEW YORK – September 25, 2025 – Bravado, the world’s leading artist merchandise and lifestyle company, today announced a strategic partnership with REVERB, the nonprofit organization that empowers musicians and … more
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP UK LAUNCHES FONTANA – LEGENDARY LABEL BECOMES THE NEW HOME OF JAZZ, FOLK, BLUES AND SOUL IN THE UK, HELMED BY TOM LEWIS AS PRESIDENT LAURA MONKS TO TAKE SOLE LEADERSHIP OF ICONIC DECCA RECORDS, RENOWNED LEADER IN CLASSICAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC Laura Monks … more
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GREATER CHINA WELCOMES VERSATILE YOUNG STAR NANA OUYANG TO ITS GLOBAL ARTIST ROSTER Ten Years After Her Debut with UMG, Nana Ouyang Returns to Embark on a New Genre-crossing Journey with Expansive Global Reach BEIJING, September 23, 2025 – Universal Music Greater China … more
Universal Music Group N.V. Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter and Half Year Ended June 30, 2025 Q2 2025 Results Highlights1 -Revenue of €2,980 million increased 1.6% year-over-year, or 4.5% in constant currency, driven by growth in the Recorded Music and Music Publishing segments … more
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP N.V. ANNOUNCES RESIGNATION OF CYRILLE BOLLORÉ FROM ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS HILVERSUM, Netherlands, July 28, 2025 – Universal Music Group N.V. (EURONEXT: UMG) announced that Non-Executive Director Cyrille Bolloré notified the company of his resignation from its Board of Directors with … more
Universal Music Group Accelerates the Development of its AI Technology Patents with Asset Management, Investment and Advisory firm Liquidax Capital Santa Monica, July 22, 2025 – Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, today announced a strategic partnership with IP asset management, … more
Universal Music Group Confidentially Submits Draft Registration Statement for a Proposed U.S. Public Offering HILVERSUM, The Netherlands, July 21, 2025 – Universal Music Group N.V. (EURONEXT: UMG) (“UMG” or the “Company”) announced today that it has confidentially submitted a draft registration statement on Form … more
TEES REBORN: BRAVADO’S RADICAL UPCYCLING PROJECT AIMS TO THREAD A GREENER FUTURE FOR MERCH BUSINESS More than 400,000 leftover tour t-shirts will be respun into new items and sold on tours this fall NEW YORK – July 1, 2025 – Bravado, the world’s leading … more
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP AND THE UCLA HERB ALPERT SCHOOL OF MUSIC ESTABLISH THE BERRY GORDY MUSIC INDUSTRY SCHOLARSHIP TO HONOR THE LEGACY OF A MUSIC PIONEER The endowed scholarship builds on UMG’s Sounds of the Future initiative and The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music’s … more
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP NAMED TO TIME’S 2025 LIST OF THE 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL COMPANIES UMG’s inclusion in the TIME100 marks the first appearance of a major music company since the lists’s inception SANTA MONICA – June 26, 2025 – Universal Music Group (UMG), the world … more
UMUSIC HOTELS LAUNCHES ITS FIRST-EVER OFFICIAL UMUSIC SHOP Within the award-winning UMusic Hotel Madrid, the retail store will be a meeting point between culture, entertainment, and retail – combining the sale of exclusive products with immersive music experiences for dedicated music superfans Photo Credit: UMusic … more
Universal Music Group and WTSL Launch Joint Venture to Accelerate Commercial Opportunities for Artist-Led IP Partnership led by Patrick Whitesell will develop new commercial pathways for UMG’s peerless roster and iconic catalog LOS ANGELES, CA – June 12, 2025 – Universal Music Group (UMG), the … more
“Brian Wilson was one of the most talented singer-songwriters in the history of recorded music. Not only did his songs capture the spirit of youth, joy and longing in ways that still inspire millions of fans around the world, his innovative work in the studio transformed the … more
The Coca-Cola Company Launches real thing records., A New Record Label Empowering Rising Artists, in Partnership with Universal Music Group French-New Zealand Singer-Songwriter Max Allais and Indian Singer-Songwriter and Producer Aksomaniac Among real thing records.’ First Signees Link to rtr video trailer HERE NEW … more
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP TO RELOCATE NEW YORK OFFICES TO THE PENN DISTRICT World leader in music-based entertainment lands new space for Eastern U.S. operations of iconic labels, businesses New offices will feature state-of-the-art production facilities, retail space and premium digital signage in heart of Manhattan … more
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GREATER CHINA LAUNCHES DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON CHINA AND BLUE NOTE RECORDS CHINA, MARKING A STRATEGIC EXPANSION INTO CHINA’S CLASSICAL AND JAZZ SCENE Legendary Classical Label Deutsche Grammophon Debuts DG China, Announcing Projects with Cellist Jian Wang, Shanghai Symphony Orchestra and Next Wave of Chinese … more
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP N.V. ANNOUNCES RESIGNATION OF BILL ACKMAN FROM ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS HILVERSUM, Netherlands, May 14, 2025 – Universal Music Group N.V. (EURONEXT: UMG) announced that Non-Executive Director Bill Ackman has notified the company of his intention to resign from its Board of Directors effective today due … more
CAPITOL MUSIC GROUP LAUNCHES NEW NASHVILLE DIVISION ENCOMPASSING ITS COUNTRY, CHRISTIAN AND GOSPEL MUSIC OPERATIONS Veteran Executive Candice Watkins Named President of Capitol Records Nashville for Country and EVP of Capitol Christian Music Group May 13, 2025 (Nashville, TN) – Capitol Music Group announced today that … more
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP AND APPLE MUSIC ANNOUNCE SOUND THERAPY The collection leverages cognitive science and UMG’s roster of global superstars, adding subtle auditory beats to well-known curated tracks, aiming to help listeners focus, relax, and sleep SANTA MONICA – May 13, 2025 – Apple Music … more
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP APPOINTS MATT ELLIS AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Former Verizon CFO Brings Broad Experience Across Finance, Operations, Corporate Development and Financial Planning SANTA MONICA, May 12, 2025 — Universal Music Group N.V. (EURONEXT:UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, today announced that highly … more
Music Economy Development Initiative Launched at Global Citizen NOW Summit Landmark Initiative’s Mission is Expanding Music’s Potential to Combat Extreme Poverty Led by the Center for Music Ecosystems and Global Citizen, Backed by the International Finance Corporation and Universal Music Group NEW YORK, 30 APRIL … more
Q1 2025 Results Highlights1 – Revenue of €2,901 million increased 11.8% year-over-year, or 9.5% in constant currency, driven by solid growth in Recorded Music and Music Publishing. – Recorded Music subscription revenue grew 11.5% year-over-year, or 9.3% in constant currency, and streaming revenue grew 2.9% … more
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP NASHVILLE ENTERS NEW ERA AS MUSIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA Mike Harris to Lead as President & CEO, and Dave Cobb as Chief Creative Officer Nashville, TN (April 24, 2025) – Universal Music Group (UMG) today announced the evolution of its Nashville operations … more
ICONIC LOST HIGHWAY RECORDS TEAMS WITH INTERSCOPE GEFFEN A&M TO LAUNCH NEW CHAPTER Robert Knotts And Jake Gear Join As Executive Vice Presidents And Co-Heads Of Nashville-Based Label T Bone Burnett Will Collaborate With Label On Projects, Including 25th Anniversary Edition Of O Brother, Where … more
STATEMENT FROM UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP ON THE REINTRODUCTION OF THE “NO FAKES ACT” “Universal Music Group applauds the reintroduction of the NO FAKES Act – landmark, bipartisan, bicameral legislation to address ‘deepfakes’ and other threats to individuals’ rights to control their own voice and visual likeness. … more
Universal Music Group N.V. to Announce Financial Results for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2025 HILVERSUM, The Netherlands, March 31, 2025 – Universal Music Group N.V. (EURONEXT: UMG) announced today that it will release its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, … more
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP BOARD PUBLISHES 2024 ANNUAL REPORT AND AGENDA FOR 2025 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS Hilversum, The Netherlands, March 27, 2025 — Universal Music Group N.V. (“UMG” or “the Company”) today published its 2024 annual report and the agenda for its 2025 annual … more
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP ANNOUNCES EXPANDED PARTNERSHIP WITH GRAMMY-WINNING PRODUCER OF THE YEAR, DANIEL NIGRO AND HIS AMUSEMENT RECORDS Partnership will see Amusement Records artists collaborate across UMG’s family of labels [L-R. Daniel Nigro, Sir Lucian Grainge. Photo: Taylor Hornecker] SANTA MONICA, March 26 2025 – … more
Universal Music Greater China Appoints Vivian Xu as Chief Operating Officer BEIJING – March 26, 2025 – Universal Music Greater China (UMGC), a division of Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment today announced the appointment of veteran industry executive Vivian Xu … more
Universal Music Group N.V. Announces Resignation of Manning Doherty from its Board of Directors HILVERSUM, Netherlands, March 10, 2025 – Universal Music Group N.V. (EURONEXT: UMG) announced today that Non-Executive Director Manning Doherty will retire from the Board of Directors with effect from March 21, 2025. The Board is very grateful … more
Universal Music Group N.V. Reports Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year Ended December 31, 2024 Summary Q4 2024 Results1 -Revenue of €3,439 million increased 7.2% year-over-year, or 7.9% in constant currency, driven by growth across all segments. Excluding items impacting comparability detailed … more
Universal Music New Zealand Announces Leadership Transition Adam Holt to retire as MD and Chairman, after 34 successful years with the company Myra Hemara and Matt Kidd promoted to Co-Managing Directors (L-R): Adam Holt, Chairman, Universal Music New Zealand; Myra Hemara,Co-Managing Director, Universal Music New Zealand; Matt … more
UNIVERSAL MUSIC JAPAN ACQUIRES MAJORITY STAKE IN LEADING JAPANESE MUSIC COMPANY A-SKETCH [L-R: Saucy Dog, Flumpool and Ayumu Imazu] TOKYO, JAPAN – February 14, 2025 – Universal Music Japan (UMJ), a division of Universal Music Group (UMG), the world-leader in music-based entertainment, today announced the … more
Universal Music Group And Music Health Alliance Launch Music Industry Mental Health Fund UMG and MHA Expand Four-Year Relationship, Which Has Already Helped Nearly 1,000 Access Healthcare Santa Monica and Nashville, February 13, 2025 – Universal Music Group (UMG), the world’s leading music-based entertainment company, … more
SANTA MONICA, February 10, 2025 – Universal Music Greater China (UMGC), a division of Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, today announces an exclusive global agreement with Liu Huan, a legendary artist who has shaped Chinese pop music for four decades. … more
JULIE ADAM PROMOTED TO PRESIDENT & CEO, UNIVERSAL MUSIC CANADA JEFFREY REMEDIOS APPOINTED PRESIDENT, STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT, FOR REPUBLIC COLLECTIVE (L – R): Julie Adam, President & CEO, Universal Music Canada; Jeffrey Remedios, President, Strategic Development, REPUBLIC Collective. Photos by Katherine Holland SANTA MONICA, … more
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP REORGANIZES NASHVILLE OPERATIONS Mike Harris Appointed President and CEO UMG Nashville Dave Cobb Appointed Chief Creative Officer UMG Nashville SANTA MONICA, February 06, 2025—In recognition of the growing global influence of country music as well as the rapid evolution of the genre … more
Universal Music Group N.V. to Announce Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year Ended December 31, 2024 HILVERSUM, The Netherlands, February 6, 2025 – Universal Music Group N.V. (EURONEXT: UMG) announced today that it will release its financial results for the … more
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP’S FAMILY OF ARTISTS, SONGWRITERS, LABELS AND DISTRIBUTED PARTNERS WIDELY RECOGNIZED ACROSS GENRES AT THE 67TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS Kendrick Lamar wins five awards including Song of the Year and Record of the Year for “Not Like Us” Chappell Roan wins Best New … more
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP AND SPOTIFY STRIKE NEW MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT Expanded Global Relationship For Recorded Music and Music Publishing Companies to Accelerate Product Innovation, Advance Music Monetization and Deepen Engagement Between Artists and Fans SANTA MONICA and STOCKHOLM, 26 January 2025 – Universal Music Group … more
Statement from Universal Music Group N.V. Further to UMG’s statement of 9 November 2024, UMG announced today that Pershing Square (together with certain of its affiliates, “Pershing”) has exercised its right under the previously disclosed Registration Rights Agreement between UMG and Pershing to request an offering and secondary listing of UMG in … more
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
Get news from your favorite artists before everyone else.
Universal Music Group, the world leader in music-based entertainment, leverages proprietary access and insights to develop innovative integrated brand opportunities globally with the potential to reach billions of engaged fans across digital media, events, name and likeness, sync & more.
For more information on how Universal Music Group for Brands can create authentic connections for your brand, please contact us here.