Universal Music Publishing Group In The News

Universal Music Publishing Group inks global deal with Glass Animals lead singer Dave Bayley

In 2020, Glass Animals released the RIAA Triple Platinum hit Heat Waves, solely written and produced by Bayley

Universal Music Group revenues hit $2.46bn in Q1 2022

Top sellers for the quarter included releases from Disney’s ‘Encanto’ Soundtrack, King & Prince, The Weeknd, Fujii Kaze and Ado

From The Weeknd’s Universal deal to Spotify’s Q1 results: It’s MBW’s Weekly Round-Up

The biggest stories from the past week – and why they matter

The Weeknd signs publishing pact with Universal – and he’s thrown new recordings and merch into the package too

The Weeknd has sold more than 75 million albums.

Universal Music Publishing Group inks global admin deal with Spanish-language TV network Univision

Univision is the largest provider of Spanish-language TV content in the US

Jane Carter named President of Universal Production Music

Carter will oversee the entirety of Universal Production Music and its entities worldwide

From Sony’s $1bn Epic Games deal to Deezer’s IPO talks: It’s MBW’s Weekly Round-Up

The biggest stories from the past week – and why they matter

Universal to represent Elvis Presley publishing catalog, via global deal with Authentic Brands Group

Deal builds on Universal Music’s existing relationship with Elvis Presley Enterprises owner, Authentic Brands Group, owner of