UMPG is thrilled to welcome globally acclaimed singer, songwriter and producer Jack Antonoff who has been signed to an exclusive, global publishing agreement. Through the new deal, Antonoff reunites with his long-time publishing A&R Jennifer Knoepfle (EVP, Co-Head of A&R) after an exceptional decade of working together.

An eight-time Grammy winner and proven hitmaker, Antonoff has collaborated with superstars including Taylor Swift, The 1975, Lana Del Rey, Diana Ross, Lorde, St. Vincent, Florence + The Machine and Kevin Abstract. Recently, Antonoff and Swift celebrated back-to-back #1 pop records “Karma” and “Cruel Summer.” Additionally, Antonoff is the lead singer and songwriter of the band, Bleachers, whose hits include No. 1 US Alternative “I Wanna Get Better,” and No. 3 songs “Rollercoaster” and “Don’t Take the Money.” 

“There are no words that can fully capture Clarence Avant’s influence. He was a legend - a pioneering force in music, devoted champion for Black artists, cultural trailblazer and powerful voice for humanitarian efforts. Clarence’s legacy will live on through the many artists, songwriters, producers, executives and friends he mentored and supported. All of us at UMPG send our deepest condolences to his family and all who knew and loved him.” - UMPG Chairman & CEO Jody Gerson

Simon Cowell and Syco Entertainment, the pioneers behind the world’s most successful talent discovery formats, and Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), the global publishing division of Universal Music Group (UMG), today announced the launch of SYCO Publishing, a boutique publisher dedicated to supporting and developing global songwriting talent.

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) today announced that Jenni Rivera’s estate has been signed to an exclusive, global publishing agreement. UMPG is recognized globally as a true music publisher and home to the industry’s leading songwriters.

Jody Gerson, Chairman and CEO of Universal Music Publishing Group, has been awarded the International Confederation of Music Publishers’ (ICMP) Ralph Peer ll Award for Outstanding Contribution to Global Music Publishing. The award pays tribute to music publishing leaders demonstrating exceptional, global work, while protecting and promoting the work of songwriters and composers.

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), Universal Music Group’s leading global publishing division, today announced that respected executive Annette Gentz has joined the company in the role of General Manager GSA (Germany/Austria/Switzerland), Classics & Screen, effective immediately.

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), the global publishing division of Universal Music Group, today announced that multi-platinum singer/songwriter Niall Horan has been signed to an exclusive, worldwide publishing agreement.

UMPG writers Sting, Florence Welch, Harry Styles, Kid Harpoon, and composer John Powell (Warner Bros Pictures), were all honored at the 2023 Ivor Novello Awards, with Amazon Music.

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), a leading, global music publisher, today announced that Berlin-based artist and chart-topping songwriter Chris James has been signed to an exclusive, worldwide publishing agreement. UMPG is recognized globally as a true music publisher and the home to the industry’s leading songwriters.

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), a leading, global music publisher, today announced that world-renowned composers Kevin Puts and Angélica Negrón have been respectively signed to exclusive, global publishing agreements. Through the new deal, the company’s Classics & Screen division also acquired Puts’ illustrious composition catalogue.