UMPG tells its songwriters that TikTok does not 'recognise the fair value of your songs'

Universal Music Group CEO & chairman Sir Lucian Grainge spoke out on the TikTok licensing dispute this week, as songs controlled by UMPG started to be removed from the platform. Based on Sir Lucian’s comments outlining UMG’s concerns about remuneration, online safety and AI, there’s no likelihood of a rapprochement ...

Universal Music Publishing Nashville signs singer-songwriter Dylan Gossett

The inside story of BRITs nominee Rema's Calm Down - the biggest global Afrobeats hit

Music publishing JV Alternative Songs unveils four new signings

BMG ups Marian Wolf to lead publishing teams in North America

Bella Figura Music makes key appointments

Bella Figura Music has announced two key appointments. The independent creative music rights company, which was founded by Alexi Cory-Smith and Neelesh Prabhu in 2022, has made a ...

Eddie Levy launches Chelsea Songs JV with Bucks Music Group

Music publishing veteran Eddie Levy has launched a new independent company, Chelsea Songs, as a joint venture with Bucks Music Group. The new publisher represents the catalogues of ...

Ivors Academy partners with YouTube Music on songwriting camp

The Ivors Academy has announced an exclusive songwriting camp, in partnership with YouTube Music, hosted at Qube East, in London. In addition to songwriting with fellow Ivors Academy ...

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