Universal Music Group

We are Universal Music Group, the top music company globally. Our mission is to influence culture using the strength of artistic expression. We are a team of visionaries dedicated to creativity and new ideas. We run a diverse range of businesses involved in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content across over 60 countries.

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DICKON STAINER APPOINTED CHAIRMAN & CEO OF UNIVERSAL MUSIC UK

Sep 24, 2024 | universalmusic.com | Sophie Davies

APPOINTMENT FOLLOWS MANY YEARS OF SUCCESS AT UMG, MOST RECENTLY AS PRESIDENT & CEO OF GLOBAL CLASSICS & JAZZ AND VERVE LABEL GROUPLondon, September 24, 2024 – Universal Music Group Chairman & CEO Sir Lucian Grainge announced today that Dickon Stainer has been appointed Chairman & CEO of Universal Music UK. In his new role, Stainer is responsible for the overall management and strategic direction of Universal Music UK.
UNIVERSAL MUSIC SWEDEN LAUNCHES DEF JAM RECORDINGS SWEDEN UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF MATTIAS CALISTE

Sep 12, 2024 | universalmusic.com | Sophie Davies

LAUNCH COINCIDES WITH ICONIC LABEL, DEF JAM RECORDINGS’ 40TH ANNIVERSARY, BOASTING A ROSTER THAT INCLUDES BOTH NEW AND ESTABLISHED ARTISTSStockholm, September 12 2024 – Universal Music Sweden, a division of Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, today announced the launch of Def Jam Recordings Sweden.
UMG ANNOUNCES MAJORITY INVESTMENT IN ICONIC AFROBEATS LABEL MAVIN GLOBAL, ACCELERATING EXPANSION OF AFRICA’S OUTSTANDING CREATIVE PLATFORM

Feb 26, 2024 | universalmusic.com | Sophie Davies

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 approval and is expected to close by the end of Q3 2024. The Lagos, Nigeria-based label is the driving force behind many of the continent’s Afrobeats artists.
Universal Music Group and DGMC announce strategic partnership to develop Middle East’s first-ever ‘Music City’

Feb 12, 2024 | universalmusic.com | Sophie Davies

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, February 12, 2024 – Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, and DGMC, the emerging state-of-the-art creative facility and global destination, have announced a strategic...
Universal Music Group Philippines announces re-launch of EMI Records Philippines

Feb 5, 2024 | universalmusic.com | Sophie Davies

Return of legendary label to foster Filipino talent, and help local artists build national and global audiences. From top-left: Heintje (CHNDTR), Dionela, Dave Trinidad, Jenzen Guino, Patrick Quiroz, Waltz, Elha Nympha, Gabriel Tagadtad, Daniel Paringit, Jazz (Gracenote), Tatsi (Gracenote), and EJ (Gracenote).
Universal Music Group acquires iconic UK label Oriental Star Agencies’ complete catalogue, supercharging exposure to South Asian music market

Jan 4, 2024 | universalmusic.com | Sophie Davies

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 world’s leader in music-based entertainment, today announced it has entered into an agreement to purchase the catalogue of iconic UK-based South Asian record label Oriental Star...
TY-TY SMITH AND SHABZ NAQVI LAUNCH DESI TRILL MUSIC WITH UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP

Sep 12, 2023 | universalmusic.com | Sophie Davies

The label venture is dedicated to Desi Trill, new global genre of music that merges South Asian artists and hip-hopSanta Monica – September 12, 2023 – Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, today announced the launch of DESI TRILL MUSIC, a new label venture led by Ty-Ty Smith and Shabz Naqvi.
Universal Music Group Acquires Chabaka Music, UAE-Based Digitally-Focused Music Marketing and Distribution Agency

Aug 30, 2023 | universalmusic.com | Sophie Davies

Acquisition brings exciting artists and labels to UMG and significantly increases its presence in one of the fastest growing music regions in the worldLondon, Dubai, 30 August 2023 –Universal Music Group (UMG), the world’s leader in music-based entertainment, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire UAE-based music company, Chabaka, part of the CHBK Group.