Universal Publishing acquire Big Life
Universal Music Publishing has acquired indie publisher Big Life, founded by Jazz Summers and Tim Parry, bringing a 2000-track catalogue including Snow Patrol hits.…
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Ne-Yo renews Universal deal
Ne-Yo has renewed his global publishing agreement with Universal Music Publishing Group, which chairman David Renzer says reflects his songwriting success.…
Carey re-signs publishing deal
Mariah Carey has renewed her worldwide publishing deal with Universal Music Publishing, which says it looks forward to promoting her catalogue.…
Warner/Chappell announce pan-European licences
Warner/Chappell has signed pan-European licence deals with STIM, GEMA and MCPS-PRS, joining EMI, Universal and Peermusic in offering such licences.…
Universal Publishing and SonyBMG to collaborate on digital licensing in Southeast Asia
Universal Music Publishing and SonyBMG will collaborate to simplify digital licensing and royalty reporting in South-east Asia and India, including a mechanical royalty on record sales in India.…
Universal Music Publishing announces pan-European licence
Universal Music Publishing has launched a pan-European licence through a new joint venture with French collecting societies SACEM and SDRM, unlike EMI's exclusive deal with MCPS-PRS and GEMA.…
Sony/ATV secure full control of Famous catalogue
Sony/ATV has acquired the international administration rights to the Famous catalogue from Universal, giving it full control.…
Universal Music Publishing announces new European senior team
Universal Music Publishing has named its new European executive team following its merger with BMG Music Publishing, reporting to President Paul Connolly.…
Former BMG catalogues could fetch $150 million
The UK publishing catalogues Zomba UK, Rondor and 19 Music, which must be sold following Universal's BMG acquisition, could fetch over $150 million, the New York Post reports.…
BMG UK publishing chairman Paul Curran to leave
BMG Music Publishing UK chairman Paul Curran is leaving at the end of the month as BMG merges into Universal Music Publishing, with the BMG name expected to be dropped.…
Universal Music Publishing announces new board following BMG merger
David Renzer has named his six-strong executive team for the merged Universal and BMG publishing company, split equally between former staff of each firm.…
International hit of the year shortlist
The International Hit of the Year shortlist includes Robbie Williams's 'Rudebox' and Scissor Sisters' 'I Don't Feel Like Dancin'.…