Hadn't Universal Music already done a deal with BT regarding their video on demand BT Vision service? Or did I dream that? Well, anyway, Universal Music yesterday announced they've just done a deal with BT's video on demand BT Vision service, so I must have dreamt it. The deal means that videos from top Universal artists like McFly and Matt Willis (they do have other artists too I think, but those are the two that come to mind) will be available to view on demand via the BT TV platform, and also to download via the spin off web download platform.
Here are some words about it from BT Vision top dog Dan Marks: "We are delighted to announce this agreement and our new partnership with Universal Music UK. We believe that the combination of BT Vision and the world's leading music company will deliver a better service to music fans than they have ever experienced. We look forward to bringing Universal Music's roster - which includes many of the biggest artists in the world and spanning many genres - to our customers".
Universal top digital man Rob Wells added: "This collaboration between Universal Music Group and BT will provide the BT consumer with access to the world's best and largest roster of bands and artists. Universal has always been at the forefront of the digital revolution and this deal with BT proves once again that we strive to allow access to our music through any legitimate digital service."
BT Vision already have similar deals with Warner and SonyBMG, which is possibly what I was thinking about when I thought we'd already reported on Universal signing up.