Universal Music Group has reported its financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2025.
Driven by growth in recorded music and music publishing, the major posted H1 revenue ...
The European Commission has confirmed it will now carry out an in-depth investigation into Universal Music Group’s proposed Downtown acquisition.
The decision – widely expected in recent days – has been ...
Universal Music Group has formed a strategic partnership with IP asset management, investment and advisory firm Liquidax Capital, to accelerate the development of UMG’s music-related AI patents.
Since 2020, UMG ...
Universal Music Group’s EVP and chief digital officer Michael Nash has delivered a keynote speech on UMG, AI and music at the largest UN summit on artificial intelligence, AI For ...
Virgin Music Group co-CEOs JT Myers and Nat Pastor have hit out at “juvenile, offensive” insinuations about the company’s role in the independent sector amid the ongoing Downtown deal.
In ...
Universal Music Greater China (UMGC) has unveiled a strategic global alliance with Mandopop artist David Tao and his company, Great Entertainment.
“The agreement marks David Tao’s entry into UMG’s ...
Universal Music Group has announced the establishment of the Berry Gordy Music Industry Scholarship at The Herb Alpert School of Music.
In partnership with The UCLA Foundation, UMG has endowed ...
The European commission has started its formal investigation into UMG’s acquisition of Downtown, with a provisional deadline of July 22 to reach an initial conclusion.
Downtown is home to ...
The Coca-Cola Company has partnered with Universal Music Group to launch Real Thing Records (RTR).
“Representing a new evolution of Coca-Cola’s rich legacy in music, RTR merges the company’s unrivalled ...
Universal Music Group has formed a joint venture with Silver Lake-backed investment firm WTSL, which was founded by Patrick Whitesell (pictured).
According to the announcement, the JV will “unlock opportunities ...
