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ARIA Board set for 2022, Michelle Tier tapped for 'Observership Program'

ARIA Board set for 2022, Michelle Tier tapped for 'Observership Program'

Universal Music Australia’s Michelle Tier is a new face to the ARIA Board Observership Program, while independent music veterans David Vodicka and Chris Maund are tapped for the 2022 ARIA Board.With…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 18, 2022
ARIA Board set for 2022, Michelle Tier tapped for 'Observership Program'

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ARIA Board set for 2022, Michelle Tier tapped for 'Observership Program'

Universal Music Australia’s Michelle Tier is a new face to the ARIA Board Observership Program, while independent music veterans David Vodicka and Chris Maund are tapped for the 2022 ARIA Board.With…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 18, 2022
Songwriter advocates, politicians criticise Lucian Grainge's 'obscene' pay packet

Songwriter advocates, politicians criticise Lucian Grainge's 'obscene' pay packet

Being the most powerful executive in the global music industry does have its perks. Specifically, a fat salary. Universal Music Group CEO Lucian Grainge is that man. But his whopping entitlement from…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 11, 2021
Songwriter advocates, politicians criticise Lucian Grainge's 'obscene' pay packet

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Songwriter advocates, politicians criticise Lucian Grainge's 'obscene' pay packet

Being the most powerful executive in the global music industry does have its perks. Specifically, a fat salary. Universal Music Group CEO Lucian Grainge is that man. But his whopping entitlement from…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 11, 2021
Universal’s IPO is a big tick for the music industry and its future. Spare a thought for EMI (Op-Ed)

Universal’s IPO is a big tick for the music industry and its future. Spare a thought for EMI (Op-Ed)

For a business built on hits, Universal Music Group’s debut as a public company this week will rank as its biggest release. With UMG’s shareprice leaping 39% on day one of trading on the Euronext…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 23, 2021
Universal’s IPO is a big tick for the music industry and its future. Spare a thought for EMI (Op-Ed)

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Universal’s IPO is a big tick for the music industry and its future. Spare a thought for EMI (Op-Ed)

For a business built on hits, Universal Music Group’s debut as a public company this week will rank as its biggest release. With UMG’s shareprice leaping 39% on day one of trading on the Euronext…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 23, 2021
Mo’Ju signs with Universal Music Publishing Group

Mo’Ju signs with Universal Music Publishing Group

Mo’Ju is now on the Universal Music Publishing Group roster. Announced today, UMPG signs the Australian singer and songwriter to an exclusive, global publishing pact, ahead of the release of her…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 14, 2021
Mo’Ju signs with Universal Music Publishing Group

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Mo’Ju signs with Universal Music Publishing Group

Mo’Ju is now on the Universal Music Publishing Group roster. Announced today, UMPG signs the Australian singer and songwriter to an exclusive, global publishing pact, ahead of the release of her…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 14, 2021
Chris Murphy’s Final INXS project ‘Original Sin’ set for release

Chris Murphy’s Final INXS project ‘Original Sin’ set for release

The final INXS project spearheaded by Chris “CM” Murphy is about to see the light of day. From July 17, Petrol Records and Universal Music Group launch Original Sin - The 7 Sins, a short film…

By Lars Brandle - Jul 9, 2021
Chris Murphy’s Final INXS project ‘Original Sin’ set for release

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Chris Murphy’s Final INXS project ‘Original Sin’ set for release

The final INXS project spearheaded by Chris “CM” Murphy is about to see the light of day. From July 17, Petrol Records and Universal Music Group launch Original Sin - The 7 Sins, a short film…

By Lars Brandle - Jul 9, 2021
Lowkee's Biordi Music, Virgin Music team for global releases

Lowkee's Biordi Music, Virgin Music team for global releases

Biordi Music are going global via a new partnership with Virgin Music Label and Artist Services Australia. Through the new deal, Biordi Music’s roster will get plugged into the Virgin Music network,…

By Lars Brandle - Apr 30, 2021
Lowkee's Biordi Music, Virgin Music team for global releases

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Lowkee's Biordi Music, Virgin Music team for global releases

Biordi Music are going global via a new partnership with Virgin Music Label and Artist Services Australia. Through the new deal, Biordi Music’s roster will get plugged into the Virgin Music network,…

By Lars Brandle - Apr 30, 2021
Universal launches Virgin Music Label and Artists Services in Australia

Universal launches Virgin Music Label and Artists Services in Australia

Virgin Music is back. Caroline Australia is no more. From today (31st March), the Universal Music Australia label services arm is relaunched and rebranded as Virgin Music Label And Artist Services,…

By Lars Brandle - Mar 31, 2021
Universal launches Virgin Music Label and Artists Services in Australia

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Universal launches Virgin Music Label and Artists Services in Australia

Virgin Music is back. Caroline Australia is no more. From today (31st March), the Universal Music Australia label services arm is relaunched and rebranded as Virgin Music Label And Artist Services,…

By Lars Brandle - Mar 31, 2021
TikTok’s Ollie Wards on Universal licensing deal: ‘We're really excited’

TikTok’s Ollie Wards on Universal licensing deal: ‘We're really excited’

TikTok, for so long castigated by the ex-president Trump and an outlier with the music industry, is now fully signed-up with the world’s biggest music company, Universal Music Group. Earlier this…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 11, 2021
TikTok’s Ollie Wards on Universal licensing deal: ‘We're really excited’

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TikTok’s Ollie Wards on Universal licensing deal: ‘We're really excited’

TikTok, for so long castigated by the ex-president Trump and an outlier with the music industry, is now fully signed-up with the world’s biggest music company, Universal Music Group. Earlier this…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 11, 2021
LEGO and Universal Music Group launch music video maker app

LEGO and Universal Music Group launch music video maker app

The LEGO VIDIYO app allows kids to produce, star in and share their own music videos.

By Caleb Triscari - Jan 28, 2021
LEGO and Universal Music Group launch music video maker app

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LEGO and Universal Music Group launch music video maker app

The LEGO VIDIYO app allows kids to produce, star in and share their own music videos.

By Caleb Triscari - Jan 28, 2021
The Wiggles sign global deal with Universal Music Publishing Group

The Wiggles sign global deal with Universal Music Publishing Group

The Wiggles have signed with Universal Music Publishing Group for the superstar kid’s entertainers’ first exclusive, global publishing deal with a major. The Sydney four-piece has been wiggling for…

By Lars Brandle - Jan 13, 2021
The Wiggles sign global deal with Universal Music Publishing Group

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The Wiggles sign global deal with Universal Music Publishing Group

The Wiggles have signed with Universal Music Publishing Group for the superstar kid’s entertainers’ first exclusive, global publishing deal with a major. The Sydney four-piece has been wiggling for…

By Lars Brandle - Jan 13, 2021
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