UMG Reports $3.39 Billion in Q1 Revenue, Up 8.1% Year Over Year

Its top sellers were BTS, Olivia Dean, Morgan Wallen and the ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ OST

Rod Yates

Awards & Milestones

Apr 30, 2026

UMG Reports $3.39 Billion in Q1 Revenue, Up 8.1% Year Over Year

Its top sellers were BTS, Olivia Dean, Morgan Wallen and the ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ OST

Rod Yates

Awards & Milestones

Apr 30, 2026

PRS for Music Paid Out a Record-Breaking £100M+ in Live Revenue in 2025

Represents a 13.2% increase on the year prior

Rod Yates

Awards & Milestones

Apr 30, 2026

PRS for Music Paid Out a Record-Breaking £100M+ in Live Revenue in 2025

Represents a 13.2% increase on the year prior

Rod Yates

Awards & Milestones

Apr 30, 2026

Primary Wave Lands Catalog and NIL Deal with Harry Chapin Estate

The singer-songwriter was responsible for ‘Cat’s in the Cradle,’ ‘Taxi’ and more

Rod Yates

Deals & Signings

Apr 29, 2026

Primary Wave Lands Catalog and NIL Deal with Harry Chapin Estate

The singer-songwriter was responsible for ‘Cat’s in the Cradle,’ ‘Taxi’ and more

Rod Yates

Deals & Signings

Apr 29, 2026

Fred again.. Partners With Dropbox to Share ‘USB002’ Tour Files

Fans can access unseen behind-the-scenes creative from the tour and more

Rod Yates

Marketing & Brand

Apr 29, 2026

Fred again.. Partners With Dropbox to Share ‘USB002’ Tour Files

Fans can access unseen behind-the-scenes creative from the tour and more

Rod Yates

Marketing & Brand

Apr 29, 2026

Sony Music Wins UK Legal Battle Over Jimi Hendrix Band Recordings

Brings the four-year litigation to a close

Rod Yates

Policy & Legal

Apr 29, 2026

Sony Music Wins UK Legal Battle Over Jimi Hendrix Band Recordings

Brings the four-year litigation to a close

Rod Yates

Policy & Legal

Apr 29, 2026

Awards & Milestones

Apr 30, 2026

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UMG Reports $3.39 Billion in Q1 Revenue, Up 8.1% Year Over Year

Its top sellers were BTS, Olivia Dean, Morgan Wallen and the ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ OST

Awards & Milestones

Apr 30, 2026

1 min read

PRS for Music Paid Out a Record-Breaking £100M+ in Live Revenue in 2025

Represents a 13.2% increase on the year prior

Deals & Signings

Apr 29, 2026

1 min read

Primary Wave Lands Catalog and NIL Deal with Harry Chapin Estate

The singer-songwriter was responsible for ‘Cat’s in the Cradle,’ ‘Taxi’ and more

Marketing & Brand

Apr 29, 2026

1 min read

Fred again.. Partners With Dropbox to Share ‘USB002’ Tour Files

Fans can access unseen behind-the-scenes creative from the tour and more

Policy & Legal

Apr 29, 2026

2 min read

Sony Music Wins UK Legal Battle Over Jimi Hendrix Band Recordings

Brings the four-year litigation to a close

Awards & Milestones

Apr 29, 2026

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Spotify Boosts Subscribers and Profit in Q1 2026

But softer than expected Q2 forecasts impacted its share price

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Apple Corps Unveils New Appointments Under CEO Tom Greene

The company has overseen The Beatles’ interests since 1968

Careers & People

Apr 29, 2026

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Believe Launches New Label & Artists Solutions arm in the US

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Policy & Legal

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Taylor Swift Moves to Trademark Her Voice and Image Amid AI Concerns

The singer’s likeness has already featured in multiple AI fakes

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Apr 28, 2026

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Spotify Moves Into Fitness, Partners With Peloton

The streamer has introduced “guided workout experiences”

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