Universal Music Group News

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (PSO) has announced the appointment of Liza Prijatel Thors as Vice President of Communications.

The New York Philharmonic has named Adam Crane Vice President, External Affairs, and Susan Madden Vice President, Development, beginning in January 2018.

Third Man Records is proud to announce the reissue of Muddy Waters' fifth studio album Electric Mud, which comes as a continuation of Third Man's partnership with Universal Music Group and the Estate of Muddy Waters.

Acclaimed music producer Andrew Lane, whose work includes Hanna Montana High School Musical and more, will produce the hip hop motion picture WHAT ELSE?.

A Grammy-nominated performer and songwriter chose Maria Fareri Children's Hospital as the venue to announce the debut of a benefit vocal competition December 3rd at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester.

2017 has been a breakout year for multi-hyphenate Adam Davenport, whose debut single 'My Return Address Is You,' featuring Shanica Knowles, has been on the Billboard Dance Club chart for the past ten weeks, where it peaked at #23.

Produced by legendary musician, producer and composer David Foster, French Touch will be released on October 6th via Verve Records / Barclay / Universal Music Group.

Produced by legendary musician, producer and composer David Foster, French Touch will be released on October 6th via Verve Records / Barclay / Universal Music Group.

Platinum-selling Hip-Hop and R&B Superstar Bobby Valentino has inked a multi-million dollar recording agreement with The SRG-ILS Group. New music will be released early in 2018 through SRG-ILS and The Universal Music Group.

Actor Alec Baldwin will host the New York Philharmonic's Facebook Live broadcast of 106 All-Stars: Opening Gala Concert of New York's Orchestra, which launches the 2017-18 season with Mahler's Symphony No. 5 led by Music Director Designate Jaap van Zweden, today, September 19, 2017.

Music Director Designate Jaap van Zweden will open the New York Philharmonic's 176th season, leading two programs that feature the virtuosity of the musicians of the Philharmonic in repertoire both central to the Orchestra's history and new to Philharmonic audiences.

Actor Alec Baldwin will host the New York Philharmonic's Facebook Live broadcast of 106 All-Stars: Opening Gala Concert of New York's Orchestra, which launches the 2017-18 season with Mahler's Symphony No. 5 led by Music Director Designate Jaap van Zweden, on Tuesday, September 19, 2017.

Global Citizen today announced Global Citizen Week, a series of events that will culminate with the 2017 Global Citizen Festival in New York City's Central Park.

Adam Davenport and Shanica Knowles' “My Return Address is You” Delivers Top 50 on Billboard Dance Club Chart.

For the sixth consecutive year, singers from around the world will compete online for a coveted spot in the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, a 21st century version of the amateur night at the Apollo Theater that helped launch the career of a gifted teenager from Newark, Sarah 'Sassy' Vaughan, more than 70 years ago.

Music Director Designate Jaap van Zweden will open the New York Philharmonic's 176th season, leading two programs that feature the virtuosity of the musicians of the Philharmonic in repertoire both central to the Orchestra's history and new to Philharmonic audiences.

Rising talents Adam Davenport and Shanica Knowles secured the #4 Breakout on the Billboard Dance Club chart for the week ending August 5th with 'My Return Address is You,' ahead of Selena Gomez's 'Bad Liar.'

Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo has signed to Universal Music Group's US-based classical label, Decca Gold.

Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival (CCCMF), celebrating its 38th season as Cape Cod's premiere presenter of summer chamber music presents Three Emersons and One Jon performed by members of world renowned Emerson String Quartet and CCCMF Artistic Director, pianist Jon Nakamatsu on Monday, August 7, 7:30 pm at First Congregational Church, 200 Main Street, Wellfleet. 

Kaleidescape, Inc., the leading manufacturer of home-theater movie players and servers, today announced the availability of content from Eagle Rock Entertainment in the Kaleidescape Movie Store. Eagle Rock is the premier brand in concert films, with a catalog that boasts performances by Paul McCartney, Katy Perry, Monty Python, Peter Gabriel, the Rolling Stones, Madonna, The Who, and Queen.