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Presenting the second edition of UMPG+MsMono Meets - a series of in-person events celebrating women creatives in Film & TV - Conversation 2 - 19 Nov / 6pm - Tips On A Successful Collab 🔗https://lnkd.in/eyBvbgVG Karla Williams MsMono Productions

UMPG & Karla Williams (MsMono Productions) are thrilled to present UMPG+MsMono Meets - a series of in-person events celebrating women creatives in Film & TV. - Conversation 1 - 11 Nov / 6pm - How To Break Into Film & TV Book here: https://lnkd.in/e4_-WH-s

UMPG Executive Vice President Jennifer Knoepfle has been promoted to Head of US A&R. Among Knoepfle’s initial moves in hiring and elevating A&R executives, are the promotion of UMPG’s Daniella Rasho to Director of Global A&R and Deeba Abrishamchi to Director of U.S. A&R. Additionally, she has brought Hollie Boston to the company as Director of U.S. A&R. In making the announcement, Jody Gerson said, “I am overjoyed to promote Jenn to this much-deserved position as Head of U.S A&R. She embodies everything a creative music executive should be; she possesses the ear to identify the best artists and writers — often early in their careers — and knows how to support, nurture and amplify their talents. Additionally, she is a thoughtful leader and mentor to our A&R team. I couldn’t be more excited to continue working with Jenn for years to come!” Read more: https://lnkd.in/d73P4AaX

UMPG & Karla Williams (MsMono Productions) are thrilled to present UMPG+MsMono Meets - a series of in-person events celebrating women creatives in Film & TV. Over three evenings in November (11th, 19th, 27th), UMPG and MsMono will speak to a panel of industry experts, before opening up to a Q&A with the audience. Tickets for the first event will be available on Monday 28th October. For more info visit www.msmono.com

Leading UK music supervision company 45RPM Music Supervision Ltd has announced the launch of a music publishing arm with the support of Universal Music Publishing Group. Established in 2022, 45RPM has quickly emerged as a trailblazing music supervision collective founded by industry experts Iain Cooke (Back to Black, The Gentleman), Sarah Bridge (The Crown, Theory of Everything), Catherine Grieves (Baby Reindeer, Killing Eve), and Nick Angel (Paddington 2, Bridget Jones’ Diary). Adding to this heavyweight team of music supervisors is Ayla Owen, former Head of Music at BBH London and ex European VP of Sync at Warner Chappell Music, who took on the role of 45RPM Managing Director in January 2024. Natasha Baldwin, Executive Vice President, UMPG Classics & Screen, said, “At UMPG, we are uniquely positioned to champion both composers and songwriters on a global scale with our specialist skills in screen and classical music, alongside our extensive reach across all mainstream genres. We are therefore delighted to enter into this collaboration with 45 RPM, a company clearly blazing a trail in the music supervision world and to amplify their offering to composers and songwriters in the audiovisual space.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/duj3N6gW

David Gray has been promoted to Managing Director, UK and Head of Global A&R for Universal Music Publishing Group. Gray will relocate to London from New York in January. Passing the reins to Gray is longtime UMPG UK Managing Director Mike McCormack, who has established a consultancy and formed a joint venture with the company. In making the announcement, UMPG Chairman & CEO Jody Gerson said, “David is one of the best creative A&R executives I have ever known, and he is integral to our global approach and success. His talent for identifying and building careers for songwriters, artists and producers is second to none, and his leadership and mentorship of the next generation of publishers is a quality I admire tremendously. I am delighted to promote David to this new role.” “I would like to thank Mike McCormack for his many contributions to UMPG through the years and especially for his leadership during his eight years as our UK MD. I value him greatly as a friend and colleague. I am delighted he will continue to be part of the UMPG family.” More: https://lnkd.in/dV6KN2K3

Grand Theft Auto V – Mission Talita was awarded Silver at the LIA - London International Awards for Best Use of Licensed Music. The trailer features ‘Redlight’ by UMPG artists Swedish House Mafia & Sting.   Mission Talita is an alternative gaming experience for GTA V based on true stories from victims of prostitution and trafficking – it aims to raise awareness whilst changing the narrative and giving the women a new storyline. The campaign was music supervised by Jonathan Fröberg, Creative Manager Film & TV - UMP Scandinavia. Talita Sweden Åkestam Holst / NoA https://lnkd.in/djMvD6qb

We are delighted to welcome Jack Leonard to the UMPG family.    Co-founder of big beat project Cheapcuts, writer and producer Jack got his break as James Lavelle’s right-hand man in UNKLE, writing and producing two studio albums (The Road I & ii) and collaborating with artists such as Queens Of The Stoneage, A$AP Rocky, Mick Jones (The Clash) and Mark Lanegan. “We’re so thrilled to sign Jack Leonard to UMPG! I’ve known and been a fan of Jack and his incredible work for years, so it feels particularly special to announce him as our first sync-focused signing. He brings such a natural knack for the infectious writing and production that lends itself to sync opportunities we see every day. We all can’t wait to work together with Jack on bespoke music for sync, and of course supporting with the roll out of very exciting new Cheapcuts music.” – Amy Samson, Senior Creative Manager, Sync/A&R

A wonderful use of a classic UMPG song in this whimsical animation for Telstra #UMPGSync

Natalia Lafourcade has become the first Music Ambassador for Peace, the initiative presented by the Permanent Secretariat of the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates at the 19th World Summit of Nobel Laureates for Peace. An initiative that aims to raise awareness and promote dialogue on issues of peace, human rights and civil coexistence through one of the most powerful and universal languages, that of music. The Music Ambassador for Peace marks the beginning of a unique collaboration between Permanent Secretariat of the Nobel Laureates for Peace, musicians and internationally renowned artists. The first artist to receive the role of Music Ambassador for Peace is the award-winning Mexican singer-songwriter Natalia Lafourcade. With her art deeply rooted in culture and tradition, Lafourcade has demonstrated how music can break down barriers, unite people and spread messages of hope, respect and solidarity. Her music is a true testimony of how creativity can become a tool for social change. As the first "Music Peace Ambassador for Peace", Lafourcade will be the spokesperson of I Commit to Peace, a campaign launched in Monterrey, Mexico with the aim of inspiring the next generation to commit to a more just and peaceful world. “Music is a universal language that knows no borders or limits. It is inclusive and gives us the space and time to illuminate a place with our existence. Music reflects our cultural diversity, promotes respect and visibility. It connects us with hope, inspiration, and our spirituality. Peace is our sacred right. We are one, and there is an inevitable bond among all humanity, a thread that connects us and fosters brotherhood and sisterhood, even when it is difficult for us to understand and accept this reality. Everything we do affects our surroundings in some way.” commented Natalia Lafourcade “I am proud to have Natalia Lafourcade as the first Music Ambassador for Peace. In the vision of the Permanent Secretariat of Nobel Laureates for Peace there is the goal of creating a multidisciplinary platform at the service of the path to peace and human evolution for the common good. A warm welcome to Natalia, I am sure that I Commit to Peace will be just the first of many projects we will do together and that we will both be enriched by this journey”, said the President of the Permanent Secretariat of the World Summit of Nobel Laureates for Peace. Photo: Rosalinda Olivares