LOS ANGELES, Jan. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Publishing Group - Australia has signed an exclusive, long-term, world-wide joint venture with Brisbane based independent music publisher Dew Process Publishing.
Under the deal, Universal Music Publishing Group will handle all catalogue administration. Both Dew Process and UMPG will work in tandem on songwriter development and synchronisation opportunities.
"Paul Piticco and his team have proven without doubt that they are a great A&R company and we look forward to working with Dew Process to develop their worldwide music publishing interests," commented Bob Aird, Managing Director, UMPG - Australia.
"For a fresh company like our publishing endeavour to have the support of Bob, Heath, and the whole Universal Music Publishing Group team is amazing. We believe Dew Process Publishing will emulate the A&R success of Dew Process Recordings and we feel lucky to be expanding our business," said Paul Piticco, CEO, Dew Process.
As a label, Dew Process boasts a successful and diverse domestic roster that includes Bernard Fanning, Sarah Blasko, Whitley, The Panics, The Grates, and The Living End as well as an impressive international roster that includes Shout Out Louds, TokyoPolice Club and Tilly & The Wall.
"Paul, Fergus, and the team at Dew Process have built an impressive music company in a short space of time. We look forward to building and developing an impressive roster of DP/UMPG writers over the coming years," said UMPG Australia Head of A&R/Creative, Heath Johns.
"It is with great delight that we are inking a deal with UMPG. The team here in Australia brings a wealth of creative experience and I look forward to collaborating with them to secure the best opportunities for our writers in the coming years," said Fergus Jenkins, A&R/Licensing Manager, Dew Process Publishing.
The first signings to the new deal are Victorian song-smith Whitley who released his debut album The Submarine earlier this year and new prospect Ernest Ellis whose debut single "Bad Blood" is currently making waves amongst music industry circles.
Universal Music Publishing Group- Australia boast a successful Australian roster of talent, including Wolfmother, Powderfinger, Jet, The Living End, The Grates, The Potbelleez, Alex Lloyd, Rogue Traders, and Bernard Fanning.
About Universal Music Publishing Group
Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) is the industry's leading global music publishing operation and is part of Universal Music Group. UMPG represents music in every genre from many of the world's top songwriters and catalogs including U2, Elton John, Bernie Taupin, 50 Cent, Mariah Carey, R. Kelly, Coldplay, Nelly, Juan Gabriel, Ciara, Dave Grohl, Prince, Justin Timberlake, Maroon 5, Britney Spears, Beastie Boys, The Clash, The Sex Pistols, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Paul Simon, Henry Mancini, Christina Aguilera and Linkin Park, among many others. UMPG is also a global leader in the areas of Production Music, Christian and Classical Music. For more information, visit: www.umusicpub.com.
