
UMG is the world's leading royalty distribution platform. We collect, process, and pay royalties to artists, songwriters, producers, and rights holders — accurately, transparently, and on time. Every time.
What we do
Stream-level reporting from every DSP — Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Tidal, Amazon and beyond.
Direct relationships with PROs, CMOs, and digital platforms across 180+ territories worldwide.
Every cent traced. Every split honored. Independently audited royalty pipelines you can trust.
Performer and master recording royalties collected from radio, TV, and public performance worldwide.
Film, TV, advertising, and gaming placements — with transparent fee distribution to all rights holders.
Royalty advances and catalog financing to help artists grow without giving up ownership.

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Music moves fast. Your royalties should too. UMG processes hundreds of millions of micro-payments per month and consolidates them into clean, auditable monthly statements. No black boxes. No surprises.
Monthly briefings on streaming economics, royalty pool changes, copyright legislation, and how the world's top artists get paid.
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