Neil Diamond signs worldwide deal with UMPG

Neil Diamond has signed an exclusive worldwide publishing administration agreement with Universal Music Publishing Group. Through the deal, UMPG will represent Neil Diamond’s songs for synchronisation in film, TV, advertising, games and other media, as well as provide global copyright administration of his entire back catalogue and future works.

Diamond will be releasing his new original studio album, Melody Road, on October 21st via Capitol Records.

Earlier this year Diamond signed a contract with Capitol that united his complete Columbia, Uni/MCA and Bang recording catalogues for the first time.

Universal Music Group (UMG) chairman and CEO Lucian Grainge said, “It fills me with immense pride to now have Neil’s entire publishing and recorded music catalogues both at Universal Music.

“Neil’s enduring popularity is a testament to his considerable talents as a performer and songwriter. We look forward to continuing to work with Neil and to maximize opportunities for him and his music on a global scale.”

“Neil is one of the greatest and most timeless songwriter-artists of any generation. He continues to write some of the very best songs of his career and we are extremely honored to have him join the Universal Music Publishing family,” said Evan Lamberg, UMPG president, North America.

“We would also like to thank Steve Barnett and the entire Capitol Records team, as well as Neil’s manager and wife Katie McNeil Diamond, who will all be invaluable partners as we globally work his new music and catalogue.”

Source: Music Week