Universal Music Group and ElevenLabs have announced a multi-year licensing agreement and strategic collaboration to launch an AI powered music platform for fans. The agreement also aims to jointly develop AI audio products for artists and songwriters. The agreement, ElevenLabs’ first with a major label, covers both licensing and product development. The partnership will begin with a new AI powered {…}
Universal Music Group has acquired the British classical label Hyperion Records. Founded by Ted Perry in 1980, the record company will join UMG’s portfolio, taking its place alongside Deutsche Grammophon and Decca Classics. With the new acquisition, Hyperion Records will remain a stand-alone recording label within Universal Music UK with Simon Perry remaining as its Director. In a statement, Universal {…}
Universal Music Group’s Mercury Studios has announced a feature documentary titled “Fanny: The Other Mendelssohn,” featuring Isata Kanneh-Mason. Directed by the composer’s thrice-great granddaughter, BAFTA-winning filmmaker Sheila Hayman, the documentary stars Decca artist Kanneh-Mason, recipient of the 2021 Leonard Bernstein Award and the 2021 best classical artist at the Global Awards, as she interprets the work of Fanny Mendelssohn. The {…}
