Common Music Publishing Group strikes international deal to symbolize music catalog of Irving Berlin

Common Music Publishing Group (UMPG) has struck an unique international publishing settlement to symbolize the catalog of legendary songwriter Irving Berlin.

The deal builds upon UMPG’s present relationship with Berlin’s property as the corporate has served as his catalog administrator, ex-US, since 2012.

“Lauded as one of many best songwriters in American historical past,” in accordance with UMPG, Berlin composed greater than 1,500 songs over his 60-year profession, from ballads to Broadway scores.

Below the expanded settlement, UMPG will symbolize Berlin’s catalog of classics together with Something You Can Do, Blue Skies, Cheek To Cheek, How Deep Is The Ocean, It’s A Pretty Day At present, I’ve Acquired My Love To Preserve Me Heat Let’s Face The Music And Dance, Puttin’ On The Ritz, Steppin’ Out With My Child, The Music Is Ended (However The Melody Lingers On), There’s No Enterprise Like Present Enterprise, Guinness World Information’ longtime best-selling single White Christmas, and extra.

In help of the expanded settlement and to “assist drive maximized worth for Berlin’s legacy”, UMPG created a brand new customized Movie & TV trade website targeted on showcasing Berlin’s expansive and iconic catalog.

“The positioning strategically makes use of themed playlists and intuitive tagging to empower sync purchasers to find the right Irving Berlin music for any audiovisual utilization,” says UMPG.

Moreover, UMPG says it is going to additionally act as consultant for the Berlin property’s model and social advertising and marketing efforts.

The music writer has additionally launched devoted social channels together with a brand new TikTok web page.

Berlin composed 19 Broadway exhibits and 18 Hollywood movies together with White Christmas, Vacation Inn and High Hat.

His music has been featured in movies and exhibits like House Alone, Titanic, The Simpsons, Spider Man 3 and Downton Abbey. Amongst quite a few honors from all through his life, Berlin gained eight Academy Award nominations, a number of Tony Awards, a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, induction into the Songwriters’ Corridor of Fame, the Presidential Medal of Freedom Award, and a star on the Hollywood Stroll of Fame.

His songs have been coated by acts together with Woman Gaga, Frank Sinatra, Taylor Swift, Bing Crosby, Paul McCartney, Gregory Porter, Ella Fitzgerald, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Aretha Franklin, Doris Day, Judy Garland, Nat King Cole, Barbra Streisand, Michael Bublé, Cher, Diana Ross, and Celine Dion, to call just some.

“It doesn’t get any higher than UMPG having the glory of representing the timeless cultural songs of Irving Berlin, in addition to working with the fantastic Irving Berlin household and Property.”

Evan Lamberg, UMPG

Evan Lamberg, President of North America, UMPG, mentioned: “I’ve been within the music publishing enterprise my whole working life.

“It doesn’t get any higher than UMPG having the glory of representing the timeless cultural songs of Irving Berlin, in addition to working with the fantastic Irving Berlin household and Property.”

“The household of Irving Berlin enthusiastically welcomes the enlargement of their 10-year relationship with Common Music Publishing Group.”

Mary G Campbell, JPMorgan

Mary G Campbell of JPMorgan, on behalf of the legendary songwriter’s property, mentioned: “The household of Irving Berlin enthusiastically welcomes the enlargement of their 10-year relationship with Common Music Publishing Group and appears ahead to continued collaboration because the unique international music writer for Irving Berlin’s intensive catalog.”

“I’m delighted the Irving Berlin household have chosen UMPG because the caretaker of those songs.”

Tom Foster, UMPG

Tom Foster, SVP of Movie & TV Europe, UMPG, added: “Irving Berlin is kind of merely one of many greats. His songs, laced with romance and wit, proceed to encourage generations younger and previous.

“I’m delighted the Irving Berlin household have chosen UMPG because the caretaker of those songs.”Music Enterprise Worldwide