And the BRIT Goes To...
This BRIT Artist of the Year recorded their EP in a converted East London pub.
Who is Olivia Dean?
This ‘media city’ is home to UMG’s corporate HQ.
What is Hilversum.
March 2026: This merchandise and lifestyle division announced Matt Young was elevated to CEO.
What is Bravado?
This artist will likely convert their BRIT award for Alternative/Rock Act into a beer hand pump for The Low Lights Tavern.
Who is Sam Fender?
Shaking up the traditional recording studio process, this Abbey Road Studios acquired company is making studio time more accessible remotely around the world.
What is Audiomovers?
Februray 2026: Virgin Music Group completes its acquisition of this music services company.
What is Downtown Music Holdings?
This artist, also the great-niece of the author of The Gruffalo, won their first BRIT for Breakthrough Artist.
Who is Lola Young?
Brand partnerships, sync and production, driving campaign partnerships with brands such as DHL, PlayStation and Rimmel are specialties of this UMG UK team.
What is Globe?
January 2026: This female leader was recognized by Billboard as Executive of the Decade.
Who is Jody Gerson?
This artist, whose nickname derived from wordplay with a UK bank, took home a BRIT for Hip Hop/Grime/Rap act.
Who is Dave (Santan Dave)?
Before becoming Chairman & CEO of Universal Music UK, Dickon Stainer had spent the previous 10 years leading these UMG divisions.
What is Global Classics & Jazz and Verve Label Group?
February 2026: A recent agreement with this company helps UMG artists sell directly to their ‘super fans’.
What is EVEN?
This year’s 2026 BRITs Critics’ Choice award went to an ex theoretical physics and medicine student of the University of Edinburgh.
Who is Jacob Alon?
Part of UMG’s Global Technology organisation, MAML builds AI and machine learning tools for artists and industry professionals. What does MAML stand for?
What is Music and Advanced Machine Learning Lab?
January 2026: A partnership with UMG and this company would mean the creation of responsible AI tools for the music industry.
What is NVIDIA?