The iconic rock group, Queen, is making its mobile gaming debut with the launch of Queen: Rock Tour, an official game for Android and iOS devices delivered to coincide with the band’s celebration of 50 years since its recruitment of John Deacon this year. Well, any reason for a party… …
Read More »Universal Music Group signs LEGO Minifigure L.L.A.M.A to its Astralwerks label
Universal Music Group and the LEGO Group have achieved a world’s first with the signing of L.L.A.M.A – a LEGO Minifigure DJ and producer – to the studio’s record label, Astralwerks. L.L.A.M.A is not only the first LEGO Minifigure to have signed a deal with a record label, but is …
Read More »LEGO and Universal Music Group unveil first product line-up for LEGO VIDIYO
The LEGO Group has today unveiled the first range of products to arrive from its new LEGO Vidiyo platform, a collaboration with Universal Music Group that will enable kids to create their own music videos using LEGO Minifgures, new LEGO kits, and augmented reality technology. Teased last month, LEGO Vidiyo …
Read More »Pokémon and Post Malone to host virtual music concert as part of the brand’s 25th anniversary celebrations
Pokémon has unveiled plans for a virtual music concert celebrating its 25th anniversary with the help of the headline act and Pokémon fan, Post Malone. Taking place on February 27th – or Pokémon Day to the real fans – the event will take the form of an online party for …
Read More »LEGO teams with Universal Music Group to launch creative music franchise LEGO Vidiyo
The LEGO Group has teamed up with Universal Music Group to unveil LEGO Vidiyo, an innovative music video maker experience that celebrates children’s creativity and passion for music. Through LEGO Vidiyo, kids can direct, produce, star in, and share their own music videos, using chart-topping tracks from Universal Music’s wealth …
Read More »FIFA launches FIFA Sound to bridge football fans, music, players and artists through new platform
FIFA is launching a new entertainment platform designed to bridge the space between football fans, music enthusiasts, players, artists, and the game, with the introduction of FIFA Sound. “FIFA’s vision is to make football truly global, accessible and inclusive. The crossover between football and music underscores this wider cultural relevance. …
Read More »Universal Music Publishing Group acquires Bob Dylan’s entire song catalogue in landmark deal
Universal Music Publishing Group has acquired the entire catalogue of songs written by the iconic Bob Dylan in an agreement that encompasses more than 600 copyrights spanning 60 years. From 1962’s cultural milestone Blowin In the Wind to this year’s Murder Most Foul, the copyright deal has been recognised as …
Read More »Bravado partners with Alibaba to bring its artists’ merchandise to Chinese consumers
Bravado, the merchandising and brand management arm of Universal Music Group, has partnered with Alibaba Group today to launch a new means of bringing music artists’ merchandise and collaborations to Chinese consumers. Under the new partnership, Bravado will launch its own store on Tmall Global, the largest cross-border business-to-consumer marketplace …
Read More »Rolling Stones’ flagship London store RS No. 9 Carnaby has officially opened its doors to the public
Short of actual dancing in the street, there will be celebrations in London’s Soho as today marks the grand opening of the Rolling Stones’ first flagship store, RS No. 9 Carnaby. Following its press event held earlier this week, today, the doors of the shop are flung open to members …
Read More »The Rolling Stones to open world-first flagship store on London’s Carnaby Street
Rock ‘n’ roll legends, the Rolling Stones are to open a world-first flagship store on London’s Carnaby Street, featuring exclusive new fashion and merchandise under the RS No. 9 Carnaby brand from this September. The new store has been created in partnership with Bravado, Universal Music Group’s merchandise and brand …
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