Andrea Bocelli, the renowned Italian tenor, has recently signed an exclusive global publishing deal with Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) through their Classics & Screen department. UMPG is the world’s leading music publishing division of Universal Music Group. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Bocelli’s career as he celebrates his 30th anniversary in the music industry this year.
With countless record-breaking sales, Bocelli has sold over 90 million albums to date and generated more than 16 billion streams. He has become a long-standing ambassador for Italian culture worldwide and captured the attention of the entire world in 2020 with his record-breaking Music for Hope event, which became one of the largest live-streamed musical performances of all time.
Veronica Berti Bocelli and Francesco Pasquero, part of Andrea Bocelli Management team, expressed their honor at joining the Universal Music Publishing Group family. After a long-standing partnership with Universal Music Group, this collaboration represents a significant milestone in Andrea’s journey. As they celebrate his 30th career anniversary this year with a Best of album and the mega event Teatro del Silenzio 2024, they are excited to continue expanding Andrea’s legacy and achieving even greater milestones with the support of UMPG and UMG.
Natasha Baldwin, Executive Vice President of Classics and Screen at UMPG, described Andrea Bocelli as not only a legendary tenor but also an artist who has established his place in the canon of classical and popular music. As they celebrate his third decade in the industry and his immense contributions to the history of music, they are absolutely thrilled to welcome Andrea into the UMPG Classics & Screen family as his global publisher.
This partnership between Andrea Bocelli and Universal Music Publishing Group signifies the recognition of his extraordinary talent and his enduring impact on the music industry. With this new agreement, UMPG will represent Bocelli’s future works, building on the success of his latest album, “A Family Christmas,” which has sold over 500,000 copies worldwide.
As fans eagerly anticipate what the future holds for Andrea Bocelli’s music, this collaboration with Universal Music Publishing Group ensures that his artistic journey will continue to captivate audiences around the world. With his powerful voice and timeless melodies, Bocelli’s music transcends borders and cultures, leaving an indelible mark on the world of classical and popular music.