Universal Music Group’s response to Covid-19
30 March 2020 - Press releaseIn response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re making a global commitment, offering our support in a variety of ways, including:
Supporting UMG’s People
We have implemented programs to protect workers’ pay and enhanced benefits and we will be launching the UMG All Together Now Foundation to support employees who face extraordinary needs.
Supporting Our Artists and Songwriters
Our companies – including our labels, Universal Music Publishing Group, Universal Music Enterprises, Bravado as well as our independent distribution services – are offering various forms of assistance (such as interest-free royalty advances and fee waivers, among others) to help qualifying artists, songwriters and independent labels affected by COVID-19 weather these challenging times. We are also providing our artists with tools and platforms to reach fans and generate income when touring and other live appearances are not possible.
Supporting the Music Community
We have launched All Together Now: Stay Connected, expanding our longstanding philanthropic program to support those in the music community most deeply impacted by the virus in two ways: 1) direct financial support from UMG to organizations such as MusiCares’ COVID-19 Relief Fund and Help Musicians UK that provide relief to impacted music workers; and 2) matching the contributions that our U.S. employees donate to qualifying charities.
Using the Healing Power of Music
UMG’s artists and songwriters are giving their time, energy and resources to help all those affected by the pandemic, including making financial commitments to supporting a range of organizations. And whether it’s a special performance, a new song, a helpful message or something else, UMG is backing numerous artist and songwriter initiatives to help those in need. You can find the growing list of artists and their initiatives here. Some examples can be found here.
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