UMPG’s Global Initiatives Empower Female Talent and Songwriters Across Borders

UMPG partnered with She Is The Music to host a songwriting camp at Mindful Music Lab in Miami, Florida, fusing creativity and wellness.

UMPG commemorated International Women’s Day in Mexico City with The Sessions, an intimate event showcasing female artists and songwriters.

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) celebrates Women’s History Month by championing female talent worldwide. As a leader in the music industry, UMPG is bringing together its global offices to host intimate events that empower female songwriters, producers, and artists—ensuring that their artistry takes center stage.

In Miami, UMPG partnered with She is the Music to host a three-day music camp (March 17-19) at Mindful Music Lab, led by wellness and music expert Brittany Berger. Designed as a safe and supportive space for female artists, songwriters, and producers, the camp filled a gap often missing in traditional music sessions—fostering both collaboration and community. About the unique songwriting camp experience, SVP of Latin America & US Latin Ana Rosa Santiago, expressed, “We are proud to support the incredible women on our global rosters, providing them with opportunities to connect, collaborate, and create music together. Partnering with She Is The Music and Mindful Music Lab to bring this camp to life has been an amazing experience, and the positive feedback from the talented women who attended speaks volumes about its impact.»

Each day began with a sound healing meditation, followed by songwriting sessions featuring remarkable talents from Miami, Mexico, Chile, and France such as Shirel, Renee, MJ Nebreda, Maia, and Drea. About the authentic and mindful space created for the songwriting session, the founder of Mindful Music Lab, Brittany Berger, added “These women turned healing into hits. Creating a space of authenticity, connection, confidence, and trust – creating not just as artists, but as family. That’s how we make mindful music.” This unique initiative blended creativity with mindfulness, reinforcing the importance of mental health in music while encouraging a strong and supportive network—proving that UMPG is more than just a team; it’s a family.

Additionally, to commemorate International Women’s Day, UMPG México hosted The Sessions, an unforgettable evening spotlighting five exceptional female songwriters. The night was filled with talent and community spirit, featuring a dynamic DJ set by artist Rplk and an intimate acoustic showcase by Fátima, Francely Abreu, Renee, and Mónica Vélez.

The event also marked the launch of a new cumbia collection by Universal Production Music, promoted through the 100% HER initiative—a global UMPG program dedicated to increasing the representation of women and non-binary individuals in music production.

Women were not only featured on stage but also behind the scenes, with key contributions from female-led teams:

• Technical support and event coverage were provided by female photographers, videographers, and technical staff, including students from Universidad Amerike.
• Catering by renowned chef Gaby Ruiz and her restaurant, Carmela y Sal.
• Set design & furniture curation by Mercado de las Chacharitas, featuring pieces exclusively designed by women.
• Cocktails crafted with artisanal Mexican liquors by Destilados Fuego, a brand founded by Mexican entrepreneur Paola Llanos.

“The history of music has shown us that when a woman paves the way, her impact transcends generations,” said Yadira Moreno, Managing Director of Mexico & Central America and VP of New Business Development LATAM at UMPG. “Our commitment at Universal Music Publishing is clear: to create equal opportunities so that more women have the space and resources they need to thrive in the music industry.”

With initiatives such as the “She is the Music Camp” and “The Sessions” curated by UMPG, Universal Music Publishing Group reaffirms its commitment to creating spaces where female talent shines and the music industry moves toward greater equity worldwide. As Alexandra Lioutikoff, President of Latin America & US Latin at UMPG, explains, “We thrive to build community amongst women in the industry and encourage more inclusion across the board. From engineers and producers to songwriters, artists, and industry experts – we love to see the circle of professionals grow and hope for an equal future in music.”

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About Universal Music Publishing Group

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), the global publishing division of Universal Music Group, represents a world-class catalogue of songs inclusive of every genre. Headquartered in Los Angeles, UMPG has 48 offices in 40 countries. The company represents some of the world’s most important songwriters and catalogs, including: ABBA, Adele, Alabama Shakes, Jack Antonoff, ATL Jacob, J Balvin, Beach Boys, Beastie Boys, Bee Gees, Louis Bell, Irving Berlin, Leonard Bernstein, Jeff Bhasker, Justin Bieber, Blackbear, Benny Blanco, Nicholas Britell, Chris Brown, Tommy Brown, Mariah Carey, Brandi Carlile, Sabrina Carpenter, Michael Chabon, Nija Charles, Kenny Chesney, Desmond Child, Cirkut, The Clash, Dave Cobb, Coldplay, Luke Combs, Alexandre Desplat, Neil Diamond, Disclosure, Drake, Dua Lipa, Bob Dylan, Billie Eilish, Danny Elfman, Eminem, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Omer Fedi, Feid, Florence + the Machine, Fred again.., Future, Martin Garrix, Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande, Al Green, Josh Groban, Kid Harpoon, Emile Haynie, Jimi Hendrix, Don Henley, H.E.R., Hit-Boy, Sam Hunt, Ice Spice, Carly Rae Jepsen, Rodney Jerkins, Tobias Jesso Jr., Billy Joel, Elton John/Bernie Taupin, Joe Jonas, Alicia Keys, David Kushner, Carin Leon, Steve Lacy, Kendrick Lamar, Lana Del Rey, Lil Baby, Lil Yachty, Linkin Park, Logic, Lorde, Demi Lovato, the Mamas & the Papas, Steve Mac, Maroon 5, Dave Matthews, Megan Thee Stallion, Shawn Mendes, Metallica, Metro Boomin, Julia Michaels, Miguel, Maren Morris, Mumford & Sons, Nas, Randy Newman, New Order, Pearl Jam, Post Malone, Elvis Presley, Prince, Quavo, Otis Redding, R.E.M., Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rex Orange County, Lionel Richie, Maggie Rogers, Rosalía, Carole Bayer Sager, Gustavo Santaolalla, Schoolboy Q, Carly Simon, Blake Slatkin, Britney Spears, Stax (East Memphis Music), Sting, Harry Styles, Swedish House Mafia, Taylor Swift, SZA, Take a Daytrip, Justin Timberlake, Shania Twain, U2, Keith Urban, Michael Uzowuru, The Weeknd, Jack White, Yahritza, Frank Zappa, Zedd and many more.