Stones rolling on with new global deal for music

THE ROLLING Stones and Universal Music Group have announced a worldwide agreement covering the band’s world-famous recorded music and merchandise.

The partnership marks the beginning of a new era of expanded collaboration between Sir Mick Jagger and co and the music company (UMG).

The band’s catalogue includes some of the most celebrated and influential albums of all time, from 1971’s Sticky Fingers to 2016’s Grammy-winning Blue & Lonesome.

UMG will continue to distribute the band’s music catalogue globally, with future projects and reissues to be released through UMG’s labels and networks around the world.

Bravado, UMG’s brand management and merchandise company, will handle global merchandising rights, retail licensing and e-commerce on behalf of the band, including their iconic tongue logo.