UMPG Australia inks Sydney indie-folk band to global deal

Universal Music Publishing Australia has welcomed Sons of the East; Nic Johnston, Daniel Wallage and Jack Rollins, to the UMPG family through a Global Publishing deal. The announcement was made this week by President of Universal Music Publishing Asia Pacific & AU/NZ Andrew Jenkins and Vice President Creative Arwen Curson. 

In making the announcement, Curson expressed her excitement to be working with the boys, saying; “I love, love LOVE these guys. I’ve been subconsciously humming their tunes since the first play. Such incredible, timeless songs that I’m certain will be sung by festival crowds the world over. I’m tickled pink to have Jack, Nic and Dan join the UMPG family. Bloody marvellous!”

Equally elated, the Northern Beaches boys stated that they are "...over the moon like a helium balloon to be working with Universal Publishing Australia. The entire team has been so enthusiastic from the beginning and we can’t wait to get stuck in with them!”

Timing couldn’t have been any more fitting, with the Sons’ releasing their forthcoming single ’Lost Cause’. Whilst it’s not due for release until the end of this week (Friday 16th September), you can treat yourself to the accompanying video clip below. Both compelling and amusing, the clip is a visual and auditory delight that displays the talent and showmanship that these boys possess. 

Gearing up for their National tour later this month, the boys are at an exciting stage of their career, and the entire UMPG team are excited to be a part of this next step. See below for tour dates and new video in full!
 

Sons of the East join a thriving UMP Australia roster that includes Gang of Youths, Vera Blue, M-Phazes, JOY., The Veronicas, Thief, Guy Sebastian, Elizabeth Rose, Jessica Mauboy, Bag Raiders, I Know Leopard, Horrorshow, The Potbelleez, One Above, KLP, Andrew Stockdale, Jackie Onassis, Spit Syndicate, Jonti and many more.

 

’Lost Cause’ National Tour

Thu 22 Sept - Charles Sturt Uni, Bathurst
Sat 24 Sept - Gerringong Live
Thu 29 Sept - Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
Fri 30 Sept - Rad Bar, Wollongong
Sun Oct 2 - Beyond Festival, Canberra
Thu 13 Oct - Gasometer, Melbourne
Sat 15 Oct - Workers Club, Geelong
Thu 20 Oct - Brightside, Brisbane
Fri 21 Oct - Great Northern, Byron Bay
Sat 22 Oct - Sound Lounge, Gold Coast

*Adelaide & Perth to be announced soon*