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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.
The global initiative was highlighted by Billboard HERE.
Miami, FL (April 3, 2025) – 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.
L to R: Ana Rosa Santiago, SVP of Latin America & US Latin; Founder of Mindful Music Lab, Vicky Rivas, and A&R Assoc.
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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.
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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.”
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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.”
