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SET THE CONTROLS TO 1⃣ Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII is the No.1 Album in the UK, Italy, Germany, and Belgium. #PinkFloydPompeii

Apply now to join the next cohort of SMG’s Global Scholars Program! This initiative provides scholarships and enrichment opportunities for students pursuing music and music-related fields of study at accredited colleges and universities. Learn more here: sonymusic.link/gsp25

MBW recently released a feature on Vinit Thakkar, Managing Director of @sonymusicindia, as part of their World Leaders series. Throughout the interview, Vinit discusses Sony Music India, artist development, M&A, and more. Learn more here: sonymusic.link/mbw25

Last week, @SonyMasterworks artist @KOlusola unveiled his collaboration with @HowardU: “Hallelujah at Howard University.” Go behind the scenes with Kevin and members of the Howard community who helped bring this project to life. Click here for more: sonymusic.link/hu25

We had a big presence at The Podcast Show 2025 held in London's media district. The event included programmed sessions with some of our top podcast talent and executives speaking to the company’s key priorities this year. Click here to learn more: sonymusic.link/podcast25

Last week, Sony Music Vision held its inaugural Content Showcase in Los Angeles to present the company’s exciting slate of upcoming film & TV projects. To learn more about the event click here: sonymusic.link/vision25

Our communities are an important part of everything we do. Since launching the #GlobalSocialJusticeFund in 2020, we’ve impacted nearly a thousand organizations across 70 countries in 7 regions, all dedicated to improving people’s lives and creating access to opportunity.

This June, we honor the innovations from Black artists, songwriters, and musicians who strengthen the music industry.   Elevate—SMG’s theme for all 2025 heritage recognitions—celebrates unique perspectives and innovation, fostering belonging and excellence.

This Pride Month, we proudly elevate the joy and creativity the LGBTQ+ community has brought and continues to bring to the music world. Elevate—SMG’s theme for all 2025 heritage recognitions—celebrates unique perspectives and innovation, fostering belonging and excellence.

Last week, we held a concert at our NYC office for Global Accessibility Awareness Day. Hosted with Just Call Me By My Name record label, we enjoyed performances from their artists while increasing our understanding of accessibility. Learn more here: sonymusic.link/gaad25

At the end of March, as part of our Beyond the Instrument program in Canada, @AqyilaD joined youth from Ensemble Non Profit—a @MusiCounts Community Fund recipient organization—to share her insights on the music industry, lead a Q&A, and tour Armoury Studios. Check it out!

Congratulations to our 2025 Billboard Global Power Players!

At the POLITICO AI & Tech Summit, Geoff Taylor, EVP of Artificial Intelligence, spoke about his vision for AI’s future and the UK’s potential to lead technological innovation due to its strong creative industries and growing AI sector.

At our #EarthDay concert in April, employees watched performances from various musical guests—including @tobygad and @DavidArchie—and learned about sustainability from nonprofit partners. #SMGImpact Learn about our environmental initiatives here: sonymusic.link/earth25

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PUBLISHER OF THE YEAR 👏🏆 Thank you so much @MusicWeek and @PRSforMusic for the recognition.

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This May, Sony Music Group proudly recognizes the distinct identities and cultures of Pacific Islander, Desi, and Asian American people. Elevate—SMG’s theme for all 2025 heritage recognitions—celebrates unique perspectives and innovation, fostering belonging and excellence.