Sting has sold the rights to his entire solo and The Police catalogue to Universal Music Group (UMG). 

The musician scored hits such as Every Breath You Take and Roxanne with his band, before going it alone and landing success with songs like Fields Of Gold.

Throughout his career, Sting has won 17 Grammys and three BRIT Awards, but now he’s transferred the rights to his entire works to UMG.

He said: “I am delighted to have Jody and the team at UMPG curate and manage my song catalogue. 

“It is absolutely essential to me that my career’s body of work have a home where it is valued and respected – not only to connect with longtime fans in new ways but also to introduce my songs to new audiences, musicians and generations. 

“Throughout my career, I have enjoyed a long and successful relationship with UMG as my label partner, under the watchful guidance of Lucian, so it felt natural to unite everything in one trusted home, as I return to the studio, ready for the next chapter.”

Sir Lucian Grainge, boss of the Universal Music Group, elaborated on “the privilege” of working with Sting for more than 20 years, adding he’s “thrilled” to expand their relationship.

“Sting is a songwriting genius whose music permeates global culture,” he said. “We are honoured that by choosing UMPG for his music publishing, Sting’s entire body of work as a songwriter and recording artist will all be within the UMG family.

“It’s a responsibility we don’t take lightly, as well as a great validation of what we have built for artists at UMG.”

Last year, Sting returned to the charts with his 15th album ‘The Bridge‘, featuring the singles If It’s Love and Rushing Water.