Universal Music Group (UMG) and Australian singer Dean Lewis have concluded their decade-long partnership.
A spokesperson for Universal Music Australia (UMA) confirmed on Tuesday that Lewis is no longer signed to Universal Music Australia or any Universal Music Group label.
No specific reason was provided for the termination of the agreement. A spokesperson for Mr. Lewis's management informed Rolling Stone Australia that the artist intends to operate as an independent artist and plans to release new music within the current year. The spokesperson also indicated that there are no immediate plans to engage with other music labels.
The cessation of the partnership follows allegations made approximately two months prior by several female fans globally. These allegations concerned interactions, including text messages and in-person encounters, that were reported to have caused upset or unsettled the individuals. Phone recordings and screenshots of text conversations between the singer and these individuals were shared by the complainants.