Sting sells career catalogue

Eminent British singer-songwriter Sting has sold his career music catalogue to  Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG).

The news was confirmed by company on Thursday.

All of Sting's solo works, as well as those when he was with rock band The Police, now belongs to UMPG.

However, the financial details of the deal were undisclosed.

"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," Sting said in a statement.

Sting's band, The Police, released five studio albums between 1978 and 1983.

He has released more than a dozen studio albums. His latest record, "The Bridge", was released in November.

He is the recipient of three BRIT Awards, including one for Outstanding Contribution to Music, Billboard Magazine's Century Award, a Golden Globe and Emmy Award. Sting is also a four-time Oscar nominee.

"Sting is a songwriting genius, whose music permeates global culture," UMG Chairman and Chief Executive Sir Lucian Grainge said.