UJA-Federation of New York’s 26th annual music visionary of the year award celebration is set for June 8 in New York City, with three top music executives as honorees.
Julie Swidler, executive vp, business affairs and general counsel of Sony Music Entertainment; Jeff Harleston, general counsel and executive vp of business and legal affairs of Universal Music Group (UMG) and Paul Robinson, executive vp and general counsel of Warner Music Group (WMG) will be named the 2026 music visionaries of the year for their professional accomplishments and philanthropic commitments.
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“We are thrilled to honor Julie, Jeff, and Paul, as our 2026 Music Visionaries of the Year” Daniel Glass, founder and CEO of Glassnote Records, chair of UJA’s Music Division and co-chair of UJA’s overall entertainment division, said in a statement. “They have been steady and trusted leaders in the music business, helping safeguard artists and their brands while investing that same leadership and commitment in their philanthropic work.”
All three executives have received the Grammy Foundation’s Entertainment Law Initiative Service Award. Sidler received it in 2016, followed by Harleston in 2020 and Robinson last month.
Funds raised at the luncheon will go toward UJA’s annual campaign supporting the year-round work of confronting antisemitism, promoting inclusion, and caring for New Yorkers of all backgrounds. A portion of the proceeds will also support UJA’s Music for Youth, which helps young people connect to life-changing music programs.
Working with a network of hundreds of nonprofits, UJA extends its reach from New York to Israel to nearly 70 other countries around the world. Every year, UJA-Federation provides approximately $275 million in grants.