Bunetta’s deal covers all his previous 1D hits including Best Song Ever and Story of My Life, plus all future works.
The songwriter said: ‘I am thrilled to be working with Universal Music Publishing Group. I have been a fan of their team for quite some time and I'm looking forward to our partnership.’
Monti Olson, executive vice president at Universal Music Publishing, said: ‘Julian Bunetta is a rising star in the world of songwriting with his greatest success still to come.
'We are honoured to be his publisher and welcome Julian and his manager Damon into the UMPG family.’
Bunetta has also worked with other acclaimed artists including Olly Murs, JLS, Lupe Fiasco and Leona Lewis, and has composed music for a number of film soundtracks.
One Direction’s new album, entitled Midnight Memories, will be released on 25 November.
The songwriter said: ‘I am thrilled to be working with Universal Music Publishing Group. I have been a fan of their team for quite some time and I'm looking forward to our partnership.’
Monti Olson, executive vice president at Universal Music Publishing, said: ‘Julian Bunetta is a rising star in the world of songwriting with his greatest success still to come.
'We are honoured to be his publisher and welcome Julian and his manager Damon into the UMPG family.’
Bunetta has also worked with other acclaimed artists including Olly Murs, JLS, Lupe Fiasco and Leona Lewis, and has composed music for a number of film soundtracks.
One Direction’s new album, entitled Midnight Memories, will be released on 25 November.
