All new Microsoft Windows 8 -powered HP consumer desktop and notebook PCs in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) now feature HP Connected Music, which brings music lovers a new way to enjoy some of the world’s most popular music artists.

With exclusive content and access to Universal Music’s catalogue of global artists, the agreement puts music at the heart of the latest HP consumer PCs.

Users can access exclusive HP Music Rewards packages via the HP Connected Music launcher embedded on Windows 8 HP consumer PCs including:

• HP Private Events: access to exclusive showcases featuring live performances by Universal Music artists;

• Music Experiences: the chance to win money-can’t-buy experiences such as exclusive ‘meet and greets’, recording studio visits or the opportunity to have lunch with popular artists; and

• VIP Pack Trips: opportunities to visit artists, including travel and accommodation.

Customers with new HP consumer PCs featuring Windows 8 will also have access to an exclusive list of services through HP Connected Music including streaming with free access to Universal Music’s full catalogue, the most extensive in the industry, for 90 days ,and for customers with new Windows 8 HP Spectre and HP Envy PCs, 10 free MP3 downloads per month for 90 days.

“Customers are looking for great entertainment on their personal devices, and HP sees the PC as the heartbeat of the entertainment experience for today’s consumers, letting them create, consume and share content they love,” said Eric Cador, senior vice-president and general manager, Printing and Personal Systems Group, HP EMEA.

“Working alongside Universal Music, we can pair our innovative Windows 8 hybrid, notebook and desktop consumer PCs with one-of-a-kind music experiences that give our customers access to some of the world’s most popular artists.”

HP Connected Music is available on all new HP consumer PCs running Microsoft Windows 8 in EMEA.

To celebrate the launch of HP Connected Music, which features exclusive rewards and content, HP and Universal Music Group have teamed up for No Doubt’s worldwide concert launch event.

Taking place in Paris at La Maison de la Mutualité, the No Doubt private show marks the band’s only live performance of the year in Europe and is the first event of the partnership between HP and Universal Music.

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