What is production music?

Production music is created specifically for use in audiovisual and/or audio projects such as television, film, radio, advertising, podcasts, games and online content. It's crafted for use by content creators; easy to find through a searchable website and ready to license....

Is Audio Network royalty-free?

No, it's not royalty-free. Audio Network works with performing rights organisations (PROs), ensuring that composers and publishers earn royalties when their music is used. This model supports the talented artists and composers who create the music....

Why do I need to license music for my project?

Under copyright law, whenever you're pairing music with your content, such as online videos, films, ads, TV shows, podcasts or games, you need to obtain a synchronisation (or 'sync') licence from the music's copyright owner. If you use any music without a licence in place, you are infringing copyright and will be open to legal and financial repercus...

How much does a licence cost?

At Audio Network, there are two main ways to license music: either with a one-off licence that applies to a single production or video, or through a subscription that allows you to use our entire catalogue across all your productions for the duration of the subscription period. The cost depends on a couple of factors, including what you're creating,...

How can I make sure I am choosing the correct licence?

Because there are so many ways content can be consumed, we can't list them all on our website. Please email emea.support@audionetwork.com with more information about how you want to use the music, and a member of the team will be in touch with a quote....

I want to use your music for personal use; do I need to license music?

Yes, even if you are only creating a video for your own personal use, you still need to license and pay for the right to do that. For this type of personal use, you can purchase a Creator or Creator+ licence at the checkout on our website....

How to License a Track Online

To license a track, first find the song in our catalogue and click the license or "Get License" button. Then choose the appropriate license type for your project (for example, Broadcast, Web, or Creator license). Follow the checkout process: agree to the terms, complete payment, and you'll receive a confirmation email. After licensing, you'll be abl...

Understanding Your License Terms

Each license specifies where and how you can use the music. For example, a standard license might cover use on a single broadcast or video. Make sure you read the license summary (or the FAQ) to see whether it covers international use, streaming, or multiple episodes. If you need to use the track in multiple projects or in perpetuity, you may requir...

Using Audio Network Music on YouTube (Creator+ License)

If you want to use Audio Network music on YouTube, our Creator+ license is designed for that purpose. Creator+ allows unlimited use of our music in your YouTube content (including monetized channels) while your subscription is active. Once you have a Creator+ subscription, you can license tracks and upload them to your channel without fear of copyri...

Cover Songs and Remixes

Audio Network licenses the original master recordings that we own. If you wish to "cover" or remake a song (record your own version or remix someone else's recording), that typically requires permission from the original copyright holders, not just a license from us. In most cases, our standard licenses do not grant the right to distribute cover ver...