Our licenses • Music Licensing • Music Vine

It has always been our mission to make world-class music accessible to productions of all shapes and sizes. With an approach that is simpler, more transparent and that offers more customisation, our revamped license structure represents a giant leap forward for democratised music licensing.

Who our licenses are for

Our licenses are for any individual or organisation looking to use our music within a media production, whether that be video, software or audio content. The application of a track within another media product is known as 'synchronisation' and that's exactly what our licenses are for - they grant you the necessary rights to synchronise the music to your productions, and they provide coverage for the distribution of the finished product (e.g online, TV broadcast, event etc).

Via the Music Vine website, specific pre-cleared licenses are available for:

Promotional, advertisement and branded content.
Films, documentaries, shows and programming.
Vlog, indie-channel, podcast and personal content.
Weddings and life moments.
Non-profit organisations.
Student projects.

Should you have a project that sits outside the categories above, we can look to provide a custom license to cover your specific requirements. Please complete our custom license request form and a member of our team will be happy to help!

How our licenses work

Music Vine is a pay-per-license platform. Our innovative license system gives you full control to customise the coverage included in your licenses. Put simply, you only pay for the coverage you require.

When you purchase a license from Music Vine, you will receive a tailored License Agreement document. You can view a preview License Agreement at any time before making a purchase by clicking the 'Preview License' link - this is located within the license builder window (becoming available once the final price is displayed) and also on the 'Review Cart' page at checkout.

To provide you with absolute peace of mind and a definitive record, the License Agreement gives a clear and straightforward breakdown of the key coverage included in your license.

Put simply, you only pay for the coverage you require.

Why choose Music Vine

Countless creative professionals around the globe trust Music Vine for their licensing needs. Here are a just handful of the reasons why:

We put our artists first. Our license structure is centred around what is fair for our artists and what will enable them to sustain and develop their craft in the long term. By using Music Vine, you are contributing to the growth and endurance of a remarkably positive community of musicians whose passion is to keep on providing filmmakers and content creators with a resource of fresh, exceptional music.
Our licenses are simple. No ambiguity. No hidden restrictions. Just straightforward, well-considered options that make acquiring a license quick and pain-free.
Only pay for the coverage you require. No matter the scale of your production, you can be confident that the license fee is competitive and accurately reflects the specific usage-type and distribution that your project entails.
Our licenses put you in control. The pay-per-license approach keeps you unshackled from upfront commitments and subscription tie-ins - an important factor in having total creative headspace to find the right track!
We give you peace of mind. Put your clients, colleagues and distributors at ease with the tailored License Agreement document which you receive upon purchase. With a clear summary of your coverage in straightforward terms and a highly professional layout, this is a document that will instill confidence in your project stakeholders and will reflect the professionalism of you and your team.

The license terms

The terms within the License Agreement are tailored based upon the coverage you select. In order to view the full license terms for a specific license type, scale and distribution, please follow the following simple steps:

Click the cart icon for a track which will open the license builder window.
Proceed through the steps in the license builder window.
Once you have selected all required coverage/distribution options, a price will be displayed along with a 'Preview License' link.
Click the 'Preview License' link to generate a preview license which you can review before making a purchase.

General Terms of License

Our licenses include a set of rules that are present in every License Agreement, irrespective of the coverage selected. These are called the 'General Terms of License' and are available for reference here.

Which license type is right for you?

Our six license types are each geared to distinctly different types of productions. The 'Permitted Content' terms (extracted below) provide clarity on the types of content covered by each license.

Promotional, Branded, Advert

The Content is promoting, advertising or serving any other function for a brand, product or service.

Film, Documentary, Show, Programming

The Content is of an entertaining, educational, informative or artistic nature. The Content does not in any way promote a brand, product or service for commercial gain.

Personal, Vlog, Indie-Channel, Podcast

The Content has been created by a Content Creator exclusively for their own online channel, social media account or website where the production budget is less than [Please refer to a preview License Agreement for the specific budget limitation or contact us] per video/episode and where the Content is of a personal, artistic, entertaining, educational or informative nature. The Content does not in any way promote a brand, product or service for commercial gain.

Wedding, Life Moments

The Content is covering a personal occasion (including weddings, engagements, anniversaries and birthdays). With exception to promoting the Content Creator themselves, The Content does not in any way promote any other brand, product or service for commercial gain.

Non-Profit Organisations

The Content is promoting or otherwise serving any other function for a non-profit organisation (including registered charities, churches and non-profit schools/universities).

Student Project

The Content has been created by an actively enrolled student at a recognised eductaional institution, specifically for a course assignment. The Content does not in any way promote a brand, product or service for commercial gain.

Need assistance?

If you're unsure which license type is right for your project, or if you would like to discuss acquiring a custom license, our support team are on hand to help. Please contact us and we'll get right back to you!