I have legally purchased a piece of music on CD or digitally. Am I allowed to use it in a corporate video or on YouTube?
The only right you obtain by purchasing CDs or audio files (e.g., on iTunes or the Halidon Music Store) is private listening. If you want to use music for commercial, corporate or personal purposes, you always need to clear synchronization rights first.
What rights do I need to clear to combine a piece of music with moving images in my video (synchronization)?
Master rights (from the owner of the audio recording) and publishing rights (controlled by lyricists / composers / publishers).
Does the “Personal Use” license sold on the Halidon Licensing platform cover all sync rights?
Yes, it covers both publishing and master rights.
Can I use legally downloaded music on social networks (YouTube, Instagram, Facebook) for non-commercial purposes?
No. To combine a piece of music with a video, you must obtain a license first. You can purchase a Personal Use license on specialised websites such as the Halidon Licensing platform.
Can I use music purchased from the Halidon Licensing platform on social networks (YouTube, Instagram, Facebook) for non-commercial purposes?
Yes. You can purchase a royalty free music license for personal use (or contact us to receive a custom quote). Once you’ve made the payment, you will be able to download a licensing contract as well as the track of your choice, and you’ll have fulfilled all copyright obligations.
Can I use a track I purchased from the Halidon Music Store in educational and personal videos?
No. In order to use a track you downloaded from the Halidon Music Store you need to obtain a license on the Halidon Licensing platform.
Can I use a track I purchased from the Halidon Licensing platform in educational and personal videos?
Yes. The license purchased from the Halidon Licensing platform covers personal videos, educational videos, and non-commercial projects.
Can I use a track I purchased from the Halidon Licensing platform for commercial purposes?
No. For commercial videos, you need to get a different license. You can contact us here!
Fees vary depending on the track, project (film, TV program, TV ad, short film, music video), media (film festivals, cinema, TV, Internet), territories and contract duration.
Is permission required for non-profit uses?
Yes. You are required to get permission from the rights owner(s), even if they are willing to grant such license free of charge.
Are additional fees required for public broadcasting (e.g., TV or public performances)?
A public performance license is required to broadcast music in public spaces (events, city squares, fairs, conventions, shops etc.). This can be granted by SIAE or by your local collecting society.
If your video is set to be broadcasted on TV, public performance rights will be paid by the broadcasting company as set forth in the agreements for the broadcasting of copyrighted content.
I can’t find the piece of music that I am looking for. Is there a chance you may still be able to offer it for synchronization?
In this case, we recommend getting in touch with us via the contact form. We work with several artists and producers and can provide music for specific needs.
