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Frequently asked questions
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.
Master rights (from the owner of the audio recording) and publishing rights (controlled by lyricists / composers / publishers).
Yes, it covers both publishing and master rights.
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.
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.
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.
Yes. The license purchased from the Halidon Licensing platform covers personal videos, educational videos, and non-commercial projects.
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.
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.
Yes. You are required to get permission from the rights owner(s), even if they are willing to grant such license free of charge.
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.
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.
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.