Music licensing

What to include in a licensing request

• Track title and version, exactly as it appears in the catalog.
• Type of project: film, video, podcast, game, advertisement or other.
• Where it will appear: platforms, broadcast, cinema or events.
• Territory and term: for example worldwide for two years.
• How much of the track and how it is used: background, featured or opening theme.
• Whether the use is commercial, and your proposed budget.

Some recordings include collaborators who share rights, so approval may take longer. Until you have a signed agreement, the track may not be used. Read music use inquiries for background. Nothing on this page creates a contract, a signing, a fee or an obligation to reply; any engagement needs a separate written agreement.

Timing and cost

Licensing fees depend on the use, reach, territory and term, so there is no fixed price list. Small non-commercial projects and large commercial campaigns are handled very differently. Give as much detail as you can about your budget and schedule; it makes a useful answer faster.

If your deadline is close

Say so clearly in your request, but please allow reasonable time for review. If a track cannot be licensed in time, choose music that is already licensed for your use rather than publishing without permission.

Using a track while you wait

Please do not publish a project with a Mr. Blindbandit track while a request is still under review. If you need temporary music for editing, use it only in private drafts, and replace or license it before anything is made public.