FAQ
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I own a shop, restaurant or I need music for on hold and want to avoid paying PRS fees.
What limits are there on your licence and can I edit the music?
What must I do if my production is broadcast on TV?
In what format can I purchase your music?
How instant are your instant downloads?
Do you accept purchase orders?
How can I contact you if I have a problem with your downloads?
How can I listen before I buy?
I am having problems hearing your previews
Why can’t I use any music I like on my productions?
Do I need to setup an account?
What is Royalty Free Music?
Royalty Free Music / Copyright Free Music is music cleared for use on your video or TV production allowing you to sync the music in perpetuity without the need to pay extra royalties or licence fees to collecting rights bodies such as MCPS.
Using our Royalty Free Music offers a simple music solution for video and media creators allowing unlimited use on all DVD productions, commercial websites and all digital platforms including YouTube/Facebook/Zoom/Instagram. One single payment and no more fees to pay. It's simple and 100% hassle free.
I own a shop, cafe, restaurant, beauty salon, dental or health practice and don't want to pay PRS & PPL fees.
We also have a range of high quality background music which is PRS & PPL free. This means you can play our music in your business or public space without having to pay PRS & PPL licence fees.
There are no annual renewal costs, simply purchase any quantity of music and play forever. A certificate, to verify that you are authorised to legally play our music without paying any PRS PPL fees, will be emailed to you upon ordering.
You can play our licence-free music in your business premises worldwide. More Info
Our NON PRS PPL music can be played in all types of business:
Restaurants & cafes
Hotels & guest houses
Hair & beauty salons
GP practices
Shops & stores
Music on hold
Go to PRS PPL FREE MUSIC
What does the licence cover?
OUR MEDIA LICENCE
Our licence covers commercial/amateur productions worldwide, including:
Corporate Video / DVD/ online
Training Video / DVD / online
Commercial Video / DVD / online
Point of Sale Video / DVD/ online
Broadcast
Amateur/ student productions
Photographic Slideshow and Previews
Music on Hold
Media Courses
Websites and Podcasts
Vimeo & YouTube
Our royalty free music can also be used on Instagram, Zoom, Facebook and will allow podcasters and influencers to place music on their productions
We are a non MCPS library. One payment allows use of the music on multiple productions and/or multiple copies of one production. You can extend and modify the music and use it over and over on ALL of your productions. This includes TV broadcast, corporate & commercial video and online use. The licence has no renewal fees and covers your lifetime.
OUR NON PRS PPL MUSIC LICENCE
Our NON PRS PPL licence covers music exempt from PRS PPL fees and can be used as background music in shops/ cafes/ restaurants/ waiting rooms/ yoga or pilates lessons/ gyms etc
What limits are there on your licence and can I edit the tracks?
The licence is non-transferable. This means only you, the original purchaser is licensed to sync the music. The music cannot be sold or lent to another user. Of course, you can embed the music into a soundtrack or video production for a client who then can play your video production online or broadcast worldwide.
What must I do if my production is broadcast on TV?
When making a video or TV production some of our composers are PRS [ Performing Rights Society ] members which means when a programme using their music from our media library is broadcast on TV/ Radio they should receive a payment from PRS after the transmission of the programme. PRS collect money on behalf of composers from broadcasters to cover the performance of music on their channels. As a producer of a programme it is important to understand that you will not be paying any further fees as it is the responsibility of the broadcaster to pay these fees to PRS. We have granted you the dubbing rights covered by the price of the music and so the only thing we ask is that if your programme is broadcast please send the broadcaster the following details to ensure the right composers receive the correct royalty:
- The track title of the music
- The composer's name : this can be found on the INFO/LICENCE section
- The duration of music used
This information forms part of a cue sheet, a example of which can be downloaded here.
This information is passed onto the broadcaster with your programme.
In what format can I purchase your music?
Track Downloads. 320 kbps mp3's.We will also email you the .WAV files if requested
Album Downloads : 320 kps mp3. We will also email you the .WAV files if requested
Audio CDs : over a 220 themed CDs
All previews on this website are 64 kbps mp3's
How instant are your instant downloads?
You select your tracks or album, you submit your details and as soon as you place your transaction you are directed to a page where you will find your track . Right click on the track/ album and in a flash your music will be downloaded onto your computer. We send an email confirmation and transaction number for your records. A ful VAT receipt of your transaction will be emailed.
Purchase Orders
We accept purchase orders from public service organisations/local authorities/government agencies and all educational establishments. Simply email or send an official purchase order stating the CDs you wish to buy and goods will be delivered with an invoice. Our terms are 30 days from the date of invoice.
Call: +44 (0) 1926 864068
Email: akm@akmmusic.co.uk
Address:
AKM Music
2 Albion St
Kenilworth
Warwickshire
CV8 2FW
United Kingdom
Can I see you at exhibitions?
We are not a faceless internet company as we like to meet our customers and believe very strongly in good customer relations. Our customers are used to meeting and greeting us at the various media shows in which we exhibit.
What are your delivery times?
AUDIO CDS : orders placed before 3.00pm are normally shipped within 48 hours. For international orders please allow up to 4 to 5 working days for delivery.For guaranteed UK NEXT DAY delivery please indicate this is your delivery option at the checkout.
DOWNLOADS : instant delivery
How can I contact you if I have a problem with your downloads?
Our helpline 01926 864068 is manned from 10am to 6pm every week day or email us at akm@akmmusic.co.uk
We offer a world-class customer service and will always respond to your enquiry and help you with any download or login issues.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes. Our customers are worldwide and CDs can be shipped internationally. For instant delivery you can order our downloads either as single tracks or albums.
How can I listen before I buy?
Its very important to ensure you are buying the right music for your production. All our ALBUMS and SINGLE TRACKS have audio previews that use HTML5 and Javascript. Click on the play button to the side of each album or track to hear a preview. You can preview every single track for audition and demo purposes. Your permission to use the music is only granted when you place your order.
I am having problems hearing your previews
Make sure you have Javascript enabled on your internet browser.
Make sure your company’s firewall can allow the streaming of audio files. You may need to contact your tech dept and have them set the appropriate TCP ports.
Or maybe our site is experiencing heavy traffic.
Is your order form secure?
Yes completely. The AKM Music On-Line Order Form uses TLS v1.2, the strongest commercially available level of encryption. All your private data will be encrypted at all times whilst in transit over the Internet. Whenever you are asked to submit your name, address and credit card details you will see a solid padlock in your browser status bar which indicates that the encryption is taking place.
Your credit card purchase is processed by STRIPE or PAYPAL
Why can’t I use any music I like on my productions?
The use of commercially recorded music without permission infringes copyright and is a criminal offence because ALL commercially recorded music is protected by Copyright Law. To seek clearance to use this music can be expensive and time consuming as you must approach the owner of the composition and the sound recording. At AKM Music, we are in a position to grant you a licence to use our music on your productions as we own the copyright to the compositions and sound recordings in our library.
Do I need to setup an account?
No, you can browse and buy without having an account with us. But it is FREE to sign up and benefits include checking your order history, re-downloading your orders and creating your favourite playlist.
With our Royalty Free Music no contract or subscription is needed. We like to keep it simple and hassle-free.