The sound recording.
Permission from the party authorised to license the specific recording.
Sync licensing opportunities
Put Your Music in Film, Television,
Advertising & Media.
Indigenous Tunes works with eligible music catalogues for sync licensing opportunities across audiovisual productions.
Use the Client Portal for current sync service enquiries. Submission, review and preparation do not promise a placement.
VISUAL MEDIA
MUSIC · PICTURE · CLEARANCEMusic for visual stories
Consideration across
many media environments.
Eligible music may be considered for relevant licensing opportunities. Indigenous Tunes does not imply guaranteed relationships with studios, broadcasters, agencies or producers.
FilmTelevisionAdvertisingDocumentariesStreaming productionsDigital campaignsGamesBranded contentOnline videoCorporate media
Sync rights clarity
Picture and music meet
only after rights are cleared.
Sync licensing usually requires permission for both the master recording and the underlying composition. Where Indigenous Tunes does not control or represent both sides, additional approval may be required.
The underlying song.
Permission from the parties authorised to license the composition.
One-stop clearance is only possible when both relevant rights are controlled or appropriately authorised. This page does not promise one-stop clearance.
A sync-ready catalogue
Clear rights and metadata
make music easier to evaluate.
Useful catalogue information can include the track, creators, owners, identifiers and creative characteristics. Exact requirements may vary by opportunity.
Track titleArtistSongwriter / composerMaster ownerPublisherOwnership percentagesISRCDurationGenre & moodBPMExplicit / clean statusInstrumental availabilityTerritoryLicensing restrictions
Sync journey
From submission to
rights clearance.
Submit Your Music
Provide the relevant catalogue, ownership and rights information.
Rights Review
Indigenous Tunes reviews ownership information and eligibility.
Catalogue Preparation
Eligible music may be prepared for licensing consideration.
Licensing Opportunities
Music may be considered for relevant audiovisual opportunities.
Agreement & Clearance
Any actual placement requires appropriate agreements and rights clearance.
Sync submission requirements
Prepare the information
for a sync enquiry.
Review the information and assets commonly needed for sync consideration. Online sync submissions are opening soon.
Sync is not distribution
Streaming delivery and visual-media
licensing are different services.
Places recordings on platforms.
Distribution delivers eligible music to streaming and download services.
Explore Distribution →Authorises music with visual media.
Sync licensing concerns permission to use music with film, television, advertising and other visual content.
Explore Music Licensing →Opportunities, not guarantees
Prepare your catalogue
for sync consideration.
Submission, review or catalogue preparation does not guarantee a placement or licensing outcome.