Music licensing Scotland

Source and license original independent music

Based in Scotland, Scambler Music offers independent royalty free music licensing at incredibly cost effective rates. Our professional royalty free music library features a rich selection of genres, styles, songs and instrumentals, and it’s easy to preview, license and download genre based albums and individual tracks. A Standard Licence covers nearly all non-commercial use and a Premium Licence allows for comprehensive promotional and  commercial use. Browse the albums below to source music now.

Produced in Scotland, used globally

Located in Scotland, Scambler Music’s extensive collection of songs have been licensed by organisations from all around the world, including Santander, Fox, Walter Films, Red Bull, PBS, Crucial Pictures, Nintendo, National Geographic and many others. Songs and instrumentals have specifically been chosen and licensed to add drama, tension, energy and excitement to TV shows, movies, videos and commercials.

A Standard Licence covers the majority of non-commercial use, and a Premium Licence is required for commercial use, and both are much cheaper than standard PRS/MCPS rates [PDF ↗]. Once acquired, tracks can be used indefinitely and without having to pay any additional fees, subscriptions or royalties (in accordance with the conditions of the licence agreement) which makes the process far more cost effective than traditional PRS licensing. Individual songs, instrumentals and genre-based albums can be previewed, licensed and instantly downloaded, with album downloads available at significantly discounted rates.

Why Scottish music licensing?

When it comes to original cost-effective music licensing, Scotland doesn’t offer much in the way of choice. Finding an artist or studio that offers economical music licensing, not to mention royalty free music licensing, might prove difficult if you’re looking to find local music for a project. However, Scambler Music was established in Scotland in 2001, and throughout that time the locale has served as inspiration for the creation of a multitude of songs in a host of different genres.

If you’re in need of music licensing services in Scotland and would like to licence music from a local artist please feel free to browse the royalty free music library. Should you require any help or have any queries, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Music licensing, Scotland - Source independent music

Music licensing Scotland

When used in a personal project or in any commercial capacity, music must be copyright free, pre-cleared for use, or royalty free and licensed from the copyright holder. If you need to add original, independent, professional quality music to your media, project or event, then all you need do is browse the royalty free music library and purchase the required album or tracks along with the relevant license. If you should need any help or have any queries about legally using music in projects then please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Standard licence usage

£49 per MP3 or £399 per album, saving £91

A standard royalty free music licence grants the licence holder repeated use of the music within any not-for-profit advert-free projects that do not generate any revenue.

  • Non-promotional non-commercial business activities such as DVD/video tutorials, training media or support slideshows.
  • Non-commercial educational media, websites or elearning tools.
  • Customer service on hold music.
  • Background music in a gym, café, or bar.
  • Any charitable organisation or activity.
  • Non-commercial personal use.
  • Not suitable for any commercial use
  • Not suitable for Twitch; search "Scambler" on Pretzel to use DMCA safe music on Twitch.

Any doubts, check the FAQs or get in touch.

Premium licence usage

£199 per MP3 or £1599 per album, saving £391

A premium royalty free music licence grants the licence holder repeated use of the music within any for-profit projects that generate any revenue either directly or indirectly.

  • Any advertising, promotional or marketing media used either online or offline.
  • Placement in any broadcast or streamed media, such as radio, TV or video on demand.
  • Placement in any distributed media, such as films, DVDs, videos, podcasts or audiobooks.
  • Use in social media videos, such as Vimeo, YouTube, Coub, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest or TikTok.
  • Placement in any software, games or apps.
  • Not suitable for Twitch; search "Scambler" on Pretzel to use DMCA safe music on Twitch.

Any doubts, check the FAQs or get in touch.

Illegal usage

All music is copyrighted and is licensed, not sold

Regardless of the type of royalty free music licence purchased it is illegal to:

  • Claim licensed music as your own or transfer the license to another party.
  • Sell, relicense, transfer, distribute, share or otherwise give away licensed music.
  • Register music with YouTube CID/UGC or the Facebook Rights Manager Service.
  • Register or stream licensed music on any music streaming platform.
  • Sample, remix or otherwise reproduce licensed music.
  • Rerelease, redistribute or otherwise republish licensed music.
  • Use in Twitch streams; search "Scambler" on Pretzel to use DMCA safe music on Twitch.

Any doubts, check this guide or get in touch.