AMCOS-controlled Production Music (PM) is music specifically written and recorded for inclusion in all forms of audio and audiovisual productions including adverts, films, DVDs, TV & radio programmes, websites, online games, music-on-hold and ringtones etc. It is available for convenient synchronisation or dubbing, and can provide an administratively simple and cost effective answer to your music needs.
In Australia and New Zealand APRA|AMCOS is the exclusive licensing body for Production Music. If you have any queries, contact the APRA|AMCOS PM Department at or 02 9935 7751.
What do I need to do to use PM?
- Register as a Production Music client using the Online Client Registration Form.
- Source your Production Music from any of the PM Suppliers. You’ll need to quote your Production Music Client Number (PMCN).
- Use the music. Don’t forget to make a record of the track you use, including title, composers, Library and disc number and the duration you have used.
- Submit a Licence Application. You can do this either by logging on to our Online Licensing Facility or posting a paper licence application which you will have received in your pack when you registered.
- Pay the invoice we send you. The invoice will outline the invoiced party, name of the production, what clearances you have licensed and tracks used. This invoice doubles as your licence.
How do I register as a PM client?
Simply go to our Online Client Registration Form.
How much does it cost?
Production Music is licensed based on what clearance you require. Generally it is licensed on a per unit basis (where a unit is 30 seconds or part per track). Don’t forget that there is an $11.00 Licence Fee per licence code and territory. We also have a Per Programme licence scheme for PM used in television programmes which allows you to use as much PM within an episode for a flat fee. Our general and Per Programme rates can be found here >>
How do I get Production Music?
PM Suppliers in Australia and New Zealand supply music to registered PM clients in a large range of formats – hard drives, DVDs, CDs and via the web. View list of Production Music Suppliers for contact details.
What is the Per Programme scheme for Television Productions?
Our Per Programme Rates offer television producers the right to use as much PM as they want with the budget security of a one off flat fee.