3.7 - Creative Commons Music

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Last updated: Nov 09, 2020

Creative Commons Music

If you are taking a unit that does NOT include the APRA AMCOS incidental fee, there are alternative music library sites, such as Creative Commons Music, which you can use. As always, when using creative common source material, you MUST ensure you correctly attribute the material used; click here to find out about their licenses.

Below is a list of libraries that are represented by Creative Commons:

ccMixter

Free Music Archive

Jamendo

Magnatune

Fugue Music

BeatPick

CASH Music

SectionZ

Opsound

Podsafe Audio

AudioFarm

Internet Archive’s Netlabels Collection

Audio Library — Music for content creators

YouTube also offers both a Music and Sound Effects Library for Content Creators; as usual though, when using third-party source material, you MUST ensure you correctly attribute the material by adhering to the terms and conditions of usage. Click here to find out more.

ZapSplat

ZapSplat is a site offering free sound effects and royalty free music; once again, when using third-party source material, you MUST ensure you correctly attribute the material by adhering to the terms and conditions of usage. Click here to find out more.