Resonant is an independent, sync-focused UK music publisher representing independent creators and rightsholders under non-exclusive, rights-retentive agreements. We provide A&R, catalogue development, rights and metadata preparation, curation, direct Film/TV pitching and sync exploitation while creators retain ownership of their copyrights.

Music publishing is the commercial development and exploitation of musical compositions. Sync licensing is one way that music is commercially exploited: permission is granted for a composition and sound recording to be used with visual media such as Film, TV, Advertising, games or online video. Resonant specialises in developing and pitching independent music for these sync opportunities.

No. Resonant’s standard non-exclusive catalogue representation route does not charge an upfront fee or catalogue subscription fee. Under our current model, Resonant and the rightsholder share the upfront sync fee from placements we secure, in accordance with the representation agreement. Public performance income paid directly to creators through their Performing Rights Organisation remains with the creator, subject to their own registrations and agreements.

No. Existing Resonant creators and rightsholders do not need to join Patreon for suitable represented catalogue music to be considered for opportunities. Patreon is an optional paid service that provides access to specific live Film/TV briefs and project-led submission opportunities. It is separate from Resonant’s standard non-exclusive catalogue representation route.

When you register with Resonant and accept our non-exclusive terms, you become part of our creator/rightsholder network and can submit music for review.

Submitted music is reviewed and processed as capacity allows. Submission does not mean that a track will immediately appear in our live online catalogue. Music may remain within our submissions/review system while we assess creative suitability, rights information, metadata and sync readiness.

Where submitted music remains available to us, it may still be considered for relevant opportunities before formal catalogue processing is complete.

We are currently undertaking a wider catalogue review and refresh. As part of this process, some creators with older submissions may be asked to re-upload music or provide updated files, instrumentals, metadata or rights information. If this applies to you, we will contact you.

Once repertoire has been fully reviewed and prepared, suitable music can be added to our searchable catalogue and/or retained for targeted pitching to appropriate sync opportunities.

Resonant represents music for traditional sync opportunities across Film, TV, Advertising and other media, and may also make suitable repertoire available through licensed catalogue-access arrangements for online and digital-media use. Creators who do not want particular music included in online catalogue-access licensing can request that it is represented for offline/traditional sync opportunities only.

Yes. Resonant’s current agreement is accepted electronically when you register. The agreement sets out the non-exclusive rights you grant Resonant, how licensing income is handled and how either party can end the relationship. Please read the terms carefully and obtain independent legal advice if you would like advice on how they affect you before agreeing.

Under Resonant’s current non-exclusive agreement, you grant Resonant licensed rights to commercially exploit the musical works (the underlying compositions) and the associated master recordings that you deliver for representation, including for synchronisation uses. The arrangement is non-exclusive: you retain copyright ownership and remain free to exploit the same music elsewhere, subject to any other agreements you enter into.

You retain ownership of your copyrights. Resonant does not take ownership of your compositions or master recordings under the current non-exclusive model. You do, however, grant Resonant the non-exclusive licensed rights described in the representation agreement so that we can pitch and commercially exploit the music for sync on your behalf.

Yes. Resonant’s current agreement is non-exclusive, so you remain free to work with other companies and pursue opportunities yourself. Please let us know if another agreement changes the ownership, representation, exclusivity or clearance status of music already represented by Resonant, as we need accurate rights information before pitching or licensing it.

Not necessarily. Resonant uses A&R and creative judgement to decide which music is suitable for the catalogue and for individual opportunities. A track may be excellent music but still not be right for a particular brief, production or client. Representation never guarantees a pitch or placement. Our aim is to pitch music selectively where there is a genuine creative and rights fit.

We cannot provide an individual notification for every track every time it is considered or pitched. Resonant works across catalogue searches, direct curation, client-facing playlists and production opportunities, and the volume makes track-by-track notifications impractical. We provide broader roster and pitching updates where possible, and we will contact you directly if there is meaningful client interest, a clearance question or a licensing opportunity involving your music.

There is no fixed timeline and no guarantee of a placement. Sync depends on timing, creative fit, budget, rights, production schedules and what a client needs at a particular moment. Some tracks can receive interest quickly; others may be represented for a long time before the right opportunity appears. Building a strong, well-organised catalogue with instrumentals and alternative versions generally gives us more ways to pitch your work.

When Resonant secures a sync licence, the upfront licence fee is shared in accordance with your agreement. Some broadcast or public-performance uses may also generate backend performance income, depending on the territory, platform and type of use. Resonant does not guarantee that a placement will generate backend royalties. To receive performance income where applicable, creators should make sure their works are correctly registered with their relevant Performing Rights Organisation.

Payment timing depends on the client licence, when Resonant receives payment and the accounting terms in your agreement. If we secure a licence involving your music, we will contact you and provide the relevant deal and payment information. Please refer to the current representation agreement for the formal accounting and payment terms.

Yes. The current agreement is non-exclusive and can be ended by giving written notice in accordance with its terms. Resonant’s current standard agreement provides for two months’ written notice. Existing licences already granted for your music remain valid according to their licence terms, even if the representation relationship later ends.

When submitting music, please provide:

MP3 preview: A full-length, high-quality 320kbps MP3 for review, pitching and client listening. Please make sure the file is clean and professionally presented, with no embedded contact details, email addresses, promotional comments or other unnecessary tags/metadata.

WAV master: A full-resolution WAV master for licensing and final client delivery.

Instrumental versions: Please always provide an instrumental version of any vocal track. Instrumentals are extremely important for sync and can significantly increase the chances of a track being suitable for Film, TV and Advertising placements.

Please also keep stems, clean versions, alternative mixes, acapellas and other useful versions available where possible, as clients may request them if a track is being considered for a placement.

Sync-ready music should be professionally recorded, mixed and deliverable at a standard suitable for the intended production. Just as importantly, the rights and metadata need to be clear: correct title and artist information, ownership details, co-writer information, sample/cover status and suitable alternate versions where relevant. Creative character matters more than sounding generic, but the audio and rights information must be reliable enough for professional licensing.

Only submit music you have the authority to represent for sync. Uncleared samples, interpolations, covers or third-party material can prevent a track from being licensed. If you use royalty-free sample packs, make sure the licence permits commercial synchronisation use and keep evidence of the licence. If you are unsure about a track’s rights position, tell us before it is pitched. You remain responsible for the warranties and rights information you provide under the representation agreement.

Before submitting music, make sure you have the authority and permissions required from everyone whose rights are involved. You should provide accurate information about co-writers, publishers, master owners and any other parties with an interest in the music. Resonant relies on the rightsholder information supplied to us when preparing and licensing repertoire, and any income received must be distributed to other entitled parties in accordance with your own agreements with them.

Resonant provides an established professional route into sync: opportunity research, A&R, catalogue preparation, rights and metadata checks, targeted curation, client-facing playlists, direct Film/TV/Video pitching, follow-up and licensing administration. We can approach productions as an established publisher representing a wider catalogue, while our non-exclusive model allows creators to retain ownership and continue pursuing their own opportunities elsewhere.