Real productions · Real budgets · No agent

Get your music
placed.

Paid briefs from TV, film, games, podcasts and ads — posted with what they need, what they pay and how the music gets used. Pitch the tracks that fit, deal direct with the production, and keep every cent of the fee.

$120–$3,000 per briefSet by the buyer, paid on licence.
0% takenNo commission on any deal.
No exclusivity askedKeep your masters and publishing.
No gatekeeperJudged on fit, not followers.

A pitch is a submission, not a placement — briefs shortlist a few out of many, and buyers can take months. What this removes is the part where nobody will look at all.

Open right now

23 paid briefs are live today. Here are the five biggest — click any one to read the full brief before you decide it is worth your time.

  1. 1Indie feature film — end-credits songFirst-time director's festival-circuit feature needs one original end-credits song. Emotional and acoustic-leaning. Non-exclusive sync + festival rights.indiefolkacoustic$1,500–3,000
  2. 2Festival short film — original scoreAward-circuit short (approx. 6 min) needs a delicate ambient/electronic score. Composer credit + placement.ambientcinematicelectronic$2,500
  3. 3Animated short film — original scoreIndependent animation studio producing a festival-bound short seeks an expressive original score. Emotional storytelling is more important than genre. Composer credit included.orchestralemotionalcinematic$2,200
  4. 4Science documentary — cinematic underscoreIndependent documentary producer seeking atmospheric instrumental music for a feature exploring oceans, space, and technology. Looking for emotional builds, subtle textures, and memorable themes. Non-exclusive sync.cinematicambientorchestral$2,000
  5. 5Educational streaming series — background libraryEducational video producer commissioning a versatile collection of instrumental music for science, history, and culture programming. Looking for positive, timeless productions that work across multiple episodes.documentaryinspiringinstrumental$1,800 (8 tracks)

What it costs to pitch

All prices in US dollars. Pitching is included on Pro and Label, and every plan comes with a storefront that keeps 100% of your sales. Played takes nothing from any sync fee you agree.

Artist

$12.99/mo

or $129/yr billed annually — 2 months free.

  • Your storefront on played.fm
  • Unlimited tracks & releases
  • Keep 100% of your music — merch coming soon
  • Listed in Explore & Browse
  • Free mastering, cover art & copy — included
  • Sync briefs pay-as-you-go — buy pitches, no monthly allowance
Choose ArtistSee everything in Artist

Pro

Most popular
$19.99/mo

or $199/yr billed annually — 2 months free.

  • Everything in Artist
  • Own your audience — fan emails + messaging
  • Name-your-price + pre-orders
  • Sync licensing — 3 briefs / month
  • Basic analytics
  • Featured-eligible
Choose ProSee everything in Pro

Label

$29.99/mo

or $299/yr billed annually — 2 months free.

  • Everything in Pro
  • Sync licensing — 10 briefs / month, priority + early access
  • Run a label — roster + team seats
  • Advanced analytics
  • Priority discovery
Choose LabelSee everything in Label

Cancel anytime · Extra pitches 1 credit each, from $6.67 in a pack · Compare all plans

How a placement actually happens

Three steps, and the middle one is the part most platforms leave you guessing about.

1

Find a brief that fits

Every brief says what it needs, what it pays and how the music will be used. 23 are open today.

2

Pitch the track

Attach a track from your storefront or paste a link to it anywhere else, and say why it fits. Pro includes 3 pitches a month.

3

Clear it in round two

Shortlisted pitches get a clearance round: who owns it, any samples, PRO registration, AI disclosure and delivery format. Answer it and we take it to the client.

Round two

Most placements are lost on paperwork, not on the music.

Shortlisted pitches get one clearance round before anything reaches the client. Here is exactly what it asks, so you can have the answers ready — or fix them — before you pitch.

Do you control 100% of it?

Master and publishing both. Co-writers, producers and session players need naming, with splits — a licence cannot be issued on an unclear chain.

Any samples or interpolations?

Including drum breaks and one-shots from commercial packs. This is the single most common reason a placement falls over, and saying so early costs nothing.

Registered with a PRO?

ASCAP, BMI, PRS, SOCAN or similar. The client files a cue sheet on release, and that is how the back end reaches you.

Was any of it made with AI?

Not a disqualifier, and we pass your answer to the client as it is. What kills a placement is the client finding out later.

No agents. No middlemen. No cut.
TV, film & trailersScene beds, themes, title music.
Games & podcastsLoops, stings, intro themes.
Ads & campaignsBrand spots and social.
A storefront tooSell direct to fans and keep 100% — it comes with the plan.

Straight answers

Is a placement guaranteed?

No. A pitch is a submission, not a placement. Briefs typically shortlist a handful out of many, buyers can take months to decide, and some briefs close without choosing anybody. Nothing on this page promises a deal or a reply timeline.

Do you take a cut of the fee?

No. Played takes 0% of any sync deal and 0% of your music sales. The fee is agreed between you and the buyer. The subscription is the whole business model, which is why there is no incentive for us to sit between you and the money.

Do I have to sign anything exclusive?

No. Terms are set per brief, and none of the 23 briefs open today asks for exclusivity — several state non-exclusive explicitly. You keep your masters and your publishing either way, and Played never administers or licenses your music.

What if I am not on Pro?

Pitching is included on Pro (3 a month) and Label (10). On the Artist plan you can buy pitches instead — 1 credit each, from $6.67 in a pack — which is the cheaper route if you pitch occasionally.

Does my follower count matter?

No. Briefs are judged on whether the music fits what the production needs. There is no gatekeeper deciding whether your music is allowed to be heard, which is the entire point of putting the briefs on a board.

Start pitching this week

Pick a plan and the board opens. 23 paid briefs are waiting right now.

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