Launch of UM PATTSU, an online service for applying for the use of new sound sources for individuals and non-profit organizations


Universal Music LLC (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Takashi Fujikura; hereinafter referred to as Universal Music) has launched a new sound source usage application service for individuals and non-profit organizations, UM PATTSU. )/Pre-Approved Tracks Targeted on Specified Usage” service has been launched.

To date, we have received over 200 inquiries per year regarding the use of music for non-commercial and personal use in personally produced videos, etc., and this number is increasing year by year. In particular, for the use of music for individuals, whose needs are increasing, it usually takes about one week to one month, from examining the purpose to obtaining permission for use, including exchanging invoices.

With this service, applications for the use of songs registered in the library for specific purposes can be completed in as little as three days, and payments can be made online. As a result, the procedure that previously took up to one month has been significantly shortened.

Approximately 1,700 songs can be used, including popular Japanese music for school events (Mrs. GREEN APPLE, Ado, SEKAI NO OWARI, GReeeeN, etc.), as well as popular songs for ceremonies, including events and brass bands. select. We plan to increase the number of songs from time to time.

[Service overview]

Service name: UMPATTSU (pronunciation: Um Pats)

URL:https://www.universal-music.co.jp/other/pattsu/

Service start: End of September 2024

Number of songs: Approximately 1700 songs (scheduled to be added gradually)

Purpose of use:

1. Saving on media for distribution (HD, DVD, etc.)

2. Education-related competitions

3. Individual ceremonies (school events, etc.)

4. Use on the Internet for non-commercial purposes in accordance with 1, 2, and 3 above.

Supported payment brands: VISA, Mastercard, JCB, American Express, Diners Club

Song repertoire example:

J-POP:Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Inferno”, “Ao to Natsu”, etc., Ado “Ussewa”, “Shou”, etc.

SEKAI NO OWARI’s “Saikatsuki”, “Habit”, etc., GReeeeN’s “Haruka”, “Kiseki”, etc.

Music used at ceremonies, etc.:Kaientai “Gifting Words”, H2O “A Lot of Memories”, Finger 5 “Gakuen Heaven”, “Koi no Dial 6700”, etc.

Music used at play parties, etc.: “Aye-Aye”, “The Alps Ten Thousand Shaku”, “Under the Big Chestnut Tree”, “Medaka School”, etc.

Music used at sports days, etc.:“Fanfare (for opening and closing ceremonies)” and “Sword Dance (for races and competitions)” by Ensemble Academia, etc.

BGM and music for performance:Tokyo Kosei Orchestra “African Symphony” “Sing Sing Sing” “El Cumbanchero” “JOCK ROCK” etc.

Music box sound source: Beatles “Help!” “Hey Jude” “Yesterday” etc.

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