UMG Sandbox License

Unique to this Hackathon, developers will have unprecedented access to UMG's vast library of audio streaming tracks.

  • Developers will have pre-cleared access to 40k UMG audio streaming tracks.

  • Winners are eligible for an 1-year Innovation License for continued access to our sandbox.

  • Artists included in this catalog include old and new, and cross genre: Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, Elton John, Diana Ross, Neil Diamond, Imagine Dragons, Halsey, Rihanna, Maroon 5,Hans Zimmer, Andrea Bocelli, John Williams

  • By request, we can open up select Motown and Blue Note assets from our digitized archives to developers, in a challenge to build an immersive catalog experience:

    • Tape transfers + tape box scans

    • Production Masters

    • Mix Reels including out-takes

    • Photo session scans

    • Music Videos/Session Videos

    • Art flat scans + illustrations

Access to API keys will begin upon signing the participant and audio content agreement, which will be available day of. You will also have the option to receive a key up to a week in advance if you would like to handle the agreements via DocuSign. For those of you interested in signing the DocuSign in advance, please email tristin.marshall@umusic.com.

See the API supporting documentation below.

Innovation Audio API Documentation (Swagger)

API Host

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