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How can I use other artists' pop music in my films?

I'm running a charitable service for schools, creating short tv programmes about international development issues. Basically kids send us short clips taken on their mobiles/webcams, giving us their views on global issues. I'd like to have some background music playing, but I don't want any old rubbish. I need songs that the kids will recognise. So my question is how can I use short sound clips for free (or cheap). Ideally I'd like to sign some kind of deal with a record label that lets me use all their stuff for a set license. Does this kind of thing exist?

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1. Hi ! 1) you could look into a lot of sites which provide licensed music to be used(released or unreleased depends on what deal they offer. 2) you could approach music labels for the rights and i think if you are using the music for some educational purpose then its much easier and maybe free depending on individual understanding. 3) if you do not manage to find any process working out from these ,just let me know maybe i could help you out with 1 or 2 small projects since i am a composer myself and would be glad to help you out. NOTE : I REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR CONCERN FOR ACKNOWLEDGING THE RIGHTS OF EVERY COMPOSER AND WRITER AND ALL OTHERS CONCERNED AND DESERVING WITH THE MUSIC YOU WOULD BE USING. THANK YOU !