FIND COPYRIGHT-FREE MUSIC FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON

If you’re a creator or video editor, you will already know the importance of creating high-quality content for the holiday season. From promos and product reviews to Vlogmas and unboxing videos, the Christmas period is prime time for producing scroll-stopping social media content. 

To stand out amongst the noise, you’ll need high-quality, claims-free Christmas background music to set the right tone in your festive videos.

With Universal Music for Creators, you have over 50,000 tracks and 200,000 sound effects to choose from. Enjoy copyright-free Christmas music you can use across all social media platforms.

Our top tips for creating festive videos

Consider the mood of your video 

From traditional Christmas classics to lo-fi beats with a festive twist, using the right music can enhance the mood and atmosphere of your videos, whilst enticing your audience to watch for longer. 

If you’re creating a lively promotional video, selecting an energetic and up-tempo festive track will help capture your viewer’s attention and convey a confident tone of voice. You can use our fast search function to find tracks that match the specific vibe you’re going for.

Or you may want to create a warmer, wholesome atmosphere. Browse our traditional Christmas background music selection to help convey a cozy and nostalgic feeling.

Create a clear narrative

With only seconds to capture your audiences’ attention online, you need to maximize the shareability and discoverability of your content. By crafting a compelling storyline and keeping audiences engaged with an intriguing visual hook or sound, you can boost viewer retention and your content's shareability.

Emotion is also a powerful storytelling tool that helps form deeper connections with your audience. Our hand-picked playlists and themes are a great place to spark your inspiration and find a track to evoke a particular feeling from your viewers.

Experiment with sound effects

Sound effects can be a game-changer when it comes to enhancing key moments in your festive videos. By matching sounds to your visuals and experimenting with different volume levels, you can immerse your audience in your storyline whilst creating maximum audiovisual impact.

With Universal Music for Creators, you have access to a library of better than royalty-free holiday music and unique sound effects to fuel your creativity and customize your videos.

Listen to our copyright-free Christmas albums:

Listen to our festive playlists: