Free for Fans

My music is Free for Fans. You can listen, download, and play it in your DJ sets. The goal is simple: reach as many dancefloors as possible. From the club to a kitchen party. BUT: this is not a waiver of rights. It is not public domain or royalty-free music. All copyrights remain fully reserved. Normal music laws and licensing still apply.

What I Ask in Return

If my music brings you value, I invite you to give something back in a way that fits you:

Time

Share my music. Tell people about it. Take a quick video of the track playing, post it, and tag me.

Talent

Play it in your DJ set. Spread the word creatively. Support in your own way.

Treasure

Only you can put a number on what my music is worth to you.

Whatever form it takes, your contribution is appreciated. That is what keeps me going!

Why Beatport, iTunes, and Other Stores

My tracks are also available on stores that charge money. Free access here exists alongside those stores, not instead of them.

  1. Introduction You might not have known about my music if it wasn't on there.
  2. Choice Get it here for free or through stores, whichever works better for you.
  3. Easy An easy way to express that my music has value to you, with additional discovery value built in.
  4. Access Playing at a friend's house or requesting at a beach bar — you can find my music everywhere.
  5. Discovery Many people search on major platforms first. I would rather reach those people, and have them download it for free later.
  6. Playlisting Many people maintain personal playlists and DJ charts on these platforms. I want them to be able to add my music.
  7. DJ Workflow Some DJs rely on stores for integration with CDJs, Rekordbox, or other tools.
  8. Metadata Stores enable chart placement and ensure proper tagging and tracking.
  9. Attribution Distribution reduces mislabeling, bootlegs, and fake uploads.
  10. Licensing Commercial users have a HQ file from a familiar place with all the info for a licensing request.

Pricing on those platforms is set by their own policies.

The Music Industry

Music involves different rights holders and agreements. I only make tracks available under the Free for Fans model when every relevant party agrees. Per track that could be:

Labelsthat own or distribute the master recording.
Publishersthat manage the composition rights.
Writersif they manage their own publishing.

Different people and companies may have different obligations, and not every contract allows the flexibility to release music this way. I respect those bound by other commitments.

Rights and Boundaries

Tracks provided as Free for Fans are for personal listening, personal sharing, and DJ use only. All rights in the recording and composition are fully reserved. This is not public domain or royalty-free music. Commercial use, synchronization, sampling, remixing, resale, or re-upload requires prior written license. Performance rights are still subject to collection by local rights organizations.

You may

  • Listen and download
  • Play in your DJ sets
  • Share directly with friends

You may not

  • Sell, re-upload, or release as your own
  • Use commercially without a license
  • Sync, sample, or remix without approval
  • Do anything unlawful

Licenses are required for

Sync Use in film, video, advertising, games, or on platforms like YouTube always requires a license. I reserve the right to request takedowns. Sampling Using parts of my tracks in your own work requires a license. Remixes Official remixes need approval by the label and artist. Performance Playing music in clubs, venues, radio, or streaming may still trigger collecting society fees (e.g. Buma/Stemra, SACEM, ASCAP). These remain the responsibility of the organizer, venue, or broadcaster.

For sync, advertising, or film/TV licensing, contact via hello@dirkonsax.com. Master ownership: Dream, Love & Party. Publishing rights: Dirk on Sax.

Abuse

This free option is simply a way to give fans fast and friendly access. If you abuse it, rights holders — labels, publishers, partners, and collaborators — may come after you. I have only made a digital file easier to access. You are still responsible for how you use it. Treat it like music you bought and you will be fine.

Thanks

Thanks for your support! If my music has any value to you, please consider expressing that by sharing some of your time, talent, or treasure. Much appreciated!

Dirk

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