How it works

You preview the songs on the web site, if any meet your needs, visit the sister site at www.uniquesongs.com and create an account to access the free download area. You just help yourself to as many songs as you like. There are far more songs on that site too!

All the songs on this web site have been written or co-written by Neil Preston and we retain the copyright, but you are free to use, record and perform the material. Only if, a very big if, the song becomes a commercial success with a commercial record label/broadcaster would we receive any royalties. See information below about Performing Rights and Mechanical Copyright Protection Society.

The primary reason for doing this is to help young singers and know that the songs are being sung, heard and hopefully enjoyed. If we can help anyone's career a little, that's reward enough. Young singers often can't afford original material, so at least you've found one resource where you won't get charged a penny!

Subject to availability, we may be able to create a new song for you. There's no charge for this service, but we restrict this to artistes who get out there and perform and have a good chance of success. Demand is high so we have to be choosy.

We can also provide the chords and/or MIDI files in most cases so you can create your own versions of the songs.

Performing Rights Society
The PRS is a royalty collection agency working on behalf of composers and music publishers with regards to the public performance and broadcast of their work through traditional and new media. The basic principles of royalty collection and distribution are explained on its website, which also features information on how artists/publishers can register work and businesses can obtain a license for the public performance of copyright music. Other PRS membership's benefits include the possibility to attend regular 'surgeries', a loan scheme, and referral services to lawyers and accountants.
web site: www.prs.co.uk
General enquiries: 020 7580 5544
License hotline: 08000 684828

Mechanical Copyright Protection Society
The MCPS collects and distributes 'mechanical' royalties to its composers and music publisher's members. Visit the website for a guide to types of copyrights, musical work registration, royalty collection and distribution, plus extensive information on record label registration and how to obtain a license to use copyright music for audio products, including compilations, samples, digital content, etc.
web site: www.mcps.co.uk
tel: 020 8769 4400

British Music Rights

British Music Rights is an umbrella organisation which represents the interests of composers, songwriters and music publishers. Formed in 1996 by the British Academy of Composers & Songwriters, the Music Publishers Association (MPA), the Mechanical-Copyright Protection Society (MCPS) and the Performing Right Society (PRS), we provide a consensus voice promoting the interests of creators and publishers of music at all levels.

Web site: www.bmr.org