Global background music market generated revenue of US$ 1.35 billion in 2017. By 2026, the background music market is expected to be valued at US$ 2.31 billion with a CAGR of 6.3% over the forecast period. AV system segment held dominant position in the global background music market in 2017 and is expected to retain its dominance over the forecast period. AV system segment generated revenue of US$ 824.5 Mn in 2017.
Availability of variety of music online and affordable subscription services has increased demand for background music. Rather than using compact disc, retailers are now downloading and constantly updating music from online sources. According to Coherent Market Insights’ analysis, paid music streaming subscription revenue was around US$ 230 Mn in 2018 and will reach around US$ 342 Mn by end of 2022, globally. Moreover, to attract more consumers, royalty free background music is being offered with high quality. For instance, Soundstripe offers royalty free production music at an affordable price.
North America held dominant position in the global background music market in 2017 and is projected to retain its dominance throughout the forecast period. In 2017, the U.S. accounted for largest share in terms of revenue in the region. Among product type, music streaming segment is projected to exhibit highest CAGR over the forecast period. Music streaming allows consumers to stream and listen to music with the help of internet connected devices such as mobiles, PCs, and laptops. Due to advancements in technology, people have instant access to products and services. This is expected to drive growth of the music streaming segment over the forecast period. According to Coherent Market Insights’ analysis, subscription-based music streaming is the largest contributor to global revenue of the background music market.
Growth in travel and tourism sector is expected to offer lucrative growth opportunities for the global background music industry
Music in various styles and permutations such as amplified or acoustic, instrumental or vocal, or any other format is a universal and ubiquitous cultural expression. It represents human culture, thus can have immense impact on human minds. Except in few countries such as Afghanistan, Mali, and others, music is available across almost all countries. Music travels through commercial or informal digital broadcasts, downloads, recordings, films, etc. impacting travelers’ consciousness either in a positive or negative way. It enhances the ambience of a place. Background music providers have also tracked this and incorporated the idea in their offerings. For instance, Beatsuite offers adventure and travel genre of music, which can be sorted by mood/themes, keywords, popularity, and release date. Moreover, travel vlogging is in trend as people get to share exceptional experiences by exploring remote places. In such cases, background music also plays a crucial role. A right soundtrack can make a travel-inspired experience more enticing. For instance, a Vlog titled Dream on Costa Rica used the PremiumBeat track ‘Earth, Wind and Power’ by Simon Charrier. In this video, when the music kicks in at the 19-second mark, it complements the inspiring, dreamlike quality of the video perfectly.
Music sources include sources from where audio or video is taken, which then is converted into background music with the help of some modifications. These are the audio/video distribution platforms or music sharing websites that enable to upload, share, and promote an audio/video. Some of the examples include Soundcloud, MySpace, Spotify, iHeart Radio, MixCloud, The Free Music Archive, Epidemic Sound, and others.
Global Background Music Market: Key Players
Major players operating in the global background music market include PlayNetwork, Inc., TouchTunes Music Corporation, Sirius XM Holdings, Inc., Almotech Media Solutions, Imagesound, Easy on Hold, Soundnet Limited (Soundjack), Xenox Music & Media B.V., Qsic Pty Ltd., Express Melody, OpenEar Music, Auracle Sound, Cloud Cover Music, and Mood Media Corporation.
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