ElevenLabs music platform (in at a glance
ElevenLabs signed a multi-year licensing and product deal with UMG to build a fan music-creation platform on licensed music and artist participation; the platform is still in development.
What changed with ElevenLabs music platform (in
ElevenLabs announced a multi-year licensing agreement and strategic collaboration with Universal Music Group on September 10, 2026. The company described it as its first agreement with a major label that covers both licensing and product development.
The main planned product is a fan-facing music creation platform, still in development, where fans can remix, mash up, and reinterpret tracks from participating artists. The companies also plan AI audio tools for artists and songwriters. ElevenLabs says the new platform will be separate from its existing Music API and ElevenMusic app.
Why ElevenLabs music platform (in matters for businesses
The announcement does not spell out catalogs, artist opt-in mechanics, payment terms, or whether fan creations can be used commercially. Businesses using ElevenLabs music tools today should keep relying on the terms of the existing products rather than on this future platform.
Sources for this story
- Universal Music Group and ElevenLabs announce multi-year strategic agreement (opens in a new tab)Official
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