Play Popular On Hold Music From Real Artists

Would you like to better connect to callers with Relatable On Hold Music?

Tired of generic instrumental music? Give your callers a better on-hold experience with the music they already know and love. Evolved Sound provides fully licensed Top 40, pop, rock, and chart hits for your business phone system. We handle all the complex OneMusic licensing in Australia, so you can legally play real music from popular artists, creating a professional and engaging brand image from the moment a call is placed on hold.

Sometimes this approach is more powerful compared to incorporating our standard instrumental on hold music.

By playing onhold music that your target callers can better relate to (or even sing a long to) can assist to improve their mood, reduce hang ups and lighten their spirit when they come off hold. Most businesses would prefer not to have anyone on hold, however in reality it isn’t always possible. What you can control is what they hear. So, by playing commercially released music on hold could be just what your business needs to help nurture brand loyalty and build that customer experience.

The good news is there are a lot more options now available compared to playing annoying chimes or out dated elevated music onhold. Evolved Sound can assist with the supply of commercially released on hold music for businesses of all sizes. We have working relationships with all major record companies and licensing bodies to make the whole process easy to implement, manage and update.

We deliver licensed music tracks ready for upload to your phone system or loaded onto your dedicated on hold message player.

The Power of Popular Music On Hold

Don’t let your callers tune out to generic, forgettable elevator music. The music you play on hold is a direct reflection of your brand. By choosing popular, recognizable songs, you instantly create a more positive and engaging experience for anyone waiting on the line.

Familiar music has been shown to reduce caller frustration and shorten perceived wait times. When callers recognise a song they enjoy, it puts them at ease and makes the wait feel significantly shorter. This small detail transforms dead time into a positive brand touchpoint, reinforcing your company’s identity as professional, modern, and considerate of your customers’ experience.

All-Inclusive OneMusic Licensing

Playing music in a commercial environment in Australia requires specific licensing to ensure artists and creators are paid for their work. Many business owners don’t realise that playing the radio, a CD, or a personal streaming service like Spotify or Apple Music on their phone system is a breach of copyright and can lead to serious fines.

That’s where we provide complete peace of mind. Evolved Sound manages all the complexities of music licensing in Australia for you. Our service includes all fees and reporting for OneMusic, the official joint initiative between APRA AMCOS and the PPCA. We ensure that every track you play is 100% commercially licensed for on-hold use, protecting your business and allowing you to play the music you want, worry-free.

Custom Curated Playlists for Your Brand

Your brand has a unique personality, and your on-hold music should too. We go beyond a one-size-fits-all approach by offering expertly curated playlists tailored to match your specific brand identity and customer demographic.

Whether you want to project an energetic and modern feel with Today’s Top 40 Hits, a trusted and established vibe with Classic Rock, or a fun, nostalgic atmosphere with 80s & 90s Pop, we have a playlist for you. We work with you to understand your brand and select a soundtrack that perfectly complements it, ensuring a consistent and professional experience for every person who calls your business.

The Evolved Licensed On Hold Music Service can include:



Discover how commercial on hold music can benefit your business. Contact Us today!

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Consumer streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music, as well as commercial radio broadcasts, are licensed only for personal, non-commercial listening. Using them for your on-hold music is a breach of copyright law and can result in significant fines. Our service provides the specific commercial license required to legally play popular music in your business.

Yes, a license is a legal requirement. OneMusic Australia is the official body that manages music licensing on behalf of Australia's two main collection societies: APRA AMCOS (for songwriters and publishers) and PPCA (for artists and record labels). Our service includes all OneMusic licensing fees and reporting, giving you complete peace of mind that you are fully compliant.

You gain access to a massive library of commercially released music from the original, famous artists you hear on the radio. We offer expertly curated playlists featuring today's Top 40 hits, timeless Classic Rock, energetic 80s & 90s Pop, and much more. We work with you to select a genre and style that perfectly matches your brand.

Our on-hold music solutions are compatible with virtually all modern business phone systems, including on-premise PBX and cloud-based VoIP systems. We provide the audio in the exact format your system requires, making installation simple and straightforward.

Yes, our licensed on-hold music is provided as a subscription service. Because music licensing is an ongoing requirement and the music charts are always changing, a subscription ensures your business remains 100% legally compliant and your on-hold music can be kept fresh and current.

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