videography · 5 min read · Updated June 2026
How much does a music video cost in the UK?
Budget tiers
£500–£1,500: single-location performance video, one operator, one-day shoot, lyric-style edit.
£1,500–£4,000: small crew, two locations, gimbal + drone, colour-graded edit, 2-week turnaround.
£4,000–£10,000: director + DP, lighting kit, talent / dancers, narrative or concept-led production.
£10,000+: multi-day shoots, professional cast, location permits, full post-production team.
Frequently asked
- What's a reasonable first music video budget?
- For an independent artist's first release, £1,200–£2,500 hits the sweet spot of looking professional without overspending on a track that's still building an audience.
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