Jess Hartley — Hartley Sounds
Your business has a story.
It should have a sound.
The songwriter for family attractions, venues, restaurants, holiday parks, and the places people love.
Custom brand anthems written from a small studio in Ludlow, Shropshire. Songs that belong to you and no one else.
Ludlow, Shropshire
Since 2022
About
I started Hartley Sounds because of a party in a pub.
My dad ran The Three Tuns in Bishop's Castle for fifty years. In 2021 he asked me to write something for the anniversary — not a speech, a song. Something the regulars could sing. I wrote it in an afternoon and played it on the night. People cried. People sang along. People who'd never met each other were suddenly in it together.
That's when I understood what a song can do for a place.
I've been writing brand anthems ever since — for family attractions, holiday parks, farm parks, restaurants, gastropubs, and visitor experiences across the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. Every song is researched and written from scratch. No templates. No stock music. Just a song that sounds like your business and no one else's.
The process
How it works
I research you
Before I write a single word, I spend time understanding your business. Your story, your place, your customers, what makes you different. The more specific, the better the song.
I write your song
I write lyrics that name your place, your people, your personality. Then I produce a track that fits your brand — warm folk for a farm stay, anthemic rock for a theme park, smooth soul for a restaurant.
It's yours
You receive a high-quality MP3 and full licensing rights. Use it on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube — anywhere you post. Or upgrade to full unlimited licensing for ads, in-venue, and beyond.
Listen
A few recent songs
Each one was written specifically for that business — researched, written, and produced from scratch.
Twinlakes Family Theme Park
Upbeat pop-rockMelton Mowbray, Leicestershire
A family theme park in the East Midlands — rides, water slides, and a whole day of noise.
Trentham Estate
Cinematic folk-popStoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
Six hundred acres of Italian gardens, ancient woodland, and the River Trent.
Featherdown Farm Stays
Acoustic folkUK-wide glamping
Canvas farmhouses on working farms across the UK — the original back-to-nature escape.
Amazement Farm & Fun Park
Sunny popCentral Coast, NSW, Australia
A family farm park on the New South Wales coast — mazes, animals, and Australian sunshine.
Hobbiton Movie Set
Celtic folkMatamata, New Zealand
The real Shire — a working farm in Waikato where Middle-earth came to life.
The Parcel Yard
British pub rockKing's Cross, London
A Victorian pub under the arches of King's Cross — Fuller's ale, vaulted ceilings, and proper London warmth.
What people say
From the people who've heard it
"I honestly wasn't sure what to expect — I thought it might sound a bit generic. It didn't. It sounded like us. We've used it on every reel we've posted since and the engagement has been noticeably different. People keep asking what the music is. Worth every penny."
Rachel M.
Family Theme Park · East Midlands
January 2025
"Jess sent it completely out of the blue. I listened to it twice and then played it to my business partner. We bought it the same day. It's been on our Instagram intro ever since. Customers have mentioned it. Genuinely didn't expect that."
Tom H.
Gastropub & Restaurant · London
November 2024
"The song captures something about our place that I've never been able to put into words. It's warm and a bit wild at the same time, which is exactly what we are. Our guests love it. We play it in the welcome video and it sets the tone perfectly."
Claire W.
Glamping & Outdoor Stays · Yorkshire
March 2025
"I was a bit sceptical at first — we're a pretty down-to-earth place and I wasn't sure a song was for us. But Jess clearly did her homework. It's got the right energy. Kids love it. We use it on TikTok and it gets more saves than anything else we post."
Dan F.
Family Farm Park · New South Wales, Australia
October 2024
"We get a lot of content made about us but this felt different — it was made for us, not just about us. The detail in the lyrics was impressive. It felt like Jess had actually been here. We've had guests share it on their own channels which is something we never expected."
Sophie R.
Visitor Attraction · New Zealand
December 2024
"We've been trying to nail our brand identity for years and somehow Jess did it in three minutes of music. It's got the mountains, the quiet, the fire pits — all of it. Played it to the team and a couple of people got a bit emotional, which tells you everything."
Mark T.
Holiday Park & Lodges · North Wales
February 2025
Pricing
Simple, honest pricing
No hidden fees, no ongoing subscriptions. You pay once and the song is yours.
Social Licence
Your brand anthem, licensed for use across all social media platforms.
- ✓Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube
- ✓High-quality MP3 download
- ✓Yours to use forever
- ✓2 variations to choose from
Full Licence
Everything in Social, plus unlimited use across all channels and formats.
- ✓All social media platforms
- ✓Paid advertising
- ✓Website & in-venue use
- ✓TV, radio & events
- ✓No restrictions, forever
Brand Sound Suite
A complete audio identity — your anthem plus three additional variations.
- ✓Full brand anthem
- ✓Short hook clip (5–10 sec)
- ✓Seasonal variation
- ✓Ad cut version
- ✓Full unlimited licensing
Not sure which is right for you? and I'll help you figure it out.
"Every business with a real story deserves a real song."
Work with me
Get in touch
Tell me a bit about your business and I'll come back to you within a couple of days. No sales pitch — just a conversation about whether this is right for you.
Ludlow, Shropshire — working with businesses across the UK, Australia, and New Zealand