Gymnastics Floor Music and Songs for Performance Sports

Songs with a story for programs and routines, with what you need to know about lyrics and licensing in each sport.

Can you use songs with lyrics?

Figure skating (ISU)	Songs with lyrics are allowed: in ice dance since the 1997–98 season, in singles and pairs since 2014–15.
Rhythmic gymnastics (FIG)	Songs with lyrics are allowed in a limited number of routines, with appropriate lyrics. Check the current Code of Points.
Artistic gymnastics floor (FIG, women)	No sung lyrics: the voice is allowed only as an instrument. Wildlands is also available as an instrumental.
Cheerleading	Music must be properly licensed, and mixes or mash-ups need written permission from the rights holders.
Color guard and winter guard	Songs with lyrics are widely used. Your show music must be licensed: check your circuit’s rules.
Artistic swimming (World Aquatics)	No restriction on the choice of music in the published rules; music clearance rules apply.

Licensing

Remember Home, The Place Where We Belong, Break the Distance and Whispers are available to license on ClicknClear, the approved music licensing platform of the international gymnastics (FIG) and skating (ISU) federations. For anything else, see elyaz.com/licensing.