CIMSPA and EMD statement on music licensing

We are disappointed to learn that PRS for Music will not be continuing the online fitness music licence.

This means original artist and copyright music will no longer be allowed for online workouts from 30th June 2021.

EMD UK and The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity have been in discussions with PRS Music, MPA and the UK government to find a long-term resolution and will continue to challenge the decision. We are also continuing to push for other forms of support for instructors, to help them recover from the impact of the last 18 months. Although this will come as a disappointment to many, we would like to remind instructors of businesses that provide excellent license free music and other instructor music solutions. These include (but are not limited to):

• FitMixPro
• WSHQ: Workout Music
• Pure Energy GO
• Fab Fitness Music

You can find more details about these organisations and their special offers on the EMD UK website (We recommend all instructors do their own due diligence before purchase to ensure legal compliance.)

Alongside EMD UK, we are continuing to fight for a long-term solution. We thank you for your continued patience in this matter.