Can I live-stream a workout?
You can live-stream a live class, provided your club has a Live-Stream Music Licence and so long
as the guidelines associated with that License are adhered to. For example, you must only use
cover music (known as “PPCA-free music” in Australia), for the workouts you live-stream. If your
class participants are going to be shown during the live-stream then you will need to gain their
written permission and show them where in the room they can stand if they don’t want to appear
in the live-stream.
Who can live-stream Les Mills classes?
The rules around a live-streamed class are the same as for a live class. It must be taught by an
Instructor who is qualified in that specific Les Mills program and delivered on behalf of a club
that is licensed for that Les Mills program. Unlike the live class however, the Instructor does
not need to be inside the club at the time of teaching.
Can Instructors live-stream a Les Mills workout out to everyone/anyone? Or does it need to be
restricted to my club’s members?
A live-stream class must be broadcast to members through a closed/private streaming platform
such as Zoom. It may not be broadcast to the general public (i.e. you cannot broadcast via
Facebook Live or Instagram Live). Live-streams must only be made available to your club’s
registered members (or select groups of people). This means that most of your live-stream
workouts should target current members or participants paying on a casual basis. You can
live-stream to non-paying participants for member acquisition activities, in the same way you
would do a club open day, but this needs to involve registered participants and small groups
only.
Les Mills Asia Pacific recommends Zoom as the platform to use to stream classes. What if my
club is already set up with another platform?
Your club can use a live-stream platform that works best for them and which they are most
familiar with. We recommend Zoom as many clubs, Instructors, and participants will be familiar
with this streaming platform and it has some great features. Whichever platform is used, both
you and your Club needs to ensure adherence to the terms of use for that specific platform.
Please note: it is not recommended to use private Facebook groups to live-stream classes, as
music is often blocked on this social media platform.
Can we save or record our live-stream classes for people who can’t make the specific time?
No, your club’s Live-Stream Music Licence does not permit any live-streamed classes to be
recorded, saved or replayed in any circumstances.
Who should a club contact to get a live-stream music license?
Each club is responsible for obtaining the necessary licences to live-stream classes in their
country. Clubs should get in touch with the relevant music licensing authority or Performing
Rights Organisation (PRO) that represents the songwriters/publishers in their country, to find
out about the licences required for live-streaming. Clubs will most likely already have a
licence from their PRO for the use of music in live/virtual classes in their clubs.
How do I know if I need to use cover music for my live-streams?
Cover music (called “PPCA-Free music” in Australia) is available to all Instructors at no extra
charge, and is included as part of the Release Kits for new Releases. It is recommended that
each club make their own enquiries to find out what licenses are available in their local
country and situation; however, music licensing regulations do not currently permit the use of
original artist recordings in live-streaming.
Why do clubs need to get additional music licences?
Clubs are required to have a licence from the local music licensing authority or Performing
Rights Organisation (PRO) in order to play music during live or virtual classes. An additional
licence may be required from these organisations, to enable clubs to deliver live-streamed
classes.
Do Instructors need to pay extra for cover music?
No. Cover music (called “PPCA-Free music” in Australia) is available to all Instructors at no
extra charge, and is included as part of the Release Kits for new Releases.
My program doesn’t have cover music available. Does this mean I can’t live-stream?
Yes. Unfortunately, as LES MILLS BARRE®, BODYJAM® and LES MILLS TONE® do not currently have
cover/PPCA-free music available, they are unable to be live-streamed.
Are any changes required to my Club Agreement with Les Mills Asia Pacific to allow me to
live-stream regular Releases?
Yes, your Club Agreement does not currently cover the live-streaming of regular Les Mills
workouts. If you would like to live-stream your Les Mills classes, you will need to vary your
Agreement to include live-streaming, and you should consult your local music licensing authority
or performing rights organisation regarding a live-stream music licence. For full details
regarding Live-Streaming of Les Mills programs, read our extensive Guide, then speak to your
local Business Partnership Manager in Australia or Southeast Asia.
Can I live-stream all Les Mills workouts, or only ones I have a program license for?
The rules around a live-stream are the same as for live workouts – you can only live-stream
programs that you have a license for, and you need to use Les Mills Instructors who are
qualified in those specific programs. Please note: LES MILLS BARRE®, BODYJAM® and LES MILLS
TONE® do not have cover/PPCA-free music available and therefore, cannot currently be
live-streamed.
Can we charge our members extra for the live-stream classes?
Yes, this is totally up to you. If your club is closed and members are not currently paying, you
could create an ‘at-home’ membership or offer these classes on a pay-per-use basis. There are a
number of platforms that can help you with this if needed, such as Move or MindBody.
Is there an additional fee for live-streaming?
To find out about any additional fees, contact your local Business Partnership Manager in Australia or Southeast Asia.
Where can I find out more information about live-streaming?
You can access our comprehensive Live-Streaming Guide and speak to your local Business
Partnership Manager in Australia or Southeast Asia if you have questions or wish to adjust your
existing Licence Agreement to include live-streaming.
Do I have to be qualified in the program to teach the live-stream workout?
As with live classes, you are only able to teach programs that you are qualified in.
Can I live-stream on my own if I no longer work for a club?
No. As with live classes, all live-streamed Les Mills workouts must be taught on behalf of an actively licensed club and only in the specific programs that the club is licensed to deliver.
If I am live-streaming on behalf of my club, do I need to be in the club or can I do it from home or another venue?
You can deliver your live-streamed class from your house or another private venue if you are not able to access your club. Ultimately, your club will specify where they’d like you to live-stream your class from.
Do I need any additional educational requirement to teach classes via live-stream?
You do not need any additional educational requirement to live-stream the programs you are already qualified to teach.
Please contact your Local Business Partnership Manager in Australia or Southeast Asia if you have any further questions or need support with live-streaming.
