Facing the music: Figure skaters battle copyright issues over the tunes they use
Figure skaters are facing challenges related to copyright permissions for the music they choose to perform to, exemplified by Spanish skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabaté's recent scare of potentially losing his routine due to music licensing issues.
The Minions receive permission to 'appear' in an ice skater's routine at Milano-Cortina 2026
The mischievous Minions will make their Olympic debut after Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate received final approval for his music, allowing him to perform his short program featuring a medley from the animated movie during the men's competition next Tuesday.
The Nightmare Dressed as 'Minions' at the 2026 Winter Olympics: Why Music Rights Threaten Figure Skating
A figure skater learns just days before the Winter Olympics that he must change his program due to music rights issues concerning a 'Minions' theme.
In skating there is a Minions case: Sabaté forced to change music. No wait!
Spanish skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabaté has stirred excitement ahead of the artistic skating events at the Italian Olympics by performing to Minions music while dressing like the characters.
Tomás Guarino can dress as a Minion and carry out his short program after reaching an agreement with the producer
Spanish entertainer Tomás Guarino has reached an agreement that allows him to dress as a Minion and perform his short program without any copyright issues just days before the Olympic Games.
Minion Owner Riches Olympic Skater
Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate must change his short program at the last minute before the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics due to music approval issues.
Skater Obtains Minions Rights for His Routine at the Winter Olympics
Spanish skater Tomás-Llorenç Guarino Sabaté has secured the rights to use a Minions-themed electronic song for his routine at the upcoming Winter Olympics, after initially facing the need to find a different track.
Spanish skating avoids a setback just days before the Winter Olympics: Tomás Guarino will be able to dress as a Minion
The Spanish skating team overcomes a last-minute issue ahead of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, allowing Tomás Guarino to dress as a Minion.
Tomàs Guarino is not allowed to be a minion at the Winter Olympics
Spanish figure skater Tomàs Guarino is barred from using music from 'Despicable Me' for his routine due to copyright issues.
Ankara setback on the brink of the Olympics - Entire performance was stolen
Spanish figure skater Tomàs-Llorenç Guarino Sabaté faces a significant setback ahead of the Olympics after his performance music was reportedly stolen, preventing him from competing in Milan-Cortina.
Spanish figure skater says Minions music barred due to copyright issue
Olympic debutant Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate will not be able to use music from the Minions franchise due to copyright concerns during his figure skating routine ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics.