Is Limelight's cheer music licensed for competition?

Yes. All Limelight custom cheer music is fully licensed and competition-ready for any sanctioned event including USASF, NCA, UCA, and NDA.

What mix lengths does Limelight offer?

Limelight offers 1:30, 1:45, 2:00, 2:15, and 2:30 standard lengths, plus custom lengths for any routine time requirement.

How long does it take to get my cheer music?

Turnaround time varies by package and season demand. Contact us when booking for current production timelines. Early booking is strongly recommended.

Does Limelight use cover songs?

No. To fully protect your team from copyright concerns, Limelight does not use cover songs in any package. All music is original or fully licensed.

How Much Does Custom Cheer Music Cost?

Q: How much does custom cheer music cost?

Limelight's custom cheer music packages start at $1,100 for a 1:30 Headliner mix and go up to $3,700 for a 2:30 Centerstage X fully original package.

If you've ever searched for custom cheer music and wondered what it actually costs, you're not alone. Pricing is one of the most common questions coaches and gym directors ask before booking — and unfortunately, many cheer music producers make it hard to find a straight answer.

At Limelight Music Productions, we believe in complete transparency. Here's exactly what custom cheer music costs, what affects the price, and how to find the right package for your team's needs and budget.

What Factors Affect the Cost of Custom Cheer Music?

Custom cheer music pricing is determined by two main factors: mix length and customization level.

Mix Length

The longer your routine, the more production time your mix requires. Standard competition lengths range from 1:30 for high school and Tiny all-star teams all the way to 2:30 for elite all-star programs competing at The Cheerleading Worlds and Summit. Longer mixes require more song sections, more transitions, more voice overs, and more engineering time — so they cost more.

Customization Level

Not all custom cheer music is created equal. A mix built from a proven catalog of licensed music requires less production time than a fully original composition written from scratch exclusively for your team. The more original and exclusive your music, the higher the investment.

How Much Does Custom Cheer Music Cost at Limelight?

Limelight offers three custom cheer music packages at different levels of customization:

Headliner Package — Starting at $1,100

The Headliner is our foundational package and the most popular choice for high school teams and all-star programs at the regional and state level. Your mix is built from our extensive multi-catalog music library with custom voice-overs featuring your team name and gym.

1:30 — $1,100
1:45 — $1,100
2:00 — $1,300
2:15 — $1,400
2:30 — $1,500

Headliner+ Package — Starting at $1,400

The Headliner+ steps up the customization with a wider variety of artists, custom team-specific voice-overs, raps, and chants written specifically for your team. This is the go-to choice for programs targeting national competitions like NCA, UCA, and regional USASF events.

1:30 — $1,400
1:45 — $1,400
2:00 — $1,600
2:15 — $1,800
2:30 — $2,000

Centerstage X Package — Starting at $2,600

Centerstage X is our flagship fully original package. Every song, lyric, and instrumental is composed exclusively for your team and remains 100% yours for the entire season. No other team will ever perform to your music. This is the gold standard for elite programs competing at The Cheerleading Worlds and Summit.

1:30 — $2,600
1:45 — $2,600
2:00 — $3,000
2:15 — $3,400
2:30 — $3,700

Elite all-star cheerleading competition — custom cheer music by Limelight Music Productions

Is Custom Cheer Music Worth the Investment?

Absolutely. Your music is one of the few elements of your routine that coaches have complete creative control over before competition day. The right music sets the tone for judges before your athletes throw a single skill. It pumps up your team in warm-ups. It makes your routine memorable long after you leave the floor.

Teams that invest in professional custom cheer music consistently report higher athlete confidence, stronger crowd energy, and a more cohesive overall performance. For programs competing at the national level, the difference between a generic mix and a fully original Centerstage X production can be significant.

What Is Included in the Price?

Every Limelight custom cheer music mix includes:

Full competition licensing — cleared for USASF, NCA, UCA, NDA, and all sanctioned events
Custom voice overs featuring your team name and gym
Professional sound engineering optimized for any arena
Seamless collaboration with our production team
Delivery through the Control Room — our online management system where you submit your team details, song requests, routine video, and 8-count sheet

Centerstage X additionally includes 2 free sound effect edits, a full lyric sheet, and a lyric video release on YouTube, SoundCloud, and TikTok.

Are There Rush Order Fees?

Rush orders and mid-season edits are handled on a case-by-case basis by New Level Music. If you have a tight deadline, contact us as early as possible to discuss availability and timeline.

Book custom cheer music with Limelight Music Productions

How Do I Book?

Booking is simple. Fill out the form on our Book Now page and New Level Music will reach out within 24–48 business hours to discuss delivery dates, package options, and mix length. They'll then get you set up in the Control Room to submit all your team details.

Limelight is currently accepting bookings for the upcoming season — and spots fill up fast. The earlier you book, the more production time your mix receives.

Ready to get started? Visit our Pricing page to compare all packages, or head straight to our Book Now page to secure your production slot today.

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