For all who love music

I love writing new songs, listening to my music lyrics on the radio, watching them on TV or experiencing them live – each time this happens I am proud as if it were the first time. So that I can live off my music and continue to be creative, I have GEMA on my side.

Especially in times where digitisation and streaming has brought about the biggest change for the music industry since the invention of sound recording, a strong GEMA is enormously important to me in order to protect the creators.

Not only does GEMA look after my copyright as a performer; it also takes care of the exploitation rights for my works which is why this institution is one of the most important for me. After all this is exactly what provides the safety net for me to be able to develop myself as a songwriter.

Especially in today's digital world, it is important for artists like me that our rights are respected. GEMA gives me this security, is always there for me and I can fully concentrate on my creativity.

It's important for me that my social media community grows with me and gets an early glimpse at the creation of my songs. GEMA gives me the assurance that nobody else can claim my music as theirs.

To me, GEMA means having a steady and reliable partner on my side who ensures that performers receive their due income. I could not imagine a music industry without GEMA.

As an artist, I can and want to earn money with my music. GEMA is a strong partner in this respect!

We are all GEMA members since we want our music to be protected in terms of copyright and receive fair royalty payments for our works. You are really doing a great job. Thank you GEMA!

I am a member because I want to be able to live well off my music. I also consider copyright to be a very valuable asset and want to protect my songs. On top of that, I would like to increase the currently low proportion of women at GEMA.

I have been a GEMA member for half of my life: When I was in the teenage band “Debbie Rockt” back in 2007, GEMA was the only entity thanks to which I got money for my (songwriting) work.

Considering the multitude of broadcasts and performances, I would have lost the overview long ago. But no matter whether it’s royalties for live concerts, radio or television, GEMA takes care of it. I am glad that my rights as a composer are represented here.