Using music on the internet
You can apply music on the internet in many different ways. Do you want to use music for a web radio, a podcast, a music or video portal, for a private website, a company website or that of an association or a club? You are in the right place here, also when it comes to music for emails, apps, vouchers, QR codes or a GEMA member website. Just indicate here how and for what purpose you want to use music. Determine the fee. And then notify us of the music used.
This is how you license music on the internet
GEMA Online Portal – for online uses in Germany
Webradios, podcasts, websites, portals, GEMA member websites, emails or apps: The GEMA Online Portal is the place for notifying us of music on the internet. It’s also rather easy and quick. Especially when it comes to repeat notifications, our Online Portal is particularly convenient. Don’t forget: The Online Portal is exclusively for music which is used within Germany.Licences for transnational online music services
Licensr – the quick path to your licence
You are offering your online music service in at least two countries? In that case, simply use Licensr, the self-service platform of ICE to have your music licensed. Just answer a few questions and the tool will determine the licence fee. Calculation, payment via credit card and confirmation by email, all of that within just minutes. To use Licensr, you need to meet the following requirements:- You are running a streaming or download provider service or offer music online B2B.
- Your expected annual turnover is at least EUR 250,000.
- Transnational licences
Select type of music use and register
In our overview, you can check out all online tariffs that you can select and use for notification purposes.
Audio books, audio plays & similar productions
Music in audio books, audio plays and similar productions such as downloads and/or streaming (tariff VR-OD 12)
Music & music video streaming (paid subscriptions)
Use of GEMA repertoire works in the course of paid-for streaming services (tariff VR-OD 8)
Music & music video streaming (paid subscriptions)(B2B)
Use of GEMA repertoire works in the course of paid-for streaming services (tariff VR-OD 13)
Music & music video streaming (free of charge)
Free-of-charge and ad-supported music and music video streaming services (tariff VR-OD 9)
Non-commercial licences webradios
Webradio communication using a non-commercial licence (GEMA NK licence)
Non-commercial licences online
Background music for websites, downloads, streaming using a non-commercial licence (GEMA NK licence)
Caricatures, parodies and pastiches
Statutory remuneration for service providers (Section 2 UrhDaG), e.g. platforms with user-generated content (VR-OD 18 tariff)
It’s simple and quick: Submit your music use online
You are using music on the internet It is simple and quick to notify us of such uses in our GEMA Online Portal, 24/7. In our Online Portal, you can obtain licences for webradios, podcasts, websites, portals, GEMA member websites, emails and apps. If you submit repeat notifications, the Online Portal is particularly convenient.
For creatives, GEMA is a strong partner
Jonathan Zelter | Performer and authorI 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.
Fabian Lang | Composer and ProducerEspecially 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.
ela. | Songwriter and performerNot 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.
Ambre Vallet | Songwriter & ArtistEspecially 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.
Diana Goldberg | Songwriter & ArtistIt'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.
AVAION | Electro-MusicianTo 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.
Zoé | musicianAs an artist, I can and want to earn money with my music. GEMA is a strong partner in this respect!
Diamonds | rock bandWe 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!
Gwen Cobain | musician and songwirterI 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.
Sofia Stark | singer songwriterI 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.
Christin Henkel | composer & songwriterConsidering 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.