We ensure fair pay
From application to pay-out
1. Become a member
Use the live slider to determine whether it’s worth for you to become a member. Then submit the membership application
2. Submit your work notifications
After successful admission, you can register your works digitally. If your music is played, you will get paid.
3. Receive money
Reform Live
At the last General Assembly, it was announced that GEMA has committed to introducing important reforms. These concern the development of a genre-neutral live distribution and promotion of culture. GEMA’s various bodies are currently working intensively on this project. Given the importance of such a process of reform, we consider it crucial to involve the membership at the outset.
What you ought to know as a member
Just do everything online
Whether it’s submitting work declarations or account overviews, we offer many practical services in our Online Portal.
At a glance: all membership forms
Here, you can access important information, forms and applications about membership.
My financial details
Find out which information is contained in your membership account and how to correctly use the related online service in the Online Portal.
Engagement
Get involved in committees or as a delegate and help shape the future of the association at the GEMA General Assembly.
The most important questions from our community
Which rights do I assign to GEMA with the Deed of Assignment?
You assign to us as a trustee all rights in your works you are currently entitled to and those accruing, devolving, redevolving to you or otherwise acquired by you during the term of this Deed ...
Are my works protected by a GEMA membership?
No, the protection of your works is granted by the German Copyright Act, without you having to fulfil specific formalities such as a GEMA membership or a work declaration ...
Where can I view details on my pay-out?
You can access detailed breakdowns (individual statements and usage statements) in the free online service GEMA download. If you do not have access to the service yet, apply for an activation ...
How can I register my works with GEMA?
If you are an author or publisher and already a GEMA member, you can register your works with us. The work registration is very important, as you will ...
How does GEMA membership come about?
Once you have completed the admission procedure, membership is achieved by concluding a so-called Deed of Assignment. By signing the latter ...
When does GEMA membership make sense for me?
We always look forward to welcoming new members. Before you decided to become a member, you should ensure that a membership makes economic ...