Use music

Branches & more

• Where do I find specific information on industry sectors, business communities and associations?
• Why is there no page for my industry sector/business community/association?
• I have signed a license agreement with GEMA for my gym/dance studio. Does this also cover the use of music online?
• We are a sports association. Do we have to notify GEMA of our club events?
• How high are the GEMA fees for the retail trade?
• How do we register a spa concert with GEMA and what do we have to take into account?

Films, series, advertising & videos

• What do I have to do if I want to use music for a film production or a video?
• What do I have to do if I want to use music for a promotional film?
• Wie melde ich die Produktion eines Films oder einer Serie an?

Music notification

• By when do I have to report my music use?
• Was ist die EAN bzw. die GTIN? Gibt es einen Unterschied?
• Was sind HAP und EVP und wann nutze ich welchen Preis?
• Do I have to report anything afterwards?
• When is a public event free of charge from a GEMA perspective? Do I need to notify GEMA if my event is free of charge?
• Which tariff is the right one?
• Which form do I use for my music notification?
• How can I report music uses?

Price

• Which price calculator do I use for music on audio recordings?
• Was ist Licensr?
• Wie kann ich den Preis für Musik im Internet berechnen?
• Wie kann ich den Preis für Veranstaltungen und dauerhafte Hintergrundmusik berechnen?

Setlist

• What is a setlist?
• When do I need to submit a setlist (playlist)?
• What do I need to do if the music was GEMA-free?
• How can I delegate the submission of setlists to the bands, artists or managements?
• How do I submit a setlist?

Social Media & Websites

• I want to use music on TikTok. What do I need to consider?
• I would like to upload re-recorded songs (covers) online, e.g. on YouTube, Instagram or my website. Do I need a license?
• What do I have to consider if I transmit a fee-based live stream with music on YouTube?
• I would like to use Instagram’s music library for a story/a reel on Instagram. What do I have to observe when doing so?
• I would like to upload music on a video platform such as YouTube or Twitch. What do I need to consider?
• I want to upload replayed songs (covers) online, for example on YouTube, Instagram or my website. Do I need a licence?
• I want to upload music content, for example background music, to my homepage. What do I need to consider?
• What do I need to consider if I upload videos on Facebook?
• What do I have to consider if I upload videos with music on YouTube, TikTok, Facebook or Instagram?