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Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Creativity and AI: How it can be used. What rules apply to AI providers. How we are committed to protecting the rights of our members.
Reform of cultural funding
We have been promoting the creative work of our members for over 70 years. This cultural promotion is to be reformed and given a new focus.
Song Economy
The world of music in numbers. Where do most concerts take place? Which hits are played most often at Oktoberfest, on the radio, and at Christmas?
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Questions about GEMA
How is GEMA organised?
GEMA actually “is” its members. As a consequence, our most important body is the General Assembly of members. It usually takes place once a year, and takes turns between Berlin and Munich. All full GEMA members ...
Does GEMA make a profit?
GEMA is not aimed at making a profit.
Instead, we pay out our collections to composers, lyricists, arrangers and publishers who are GEMA members or members of a foreign sister organisation and whose ...
How can use copyright to protect a song I composed myself?
You do not need to do anything. Your song is automatically protected by German copyright law. This applies to the composition material and song lyrics, from ...