Claiming unpaid royalties for Audio Media and Audio-Visual Media
Mechanical Right in Audio Media (Phono VR)
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from 2026 in the new category: Music on physical media reproduction right (MT VR)
Mechanical Right in Audio-Visual Media (BT VR)
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from 2026 in the new category: Mixed content on physical media reproduction right (GT VR)
Latest update:
As previously announced - we carried out the final regular distribution for categories Phono VR and BT VR on July 1, 2025. The next distribution will take place within the new categories MT VR and GT VR.
This change results from the new regulation of the reproduction and distribution sector for physical media, which was adopted with Proposal 23 at the General Assembly 2024.
We expect to announce the next distribution, then in MT VR and GT VR, in spring 2026. As always, we’ll keep you regularly updated on all news and developments right here on gema.de.
You can find more information on our dedicated page about audio recording or directly our Help Centre: