Our distribution dated 1 June 2024
Live and reproduction
On 1 June 2024, we will be paying out approximately 151 million euros in the live performance and public playback categories to our members and sister organisations – an increase of around 34% compared to the corresponding distributable amount from the previous year, and as such a very pleasing result for our members.
Further information about the live performance and public playback categories is available here.
Events with live music
In the live performance categories, our members and sister organisations will receive royalties of approximately 111 million euros. This means that compared to the previous year, the distribution amount for this date is more than 34 million euros higher – a significant increase, demonstrating once again that following the difficulties of the coronavirus years, the event sector is now very much back in gear.
We have compiled further information for you in our information sheets U/UD/M and E/ED/EM/BM.
You can find out how we distribute in entertainment and serious music here.
Public music playback (category: M)
In 2023, the party scene rediscovered the delights of going out to clubs and discotheques, as reflected in a distribution amount of around 33 million euros. This represents a hefty increase of approximately 8 % compared to the previous year, and an outstanding result that exceeds pre-coronavirus level.
We have compiled further information for you in our information sheet M.
You can find out how we distribute in public music playback here.
Playback in discotheques
We have compiled further information for you in our information sheet DK & DK VR.
Saying goodbye to the GEMA Download service
Information about our last payouts
Payouts as January 2024
In the categories Mixed online platforms, Music on demand streaming, Sound and audiovisual recordings, International
Payouts as of October-November 2023
In the categories Online, Phono VR, International, Rating, Live and Reproduction
Payouts as of 1 December 2023
GEMA starts distributing income for media libraries as a supplement
Information about our last payouts
FAQs - frequently asked questions regarding the distribution
It is possible that the account statements are still on their way, they are only available a few days after the payout at the start of the new month. The process is as follows:
Detailed breakdowns/statements are available via the GEMA Download.
Money flows.
The account statement will be issued and transferred (by post or the Online Portal)
Are you registered for the Online Portal? Then you can access your account statements there:
Simply go to My financial details in the Online Portal.
You can access this in the area My account statements.
You can submit a claim for an incorrect distribution quickly and easily using the following options:
- You log into the Online Portal and use the Service Claims.
- For missing live events, use the service My setlists in the Online Portal where you can submit your setlists in the form of a complaint/claim.
Please note: Before submitting any claims, please check whether a distribution has already been made for the period and category. You can access an overview of the deadlines and categories here: Please only claim uses, which are not included in your detailed statements (on the Online Portal > GEMA Download) or need to be claimed for other reasons. Pursuant to § 59 of the GEMA distribution plan, claims must contain specific details which permit a verification. You ensure that this is the case by providing the requested details in the Online Portal under Claims. You can access all the details regarding claims here.
You do not have access to the Online Portal yet? Register as a music creator here. Then, you will receive an e-mail with an activation link to set your own password. After that, you complete the activation application which is shown in the Online Portal, and send it through to us. Once your account has been successfully activated, we will inform you. You can then start the service under GEMA Download and download the detailed breakdowns.
You can access further information on how to submit claims here.
It is possible that the account statements are still on their way, they are only available a few days after the pay-out at the start of the new month. The process is as follows:
- Detailed breakdowns/statements are available via the GEMA Download.
- Money flows.
- The account statement will be issued and transferred (by post or the Online Portal)
Are you registered for the Onlineportal? Then you can access your account statements there:
- Simply go to My financial details in the Online Portal
- You can access this in the area My account statements.
The COVID-19 financial aids will be offset as follows, but no earlier than: GEMA Schutzschirm 2020 from 1 June 2023, GEMA Schutzschirm 2021 from 1 June 2024.