
#GEMAgoesRBF
From September 17 to 20, 2025, the Reeperbahn Festival will take place in Hamburg, which is an important meeting place for the international and national music industry.
GEMA will be participating in the event with a colorful program: Young hip-hop talents will be thrilling audiences at the showcases on the #GEMAStage. Experts will discuss topics related to AI, copyright, and music exploitation in two panels. New this year is the lunch panel of our women's network.
GEMA's programme at the Reeperbahn Festival 2025
5.30 pm - 7.30 pm
DMV, GEMA & MVV reception (by invitation only)
Sommersalon
Followed by showcases on the #GEMAStage in the Sommersalon:
7.30 p.m. - 8.10 p.m.: Marnele
8.40 p.m. - 9.20 p.m.: Leya
9.50 p.m. - 10.30 p.m.: Jan Metternich
10 am - 5 pm
GEMA information stand
Arcotel Onyx, Lobby
10.30 am - 11.30 am
AI meets copyright – What does GEMA do for its members?
East Hotel, Cinema
11.45 am - 12.45 pm
Music as an economic factor – scientifically measurable?
East Hotel, Cinema
12 pm - 2 pm
GEMA Music TECH Lunch (only with invitation)
Shikara Quick, indian bistro
1 pm - 2 pm
GEMA & GVL – crashkurs for creators
Arcotel Onyx, Board Room
4 pm - 5 pm
How to GEMA: the Online Portal for GEMA members
Arcotel Onyx, Suite 715
5.30 pm - 7 pm
“Stand party“ with DJ ZOOM.LIKE
Arcotel Onyx, Lobby
What music can do—the power of sound as reflected in science (in English)
EAST Hotel, Bacardi Lounge
Between indie pop, folk and melodic techno
It doesn't get any better than this! The GEMA team has brought three special artists to the #GEMAStage for the Reeperbahn Festival. We are already looking forward to the performances!
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GEMA information stand
Visit us during the festival days and meet GEMA employees at the information stand in the lobby of the Arcotel Onyx.
- Thursday from 10.00 - 17.00
- Friday from 10.00 - 16.00
Our special highlight: The “stand party“ on Thursday, 19 September, from 5.30 pm to 7 pm.
No festival accreditation is required for a visit to the GEMA information stand.