A bustling outdoor night market with colorful lights, red umbrellas, and people dining under a twilight sky.

#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

10.30–11.30 a.m.
What music can do—the power of sound as reflected in science (in English)
EAST Hotel, Bacardi Lounge
#GEMASTAGE

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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A band performs on stage under blue lights at the Reeperbahn Festival, with a singer, guitarist, keyboardist, and drummer.
People socializing at an outdoor event with string lights and red umbrellas in the background.

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.