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What is the GEMA presumption?
false false We are the only collective management organisation for musical copyrights in Germany. As such, we manage the rights to tens of thousands of musical works from Germany and abroad. This...
What is the GEMA presumption?
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What do I need to consider if I upload videos on Facebook?
false The GEMA fees are covered by the platform operator, in this case Facebook (META). However, you may still need to obtain other rights, such as the neighboring rights for original recordings...
What do I need to consider if I upload videos on Facebook?
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Wie kann ich den Preis für Veranstaltungen und dauerhafte Hintergrundmusik berechnen?
Wenn Sie Musik auf einer Veranstaltung oder dauerhafte Hintergrundmusik nutzen, hilft Ihnen unser Preisrechner. Das Praktische: Sie können sich im Zuge der Preisberechnung im Onlineportal...
Wie kann ich den Preis für Veranstaltungen und dauerhafte Hintergrundmusik berechnen?
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Why should I switch to the GEMA third-party liability insurance?
Why change to the GEMA third-party liability insurance Professional activities carried out are anchored in the insurance policy. Check the reasons why changing insurer is worth it for music...
Why should I switch to the GEMA third-party liability insurance?
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Who can become a GEMA member?
Who can become a GEMA member? Composers, lyricists, music publishers and legal successors of the mentioned groups can become members. Find out more now. false false Composers Lyricists of lyrics...
Who can become a GEMA member?
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What is GEMA and what is its significance?
false false The acronym “GEMA” stands for “Gesellschaft für musikalische Aufführungs- und mechanische Vervielfältigungsrechte” [Society for musical performing and mechanical reproduction rights]....
What is GEMA and what is its significance?
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We are a sports association. Do we have to notify GEMA of our club events?
false false Club events with music must be registered with GEMA in advance; this also applies to free events, which are usually cheaper. Use the GEMA online portal for this purpose. By the way:...
We are a sports association. Do we have to notify GEMA of our club events?
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Something is not clear to me in the invoice. What can I do?
false false The quickest thing you can do might be to help yourself. Otherwise, please do get in touch. a) Do you have questions on the price or the tariff? In that case, please use our price...
Something is not clear to me in the invoice. What can I do?
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About GEMA
Supported foundations
Home About GEMA GEMA Foundation Supported foundations Satzung der Versorgungsstiftung der deutschen Komponisten (in German) The foundation aim is to support needy lyricists or their widows in cases...
Supported foundations
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Member & Customer Experience
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What are synchronisation rights?
The film synchronisation right comes into play when musical works protected by copyright are used in an audiovisual production such as a cinema movie or a video game. Should a licensee, for example...
What are synchronisation rights?
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How do I notify GEMA that the work in question is subject to a combined term of protection?
Register a work with an associated protection period at GEMA In case you need to submit a subsequent report that the work falls under a combined protection period, please use the following form....
How do I notify GEMA that the work in question is subject to a combined term of protection?
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What are the minimum details for the notification of a film or a series?
Original title of the film / the series Production country Production year Producer incl. contact details Primary exploitation Musical works used: Title Music duration Rightsholder (author, or...
What are the minimum details for the notification of a film or a series?
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How do I know whether a song is protected by copyright?
In general, you must assume that music is protected by copyright. The only requirement is that a musical work has been created. Such a creation exists if the level of creation required by copyright...
How do I know whether a song is protected by copyright?
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Does GEMA also grant the synchronisation rights for advertising on UGC platforms?
false false No. The decision whether your music may be used for advertising purposes always remains with you as the creator or publisher holding the rights. As a rightsholder, you can therefore...
Does GEMA also grant the synchronisation rights for advertising on UGC platforms?
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About GEMA
ICE: International Copyright Enterprise
ICE International Copyright Enterprise Pressemitteilung 28. August 2019: ICE knackt die Milliarde bei Ausschüttungen ICE-Dokumentationsprojekt der GEMA Über ICE ICE Services bietet seit 2016...
ICE: International Copyright Enterprise
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About GEMA
Fred Jay Preis 2024
Home About GEMA Services Auszeichnungen Fred Jay Preis Fred Jay Preis 2024 Eindrücke von der Preisverleihung Joy Denalane und Max Herre mit Laudatorin Jasmin Tabatabai (mitte) c. Manuel Vescoli 1 /...
Fred Jay Preis 2024
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Who are the GEMA members?
Our members are composers, lyricists and music publishers (and the legal successors of these groups). Music creators like them have launched the first German collective management organisation over...
Who are the GEMA members?
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How high are the GEMA fees for the retail trade?
false false For just a small monthly fee, you can play music which creates a pleasant atmosphere in your retail shop and which is going to be appreciated by your customers and staff alike. The...
How high are the GEMA fees for the retail trade?
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Engineering & Information Technology
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