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Can I become a creator or publisher member of several collective management organisations (for music) in the world at the same time?
Yes, that is possible in principle. The requirement for this is that your membership does not overlap in terms of territories, rights and period of representation. Member in several collective...
Can I become a creator or publisher member of several collective management organisations (for music) in the world at the same time?
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Global creators’ collections grow by a record 26.7% to EUR12.1 billion in 2022
CISAC has published its global collections report for the financial year 2022. According to the report, the global creative industry has fully recovered from the corona pandemic. Global revenues...
Global creators’ collections grow by a record 26.7% to EUR12.1 billion in 2022
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I have requested a change to my contract. Why did I receive a notice of termination of the contract?
We can put your mind at rest: If you request a change, you receive a new contract with the desired changes. Prior to that, the old contract will be terminated. It is not possible to simply...
I have requested a change to my contract. Why did I receive a notice of termination of the contract?
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How does GEMA membership come about?
Once you have completed the admission procedure, membership is achieved by concluding a so-called Deed of Assignment. By signing the latter, creators or publishers, assign their copyright-related...
How does GEMA membership come about?
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AI Act – GEMA CEO Tobias Holzmüller: “Transparency should be a basic requirement“
Streaming and artificial intelligence are changing the world of music and posing new challenges for authors. At a GEMA discussion event in Brussels, it became apparent that concrete proposals for...
AI Act – GEMA CEO Tobias Holzmüller: “Transparency should be a basic requirement“
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What is the so-called GEMA Foundation?
Our foundation is a recognised benevolent and charitable public foundation governed by civil law. Apart from our activities as a representative of the interests of music creators, we also carry out...
What is the so-called GEMA Foundation?
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Was ist Licensr?
Licensr ist eine Self-Service-Plattform von ICE, um Musik für Online-Musikdienste lizenzieren zu lassen. Allerdings können Sie mit Licensr auch nur den Preis berechnen und später eine Lizenz...
Was ist Licensr?
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What does a GEMA membership cost?
There is a one-off admission fee to become a member. Creators pay €90.00 (plus 19% VAT; a total of €107.10), and music publishers pay €180.00 (plus 19% VAT; a total of €214.20). If you are a...
What does a GEMA membership cost?
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2023 General Assembly: GEMA modernises distribution in the growing digital market and and expands on its existing cultural promotion
The hybrid General Assembly (AGM) of GEMA members took place between 9 and 11 May 2023. Key resolutions by the members affect online music usage and a new concept for cultural promotion in the...
2023 General Assembly: GEMA modernises distribution in the growing digital market and and expands on its existing cultural promotion
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When does GEMA membership make sense for me?
We always look forward to welcoming new members. Before you decided to become a member, you should ensure that a membership makes economic sense to you as a creator. This is the case if your own...
When does GEMA membership make sense for me?
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Which insurance solutions does GEMA offer its members?
Based on our experience, insurances were structured for exactly those areas that are of importance to music creators. Depending on the respective needs, they can be customised to individual...
Which insurance solutions does GEMA offer its members?
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Who chooses the winners?
The winners will be selected by the respective event promoters. If it is a showcase at GEMA (such as the Long Night of Music), the winner will be selected via an internal vote by all GEMA staff...
Who chooses the winners?
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How are collections from rights management distributed?
As a member, the income collected from issued licences are allocated to you on the basis of the GEMA distribution plan. The distribution plan governs the allocation ratios (splits) between...
How are collections from rights management distributed?
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How are collections from rights management distributed?
As a member, the income collected from issued licences are allocated to you on the basis of the GEMA distribution plan. The distribution plan governs the allocation ratios (splits) between...
How are collections from rights management distributed?
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How can I ensure my works are protected?
You do not need to do anything. Your works are automatically protected by German copyright. This applies to music, score materialand song lyrics, from the very moment they are created. How can I...
How can I ensure my works are protected?
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Can I continue to use the Online Portal in future without the 2FA method?
As a GEMA member and/or employee of a sister society/organisation, using the two-factor authentication method is mandatory and cannot be waived. For music users, logging in with the 2FA method is...
Can I continue to use the Online Portal in future without the 2FA method?
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What is a permanent licence and what is an individual licence?
We no longer use either term. Just to be clear though: A permanent licence means a contract. Music is used here over a longer period of time. An individual licence relates to licences for...
What is a permanent licence and what is an individual licence?
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Which other collective management organisations does GEMA have a relationship with?
We have concluded so-called representation agreements with other organisations. An overview of our agreements (as at: 1 June 2016) I. Agreements with domestic collective management organisations ...
Which other collective management organisations does GEMA have a relationship with?
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Why do we speak about GEMA members?
Because we are an association. More specifically, we have the legal form of an economic association by virtue of state conferral pursuant to section 22 of the German Civil Code (BGB). We consist of...
Why do we speak about GEMA members?
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Why do we speak about GEMA members?
Because we are an association. More specifically, we have the legal form of an economic association by virtue of state conferral pursuant to section 22 of the German Civil Code (BGB). We consist of...
Why do we speak about GEMA members?
