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Was versteht man unter einer Edition?
Eine Edition ist unter dem Dach eines Musikverlags angesiedelt. Der Musikverlag kann unter einer Edition Teile seines Verlagsrepertoires nach außen vertreten. Eine eigene Kontonummer bietet die...
Was versteht man unter einer Edition?
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I have moved. Why can I not simply take my contract with me?
This is due to the fact that a contract is always location-bound. After all, the amount you pay depends on the venue or room and its size or capacity. As such, if you move, the old contract will be...
I have moved. Why can I not simply take my contract with me?
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I would like to upload re-recorded songs (covers) online, e.g. on YouTube, Instagram or my website. Do I need a license?
When it comes to the realm of cover versions, a distinction has to be made first between a cover version and an arrangement. Generally, a cover version differs from an arrangement in that the...
I would like to upload re-recorded songs (covers) online, e.g. on YouTube, Instagram or my website. Do I need a license?
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Text and data mining: Reservation of use for works of the GEMA repertoire, e.g. by artificial intelligence (AI)
Works by GEMA members must not be used for commercial text and data mining (TDM). This also includes the training of generative AI models. GEMA publicly announced the respective reservation of use....
Text and data mining: Reservation of use for works of the GEMA repertoire, e.g. by artificial intelligence (AI)
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Where do I find specific information on industry sectors, business communities and associations?
Under industry sectors & more (only in German), we have compiled infos for the groups mentioned earlier. If you run a catering trade, hotel, fitness studio, or have a cultural business, carnival...
Where do I find specific information on industry sectors, business communities and associations?
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How do I know which tariff is the right one?
You have two options to determine this: You can either use our price calculator Or you go to our overview page tariff overview. In the left column you can see the type of music use, on the right,...
How do I know which tariff is the right one?
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How do I register an arrangement and what do I need to consider?
If you want to arrange a work without knowing, it is important to know whether the work is still protected under copyright law or already in the public domain, i.e. no longer protected. In Germany,...
How do I register an arrangement and what do I need to consider?
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How do I submit a setlist?
Submit the setlist in our Online Portal: Go to My setlists. Select an event. Enter your performed titles thanks to our works database in just a few minutes. Your advantages: You take care that...
How do I submit a setlist?
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I want to offer a cover version for download/streaming/sale. What do I need to consider?
A cover version is deemed to be a new recording of the musical work. It does not constitute an arrangement of the lyrics and composition. For such a cover song, the necessary rights must be...
I want to offer a cover version for download/streaming/sale. What do I need to consider?
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What is a setlist?
A setlist (also track list) is a pre-determined order of songs which are played at a live music event. If you are performing on stage yourself, you will know how important the setlist is for the...
What is a setlist?
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How do I submit a setlist?
Submitting your setlist (playlist) is easy - just use our Online Portal. Go to the area My Setlists and click on Submit setlist. Select the event. Enter your played titles into our works database...
How do I submit a setlist?
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Why do I not see my contract in the portal?
This could be due to various reasons: It is possible that there is no contractual relationship yet. You can notify us of certain music uses and register on the Online Portal, even without a...
Why do I not see my contract in the portal?
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Why is a personal liability insurance a must?
Anyone who causes damage to persons or companies and their property through a lack of caution or carelessness must pay for it in full. This does not only affect the odd red wine stain on an...
Why is a personal liability insurance a must?
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What do the individual status details in the ‘approval’ status mean? Why does the status not change?
Incomplete: The soundfile was uploaded but not all required details have been entered. (Mandatory details such as title, author, work number, details on commissioned music have not been entered and...
What do the individual status details in the ‘approval’ status mean? Why does the status not change?
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Do I have to acquire a GEMA licence (event, CD, online) when I play my own works?
Yes, when you conclude a Deed of Assignment, you fully assign the exploitation rights to GEMA. As a consequence, you must always acquire a GEMA licence, even if you are a music user yourself. This...
Do I have to acquire a GEMA licence (event, CD, online) when I play my own works?
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How can I provide details that my establishment has changed address?
Simply provide us about moving your business by using our Online Portal. Go to My domain and access My details and select My establishments. Click on the pencil icon to change the address. Please...
How can I provide details that my establishment has changed address?
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How can I register a film / a series with many individual cues as quickly and simply as possible?
Log in to our Online Portal and use the service works registration. Please enter the film or series title as a work title. Now you can upload all the individual cues in the soundfile upload and...
How can I register a film / a series with many individual cues as quickly and simply as possible?
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How is GEMA organised?
GEMA actually “is” its members. As a consequence, our most important body is the General Assembly of members. It usually takes place once a year, and takes turns between Berlin and Munich. All full...
How is GEMA organised?
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When do you pay out royalties for my played and registered works?
So that money flows to your account as steadily as possible, we pay out our collections at fixed dates which are spread across the year. You can view the exact dates of the respective categories...
When do you pay out royalties for my played and registered works?
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How do I access the GEMA Online Portal?
You can access the Online Portal under the link www.gema.de/portal. You can register for the Online Portal with these two simple steps: After clicking on Login/Register, you can log in with your...
How do I access the GEMA Online Portal?
