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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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Gesellschaft für musikalische Aufführungs- und mechanische Vervielfältigungsrechte (GEMA) GEMA has its headquarters in Berlin: Head Office Berlin Postal address: GEMA, PO Box 30 12 40, 10722 Berlin...
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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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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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Tab-Menü Kim Fisher Preisträgerin 1997 Dota Kehr Preisträgerin 2014 Johannes Oerding Preisträger 2017 Diane Weigmann Mitglied des Aufsichtsrats Tobias Reitz Preisträger 2020, Jurysprecher Previous...
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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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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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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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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?
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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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SoundAware übernimmt Monitoring im öffentlich-rechtlichen Rundfunk
SoundAware greift bei seiner Musikerkennung unter anderem auf die GEMA Soundfile Datenbank zurück. Fehlende Soundfiles können dazu führen, dass sich die Ausschüttung verzögert oder Tantiemen nicht...
SoundAware übernimmt Monitoring im öffentlich-rechtlichen Rundfunk
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Kathrin Denner In welchem Bereich bin ich tätig? Ich bin Safi: Komponistin, Texterin, Sängerin, Musikerin, schreibe PostPunk/Avantgarde (Rock-Pop) für Drums, Elektro, E-Gitarren, vor allem...
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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)
