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November-December
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November-December
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News
CISAC launches first global format to modernise audiovisual music data and improve creator payments
2026-06-30 14:31 The International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) today announced the launch of AVR+, the first fully documented and machine-readable technical format...
CISAC launches first global format to modernise audiovisual music data and improve creator payments
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GEMA joins Friends and Supporters of IMPF
German CMO GEMA has joined The Friends and Supporters of IMPF. IMPF started the Friends and Supporters programme in 2021 to offer those who wish to support the independent music publishing...
GEMA joins Friends and Supporters of IMPF
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Study: Music streaming in Germany
Music streaming in Germany 5. Billion-Euro-market Music streaming is a billion-Euro-market. More than 2 billion Euros are expected to be generated by the involved market players in Germany in 2022....
Study: Music streaming in Germany
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Help centre
I want to upload replayed songs (covers) online, for example on YouTube, Instagram or my website. Do I need a licence?
If you offer music for streaming or downloading on your website, our tariff VR-OD 10 (II.2.b.2 licensing package Music on Demand Streaming resp. II.2.b.2 licensing package Music on Demand Download)...
I want to upload replayed songs (covers) online, for example on YouTube, Instagram or my website. Do I need a licence?
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Rooms & timetable
2pm: Personal discussions of the associate members including the by-election of delegates in separate meetings of the professional categories 8.30am to 9.30am: breakfast as part of the info...
Rooms & timetable
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Help centre
How can I add details to sound recordings for my work?
Information can only be added to sound recordings by GEMA members who are direct participants in the works, and/or by their legal successors or authorised representatives. The easiest way to add...
How can I add details to sound recordings for my work?
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GEMA Digital
The GEMA Cultural Funding Online scheme is fully digitalised: members submit their applications via the online portal, the jury assesses the submissions via this channel, and applicants receive...
GEMA Digital
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Help centre
What is MusicHub and how can I use it as a GEMA member?
MusicHub is a digital platform for music creators that helps you organize, release and promote your music. With MusicHub, you can distribute your music to streaming, download and social media...
What is MusicHub and how can I use it as a GEMA member?
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About GEMA
Musik anmelden
Your voice gets heard This is how you can help shape GEMA Zum Login Home About GEMA Musik anmelden Area for creators GEMAplus – the bonus programme Go to GEMAplus Zum Login By when do I have to...
Musik anmelden
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Help centre
How can I report music uses with GEMA?
You can register music usage via the GEMA online portal, where you first calculate the fee using the price calculator. This applies to events (concerts, festivals, sporting events), ongoing music...
How can I report music uses with GEMA?
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Help centre
Which categories are paid out? Which belong to performing rights, broadcasting rights and mechanical rights?
false false These categories belong to the performing rights: International income distribution (sister organisations) A AR Concerts of serious music of all types (E) Serious music direct...
Which categories are paid out? Which belong to performing rights, broadcasting rights and mechanical rights?
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Pay Day 1.7.
Details zur Verteilung in den Sparten Concert numbers clustered Pay Day Details At the beginning, we talked about a good concert year, record attendance figures and a recovery from the coronavirus...
Pay Day 1.7.
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Pay Day 1.6.
Bavaria and Berlin in the lead Zur Pay Day Übersicht Where the most concerts take place Die Analysen beziehen sich nur auf die Ausschüttungen, die zum 1. Juni 2026 erfolgt sind. Dabei handelt es...
Pay Day 1.6.
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Online Services
Claims Select this simple process to submit information on missing or incorrect pay-outs. Link Soundfile Upload Upload audio files and release them for music use monitoring. Link Search repertoire...
Online Services
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Help centre
Are there any restrictions for making a claim?
In our Online Portal, you can easily submit a claim if your works have been allocated to the wrong category, assigned incorrect shares, or distributed with an inaccurate rating. The same applies...
Are there any restrictions for making a claim?
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News
Zehn Stipendien für die nächste Generation der Filmmusik: GEMA-Stiftung und Franz Grothe-Stiftung starten das „GEMA Center of Film Music Excellence“
2026-09-28 13:41 Mit dem gemeinsamen Programm „GEMA Center of Film Music Excellence“ setzen die GEMA-Stiftung und die Franz Grothe-Stiftung ein Zeichen für die Zukunft des Filmmusikstandorts...
Zehn Stipendien für die nächste Generation der Filmmusik: GEMA-Stiftung und Franz Grothe-Stiftung starten das „GEMA Center of Film Music Excellence“
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Help centre
Do I have to report GEMA free music?
The obligation to register stems from the statutory GEMA presumption, according to which it is initially assumed that repertoire subject to GEMA royalties is being played whenever music is used in...
Do I have to report GEMA free music?
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Cultural Subsidy for the Online Sector
Why am I unable to file an application for my work? Can I submit an application for more than one work? Cultural Subsidy for the Online Sector Julian Butz More Information Close Julian Butz...
Cultural Subsidy for the Online Sector
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Despite a challenging market, GEMA posts excellent results for 2025
Christina Zander Kathrin Greven The main growth drivers were the live and background music sectors in Germany, as well as digital business. Music brings people together – in clubs, bars and...
Despite a challenging market, GEMA posts excellent results for 2025
