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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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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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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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News
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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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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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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Help centre
How can I report music uses?
a) Event Concert Theatre performance Festival Party/celebration/dance/balls Disco Carnival Processions/street parades Mass Self-made copies Film presentation/slide show etc. Sports event Spoken...
How can I report music uses?
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November-December
Get help – quickly! If you need us, our help centre offers answers to your questions – it is quick and easy to use and accessible to you 24/7 – and there are no waiting times. Go to the help centre...
November-December
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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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Help centre
Do I have to report GEMA free music?
Yes, you also have to report to us if you use music in the public domain, or GEMA free music. It is only on the basis of your notification that we can check your played titles. In the case of...
Do I have to report GEMA free music?
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Live and reproduction
Infosheets distribution (Financial Year 2025) Previous Next Categories DK and DK VR Link Categories U, UD and M Link Categories E, ED, EM and BM Link Music in Church Link Entertainment Music...
Live and reproduction
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Help centre
Are there any restrictions for making a claim?
GEMA - are there restrictions for submitting claims? As a GEMA member, you can submit claims via the GEMA Online Portal, quickly and efficiently, , namely for the following types of use. false...
Are there any restrictions for making a claim?
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Details of our online services
My portal access permissions Go to the portal permissions My portal permissions Go to my portal permissions Sound file upload Go to the upload Keep an eye on your finances. The service My financial...
Details of our online services
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News
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
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Help centre
Which form do I use for my music notification?
You cannot submit notifications relating to most GEMA tariffs for events and background music; instead, you can do this via the price calculator in our Online Portal. It’s really simple and you...
Which form do I use for my music notification?
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Information events
Timetable The membership party, during which the Fred Jay Award will be presented, takes place on 14 May 2024 from 7.00 pm in the bcc Berlin Congress Center, Alexanderstraße 11 in Berlin. If you...
Information events
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About the online portal
This is how we protect your data Access your data at any time Whether it’s about changing your bank details, e-mail address or tax details: The Online Portal is the place where you can manage your...
About the online portal
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Help centre
What are royalties in the music business?
Royalties are the income that you get as a GEMA member after deduction of admin costs. Find out more here. What are royalties in the music business? false false If your works are used, you, the...
What are royalties in the music business?
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Festivals
The new festival distribution: Here’s how it works To ensure that royalty distributions are accurate and efficient, structured reporting before, during, and after the festival is essential....
Festivals
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Cultural Subsidy for the Online Sector
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Cultural Subsidy for the Online Sector
