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Education and events
Handout Online Music & AI Online Licensing An overview of the procedures, the key principles and criteria for classifying works, and an explanation of what proportion and protectability tests...
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Details of our online services
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 helps you do this. It includes transactions,...
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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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Help centre
What are royalties in the music business?
Royalties are payments received by authors and publishers when their works are used. This is conditional upon them granting GEMA the rights of use; GEMA then issues licences to music users and...
What are royalties in the music business?
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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...
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Help centre
Which form do I use for my music notification?
For most tariffs, you can use the price calculator on the GEMA online portal, which provides an instant quote. Form-based registrations are only required for the few tariffs that are not yet...
Which form do I use for my music notification?
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Category M
Nowadays music is played in many public places – ranging from bars, cafés and restaurants to hair salons, supermarkets and retail shops. Even in waiting rooms, there is often background music...
Category M
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Do I need an authorisation for third parties to access the online portal?
false Yes, you do. Only an authorisation entitles another person (spouse/life partner, manager, tax adviser, employee of a publisher, or others) to use the online portal for you. General powers of...
Do I need an authorisation for third parties to access the online portal?
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Church
Music is a central element in church services and during prayers because it moves “from heart to heart” – this at least was Beethoven’s wish for his Missa Solemnis. Music creates communion and is...
Church
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SubmitHub
To the link SubmitHub connects performers with curators 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...
SubmitHub
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Soundplate
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...
Soundplate
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Categories UD/U
New festival distribution starting in 2026 From next year onwards, revenues from major festivals will be distributed more quickly and more frequently – in line with the interests of our members....
Categories UD/U
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Events
Unser kundenprogramm GEMA Zugabe Wer muss GEMA Gebühren zahlen? Your payment goes directly to creators All about how to register events Those who earn their living composing music, writing lyrics...
Events
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MusicHub
Get your release ready Track the status of your release and boost your promotion MusicHub is the digital hub for artists who want to organize, release, and promote their music independently and...
MusicHub
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Tariff information christmas markets
Calculate individual price: Go to the GEMA price calculator Tariffs & costs Advice & consultations Press material Fictitious sample calculation for a medium-sized Christmas market where the stage...
Tariff information christmas markets
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Live Performances and Playbacks
We need the following information from you: Date and time of the event Name and address of the organiser of the event Name and address of the event venue (including the room, if applicable) Name of...
Live Performances and Playbacks
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Help centre
When does music become royalty-free?
70 years after the death of a creator the music becomes royalty-free or enters the “public domain” (another expression used). Until then, copyright lies with the heirs. Even if the musical work is...
When does music become royalty-free?
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Audiovisual Productions
Fees for music in films, series and commercials VG WORT – Verwertungsgesellschaft Wort If a work is published with a music publisher, it is usually the respective music publisher who is your first...
Audiovisual Productions
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Become a member
Where you earn money with music - and how much To the royalty calculators *plus VAT Your advantages Global royalty collection We have an excellent international network and collect your royalties...
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GEMA Creator Summit
Frequently asked questions and answers Still got any questions? If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us by email at mitgliederversammlung@gema.de. Send an email now Link When: 12...
GEMA Creator Summit
