Page · By migration migration On Sep 26, 2022 6:46 PM

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...

Page · By migration migration On Sep 26, 2022 6:46 PM

According to our information, live music was performed at the events in question. You had already received a licence or licences from us on the basis of the tariffs for live music. Since you had...

Page · By migration migration On Sep 22, 2022 7:01 PM

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Web Content Article · By Jonathan Huber On Jun 29, 2023 9:03 AM

Change at the top: After 17 years, the GEMA CEO, Dr. Harald Heker, will retire on September 30, 2023. Dr. Tobias Holzmüller, chief legal counsel of the collective management organisation since...

Page · By migration migration On Sep 26, 2022 6:46 PM

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...

Page · By migration migration On Sep 26, 2022 6:45 PM

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 accounting (net...

Page · By migration migration On Sep 26, 2022 6:46 PM

According to our information, live music was performed at the events in question. You had already received a licence or licences from us on the basis of the tariffs for live music. Since you had...

Web Content Article · By Jonathan Huber On Dec 12, 2023 9:53 AM

The Deutscher Musikautor*innenpreis (German Music Authors’ Award) has been awarded to one of the most renowned composers of our time for his lifetime achievement: Aribert Reimann. His opera Lear is...

Page · By Julian Wächter On Nov 17, 2022 1:48 PM

You can also notify us of AV productions if you do not know all of the music titles in the AV production. Simply log in to our Online Portal and use the service AV registration. In the cue sheet...

Page · By migration migration On Sep 22, 2022 6:58 PM

Music use notifications and licences Every time you want to communicate music to the public, perform it or reproduce it, you notify us accordingly beforehand. We will then issue a licence to you so...

Page · By Marlene Kahn On Nov 20, 2023 1:38 PM

In its “Music Terms of Service ”, TikTok differentiates between non-commercial and commercial videos. Non-commercial videos are created by natural persons, are exclusively for personal...

Page · By Sebastian Pleiß On Jul 5, 2023 1:21 PM

The most important facts in a nutshell: As a private individual, you can use the Instagram music library for Insta stories, reels or videos without hesitation. Using it for non-personal, commercial...

Page · By Maria Jakob On Apr 23, 2024 10:20 AM

If your music is used in a video on platforms including YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and such like (also referred to as User Generated Content platforms, in short, UGC platforms), copyright...

Page · By Julian Wächter On Apr 20, 2023 1:20 PM

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...

Page · By Lisa Reckling On Aug 23, 2023 12:41 PM

Music uses on the internet (e.g. on websites, for podcasts or webradio) can now be licensed in our GEMA Online Portal. The Online Portal has many advantages, is more user-friendly and is already...

Page · By migration migration On Sep 26, 2022 6:46 PM

There is no fixed period for this in general*, but we do recommend: The earlier, the better! This way, you can clarify any unresolved issues and are on the safe side. What’s important is that you...

Page · By migration migration On Sep 22, 2022 7:07 PM

Die GEMA Organisation ICE: International Copyright Enterprise ICE-Dokumentationsprojekt ICE-Dokumentationsprojekt Gemeinsam mit ICE AB bzw. ICE GmbH sowie den Partnern PRS for Music (United...

Web Content Article · By Jonathan Huber On Apr 26, 2023 7:31 AM

World Intellectual Property Day highlights the importance of intellectual property and related rights, especially with a view to promoting innovation and creativity. false...

Page · By Jonathan Huber On Feb 23, 2023 11:11 AM

Aktuelles SXSW 2023 GEMA @SXSW2023 Einmal jährlich im März trifft sich die internationale Kreativszene in Austin (Texas) auf dem South by Southwest Festival & Conference – kurz SXSW. Neben einem...

Page · By migration migration On Sep 26, 2022 6:46 PM

Yes, you can use the price calculator to just determine the price and access the relevant information without having to submit music notifications immediately. You can cancel the process up to the...