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...

Categories Radio

*Please note that this is an approximate amount. The amount shown is divided among all the entitled parties involved in the work. Supplements and caps are not considered. Radio is as popular as...

What does the function Amend sound recording actually include?

By using the function Amend sound recording, you can add more information on a sound recording of your work. These details will then be saved with the respective work version. The details relevant...

Radio, TV, Film

Sound Film on TV (incl. Advertising) (T FS / T FS VR) Monitoring information Cinema (Sound Film) (T/TD/TD VR) In a nutshell We have produced a leaflet that provides all the essential information...

Radio, TV and film

TV and Film Financial Year 2023 Link It has been three years since GEMA began to make its distributions in the broadcasting rights distribution categories for uses by public service broadcasters...

Sound Recording FAQ

In the work information of the work version the details on ISRC, recording title (other titles) and performers can be found. It currently takes about 24 hours until you can view the submitted...

Music on sound recordings

Music videos Distribution to the specialist trade or via special distribution channels (tariffs VR-BT-H 3/VR-BT-H 5) Link Synchronisation rights Use of the GEMA repertoire to create a film work...

CISAC, publishers and recording industry come together to upgrade harmonised music cue sheets

CISAC-Logo.jpg The new Global Cue Sheet Standard 2.0 has been developed for the use of all parties who create and use cue sheets for music in AV productions. It provides the relevant metadata...

How to license sound recordings

Can I also upload the entire score of a film and a radio play?

false false The sound file may only contain the composer's own work. Ideally, all tracks (cues) of a score should always be uploaded individually. Alternatively: the entire score as a continuous...

What is a sound file and when should I upload it?

Sound files and what GEMA needs them for Here, GEMA members can find out what a sound file is and in which cases they need to upload a sound file in the GEMA Online Portal. A sound file consists...

When does GEMA membership make sense for me?

We always look forward to welcoming new members. Find out here whether a membership makes economic sense for you. When a GEMA membership makes sense false false We always look forward to...

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...

I want to use music on TikTok. What do I need to consider?

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

How can I add or swap the ISRC in my works?

You can directly add ISRC numbers in our Online Portal; just use the service Add Sound Recording. Please follow these steps: Select My area via the menu on the left and open My repertoire. Use the...

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...

Is there a user manual and an API for the sound file upload?

You can download the user manual as a PDF . And yes, there is an API for the sound file upload. You can access the documentation at GEMA sound file API. Here, GEMA members can access the user...

I have received an invoice for live music. The music played at the event was, however, from sound recordings and streaming services. What can I do?

false false 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....

Monitoring

User manual Soundfile Link Soundfile Upload in Online Portal Link A sound file consists of: The audio file of a musical work Metadata about the work and the recording (work title, work number,...

How can I add performers to the works?

false Select My area via the menu on the left and open My repertoire. Use the three-point-menu and select Add sound recording details to the work in question. You can now add one or several...