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GEMA joins Friends and Supporters of IMPF
GEMA joins the ‘Friends and Supporters’ network of the Independent Music Publishers International Forum (IMPF). The forum represents the interests of independent music publishers worldwide. false...
GEMA joins Friends and Supporters of IMPF
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What do the individual status details in the ‘approval’ status mean? Why does the status not change?
Incomplete: The soundfile was uploaded but not all required details have been entered. (Mandatory details such as title, author, work number, details on commissioned music have not been entered and...
What do the individual status details in the ‘approval’ status mean? Why does the status not change?
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Where do I find my customer number?
If you are a GEMA creator member, you can be a music user and our customer at the same time, by notifying us of your own performances releasing sound recordings, for example. As a customer, you...
Where do I find my customer number?
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Do I have to acquire a GEMA licence (event, CD, online) when I play my own works?
Yes, when you conclude a Deed of Assignment, you fully assign the exploitation rights to GEMA. As a consequence, you must always acquire a GEMA licence, even if you are a music user yourself. This...
Do I have to acquire a GEMA licence (event, CD, online) when I play my own works?
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Where do I find a tariff overview?
You can use our price calculator to find out the price of a tariff quickly and easily. A complete overview of all tariffs with all details can be found under our tariff overview. In the left...
Where do I find a tariff overview?
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Something is not clear to me in the invoice. What can I do?
The quickest thing you can do might be to help yourself. Otherwise, please do get in touch. a) Do you have questions on the price or the tariff? In that case, please use our price calculators for:...
Something is not clear to me in the invoice. What can I do?
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Die Wurzeln deutschsprachiger Musik, Teil 5: Wogende Gitarrensphären
In den 1960er-Jahren war Musik in der Bundesrepublik zu einem mannigfaltigen Kulturgut herangereift. Der Plattenmarkt boomte. Neue Sendeformate eroberten die Radiostationen, während bald auch –...
Die Wurzeln deutschsprachiger Musik, Teil 5: Wogende Gitarrensphären
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Categories DK/DK VR
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...
Categories DK/DK VR
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GEMA senkt Auslandskommission ab 2026 deutlich
2025-12-15 06:00 Die GEMA senkt zum 1. Januar 2026 die Kommission für Abrechnungen aus dem Ausland deutlich: Statt bislang zwei bis fünf Prozent fällt künftig im Durchschnitt nur noch rund ein...
GEMA senkt Auslandskommission ab 2026 deutlich
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What do the abbreviations on the account statement mean? Is there an English translation for them?
While we may not provide a comprehensive translation (of the account statement) at this time, we can provide explanations of the abbreviations in German and English as well as explanations on the...
What do the abbreviations on the account statement mean? Is there an English translation for them?
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Distribution dates, periods, deadlines
Registration period for new works and changes to existing works 1 month after the end of month of use 31.01.2026 only for WEB, WEB VR Good to know The distributions in radio, tv and film refer to...
Distribution dates, periods, deadlines
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Who can become a GEMA member?
Composers Lyricists of lyrics set to music Music publishers Legal successors of the mentioned groups Music arrangers and arrangers or translators of lyrics set to music can also become GEMA...
Who can become a GEMA member?
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Als die Rechte an den Beatles-Songs Michael Jackson gehörten
Für Michael Jackson waren es die besten Songs, die jemals geschrieben wurden. Deshalb sicherte er sich die Rechte. Das angelsächsische Copyright machte es möglich. Paul McCartney hatte ihm selbst...
Als die Rechte an den Beatles-Songs Michael Jackson gehörten
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Studierende und Forschende aufgepasst: Jetzt bewerben für den ALAI European Authors' Right Award
Wenn Sie studieren oder zum Thema Urheberrecht forschen, könnten Sie die Gewinnerin oder der Gewinner des 6. ALAI European Authors' Right Award sein. Die Auszeichnung wird unterstützt von der...
Studierende und Forschende aufgepasst: Jetzt bewerben für den ALAI European Authors' Right Award
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Frauen und Technik? Bei der GEMA ganz normal!
Unsere Kollegin Steffi Moser aus dem CIO Office besuchte diesen Sommer den European Women in Technology in Amsterdam. Im Interview mit uns, hat sie ihre Erfahrungen und Eindrücke geteilt. true...
Frauen und Technik? Bei der GEMA ganz normal!
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Krankenhäuser
Wonach richtet sich die Vergütung des Krankenhaustarifs WR-S-KKH ? Get help – quickly! If you need us, our help centre offers answers to your questions – it is quick and easy to use and accessible...
Krankenhäuser
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Jonny Mahoro: „Alles, was ich mir wünsche, ist, dass sich Menschen durch meine Musik weniger alleine fühlen.“
In jungen Jahren hat Jonny Mahoro seine Liebe zur Musik entdeckt. 2017 hat er bei „The Voice of Germany“ mitgemacht. Seit 2021 steht er nun als Solokünstler auf der Bühne und verzaubert seine Fans...
Jonny Mahoro: „Alles, was ich mir wünsche, ist, dass sich Menschen durch meine Musik weniger alleine fühlen.“
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What is a pseudonym and what is the difference to a stage name?
A Pseudonym is a name that you as an author can use for your public appearance and for registering your works with us. In that case, it is, however, not a performer, project or band name. Example:...
What is a pseudonym and what is the difference to a stage name?
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What should I do if a publishing employee has left the company but still has access to the portal?
Please let us know as soon as possible when an employee is leaving your publishing company and if they had access to our Online Portal via a publisher email address. If employees leave the company,...
What should I do if a publishing employee has left the company but still has access to the portal?
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Statutory remuneration rights
Supplementary distribution from collections for statutory remuneration rights As the name indicates, audio-visual recordings include images and sound. DVDs and Blu-rays are two examples. As with...
Statutory remuneration rights
