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Tobias Holzmüller im Interview mit der Frankfurter Allgemeinen Zeitung (FAZ)
Generative KI verändert die Musikbranche rasant. Im Interview mit der Frankfurter Allgemeinen Zeitung spricht Tobias Holzmüller, CEO der GEMA, über die wachsende Flut KI-generierter Musik, die...
Tobias Holzmüller im Interview mit der Frankfurter Allgemeinen Zeitung (FAZ)
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Where do I find a tariff overview?
Check out our tariff overview to get a list of all tariffs. The left column includes the type of music use. Select the appropriate one. Check out our tariff overview to get a list of all tariffs....
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What is a setlist?
A setlist (also track list) is a pre-determined order of songs which are played at a live music event. If you are performing on stage yourself, you will know how important the setlist is for the...
What is a setlist?
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What is a setlist?
false false A setlist, also referred to as track list or play list, is a list of songs which are or have been performed during a live music event. For GEMA, the setlist actually fulfils an...
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Do I have to report anything afterwards?
GEMA Onlineportal für Musiknutzende: Alle Funktionen im Überblick Thumbnail - für Musiknutzende Please always submit event notifications with specific dates such as place, date, attendance (where...
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Are individual events covered by my contract?
As a rule, individual events are not covered by permanent contracts. Two examples: You have a contract for background music in your restaurant. Now, you are holding an evening with cabaret. You...
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Wie melde ich die Produktion eines Films oder einer Serie an?
Die Produktion eines Films oder einer Serie melden Sie über den Onlineservice „AV-Anmeldung“ im GEMA Onlineportal an. Die Anmeldung ist verpflichtend für alle Produktionen, in denen GEMA geschützte...
Wie melde ich die Produktion eines Films oder einer Serie an?
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How do I know whether a song is protected by copyright?
Music is protected by copyright as soon as it constitutes a personal intellectual creation. In the case of musical works, the threshold of originality is met even where there is only a minimal...
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What is Reform Live (distribution and cultural promotion) all about?
GEMA announced at the 2024 General Assembly that there will be two new developments in the live area: a genre-neutral distribution and an approach to cultural promotion that responds to today’s...
What is Reform Live (distribution and cultural promotion) all about?
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What is the so-called GEMA Foundation?
The GEMA Foundation is a public foundation under civil law recognised as a charitable and non-profit organisation. It fulfils the cultural and social mandate enshrined in GEMA’s Articles of...
What is the so-called GEMA Foundation?
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Why do I have to confirm during the work declaration process that my work was not created exclusively by AI?
Generative artificial intelligence (genAI) allows you to “produce” music in just seconds and distribute it to the masses with a single mouse click. To prevent damage to the musical and cultural...
Why do I have to confirm during the work declaration process that my work was not created exclusively by AI?
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Why should I switch to the GEMA third-party liability insurance?
Why change to the GEMA third-party liability insurance Professional activities carried out are anchored in the insurance policy. Check the reasons why changing insurer is worth it for music...
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When do I need to submit a setlist (playlist)?
Submitting a setlist as a GEMA member? false false Thumbnail-Setlist einreichen MN Setlists einreichen im GEMA Onlineportal Whenever we receive a setlist we find out which musical pieces were...
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Informationsveranstaltung des Tonkünstlerverbands Bayern e.V. zur neuen GEMA Kulturförderung
Aufsichtsratsvorsitzenden Dr. Ralf Weigand und Aufsichtsratsmitglied Johannes X. Schachtner sowie Mitarbeiter:innen der GEMA stellten die geplante Neuausrichtung, deren Ziele, Hintergründe und...
Informationsveranstaltung des Tonkünstlerverbands Bayern e.V. zur neuen GEMA Kulturförderung
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GEMA CEO Tobias Holzmüller once again named one of Billboard magazine's “In-ternational Power Players” for 2025
“I am delighted to be named one of Billboard's ‘International Power Players’ again this year,” said Dr. Tobias Holzmüller. “This renewed inclusion is not only a personal honor, but above all...
GEMA CEO Tobias Holzmüller once again named one of Billboard magazine's “In-ternational Power Players” for 2025
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Zum Tod von Thomas Woitkewitsch
2026-09-03 10:08 Die GEMA trauert um einen vielseitigen Textdichter, Komponisten, Drehbuchautor und Fernsehredakteur. Thomas Woitkewitsch ist kurz nach seinem 83. Geburtstag verstorben. false Mit...
Zum Tod von Thomas Woitkewitsch
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Weltweite Tantiemen für Kreative erreichen Rekordwert von 15,5 Milliarden Euro
2026-11-04 09:57 Digitale Einnahmen machen 42,4 Prozent der weltweiten Gesamterlöse aus und unterstreichen die dringende Notwendigkeit, die Rechte von Kreativen angesichts nicht lizenzierter...
Weltweite Tantiemen für Kreative erreichen Rekordwert von 15,5 Milliarden Euro
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Bericht zur Sitzung der AG Förderstrukturen am 21. Juli 2025
Darüber hinaus wurden Themen vertieft, die bereits in anderen Gremien diskutiert worden waren, die sich aus Vertretern der E- und U-Musik zusammensetzen. Dazu gehörte insbesondere die Beschäftigung...
Bericht zur Sitzung der AG Förderstrukturen am 21. Juli 2025
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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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What are the deadlines for my claims?
It depends on each usage category how long you have time to submit a claim. We have listed the sectors with their categories and the relevant deadlines for you. Below, you can also find a link to...
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