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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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News
Jen Bender über 20 Jahre Grossstadtgeflüster
Ihre Musik, eine Art Elektropunk, nimmt so gut wie keine Rücksicht auf Bänder, Gelenke oder Knochen. Grossstadtgeflüster (Jen Bender, Raphael Schalz, Chriz Falk) komponieren und schreiben Texte für...
Jen Bender über 20 Jahre Grossstadtgeflüster
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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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Do I have to report anything afterwards?
Please always submit event notifications with specific dates such as place, date, attendance (where applicable), etc. In the case of specific event types, e.g. concerts, we also need you to submit...
Do I have to report anything afterwards?
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What is a setlist?
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 important role....
What is a setlist?
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How do I know whether a song is protected by copyright?
In general, you must assume that music is protected by copyright. The only requirement is that a musical work has been created. Such a creation exists if the level of creation required by copyright...
How do I know whether a song is protected by copyright?
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ela. über den ESC, die Bedeutung des Wettbewerbs für Songwriter und ihren Anti-Kriegs-Hit
Musik ist der Kraftstoff für diese Power-Frau: Die Sängerin und Songwriterin Elzbieta „ela.“ Steinmetz schreibt für sich und für Stars nahezu aller populären Genres, wie Helene Fischer, Adel Tawil,...
ela. über den ESC, die Bedeutung des Wettbewerbs für Songwriter und ihren Anti-Kriegs-Hit
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When do I need to submit a setlist (playlist)?
Whenever we receive a setlist we find out which musical pieces were played at a live event. That way, we can determine which composers, lyricists and music publishers receive royalties for the live...
When do I need to submit a setlist (playlist)?
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Why should I switch to the GEMA third-party liability insurance?
A third-party liability insurance is only sensible and useful if all professional activities exercised are included in the insurance policy / certificate. The GEMA third-party liability insurance...
Why should I switch to the GEMA third-party liability insurance?
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GEMA contacts for customer complaints
null GEMA contacts for customer complaints If you are a music user or a GEMA customer, you can find out here who to contact: for events, background music, sound recordings/carriers and internet.
GEMA contacts for customer complaints
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What is the GEMA presumption?
We are the only collective management organisation for musical copyrights in Germany. As such, we manage the rights to tens of thousands of musical works from Germany and abroad. This is also...
What is the GEMA presumption?
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What are royalties in the music business?
If your works are used, you, the creator or publisher, will receive payments; they are also known as royalties. In order to receive such royalties, you assign the exploitation rights for your...
What are royalties in the music business?
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GEMA CEO Tobias Holzmüller once again named one of Billboard magazine's “In-ternational Power Players” for 2025
For the second year in a row, GEMA CEO Dr. Tobias Holzmüller has been named one of Billboard magazine's “International Power Players.” Each year, Billboard honors 100 outstanding leaders who have...
GEMA CEO Tobias Holzmüller once again named one of Billboard magazine's “In-ternational Power Players” for 2025
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Michael Klimas & Giuseppe Porrello (Söhne Mannheims) über Inspiration, Songwriting auf dem Hausboot
Seit über 28 Jahren sind die SÖHNE MANNHEIMS eine der erfolgreichsten Bands der deutschen Musikszene. Das multikulturelle Kollektiv mit Wurzeln in Simbabwe, Jamaika, Ghana, Ägypten, Italien, Polen,...
Michael Klimas & Giuseppe Porrello (Söhne Mannheims) über Inspiration, Songwriting auf dem Hausboot
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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...
What are the deadlines for my claims?
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About GEMA
Werkstudent - Musikdienst (m/w/d)
https://gema.pi-asp.de/bewerber-web/?companyEid=2&tenant=&lang=D&prio=visible#position,id=2a0991db-c8fe-4e4e-8d11-11f29c841fb6 Für unsere Abteilung Musikdienst und Gremienarbeit in der Direktion...
Werkstudent - Musikdienst (m/w/d)
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Wer soll den Deutschen Musikautor*innenpreis 2025 erhalten?
Bis zum 15. Mai können Nominierungsvorschläge eingereicht werden. false DMAP-Aufmacher Mit dem 16. Deutschen Musikautor*innenpreis möchte die GEMA auch im kommenden Jahr Musikschaffende ehren,...
Wer soll den Deutschen Musikautor*innenpreis 2025 erhalten?
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About GEMA
Senior Java Entwickler (m/w/d)
https://gema.pi-asp.de/bewerber-web/?companyEid=2&tenant=&lang=D&prio=visible#position,id=e567f188-445e-46ee-87e2-fdff466490e5 Für die IT4IPM suchen wir zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt in Berlin...
Senior Java Entwickler (m/w/d)
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Tobias Holzmüller auf der Billboard „International Power Players List“ 2024
GEMA CEO Dr. Tobias Holzmüller hat es in diesem Jahr auf die begehrte „International Power Players List“ des Billboard Magazine geschafft. Das Billboard Magazine erscheint seit 1894 und hat sich...
Tobias Holzmüller auf der Billboard „International Power Players List“ 2024
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Value Gap – Was ist das?
Keine Taylor Swift auf TikTok. Keine Olivia Rodrigo. Kein Harry Styles. Das war 2024 für rund drei Monate Realität, als das Musiklabel Universal Music seinen Katalog von der Kurzvideoplattform...
Value Gap – Was ist das?
