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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...
Categories Radio
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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...
Radio, TV and film
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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, Film
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Webradio
Music users Tarifübersicht Webradio Tarif Premium-Radio (S-VR/PHf-Pr) Link Was kann ich z. B. mit diesem Tarif anmelden? Unser Online-Service zur Lizenzierung von Webradios steht allen Webradios...
Webradio
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Help centre
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...
Are there any restrictions for making a claim?
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News
Langzeitstudie der GEMA zeigt: Weniger deutschsprachige Musik im Radio
„Unsere Mitglieder profitieren insbesondere von Radioprogrammen mit einer großen kulturellen Bandbreite, die wir anhand der GEMA Kulturfaktoren ermitteln und fördern.“ – Stephanie Scharmann,...
Langzeitstudie der GEMA zeigt: Weniger deutschsprachige Musik im Radio
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Help centre
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...
Can I also upload the entire score of a film and a radio play?
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Help centre
How does GEMA know where and how often my works were used?
There are various ways and means to find out. Organisers of live events are, for example, obliged to submit a playlist (setlist) after the event. In the broadcasting sector (TV and radio), the...
How does GEMA know where and how often my works were used?
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Help centre
How does GEMA know where and how often my works were used?
There are various ways and means to find out. Organisers of live events are, for example, obliged to submit a playlist (setlist) after the event. In the broadcasting sector (TV and radio), the...
How does GEMA know where and how often my works were used?
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News
10 Jahre Radiokulturpreis: GEMA zeichnet BR-KLASSIK und Schlager Radio aus
Christina Zander Kathrin Greven Im digitalen Zeitalter bleibt das Radio ein unverzichtbares Medium: Es informiert, unterhält, schafft kulturelle Vielfalt, fördert musikalische Entdeckungen und...
10 Jahre Radiokulturpreis: GEMA zeichnet BR-KLASSIK und Schlager Radio aus
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Help centre
In which cases can I enter into a contract?
Conclude a contract with GEMA As soon as you use music permanently, you can conclude a contract with GEMA. Details can be found here. false false If you use music permanently, such as letting a...
In which cases can I enter into a contract?
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Help centre
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...
What are royalties in the music business?
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Help centre
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...
When does GEMA membership make sense for me?
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Help centre
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...
How can I add details to sound recordings for my work?
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Hörfunk
Informationen für Hersteller von Werbespots 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...
Hörfunk
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About GEMA
Radiokulturpreis
Eine Fachjury – der Hörfunkausschuss, der aus Mitgliedern des Aufsichtsrats und des Werkausschusses besteht – ermittelt einerseits anhand der zehn GEMA Kulturfaktoren die Preisträger. Andererseits...
Radiokulturpreis
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Groover
Redeem your discount now As a GEMA member, you get a 15% discount on one promotional campaign per quarter. Secure a discount code and register with Groover. Our partner has more details for you on,...
Groover
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News
Song Economy
Kooperation 27 May 2026 Ranking: Cities of Music Link 20 August 2025 Music creators in Germany We are celebrating our 100,000th member! To mark this historic milestone, we have analysed who...
Song Economy
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Category M
Nowadays music is played in many public places – ranging from bars, cafés and restaurants to hair salons, supermarkets and retail shops. Even in waiting rooms, there is often background music...
Category M
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News
Radio-Report
Mehr zu den Kulturfaktoren: § 98 GEMA Verteilungsplan Hintergrundinformationen zum GEMA Radio-Report Vergleich deutschsprachige Musik Close Hintergrundinformationen zu allen Zahlen: Die...
Radio-Report