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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 can I prove that I am the creator?

    By sending a letter to your own address with a sound recording or the music score of your work. By means of the post stamp everyone can check when the work has been dispatched. Important: Do not...

    How can I prove that I am the creator?
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    Why is the contract bound to a location or venue?

    A contract generally governs the music use in a specific location. The amount of your payment also depends on the venue and its size or capacity. As a consequence, contracts are location-bound....

    Why is the contract bound to a location or venue?
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    What is the difference between a cover version and an arrangement of a work?

    Cover version: A cover is a new recording of an existing musical work, possibly also with different instruments. The creator details therefore correspond to the original version e.g. when...

    What is the difference between a cover version and an arrangement of a work?

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Create music
Find out how to become a member, register works, receive royalties and much more.
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Use music
How to notify music, industry information, why you pay GEMA and much more. 
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GEMA
About the organization, careers & job vacancies, the task of GEMA and much more.
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News
Current news from the industry, press releases, GEMA magazine and much more.
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The most frequently asked questions in our Help Center

What does it cost to use music in public?
It depends how the music is used, whether live, in the background, on sound recordings or on the internet...
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How do I know which tariff is the right one?

You have two options to determine this:You can either use our various price calculators. Or you go to our overview page tariff overview... 

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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. ...
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