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Authors meet European policymakers in Brussels to call for urgent action on AI and streaming
GEMA joined other European authors at the European Parliament yesterday to discuss issues that are severely impacting the creative sector. false Standard Sharing Image für News The event, called...
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Peermusic extends with ICE
Peermusic and ICE today announce that they have signed a multi-year renewal of their partnership for the ICE Core online representation of the peermusic repertoire. false Peer&ICE_2023...
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CISAC Annual Report 2024 highlights its work programme on behalf of CMOs worldwide
CISAC published its 2024 Annual Report, giving a comprehensive overview of its work programme on behalf of collective management organisations and the millions of creators they represent worldwide....
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Lust und Frust: die beliebtesten Hits zum Valentinstag
Am Valentinstag hängt für die einen der Himmel voller Geigen, andere würden lieber eine zertrümmern. Glaubt man unserer Liste der beliebtesten Songs im Radio zum Valentinstag 2022, sind es wohl...
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Which rights do I assign to GEMA with the Deed of Assignment?
You assign to us as a trustee all rights in your works you are currently entitled to and those accruing, devolving, redevolving to you or otherwise acquired by you during the term of this Deed for...
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Can I upload several soundfiles for a GEMA work number?
You can upload all the different recordings for a work. Should the recordings only differ in duration, it is sufficient to upload the longest recording. Upload several sound files for a GEMA work...
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discotheque monitoring
Register your club with us and tell us in the registration form that you would like to be part of the panel: Questionnaire Discotheque Monitoring GEMA rewards participation in discotheque...
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What you need to know about the GEMA fees
How high are the GEMA fees? Music on sound recordings If you capture music in physical form, you also need to pay a fee e.g. for audio (CD, vinyl), audio books and more. GEMA free music: When do I...
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Which rights do I assign to GEMA with the Deed of Assignment?
You assign to us as a trustee all rights in your works you are currently entitled to and those accruing, devolving, redevolving to you or otherwise acquired by you during the term of this Deed for...
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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...
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Einzelhandel
Übersichtlich dargestellt finden Sie sämtliche Tarife in unserer Tarifübersicht. Neben den Vergütungssätzen für Hintergrundmusik finden Sie darin auch die Tarife für Musik in Warteschleifen,...
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What is a soundfile?
A soundfile consists of: An audio file of your musical work (only 1 work per audio file, no voice over, no finished commercial) Metadata of the work and of the recording (work title, work number,...
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Kinder- und Jugendeinrichtungen
So melden Sie Musik in Ihrer Kinder- und Jugendeinrichtung bei der GEMA an Bei den Kids so angesagt wie eh und je: Musik. Für viele Jugendliche ist Musik die wichtigste Nebensache der Welt. Ob...
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Delegierte Textdichter
TEXTDICHTER Heiko Benjes More Information Close TEXTDICHTER Heiko Benjes In welchem Bereich bin ich tätig? Sänger (Bass) in zwei a cappella Formationen aus Ansbach bzw. Berlin, für beide als Texter...
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Karriere
Deine Bewerbung Bewirb dich einfach über unser Onlineformular! Ich habe mich beworben. Was passiert als Nächstes? Marktfokus Für Kundin, Kunde und Mitglied liefern wir Bestleistung. Kooperation...
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Live and reproduction
Information on distribution (financial year 2023) Categories DK and DK VR Link Categories U, UD and M Link Categories E, ED, EM and BM Link Music in Church Link Entertainment Music Playback Link In...
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Engagement
THE SUPERVISORY BOARD Many shoulders carry the first violin Go to the Supervisory Board It is an honourable office which members of the Supervisory Board of the largest collective management...
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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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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 –...
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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:...
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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...
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Which form do I use for my music notification?
You cannot submit notifications relating to most GEMA tariffs for events and background music; instead, you can do this via the price calculator in our Online Portal. It’s really simple and you...
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Ein Konzert veranstalten: Was ist zu beachten?
Konzerte sind Highlights für alle Musikliebhaber; Live-Musik schafft Gemeinschaft und verbindet Künstlerinnen und Fans. Planst du ein Konzert? Mit unserer Checkliste für Veranstalter wird dein...
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Details on the distribution of revenue from social media platforms
We are happy to help if you have further questions. Simply call +49 (0) 30 21245-600 (Mon-Thu: 9 am to 5 pm, Fri 9 am to 4 pm). Or write an e-mail to mitgliederservice@gema.de. GOP 2020 Facebook...
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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.Whether many or few people are listening. In order to take this into consideration, there...
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Which price calculator do I use for music on audio recordings?
If you want to record music on (audio) recordings such as vinyl or CD, please use our price calculator in the Online Portal. The same applies for media products with mixed content such as cinema...
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Senioreneinrichtungen
Entscheidend für die Berechnung der Lizenzkosten ist die Anzahl der maximal verfügbaren Bewohnerplätze in der jeweiligen Einrichtung und die Art der Musiknutzung. Bildtonträger Musikdarbietungen...
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Press kit 2024
Artificial intelligence in music Link Annual report 2023 Artificial intelligence: copyright situation, GEMA's position AI showcase: This is where GEMA already uses AI based tools Physical sound...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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GEMA lädt ins Münchner Werksviertel: Vielfältiges Rahmenprogramm zur Mitgliederversammlung 2025
Vom 12. bis 15. Mai 2025 verwandelt die GEMA das Münchner Werksviertel am Ostbahnhof in einen lebendigen Treffpunkt für Musik- und Tech-Enthusiasten. Anlässlich ihrer jährlichen...
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GEMA and GEZ – is that not the same?
No, GEZ, which has been renamed into “ARD ZDF Deutschlandradio Beitragsservice”, is a non-incorporated shared institution, jointly run by the public service state broadcasting companies, the Zweite...
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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...
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Newsletter
Newsletter 11/2023 Newsletter 12/2024 Die CISAC veröffentlicht ihre KI-Studie und die GEMA verleiht den Radiokulturpreis 2024. Freuen Sie sich außerdem auf die neue Ausgabe der virtuos sowie die...
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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...
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Weihnachtsmärkte und -feiern
Wann ist ein Musikstück GEMA frei? Traditionelle Weihnachtslieder sind wunderschön und zeitlos. Einige davon sind im Original gespielt bereits lizenzfrei, d. h. GEMA frei. (Das liegt daran, dass...
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January
This is how the surcharge is made up Close Supplementary distribution GOP, GOP VR The surcharge is made up as follows: 76,5 % YouTube (usage period: 2023) 12,5 % TikTok (usage periods: 2nd half of...
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What does it cost to use music in public?
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...