Your search result
-
Create music
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 -
Create music
Radio, TV and film
It has been three years since GEMA began to make its distributions in the broadcasting rights distribution categories for uses by public service broadcasters (ARD, ZDF and Deutschlandradio - both...
Radio, TV and film -
Create music
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 -
News
Music Fight Fraud Alliance Elects New Leaders and Welcomes 12 New Members
“Streaming fraud undermines trust in the global music market by diverting value away from real creators. Since fraud doesn’t stop at national borders, strong international collaboration and shared...
Music Fight Fraud Alliance Elects New Leaders and Welcomes 12 New Members -
Help centre
What can I do if my work has been edited without my consent?
What can I do if my work has been edited without my consent? If you wish to take legal action against this, it is best to seek the assistance of a solicitor specialising in media law. false false ...
What can I do if my work has been edited without my consent? -
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 -
Help centre
There are works that I am involved in that have been registered at GEMA before I joined up. What can I do that I am taken into account as a member for the royalty payout in future?
false In this case, please send an email to werke@gema.de and ask that the works in question are allocated to your membership number. The best way to go about this is that you create a list with...
There are works that I am involved in that have been registered at GEMA before I joined up. What can I do that I am taken into account as a member for the royalty payout in future? -
Help centre
I have given notice of termination of my contract, why has it not been ended immediately?
The actual end date of the contract depends on the notice period. It is best if you check your documents how long the notice period is in your case. If there are still any open issues, please...
I have given notice of termination of my contract, why has it not been ended immediately? -
Use music
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 -
Help centre
Why can I not register with my e-mail address and my code?
The code we sent to you should only be used for linking the Online Portal and the customer account. It is not your initial password. Please set your own personal password in connection with your...
Why can I not register with my e-mail address and my code? -
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 -
Help centre
Are there any restrictions for making a claim?
In our Online Portal, you can easily submit a claim if your works have been allocated to the wrong category, assigned incorrect shares, or distributed with an inaccurate rating. The same applies...
Are there any restrictions for making a claim? -
Help centre
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? -
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? -
Create music
Types of use
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 are no waiting times. Go to the help centre...
Types of use -
Help centre
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? -
News
10 Jahre Radiokulturpreis: GEMA zeichnet BR-KLASSIK und Schlager Radio aus
2025-10-14 07:00 Zum zehnten Mal verlieh die GEMA in diesem Jahr im Rahmen einer Festveranstaltung den Radiokulturpreis. Mit BR-KLASSIK aus München und Schlager Radio aus Berlin werden zwei Sender...
10 Jahre Radiokulturpreis: GEMA zeichnet BR-KLASSIK und Schlager Radio aus -
News
CISAC Global Collections Report 2025: Global creators’ royalties reach €13.97 billion, powered by digital growth
false CISAC-Logo.jpg 2025-11-06 14:52 November 6, 2025, PARIS – The CISAC Global Collections Report 2025 was released today, the definitive annual analysis of creator royalties across the global...
CISAC Global Collections Report 2025: Global creators’ royalties reach €13.97 billion, powered by digital growth -
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? -
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? -
News
APRA and CISAC celebrate 100 years of protecting creators’ rights
2026-03-06 08:00 100 years on from when they were both formed on opposite sides of the globe on the principle that creative work carries economic value that must be recognised and protected, the...
APRA and CISAC celebrate 100 years of protecting creators’ rights -
Create music
Embassy of Music
The studio, acquired by Konrad von Löhneysen (founder and CEO of Embassy of Music / Embassy One) and jointly run with GEMA in Berlin has been available to rent since the beginning of 2023. The...
Embassy of Music -
Use music
Tarif WR-Best
Musik als Teil der Trauerzeremonie Tarif für die Nutzung von Werken des GEMA Repertoires bei Bestattungen (Tarif WR-Best) Der Tarif WR-Best gilt bei Nutzung von Werken des GEMA Repertoires...
Tarif WR-Best -
News
Authors meet European policymakers in Brussels to call for urgent action on AI and streaming
false GEMA joined other European authors at the European Parliament yesterday to discuss issues that are severely impacting the creative sector. Standard Sharing Image für News ...
Authors meet European policymakers in Brussels to call for urgent action on AI and streaming -
News
Weihnachtshits
Scroll down Heading Example Ein deutscher Weihnachtsklassiker. Und der beste Song aller Zeiten. Viel Feierlichkeit und ein Notausgang Die Weihnachtssongs ragen in der Musikwelt hervor. Sie bilden...
Weihnachtshits -
Help centre
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? -
News
Musik als Wirtschaftsfaktor: Studie belegt Umsatzsteigerung durch Hintergrundmusik
Die im Auftrag der GEMA durchgeführte „Music Impact Studie” liefert erstmals einen wissenschaftlich fundierten Nachweis: Hintergrundmusik steigert den Umsatz im Einzelhandel um durchschnittlich 8...
Musik als Wirtschaftsfaktor: Studie belegt Umsatzsteigerung durch Hintergrundmusik -
Help centre
When does GEMA membership make sense for me?
We always look forward to welcoming new members. Before you decided to become a member, you should ensure that a membership makes economic sense to you as a creator. This is the case if your own...
When does GEMA membership make sense for me? -
News
GEMA Aufsichtsrat: Monika Roscher übernimmt stellvertretendes Mandat
Dr. Ralf Weigand, Aufsichtsratsvorsitzender der GEMA, dankt Anna Depenbusch für ihr Engagement: „Anna Depenbusch ist sowohl als Komponistin aber natürlich auch als Interpretin eine wunderbare...
GEMA Aufsichtsrat: Monika Roscher übernimmt stellvertretendes Mandat -
News
Stability in turbulent times: GEMA achieves strong result in financial year 2024
Nadine Remus Christina Zander Standard Sharing Image für News lorenzo-colombini-pressebild-c-sebastian-linder-square-300px “We have a solid financial foundation. Despite inflation-related...
Stability in turbulent times: GEMA achieves strong result in financial year 2024 -
News
Landmark declaration signed live on stage at the CISAC General Assembly following emotional tribute from creators around the world
Creators from across the globe united in Paris today to issue a landmark declaration calling for the protection of human creativity as artificial intelligence rapidly transforms the cultural and...
Landmark declaration signed live on stage at the CISAC General Assembly following emotional tribute from creators around the world -
Help centre
I would like to upload music on a video platform such as YouTube or Twitch. What do I need to consider?
Do you want to use music on YouTube or Twitch? Here’s everything you need to know. First things first: It is easier than you may think, especially if you use music for personal purposes on the...
I would like to upload music on a video platform such as YouTube or Twitch. What do I need to consider? -
Use music
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 -
Create music
Election of delegates
Karin Dulau-Bartkowski More Information Close Karin Dulau-Bartkowski In welchem Bereich bin ich tätig? Mein Name ist Karin Dulau-Bartkowski. Ich bin Rechtsnachfolgerin von Manfred Dulau. Ich bin...
Election of delegates -
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? -
Create music
Details of our online services
My portal permissions Go to my portal permissions Sound file upload Go to the upload Keep an eye on your finances. The service My financial details helps you do this. It includes transactions,...
Details of our online services -
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 -
News
Song Economy
Song DATA Welche Musik wird in Deutschland gehört? paragraph is a self-contained unit of a discourse in writing dealing with a particular point or idea. Paragraphs are usually an expected part of...
Song Economy -
News
Wechsel im Aufsichtsrat der GEMA: Charlotte Seither beendet ihr Mandat, Michelle Leonard und Johannes X. Schachtner neu gewählt
Dr. Charlotte Seither, seit 2016 Mitglied des Aufsichtsrats der Gesellschaft für musikalische Aufführungs- und mechanische Vervielfältigungsrechte (GEMA), beendet ihre Tätigkeit in dem Gremium. Auf...
Wechsel im Aufsichtsrat der GEMA: Charlotte Seither beendet ihr Mandat, Michelle Leonard und Johannes X. Schachtner neu gewählt -
Create music
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
Discover the main areas of GEMA
The most frequently asked questions in our Help Center
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...