• Help centre

  When I declare my work, why do you ask me whether the work is in the public domain (free of copyright)?

  If you notify us of your own works which you created alone, please always answer this question with ‘no’. To be in the public domain means that the author(s) of the original work which is now...

  When I declare my work, why do you ask me whether the work is in the public domain (free of copyright)?
• Help centre

  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...

  Which rights do I assign to GEMA with the Deed of Assignment?
• News

  GEMA files model action to clarify AI providers‘ remuneration obligations in Europe

  GEMA is the first collecting society worldwide to file a lawsuit against a provider of generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems for the unlicensed use of protected musical works....

  GEMA files model action to clarify AI providers‘ remuneration obligations in Europe
• Help centre

  How do I register a film or a series?

  You can register your film or series easily and conveniently in the Online Portal using the AV registration online service. The service offers you two options for registration: Registration via the...

  How do I register a film or a series?
• Help centre

  Ich habe 2023 keine Veranstaltung mit Livemusik durchgeführt. Wieso bekomme ich jetzt eine Rechnung?

  Laut unseren Informationen wurde bei den ausgewiesenen Veranstaltungen Livemusik gespielt. Dafür hatten Sie bereits eine Lizenz bzw. Lizenzen nach den Tarifen für Livemusik von uns erhalten. Da Sie...

  Ich habe 2023 keine Veranstaltung mit Livemusik durchgeführt. Wieso bekomme ich jetzt eine Rechnung?
• Help centre

  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...

  GEMA and GEZ – is that not the same?
• Help centre

  Does copyright apply in the case of cover versions?

  Yes. That is why the necessary rights must be acquired for the use of a cover version. In most cases this is done via us, GEMA. A cover is a new recording of an existing musical work, possibly also...

  Does copyright apply in the case of cover versions?
• News

  Dossier: Künstliche Intelligenz

  15. Mai 2024 Konferenz „Music Biz 2024“ in Nashville Panel „Copyright and AI“ u. a. mit Thomas Theune (Direktor Sendung/Online bei der GEMA) Link 9. Mai 2024 ThePioneer Tech Briefing Tobias...

  Dossier: Künstliche Intelligenz
• Help centre

  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?
• About GEMA

  Stellenangebote

  Auszubildende zum Kaufmann/Kauffrau für Büromanagement (m/w/d) Standort Hamburg Link Debitorenbuchhalter (m/w/d) mit Key-User-Funktion Link Praktikum für Studierende der Musikwissenschaft Link...

  Stellenangebote
• Help centre

  Where do I find my membership number?

  Each GEMA member has a membership number. You can find it in your Deed of Assignment, for example. If you have linked your membership account with the Online Portal, you can also find your...

  Where do I find my membership number?
• News

  Global creators’ collections grow by a record 26.7% to EUR12.1 billion in 2022

  CISAC has published its global collections report for the financial year 2022. According to the report, the global creative industry has fully recovered from the corona pandemic. Global revenues...

  Global creators’ collections grow by a record 26.7% to EUR12.1 billion in 2022
• Help centre

  How does GEMA membership come about?

  Once you have completed the admission procedure, membership is achieved by concluding a so-called Deed of Assignment. By signing the latter, creators or publishers, assign their copyright-related...

  How does GEMA membership come about?
• Help centre

  I have requested a change to my contract. Why did I receive a notice of termination of the contract?

  We can put your mind at rest: If you request a change, you receive a new contract with the desired changes. Prior to that, the old contract will be terminated. It is not possible to simply...

  I have requested a change to my contract. Why did I receive a notice of termination of the contract?
• News

  AI Act – GEMA CEO Tobias Holzmüller: “Transparency should be a basic requirement“

  Streaming and artificial intelligence are changing the world of music and posing new challenges for authors. At a GEMA discussion event in Brussels, it became apparent that concrete proposals for...

  AI Act – GEMA CEO Tobias Holzmüller: “Transparency should be a basic requirement“
• News

  virtuos

  Ausgabe 3 Ausgabe 3 2013 Ausgabe 3 Ausgabe 1 Ausgabe 1 Ausgabe 4 virtuos 3/2024 „Wie Musik unseren Konsum beeinflusst“ Die Music Impact Studie der GEMA hat erstmals empirisch untersucht, wie sich...

  virtuos
• Help centre

  What is the so-called GEMA Foundation?

  Our foundation is a recognised benevolent and charitable public foundation governed by civil law. Apart from our activities as a representative of the interests of music creators, we also carry out...

  What is the so-called GEMA Foundation?
• Help centre

  Was ist Licensr?

  Licensr ist eine Self-Service-Plattform von ICE, um Musik für Online-Musikdienste lizenzieren zu lassen. Allerdings können Sie mit Licensr auch nur den Preis berechnen und später eine Lizenz...

  Was ist Licensr?
• Help centre

  What does a GEMA membership cost?

  There is a one-off admission fee to become a member. Creators pay €90.00 (plus 19% VAT; a total of €107.10), and music publishers pay €180.00 (plus 19% VAT; a total of €214.20). If you are a...

  What does a GEMA membership cost?

• Compliance

  Hinweisgeberportal Hinweisgebende können sich jederzeit über unser Hinweisgeberportal melden. Dort können Hinweise auch anonym abgeben werden. Gleichzeitig ist es für uns sehr hilfreich, wenn...

  Compliance
• News

  2023 General Assembly: GEMA modernises distribution in the growing digital market and and expands on its existing cultural promotion

  The hybrid General Assembly (AGM) of GEMA members took place between 9 and 11 May 2023. Key resolutions by the members affect online music usage and a new concept for cultural promotion in the...

  2023 General Assembly: GEMA modernises distribution in the growing digital market and and expands on its existing cultural promotion

• Legal notice

  Gesellschaft für musikalische Aufführungs- und mechanische Vervielfältigungsrechte (GEMA) GEMA has its headquarters in Berlin: Head Office Berlin Postal address: GEMA, PO Box 30 12 40, 10722 Berlin...

  Legal notice
• 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?
• Help centre

  Which insurance solutions does GEMA offer its members?

  Based on our experience, insurances were structured for exactly those areas that are of importance to music creators. Depending on the respective needs, they can be customised to individual...

  Which insurance solutions does GEMA offer its members?
• Help centre

  How are collections from rights management distributed?

  As a member, the income collected from issued licences are allocated to you on the basis of the GEMA distribution plan. The distribution plan governs the allocation ratios (splits) between...

  How are collections from rights management distributed?
• Help centre

  How are collections from rights management distributed?

  As a member, the income collected from issued licences are allocated to you on the basis of the GEMA distribution plan. The distribution plan governs the allocation ratios (splits) between...

  How are collections from rights management distributed?
• About GEMA

  Jury

  Tab-Menü Kim Fisher Preisträgerin 1997 Dota Kehr Preisträgerin 2014 Johannes Oerding Preisträger 2017 Diane Weigmann Mitglied des Aufsichtsrats Tobias Reitz Preisträger 2020, Jurysprecher Previous...

  Jury
• Help centre

  Who chooses the winners?

  The winners will be selected by the respective event promoters. If it is a showcase at GEMA (such as the Long Night of Music), the winner will be selected via an internal vote by all GEMA staff...

  Who chooses the winners?
• Help centre

  Can I continue to use the Online Portal in future without the 2FA method?

  As a GEMA member and/or employee of a sister society/organisation, using the two-factor authentication method is mandatory and cannot be waived. For music users, logging in with the 2FA method is...

  Can I continue to use the Online Portal in future without the 2FA method?
• Help centre

  What is a permanent licence and what is an individual licence?

  We no longer use either term. Just to be clear though: A permanent licence means a contract. Music is used here over a longer period of time. An individual licence relates to licences for...

  What is a permanent licence and what is an individual licence?
• Help centre

  How can I ensure my works are protected?

  You do not need to do anything. Your works are automatically protected by German copyright. This applies to music, score materialand song lyrics, from the very moment they are created. How can I...

  How can I ensure my works are protected?
• Help centre

  Which other collective management organisations does GEMA have a relationship with?

  We have concluded so-called representation agreements with other organisations. An overview of our agreements (as at: 1 June 2016) I. Agreements with domestic collective management organisations ...

  Which other collective management organisations does GEMA have a relationship with?
• Help centre

  Why do we speak about GEMA members?

  Because we are an association. More specifically, we have the legal form of an economic association by virtue of state conferral pursuant to section 22 of the German Civil Code (BGB). We consist of...

  Why do we speak about GEMA members?
• Help centre

  Why do we speak about GEMA members?

  Because we are an association. More specifically, we have the legal form of an economic association by virtue of state conferral pursuant to section 22 of the German Civil Code (BGB). We consist of...

  Why do we speak about GEMA members?
• Help centre

  Was versteht man unter einer Edition?

  Eine Edition ist unter dem Dach eines Musikverlags angesiedelt. Der Musikverlag kann unter einer Edition Teile seines Verlagsrepertoires nach außen vertreten. Eine eigene Kontonummer bietet die...

  Was versteht man unter einer Edition?
• Help centre

  I have moved. Why can I not simply take my contract with me?

  This is due to the fact that a contract is always location-bound. After all, the amount you pay depends on the venue or room and its size or capacity. As such, if you move, the old contract will be...

  I have moved. Why can I not simply take my contract with me?
• News

  SoundAware übernimmt Monitoring im öffentlich-rechtlichen Rundfunk

  SoundAware greift bei seiner Musikerkennung unter anderem auf die GEMA Soundfile Datenbank zurück. Fehlende Soundfiles können dazu führen, dass sich die Ausschüttung verzögert oder Tantiemen nicht...

  SoundAware übernimmt Monitoring im öffentlich-rechtlichen Rundfunk
• About GEMA

  Delegierte

  Kathrin Denner In welchem Bereich bin ich tätig? Ich bin Safi: Komponistin, Texterin, Sängerin, Musikerin, schreibe PostPunk/Avantgarde (Rock-Pop) für Drums, Elektro, E-Gitarren, vor allem...

  Delegierte
• Help centre

  I would like to upload re-recorded songs (covers) online, e.g. on YouTube, Instagram or my website. Do I need a license?

  When it comes to the realm of cover versions, a distinction has to be made first between a cover version and an arrangement. Generally, a cover version differs from an arrangement in that the...

  I would like to upload re-recorded songs (covers) online, e.g. on YouTube, Instagram or my website. Do I need a license?
• News

  Text and data mining: Reservation of use for works of the GEMA repertoire, e.g. by artificial intelligence (AI)

  Works by GEMA members must not be used for commercial text and data mining (TDM). This also includes the training of generative AI models. GEMA publicly announced the respective reservation of use....

  Text and data mining: Reservation of use for works of the GEMA repertoire, e.g. by artificial intelligence (AI)

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