• 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?
• News

  Two-factor authentication

  Twice the security for your sensitive data Password reset on 1 March Please note: On 1 March 2023 we will deactivate the existing passwords of all users who have not logged in to the Online Portal...

  Two-factor authentication
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  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?
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  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

  How do I know which tariff is the right one?

  You have two options to determine this: You can either use our price calculator Or you go to our overview page tariff overview. In the left column you can see the type of music use, on the right,...

  How do I know which tariff is the right one?
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  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

  Edith Jeske: Grußworte von Weggefährten

  Grußwort von Dagmar Schönleber Link Grußwort Michael Krebs Link Edith Jeske – ein bewegender Abschied Zum virtuos Artikel Grußwort Katha Rosa Link Grußwort von Carsten Thiele Link Grußwort Robert...

  Edith Jeske: Grußworte von Weggefährten
• Help centre

  Where do I find specific information on industry sectors, business communities and associations?

  Under industry sectors & more (only in German), we have compiled infos for the groups mentioned earlier. If you run a catering trade, hotel, fitness studio, or have a cultural business, carnival...

  Where do I find specific information on industry sectors, business communities and associations?
• Help centre

  How do I register an arrangement and what do I need to consider?

  If you want to arrange a work without knowing, it is important to know whether the work is still protected under copyright law or already in the public domain, i.e. no longer protected. In Germany,...

  How do I register an arrangement and what do I need to consider?
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  Can I become a creator or publisher member of several collective management organisations (for music) in the world at the same time?

  Yes, that is possible in principle. The requirement for this is that your membership does not overlap in terms of territories, rights and period of representation. Member in several collective...

  Can I become a creator or publisher member of several collective management organisations (for music) in the world at the same time?
• Help centre

  Can I become a creator or publisher member of several collective management organisations (for music) in the world at the same time?

  Yes, that is possible in principle. The requirement for this is that your membership does not overlap in terms of territories, rights and period of representation. false false Member in several...

  Can I become a creator or publisher member of several collective management organisations (for music) in the world at the same time?
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  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

  I want to offer a cover version for download/streaming/sale. What do I need to consider?

  A cover version is deemed to be a new recording of the musical work. It does not constitute an arrangement of the lyrics and composition. For such a cover song, the necessary rights must be...

  I want to offer a cover version for download/streaming/sale. What do I need to consider?
• Help centre

  How do I submit a setlist?

  Submit the setlist in our Online Portal: Go to My setlists. Select an event. Enter your performed titles thanks to our works database in just a few minutes. Your advantages: You take care that...

  How do I submit a setlist?
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  What can I do if my work is used publicly without my consent?

  By entering into a contract with us or another collecting society, you transfer the exercise of your rights of use to us. This applies to all your works and also means that you cannot object to...

  What can I do if my work is used publicly without my consent?

• 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
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  Why is a personal liability insurance a must?

  Anyone who causes damage to persons or companies and their property through a lack of caution or carelessness must pay for it in full. This does not only affect the odd red wine stain on an...

  Why is a personal liability insurance a must?
• 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?
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  Why do I not see my contract in the Online Portal?

  This could be due to various reasons: It is possible that there is no contractual relationship yet. You can notify us of certain music uses and register on the Online Portal, even without a...

  Why do I not see my contract in the Online Portal?
• Help centre

  How do I submit a setlist?

  Submitting your setlist (playlist) is easy - just use our Online Portal. Go to the area My Setlists and click on Submit setlist. Select the event. Enter your played titles into our works database...

  How do I submit a setlist?
• Help centre

  How can I register a film / a series with many individual cues as quickly and simply as possible?

  Log in to our Online Portal and use the service works registration. Please enter the film or series title as a work title. Now you can upload all the individual cues in the soundfile upload and...

  How can I register a film / a series with many individual cues as quickly and simply as possible?
• Help centre

  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...

  What do the individual status details in the ‘approval’ status mean? Why does the status not change?
• Help centre

  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...

  Do I have to acquire a GEMA licence (event, CD, online) when I play my own works?
• Help centre

  How can I provide details that my establishment has changed address?

  Simply provide us about moving your business by using our Online Portal. Go to My domain and access My details and select My establishments. Click on the pencil icon to change the address. Please...

  How can I provide details that my establishment has changed address?

• 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
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  How is GEMA organised?

  GEMA actually “is” its members. As a consequence, our most important body is the General Assembly of members. It usually takes place once a year, and takes turns between Berlin and Munich. All full...

  How is GEMA organised?
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  When do you pay out royalties for my played and registered works?

  So that money flows to your account as steadily as possible, we pay out our collections at fixed dates which are spread across the year. You can view the exact dates of the respective categories...

  When do you pay out royalties for my played and registered works?
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  Where do I find the form to grant an authorisation or power of attorney?

  Are you a GEMA customer and would like to authorise someone? Then please use our form for customers. Go to the My details under My area. Click on the My granted authorisations tab. Here you can...

  Where do I find the form to grant an authorisation or power of attorney?
• Help centre

  How do I register on the GEMA online portal?

  You can access the Online Portal under the link portal.gema.de. You can register for the Online Portal with these two simple steps: After clicking on Login/Register, you can log in with your...

  How do I register on the GEMA online portal?
• Help centre

  Issue an authorisation/power of attorney

  You are a GEMA member and wish to authorise someone to represent you vis-a-vis GEMA? Please use the GEMA power of attorney for members. GEMA power of attorney for members (for creators and music...

  Issue an authorisation/power of attorney
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  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
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  What should I do if a publishing employee has left the company but still has access to the portal?

  Please let us know as soon as possible when an employee is leaving your publishing company and if they had access to our Online Portal via a publisher email address. If employees leave the company,...

  What should I do if a publishing employee has left the company but still has access to the portal?
• Help centre

  What is a pseudonym and what is the difference to a stage name?

  A Pseudonym is a name that you as an author can use for your public appearance and for registering your works with us. In that case, it is, however, not a performer, project or band name. Example:...

  What is a pseudonym and what is the difference to a stage name?
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  If I am a reprint arranger or a reprint publisher, do I automatically participate in GEMA pay-outs?

  If you are a reprint publisher who has been authorised by the original or sub-publisher, you can distribute the work in your own print edition. You therefore benefit from the paper business but you...

  If I am a reprint arranger or a reprint publisher, do I automatically participate in GEMA pay-outs?
• Help centre

  What is a sound file and when should I upload it?

  A sound file 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,...

  What is a sound file and when should I upload it?
• Help centre

  What do I have to consider when I upload a sound file?

  A sound file may only contain the recording of one work. Audio files may not contain dialogue, pauses/silence or noises, field recordings or sound effects, only the pure music track. Formats: The...

  What do I have to consider when I upload a sound file?
• 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
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  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
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  What do I need which number for?

  The membership number is created for each new member as part of the admission procedure and is automatically communicated to the member by the Members & Partners Department at the same time as the...

  What do I need which number for?

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