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...

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

I have moved. Do I not take the GEMA contract with me? The music use is always linked to a fixed location. When you move, you get a new contract. If you have any questions, you can contact GEMA....

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

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

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Where can I find information about the new tariff system or the new licensing scheme in the physical media sector (audio and audiovisual media)?

Since 1 January 2025, a new GEMA tariff system has been in force for (audio-visual) sound recordings, which simplifies the previous tariff structure and adapts it to current market conditions. The...

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

false false 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...

How long will compensation payments continue under the discontinued estimation procedure (editor/arranger estimation)?

false false The estimation procedure was conducted for the last time in 2023. In this context, compensation payments will be made together with the distribution payouts on October 1, 2024,...

Fête de la Musique 2024

„Die GEMA zeichnet sich insbesondere durch den Facettenreichtum ihrer 100.000 Mitglieder aus: Komponistinnen, Textschaffende und ihre Verleger schaffen einzigartige Werke, die in ihrer Summe eine...

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

GEMA: Offering cover songs online Are you covering songs or do you want to offer cover versions of songs online (e.g. via YouTube?) Here, we give you a brief intro what GEMA licence is required for...

Which advantages do I get from the GEMA insurance packages?

GEMA’s insurance packages offer exclusively negotiated terms that are not available on the open market. As an intermediary, WvS negotiates group terms with insurance partners, giving GEMA members...

Why is a personal liability insurance a must?

Find out why you as a music creator require a personal liability insurance. Why personal liability insurance is a must false false Anyone who causes damage to persons or companies and their...

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...

Delegierte Komponisten

Komponist Raphael Tschernuth More Information Close KomponisT Raphael Tschernuth In welchem Bereich bin ich tätig? Ich arbeite als freischaffender Komponist, Musiker und Produzent in Berlin. Als...

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,...

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

Find out what it means if you transfer your exploitation rights to GEMA and why this is no disadvantage. Acquire a GEMA licence for your own works false false Yes, when you conclude a Deed of...

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

false false 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...

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...

When do you pay out royalties for my played and registered works?

GEMA distributes royalties on fixed distribution dates, which are staggered throughout the year by sector. As a general rule, the revenue from the previous year is distributed, with the specific...

When does GEMA membership make sense for me?

GEMA membership makes financial sense if your musical works are performed in public, broadcast on the radio or television, or released on commercial sound recordings during the current or...

How do I submit a setlist?

As an organiser, you must submit a set list to GEMA within 6 weeks of a live performance. You can do this easily via the GEMA online portal: Go to My setlists. Select an event. Enter your...

How is GEMA organised?

false 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....

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

Your contract will not appear on the GEMA online portal if you have not yet linked your customer number to your account. You can do this yourself: log in with your email address and password, and...

I need an additional invoice copy. How can I request one?

You can request a copy of your invoice on the GEMA online portal: Log in or sign up, and link your profile to your GEMA customer account.  In the “My Area” menu, select the “My Invoices” service. ...

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...

How do I register on the GEMA online portal?

false false 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...

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...

Which partner offers do GEMA members benefit from?

GEMA offers its members partnership programmes in three areas: Discounts on online tools to support operational activities, ticket discounts for music festivals or trade fairs, and useful services...

Charts 2024

GEMA Charts Bestseller 2024 Die „GEMA Bestseller“ des vergangenen Jahres sind die meistgenutzten Werke in den Kategorien Live (U- & E-Musik), Radio (Hörfunk), Musik- und Videostreaming sowie...

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

As a publishing house, you must immediately notify us by email at mitgliederservice@gema.de of any former employees who have access to the GEMA online portal, as online access is personalised and...

How do I pay the membership fee? Will it be debited from my bank account?

From the second year onwards, the membership fee is automatically deducted from your royalties at the end of the year, provided you have not issued us with a SEPA direct debit mandate for the...

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

The difference: Pseudonym and stage name false false 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,...

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

Sound files and what GEMA needs them for Here, GEMA members can find out what a sound file is and in which cases they need to upload a sound file in the GEMA Online Portal. A sound file consists...

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...

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

What to consider when uploading GEMA sound files false false A sound file may only contain the recording of one work. Audio files may not contain dialogue, pauses/silence or noises, field...

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...

Why did I not receive any royalties?

This could be due to several reasons: Scenario 1: The payout date for the category hasn’t happened yet Depending on the type of work use (e.g. Live concert, TV broadcast, streaming), there are...

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