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 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...

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...

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,...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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 do I not see my contract in the 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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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?

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

How do I register on the GEMA online portal?

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

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 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 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 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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Kundenprogramm

In unseren Live-Tutorials zeigen wir Ihnen, wie Sie das GEMA Onlineportal optimal nutzen. Mit Tipps und Tricks, Ihren Fragen und unseren Antworten. Die GEMA Zugabe spielen wir für Menschen, die...

Meetup

GEMA Meetup Nein, es ist ausdrücklich untersagt, das digitale Meetup abzufilmen, aufzunehmen oder auf eine sonstige Art zu vervielfältigen oder zu veröffentlichen. Die Video-Aufzeichnungen sowie...

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