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  November-December

  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...

  November-December
• News

  CISAC launches first global format to modernise audiovisual music data and improve creator payments 

  2026-06-30 14:31 The International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) today announced the launch of AVR+, the first fully documented and machine-readable technical format...

  CISAC launches first global format to modernise audiovisual music data and improve creator payments 
• News

  GEMA joins Friends and Supporters of IMPF

  German CMO GEMA has joined The Friends and Supporters of IMPF. IMPF started the Friends and Supporters programme in 2021 to offer those who wish to support the independent music publishing...

  GEMA joins Friends and Supporters of IMPF
• News

  Study: Music streaming in Germany

  Music streaming in Germany 5. Billion-Euro-market Music streaming is a billion-Euro-market. More than 2 billion Euros are expected to be generated by the involved market players in Germany in 2022....

  Study: Music streaming in Germany
• Help centre

  I want to upload replayed songs (covers) online, for example on YouTube, Instagram or my website. Do I need a licence?

  If you offer music for streaming or downloading on your website, our tariff VR-OD 10 (II.2.b.2 licensing package Music on Demand Streaming resp. II.2.b.2 licensing package Music on Demand Download)...

  I want to upload replayed songs (covers) online, for example on YouTube, Instagram or my website. Do I need a licence?
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  Rooms & timetable

  2pm: Personal discussions of the associate members including the by-election of delegates in separate meetings of the professional categories 8.30am to 9.30am: breakfast as part of the info...

  Rooms & timetable
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  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?

• GEMA Digital

  The GEMA Cultural Funding Online scheme is fully digitalised: members submit their applications via the online portal, the jury assesses the submissions via this channel, and applicants receive...

  GEMA Digital
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  What is MusicHub and how can I use it as a GEMA member?

  MusicHub is a digital platform for music creators that helps you organize, release and promote your music. With MusicHub, you can distribute your music to streaming, download and social media...

  What is MusicHub and how can I use it as a GEMA member?
• About GEMA

  Musik anmelden

  Your voice gets heard This is how you can help shape GEMA Zum Login Home About GEMA Musik anmelden Area for creators GEMAplus – the bonus programme Go to GEMAplus Zum Login By when do I have to...

  Musik anmelden
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  How can I report music uses with GEMA?

  You can register music usage via the GEMA online portal, where you first calculate the fee using the price calculator. This applies to events (concerts, festivals, sporting events), ongoing music...

  How can I report music uses with GEMA?
• News

  Pay Day 1.7.

  Details zur Verteilung in den Sparten Concert numbers clustered Pay Day Details At the beginning, we talked about a good concert year, record attendance figures and a recovery from the coronavirus...

  Pay Day 1.7.
• News

  Pay Day 1.6.

  Bavaria and Berlin in the lead Zur Pay Day Übersicht Where the most concerts take place Die Analysen beziehen sich nur auf die Ausschüttungen, die zum 1. Juni 2026 erfolgt sind. Dabei handelt es...

  Pay Day 1.6.
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  Which categories are paid out? Which belong to performing rights, broadcasting rights and mechanical rights?

  false false These categories belong to the performing rights: International income distribution (sister organisations) A AR Concerts of serious music of all types (E) Serious music direct...

  Which categories are paid out? Which belong to performing rights, broadcasting rights and mechanical rights?
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  Online Services

  Claims Select this simple process to submit information on missing or incorrect pay-outs. Link Soundfile Upload Upload audio files and release them for music use monitoring. Link Search repertoire...

  Online Services
• 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?
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  Do I have to report GEMA free music?

  The obligation to register stems from the statutory GEMA presumption, according to which it is initially assumed that repertoire subject to GEMA royalties is being played whenever music is used in...

  Do I have to report GEMA free music?
• News

  Zehn Stipendien für die nächste Generation der Filmmusik: GEMA-Stiftung und Franz Grothe-Stiftung starten das „GEMA Center of Film Music Excellence“

  2026-09-28 13:41 Mit dem gemeinsamen Programm „GEMA Center of Film Music Excellence“ setzen die GEMA-Stiftung und die Franz Grothe-Stiftung ein Zeichen für die Zukunft des Filmmusikstandorts...

  Zehn Stipendien für die nächste Generation der Filmmusik: GEMA-Stiftung und Franz Grothe-Stiftung starten das „GEMA Center of Film Music Excellence“
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  Cultural Subsidy for the Online Sector

  Why am I unable to file an application for my work? Can I submit an application for more than one work? Cultural Subsidy for the Online Sector Julian Butz More Information Close Julian Butz...

  Cultural Subsidy for the Online Sector
• News

  Despite a challenging market, GEMA posts excellent results for 2025

  Christina Zander Kathrin Greven The main growth drivers were the live and background music sectors in Germany, as well as digital business. Music brings people together – in clubs, bars and...

  Despite a challenging market, GEMA posts excellent results for 2025
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  Education and events

  Handout Online Music & AI Online Licensing An overview of the procedures, the key principles and criteria for classifying works, and an explanation of what proportion and protectability tests...

  Education and events
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  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
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  Information events

  Timetable The membership party, during which the Fred Jay Award will be presented, takes place on 14 May 2024 from 7.00 pm in the bcc Berlin Congress Center, Alexanderstraße 11 in Berlin. If you...

  Information events
• Help centre

  What are royalties in the music business?

  Royalties are payments received by authors and publishers when their works are used. This is conditional upon them granting GEMA the rights of use; GEMA then issues licences to music users and...

  What are royalties in the music business?

• About the online portal

  This is how we protect your data Access your data at any time Whether it’s about changing your bank details, e-mail address or tax details: The Online Portal is the place where you can manage your...

  About the online portal
• Help centre

  Which form do I use for my music notification?

  For most tariffs, you can use the price calculator on the GEMA online portal, which provides an instant quote. Form-based registrations are only required for the few tariffs that are not yet...

  Which form do I use for my music notification?
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  Category M

  Nowadays music is played in many public places – ranging from bars, cafés and restaurants to hair salons, supermarkets and retail shops. Even in waiting rooms, there is often background music...

  Category M
• Help centre

  Do I need an authorisation for third parties to access the online portal?

  false Yes, you do. Only an authorisation entitles another person (spouse/life partner, manager, tax adviser, employee of a publisher, or others) to use the online portal for you. General powers of...

  Do I need an authorisation for third parties to access the online portal?
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  Church

  Music is a central element in church services and during prayers because it moves “from heart to heart” – this at least was Beethoven’s wish for his Missa Solemnis. Music creates communion and is...

  Church
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  SubmitHub

  To the link SubmitHub connects performers with curators 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...

  SubmitHub
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  Soundplate

  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...

  Soundplate
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  Categories UD/U

  New festival distribution starting in 2026 From next year onwards, revenues from major festivals will be distributed more quickly and more frequently – in line with the interests of our members....

  Categories UD/U
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  Events

  Unser kundenprogramm GEMA Zugabe Wer muss GEMA Gebühren zahlen? Your payment goes directly to creators All about how to register events Those who earn their living composing music, writing lyrics...

  Events
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  MusicHub

  Get your release ready Track the status of your release and boost your promotion MusicHub is the digital hub for artists who want to organize, release, and promote their music independently and...

  MusicHub
• Use music

  Tariff information christmas markets

  Calculate individual price: Go to the GEMA price calculator Tariffs & costs Advice & consultations Press material Fictitious sample calculation for a medium-sized Christmas market where the stage...

  Tariff information christmas markets
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  Live Performances and Playbacks

  We need the following information from you: Date and time of the event Name and address of the organiser of the event Name and address of the event venue (including the room, if applicable) Name of...

  Live Performances and Playbacks
• Help centre

  When does music become royalty-free?

  70 years after the death of a creator the music becomes royalty-free or enters the “public domain” (another expression used). Until then, copyright lies with the heirs. Even if the musical work is...

  When does music become royalty-free?
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  Audiovisual Productions

  Fees for music in films, series and commercials VG WORT – Verwertungsgesellschaft Wort If a work is published with a music publisher, it is usually the respective music publisher who is your first...

  Audiovisual Productions
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  Become a member

  Where you earn money with music - and how much To the royalty calculators *plus VAT Your advantages Global royalty collection We have an excellent international network and collect your royalties...

  Become a member
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  GEMA Creator Summit

  Frequently asked questions and answers Still got any questions? If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us by email at mitgliederversammlung@gema.de. Send an email now Link When: 12...

  GEMA Creator Summit

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