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Festivals
The new festival distribution: Here’s how it works To ensure that royalty distributions are accurate and efficient, structured reporting before, during, and after the festival is essential....
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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...
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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....
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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...
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CISAC launches first global format to modernise audiovisual music data and improve creator payments
Christina Zander 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...
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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)...
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How can I report music uses?
a) Event Concert Theatre performance Festival Party/celebration/dance/balls Disco Carnival Processions/street parades Mass Self-made copies Film presentation/slide show etc. Sports event Spoken...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Do I have to report GEMA free music?
Yes, you also have to report to us if you use music in the public domain, or GEMA free music. It is only on the basis of your notification that we can check your played titles. In the case of...
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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...
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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...
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Education and events
Handout Online Licensing Online Licensing Facts and figures on the topic of Online Licensing Play Video Please enter a valid video URL. The URL can point to any Facebook, Twitch, Vimeo or Youtube...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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Which form do I use for my music notification?
You cannot submit notifications relating to most GEMA tariffs for events and background music; instead, you can do this via the price calculator in our Online Portal. It’s really simple and you...
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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...
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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...
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What are royalties in the music business?
Royalties are the income that you get as a GEMA member after deduction of admin costs. Find out more here. What are royalties in the music business? false false If your works are used, you, the...
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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...
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MOD distribution
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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discotheque monitoring
Register your club with us and tell us in the registration form that you would like to be part of the panel: Questionnaire Discotheque Monitoring GEMA rewards participation in discotheque...
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Audiovisuelle Produktionen
In order to complete the works registration in our Online Portal, please click on the link regarding the works registration which was sent to you in your AV confirmation of receipt. All of the...
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AGM 2024: Focus on Artificial Intelligence
GEMA General Assembly 2024 Additional materials on AI in music AI Dossier Current topics and articles, press materials and media reviews Link Generative AI is going to fundamentally change the...
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The most frequently asked questions in our Help Center
What does it cost to use music in public?
How do I know which tariff is the right one?
You have two options to determine this:You can either use our various price calculators. Or you go to our overview page tariff overview...