APRA and CISAC celebrate 100 years of protecting creators’ rights

2026-03-06 08:00 100 years on from when they were both formed on opposite sides of the globe on the principle that creative work carries economic value that must be recognised and protected, the...

Where is the data saved and where do the sound files go, once they have been approved?

Find out where a GEMA sound file goes after it has been approved for use. And where the data is stored. GEMA sound files: Where the data is stored The data is saved in a Google cloud platform. The...

Can I upload several sound files or metadata in bulk or edit them all at once?

If you wish to upload several audio files, just select multiple files in your explorer and add the files via drag & drop. Alternatively, you can also select several files with the search function....

Which insurance solutions does GEMA offer its members?

false false Based on our experience, insurances were structured for exactly those areas that are of importance to music creators. Depending on the respective needs, they can be customised to...

Public broadcast

Are my sound files uploaded in the GEMA Soundfile Upload also available to SoundAware for the monitoring of ARD, ZDF and Deutschlandradio? Yes, all soundfiles uploaded in the GEMA Soundfile Upload...

Die GEMA veröffentlicht die zehn meistgespielten Songs des Münchner Oktoberfests 2025: Brenna Tuats Guat bleibt Wiesn-Hit Nummer 1

2026-09-14 08:00 Am 19. September öffnet das 191. Münchner Oktoberfest seine Pforten und mit ihm 16 Tage Blasmusik, Bierzelt-Pop und Alpenrock. Rechtzeitig zum Start veröffentlicht die GEMA die...

Which are the most important usage categories?

GEMA administers central copyright usage rights on behalf of its members, as set forth in the licensing agreement. Among the most important are: the right of public performance for live...

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...

In which cases can I enter into a contract?

If you use music permanently, such as letting a radio play at a hairdresser’s or playing back music from a CD in a retail shop. Notify us of the music use. Best to do so in our Online Portal, and...

Song Economy

Song DATA Welche Musik wird in Deutschland gehört? paragraph is a self-contained unit of a discourse in writing dealing with a particular point or idea. Paragraphs are usually an expected part of...

GEMA lädt ins Münchner Werksviertel: Vielfältiges Rahmenprogramm zur Mitgliederversammlung 2025

Die jährliche Mitgliederversammlung der GEMA findet im Wechsel an den Standorten in Berlin und in München statt. Dieses Jahr wird für vier Tage im Münchner Werksviertel ein umfassendes Programm für...

Ela Steinmetz erhält den LYRIKON für ihr Textschaffen

2026-05-07 15:00 Die GEMA-Stiftung verleiht in Kooperation mit Song e.V., dem Berufsverband Songwriting, den diesjährigen „LYRIKON. Preis für deutsche Textdichter*innen“ an Ela Steinmetz. Sie nahm...

Musik als Wirtschaftsfaktor: Studie belegt Umsatzsteigerung durch Hintergrundmusik

Die im Auftrag der GEMA durchgeführte „Music Impact Studie” liefert erstmals einen wissenschaftlich fundierten Nachweis: Hintergrundmusik steigert den Umsatz im Einzelhandel um durchschnittlich 8...

When is it worth uploading a soundfile via the Online Portal?

false false As a general rule, please register your work with us and upload the corresponding soundfile using the Online Portal. The soundfile is rather essential if you expect that your...

Why should I switch to the GEMA third-party liability insurance?

Why change to the GEMA third-party liability insurance Professional activities carried out are anchored in the insurance policy. Check the reasons why changing insurer is worth it for music...

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...

Landmark declaration signed live on stage at the CISAC General Assembly following emotional tribute from creators around the world

Creators from across the globe united in Paris today to issue a landmark declaration calling for the protection of human creativity as artificial intelligence rapidly transforms the cultural and...

Company events

R Background music via the radio Tariff for background music in shop premises, offices or workshops (R) Link The most important GEMA tariffs for companies fs Background music via television Tariff...

Election of delegates

Karin Dulau-Bartkowski More Information Close Karin Dulau-Bartkowski In welchem Bereich bin ich tätig? Mein Name ist Karin Dulau-Bartkowski. Ich bin Rechtsnachfolgerin von Manfred Dulau. Ich bin...

Hörfunk

Informationen für Hersteller von Werbespots 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...

Categories Film Screening

Distribution in the Film Screening categories (T, TD, TD VR) In distribution category T, we distribute mostly licence revenue from the use of music in cinema films and cinema commercials. As a...

Masterchannel

Masterchannel is an AI-supported platform which uses reinforcement learning for optimising the mastering process. The system does not use patterns in a dataset but learns independently what...

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,...

July

It is possible that the account statements are still on their way, they are only available a few days after the payout at the start of the new month. The process is as follows: Detailed...

ourCultureSound

Marktfokus Für Kunde und Mitglied liefern wir Bestleistung Zum CultureSound ourCultureSound So klingt "ourCulture Sound" – hört selbst rein, welche Songs Euch eingefallen sind, wenn Ihr an die GEMA...

Radiokulturpreis

Eine Fachjury – der Hörfunkausschuss, der aus Mitgliedern des Aufsichtsrats und des Werkausschusses besteht – ermittelt einerseits anhand der zehn GEMA Kulturfaktoren die Preisträger. Andererseits...

Groover

Redeem your discount now As a GEMA member, you get a 15% discount on one promotional campaign per quarter. Secure a discount code and register with Groover. Our partner has more details for you on,...

February-March

FAQs - frequently asked questions Who helps me if I have claims regarding the pay-out for performing rights? Our service department VR/A Service will gladly help you with queries on pay-outs for...

Embassy of Music

The studio, acquired by Konrad von Löhneysen (founder and CEO of Embassy of Music / Embassy One) and jointly run with GEMA in Berlin has been available to rent since the beginning of 2023. The...

Deed of Assignment

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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...

TV advertising monitoring

Soundfile Upload in Onlineportal Link TV-advertising monitoring Do you have any further questions? Phone: +49 (0) 30 58 9999 58 (Mo - Fr: 7am - 6pm) E-mail: fingerprint@gema.de Download monitroring...

Data protection

Website privacy policy and information of the data subjects pursuant to Articles 13 and 14 of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Privacy policy (in German) Cookie consent manager...

Vertriebspartner (extern)

Zurück zum Karrierebereich der GEMA Externe Stellenangebote Home About GEMA Karriere Vertriebspartner (extern) Sound Consulting Unterstütze als Kundenberaterin oder Kundenberater unsere...

Fitnessstudio

Bitte melden Sie uns alle Kurse an. Reichen Sie uns gern einen aktuellen Kursplan ein. Sollten bestimmte Kurse nur mit GEMA freier Musik bespielt werden, teilen Sie uns dies bitte mit. Übrigens:...

Income 2015-2024

Vielleicht sind Lieder mit deutschen Texten irgendwann ganz verschwunden. Was auf den ersten Blick übertrieben klingt, ist nicht weit hergeholt. Denn wenn man den Zeitraum von 2013 bis 2024...

Tarif WR-San für Sanitäreinrichtungen

Tarif WR-SAN gültig ab 01.01.2026 Link Die Vergütungssätze gelten für Musikwiedergaben mittels Radio oder Tonträger in Sanitäranlagen (Tarif WR-San) Eine Sanitäranlage kann aus Damen-, Herren-,...

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...

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...