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  Categories Radio

  *Please note that this is an approximate amount. The amount shown is divided among all the entitled parties involved in the work. Supplements and caps are not considered. Radio is as popular as...

  Categories Radio
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  Radio, TV and film

  TV and Film Financial Year 2023 Link It has been three years since GEMA began to make its distributions in the broadcasting rights distribution categories for uses by public service broadcasters...

  Radio, TV and film
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  Radio, TV, Film

  Sound Film on TV (incl. Advertising) (T FS / T FS VR) Monitoring information Cinema (Sound Film) (T/TD/TD VR) In a nutshell We have produced a leaflet that provides all the essential information...

  Radio, TV, Film
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  Radio-Report

  Mehr zu den Kulturfaktoren: § 98 GEMA Verteilungsplan Hintergrundinformationen zum GEMA Radio-Report Vergleich deutschsprachige Musik Close Hintergrundinformationen zu allen Zahlen: Die...

  Radio-Report
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  Webradio

  Music users Tarifübersicht Webradio Tarif Premium-Radio (S-VR/PHf-Pr) Link Was kann ich z. B. mit diesem Tarif anmelden? Unser Online-Service zur Lizenzierung von Webradios steht allen Webradios...

  Webradio
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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...

  Are there any restrictions for making a claim?
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  Can I also upload the entire score of a film and a radio play?

  The sound file may only contain the composer's own work. Ideally, all tracks (cues) of a score should always be uploaded individually. Alternatively: the entire score as a continuous audio track,...

  Can I also upload the entire score of a film and a radio play?
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  Langzeitstudie der GEMA zeigt: Weniger deutschsprachige Musik im Radio

  In einer Langzeitstudie hat die GEMA über zwölf Jahre hinweg die Programme der Radiosender in Deutschland ausgewertet. Die Ergebnisse veröffentlicht sie nun auf ihrer Datenplattform „Song Economy“....

  Langzeitstudie der GEMA zeigt: Weniger deutschsprachige Musik im Radio
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  How does GEMA know where and how often my works were used?

  There are various ways and means to find out. Organisers of live events are, for example, obliged to submit a playlist (setlist) after the event. In the broadcasting sector (TV and radio), the...

  How does GEMA know where and how often my works were used?
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  How does GEMA know where and how often my works were used?

  There are various ways and means to find out. Organisers of live events are, for example, obliged to submit a playlist (setlist) after the event. In the broadcasting sector (TV and radio), the...

  How does GEMA know where and how often my works were used?
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  10 Jahre Radiokulturpreis: GEMA zeichnet BR-KLASSIK und Schlager Radio aus

  2025-10-14 07:00 Zum zehnten Mal verlieh die GEMA in diesem Jahr im Rahmen einer Festveranstaltung den Radiokulturpreis. Mit BR-KLASSIK aus München und Schlager Radio aus Berlin werden zwei Sender...

  10 Jahre Radiokulturpreis: GEMA zeichnet BR-KLASSIK und Schlager Radio aus
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  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...

  In which cases can I enter into a contract?
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  What are royalties in the music business?

  If your works are used, you, the creator or publisher, will receive payments; they are also known as royalties. In order to receive such royalties, you assign the exploitation rights for your...

  What are royalties in the music business?
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  When does GEMA membership make sense for me?

  We always look forward to welcoming new members. Before you decided to become a member, you should ensure that a membership makes economic sense to you as a creator. This is the case if your own...

  When does GEMA membership make sense for me?
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  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...

  Hörfunk
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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?
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  Radiokulturpreis

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

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  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,...

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  Song Economy

  13 February 2026 Carnival charts Link 20 August 2025 Music creators in Germany We are celebrating our 100,000th member! To mark this historic milestone, we have analysed who actually composes music...

  Song Economy
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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
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  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-,...

  Tarif WR-San für Sanitäreinrichtungen
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  Reformstaatsvertrag: GEMA sieht musikalische Vielfalt im öffentlich-rechtlichen Rundfunk in Gefahr

  2025-12-04 12:21 Aus Sicht der GEMA droht die Reform des öffentlich-rechtlichen Rundfunks zum Risiko für die Musikkultur zu werden. Durch den Wegfall von Kultur- und Spartensendern würde die...

  Reformstaatsvertrag: GEMA sieht musikalische Vielfalt im öffentlich-rechtlichen Rundfunk in Gefahr
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  Soundfile Upload

  What is a soundfile? In general, your new registered work will be displayed in the sound file upload within about 24 hours. If a large number of work registrations are received by GEMA...

  Soundfile Upload
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  Die GEMA präsentiert die Weihnachtshits 2024

  2025-12-16 09:00 Wenn es in der Luft nach frisch gebackenen Plätzchen duftet und die Straßen im Lichterglanz der Weihnachtsbeleuchtung erstrahlen, steigt bei vielen die Vorfreude auf die...

  Die GEMA präsentiert die Weihnachtshits 2024
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  Gastronomie

  Paket Gastronomie S 24/7 Lieblingslieder abspielen Basis-Leistungen* Radio Audiostreaming/Tonträger (z. B. CD) TV Videostreaming/DVD ab 69,10 € mtl. Preis ermitteln Das Paket umfasst die...

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

  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 accounting (ED)...

  Which categories are paid out? Which belong to performing rights, broadcasting rights and mechanical rights?
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  Which are the most important usage categories?

  Film performance rights and film synchronisation rights (to a limited extent) Statutory remuneration rights such as what is known as hardware levy and blank media levy (blank tape remuneration)...

  Which are the most important usage categories?
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  Which are the most important usage categories?

  Film performance rights and film synchronisation rights (to a limited extent) Statutory remuneration rights such as what is known as hardware levy and blank media levy (blank tape remuneration)...

  Which are the most important usage categories?
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  Monitoring

  User manual Soundfile Link Soundfile Upload in Online Portal Link A sound file consists of: The audio file of a musical work Metadata about the work and the recording (work title, work number,...

  Monitoring
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  Tarif VR-MT-H

  Tariff VR-MT-H category 2 - valid vom 1/1/2025 zur Vervielfältigung und Verbreitung von Werken des GEMA-Repertoires gem. dem Tarif VR-MT-H (Kategorie 1) bzw. VR-MT-H (Kategorie 2). Link So melden...

  Tarif VR-MT-H
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  Royalties

  Our royalty pages provide an overview of all relevant topics relating to our royalty distribution. In addition to the distribution plan and distribution dates, you will find useful information on...

  Royalties
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  Types of use

  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...

  Types of use
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  Using music on the internet

  The licence fees go directly to the music creators Everything about how to register music on the internet Those who compose songs, write lyrics or publish music want to get fair pay. Just like...

  Using music on the internet
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  Which rights do I assign to GEMA with the Deed of Assignment?

  You assign to us as a trustee all rights in your works you are currently entitled to and those accruing, devolving, redevolving to you or otherwise acquired by you during the term of this Deed for...

  Which rights do I assign to GEMA with the Deed of Assignment?
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  Check

  Go directly to membership application Becoming a member might pay off faster than you might think – we gladly advise you without obligation. Enjoy the added value of MusicHub and our benefits...

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  Von Love-Songs bis Karnevalsklassiker: Die meistgespielten Titel rund um den 14. Februar

  2026-02-13 07:00 Ob große Gefühle oder ausgelassene Feierstimmung: Rund um den 14. Februar prägen sowohl romantische Pop-Hymnen als auch Karnevalsklassiker die Playlists im Radio und auf den Bühnen...

  Von Love-Songs bis Karnevalsklassiker: Die meistgespielten Titel rund um den 14. Februar
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  Auszeichnungen

  Paul Abraham Preis Alles zum Paul Abraham Preis Wir lieben Musik, schätzen musikalische Vielfalt und machen uns für eine lebendige Musikkultur stark. Mit unseren Preisen möchten wir diejenigen...

  Auszeichnungen
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  Which rights do I assign to GEMA with the Deed of Assignment?

  You assign to us as a trustee all rights in your works you are currently entitled to and those accruing, devolving, redevolving to you or otherwise acquired by you during the term of this Deed for...

  Which rights do I assign to GEMA with the Deed of Assignment?
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  Mit Musik Geld verdienen

  Home Music creators Royalties Mit Musik Geld verdienen Ungefähre GEMA Vergütung pro Song ca. 9,50 € GEMA Vergütung gesamt: 190 € Unsere Band besteht aus mehreren Musiker/-innen. Wer enthält die...

  Mit Musik Geld verdienen
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  Vom Ohr mitten ins Herz: die meistgehörten Songs zum Valentinstag

  Zum Valentinstag präsentiert die GEMA die zehn meistgespielten Songs des Jahres 2023 im deutschen Radio. Diese Lieder haben nicht nur die Charts erobert, sondern auch die Herzen der Hörerinnen und...

  Vom Ohr mitten ins Herz: die meistgehörten Songs zum Valentinstag

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