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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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  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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  Tarif WR-Best

  Musik als Teil der Trauerzeremonie Tarif für die Nutzung von Werken des GEMA Repertoires bei Bestattungen (Tarif WR-Best) Der Tarif WR-Best gilt bei Nutzung von Werken des GEMA Repertoires...

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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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  What can I do if my work has been edited without my consent?

  If you wish to take legal action against this, it is best to seek the support of a solicitor specialising in media law. They can advise you individually and, if necessary, initiate legal...

  What can I do if my work has been edited without my consent?
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  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...

  Embassy of Music
• Help centre

  There are works that I am involved in that have been registered at GEMA before I joined up. What can I do that I am taken into account as a member for the royalty payout in future?

  In this case, please send an email to werke@gema.de and ask that the works in question are allocated to your membership number. The best way to go about this is that you create a list with all...

  There are works that I am involved in that have been registered at GEMA before I joined up. What can I do that I am taken into account as a member for the royalty payout in future?
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  I have given notice of termination of my contract, why has it not been ended immediately?

  The actual end date of the contract depends on the notice period. It is best if you check your documents how long the notice period is in your case. If there are still any open issues, please...

  I have given notice of termination of my contract, why has it not been ended immediately?
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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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  Why can I not register with my e-mail address and my code?

  The code we sent to you should only be used for linking the Online Portal and the customer account. It is not your initial password. Please set your own personal password in connection with your...

  Why can I not register with my e-mail address and my code?
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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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  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...

  What is a setlist?
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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 can I prove that I am the creator?

  By sending a letter to your own address with a sound recording or the music score of your work. By means of the post stamp everyone can check when the work has been dispatched. Important: Do not...

  How can I prove that I am the creator?
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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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  CISAC Global Collections Report 2025: Global creators’ royalties reach €13.97 billion, powered by digital growth

  2025-11-06 14:52 November 6, 2025, PARIS – The CISAC Global Collections Report 2025 was released today, the definitive annual analysis of creator royalties across the global creative industries....

  CISAC Global Collections Report 2025: Global creators’ royalties reach €13.97 billion, powered by digital growth
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  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...

  APRA and CISAC celebrate 100 years of protecting creators’ rights
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  Weihnachtshits

  Scroll down Heading Example Ein deutscher Weihnachtsklassiker. Und der beste Song aller Zeiten. Viel Feierlichkeit und ein Notausgang Die Weihnachtssongs ragen in der Musikwelt hervor. Sie bilden...

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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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  Authors meet European policymakers in Brussels to call for urgent action on AI and streaming

  GEMA joined other European authors at the European Parliament yesterday to discuss issues that are severely impacting the creative sector. false Standard Sharing Image für News The event, called...

  Authors meet European policymakers in Brussels to call for urgent action on AI and streaming
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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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  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...

  Musik als Wirtschaftsfaktor: Studie belegt Umsatzsteigerung durch Hintergrundmusik
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  Stability in turbulent times: GEMA achieves strong result in financial year 2024

  Economic stability, efficient operations and cultural responsibility: In a globally tense environment, GEMA achieved a compelling financial result in 2024. Total revenue rose to around EUR 1.33...

  Stability in turbulent times: GEMA achieves strong result in financial year 2024
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  I would like to upload music on a video platform such as YouTube or Twitch. What do I need to consider?

  Do you want to use music on YouTube or Twitch? Here’s everything you need to know. First things first: It is easier than you may think, especially if you use music for personal purposes on the...

  I would like to upload music on a video platform such as YouTube or Twitch. What do I need to consider?
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  GEMA Aufsichtsrat: Monika Roscher übernimmt stellvertretendes Mandat

  2025-12-12 10:00 Monika Roscher wird zum 1. Januar 2026 als neues stellvertretendes Mitglied für die Berufsgruppe der Komponistinnen und Komponisten in den Aufsichtsrat der GEMA berufen und folgt...

  GEMA Aufsichtsrat: Monika Roscher übernimmt stellvertretendes Mandat
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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...

  Radiokulturpreis
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  Details of our online services

  My portal access permissions Go to the portal permissions 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 of our online services
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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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  Wechsel im Aufsichtsrat der GEMA: Charlotte Seither beendet ihr Mandat, Michelle Leonard und Johannes X. Schachtner neu gewählt

  Dr. Charlotte Seither, seit 2016 Mitglied des Aufsichtsrats der Gesellschaft für musikalische Aufführungs- und mechanische Vervielfältigungsrechte (GEMA), beendet ihre Tätigkeit in dem Gremium. Auf...

  Wechsel im Aufsichtsrat der GEMA: Charlotte Seither beendet ihr Mandat, Michelle Leonard und Johannes X. Schachtner neu gewählt
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  Live and reproduction

  Previous Next Infosheets distributions (financial year 2024) Categories DK and DK VR Link Categories U, UD and M Link Categories E, ED, EM and BM Link Music in Church Link Entertainment Music...

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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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  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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  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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  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...

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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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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...

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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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  Gigmit

  Home Music creators GEMAplus Partner offers Gigmit Gigmit was founded to simplify concert booking substantially. The global booking platform for live music brings together as many as 200,000 music...

  Gigmit
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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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