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AGM 2024: Songwriting Camp
Ein Highlight im Zusatzprogramm 2024 Impressions from the membership party Panel on songwriting essentials c. Manuel Vescoli 1 / 3 Impressions from the songwriting camp c. Manuel Vescoli 2 / 3...
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Categories DK/DK VR
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Engagement
THE SUPERVISORY BOARD Many shoulders carry the first violin Go to the Supervisory Board It is an honourable office which members of the Supervisory Board of the largest collective management...
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International Use
Information we need from you International Music Use (A), International Mechanical Right (A VR) Did you register your works on time and they have been used but you have not received any royalties,...
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Tarif VR-OD 1
Tarif VR-OD 1 Link Home Music users Tarifübersicht Tarif VR-OD 1 So melden Sie Ruftonmelodien an Kontaktieren Sie uns per Mail, um Werke des GEMA Repertoires in Form von Ruftonmelodien gemäß Tarif...
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Which price calculator do I use for music on audio recordings?
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January
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What do I need to do if the music was GEMA-free?
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LabelRadar
LabelRadar is an award-winning platform which makes submitting your demos easy - created by artists for artists. The platform ensures that your demos reach some of the largest and most popular...
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Resolutions 2024
TOP 24 – Abschaffung der Differenzierung zwischen Haupt- und Sonderkonto für Subverlagsaufkommen TOP 13 – Nachweis der Organisationsstruktur zum Erwerb der Mitgliedschaft für Verlage TOP 25 –...
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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...
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Erklärvideos zur Registrierung
Stellvertretung für ordentliche Urheber*innen Sofern Du keine Zeit hast, persönlich an der Mitgliederversammlung teilzunehmen, kannst Du Dich durch eine andere Person vertreten lassen. Diese Person...
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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...
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Tarif VR-OD 13
Was kann ich z. B. mit diesem Tarif anmelden? Musik als entgeltliches Streaming-Angebot (nur B2B) Musikvideos als entgeltliches Angebot (nur B2B) Kostenpflichtiges Streaming (B2B): Musik &...
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Video mit Musik
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Verschlüsselung Excelliste
Schritte 3 und 4 „Arbeitsmappe schützen“ auswählen und dann „Mit Kennwort verschlüsseln“ Schritt 1 Excelliste öffnen und auf Reiter „Datei“ klicken Schritt 5 Kennwort eingeben Get help – quickly!...
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Kabelweitersendung
Tarif Internetweitersendung Link Tarif Direkteinspeisung Link Einzelvertrag Internetweitersendung Link Tarif Kabelweitersendung Link Weitersendung Gemeinsame Tarife der Verwertungsgesellschaften...
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Die Neue GEMA Kulturförderung
What does Reform Live concern? Under agenda item 26 at the last General Assembly in May 2024, GEMA provided information on a reform process. The Supervisory Board and the Managing Committee have...
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Commercials
Register commercials via our forms To register TV commercials which are exclusively intended for usages abroad or commercials which are exploited on the internet or in cinemas, please use our...
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Elections committees
Fabienne Rudolph More Information Close Fabienne Rudolph Verlag: Concord Music GmbH Verlag: Mitglied der GEMA seit 1993, ordentliches Mitglied seit 2015 Tätigkeitsschwerpunkte: Fabienne Rudolph hat...
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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...
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Tarif VR-OD 11
So melden Sie Musik in MoD-Cloud-Services an Kontaktieren Sie uns per Mail, um Musik in MoD-Cloud-Services gemäß Tarif VR-OD 11 anzumelden: Team-online@gema.de Home Music users Tarifübersicht Tarif...
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Website: Eigenpräsentation GEMA Mitglieder
Home Music users Tarifübersicht Website: Eigenpräsentation GEMA Mitglieder So melden Sie die Eigenpräsentation Ihrer Musik auf einer eigenen Website an Loggen Sie sich mit Ihrem Mitgliedsaccount im...
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Membership account
Most important information on the account statements (only in German) My financial details Home Music creators Membership account Account statements filter, export, download and print options The...
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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...
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Distribution dates, periods, deadlines
Registration period for new works and changes to existing works 1 month after the end of month of use 31.01.2026 only for WEB, WEB VR Good to know The distributions in radio, tv and film refer to...
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Fernsehsender
Home Music users Tarifübersicht Fernsehsender Für Veranstalter von Fernsehsendungen sind das Senderecht, das Vervielfältigungsrecht und das Filmherstellungsrecht von Bedeutung. Diese Rechte können...
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Vergütungssystem Fernsehen
Vergütungssystem Fernsehen Vergütungssystem Fernsehen durch Veranstalter von Fernsehfunk Link Home Music users Tarifübersicht Vergütungssystem Fernsehen Get help – quickly! If you need us, our help...
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Ordentliche Mitgliedschaft
Go to the benefits b) Lyricists Requirements for a full GEMA membership: Previous Next Becoming a full GEMA member Make yourself heard. As a full GEMA member. In consultation with the Supervisory...
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Reservix
Reservix is one of the leading ticketing services in Germany. Portals such as ADTicket.de, reservix.de and reservix.at are part of Reservix GmbH. Reservix looks after more than 7,000 event...
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Sound Recording FAQ
In the work information of the work version the details on ISRC, recording title (other titles) and performers can be found. It currently takes about 24 hours until you can view the submitted...
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Online Use
Did you register your works on time and they have been used but you have not received any royalties, or do you believe the royalties you received were too low? Please go to our Online Portal to...
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Tarif VR-OD 10
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Zum Tod von Peter Hanser-Strecker: Eine prägende Verlegerpersönlichkeit
Die GEMA trauert um Peter Hanser-Strecker. Der Mainzer Musikverleger ist am 22. Januar im Alter von 83 Jahren verstorben. 1968 trat er in das Familienunternehmen Schott Music ein und entwickelte es...
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CISAC Global Collections Report 2025: Global creators’ royalties reach €13.97 billion, powered by digital growth
false CISAC-Logo.jpg 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...
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Tarif VR-TH-F 1/2/3
Synchronisation right Tariff VR-TH-F 3 Link Home Music users Tarifübersicht Tarif VR-TH-F 1/2/3 General guide Link Tariff VR-TH-F 1 Link Tariffs VR-TH-F 1 / Tariffs VR-TH-F 2 / Tariffs VR-TH-F 3...
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Tarif BT
Tarif BT gültig ab 01.01.2026 Link Tarif für Musikdarbietungen bei der Wiedergabe von Bildtonträgern (Tarif BT) Die Vergütungssätze gelten für die Nutzung von Werken des GEMA Repertoires bei der...
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Election supervisory board
Clemens Maria Haas More Information Close Clemens Maria Haas Mitglied der GEMA seit 01.01.1979, ordentliches Mitglied seit 1987 Tätigkeitsschwerpunkte: Dozent für Musik an verschiedenen Hochschulen...
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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...
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What do I have to do if I want to use music for a promotional film?
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Tarif VR-OD 12
So melden Sie Musik in Hörbüchern, Hörspielen u. Ä. an Kontaktieren Sie uns per Mail, um Musik in Hörbüchern, Hörspielen u. Ä. gemäß Tarif VR-OD 12 anzumelden: Team-online@gema.de Tarif VR-OD 12...
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films and series
Synchronisation rights: Your notification to us is mandatory Register via the Online Portal My works in AV productions Go to "My works in AV productions" Revoke/assign synchronis Link CISAC...
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What do I have to do if I want to use music for a promotional film?
You can only obtain the permission to use music in a promotional film (e.g. for TV, cinema or internet) from the rightsholder/s (creators/publishers). In this area, a transfer of the...
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Does it also constitute a copyright infringement if I do not use the music commercially?
Yes, even the non-commercial use of copyright-protected music constitutes a copyright infringement if it takes place in public. According to Section 15(3) of the German Copyright Act (UrhG), use is...
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GOP distribution
Claiming platforms You can claim your played works on the social media platforms YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. We are happy to help if you have further questions. Simply call +49 (0) 30...
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Diskothekenmonitoring
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Lexware Office
Accounting done. Finances at a glance. Lexware Office, the online software, automatically takes care of your accounting tasks for you. At the same time, you keep the overview of your finances. All...
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Press kit 2025
Artificial intelligence in music Link Ab dem 08.05. finden Sie auf dieser Seite weitere Informationen rund um die Mitgliederversammlung 2026. Auf dieser Seite finden Medienvertreterinnen und...
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Can I also submit an AV registration if I do not know the entire music content?
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Statutory remuneration rights
Supplementary distribution from collections for statutory remuneration rights To optimise our awareness of our members’ remuneration rights, we have joined forces with other collecting societies...
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Tarif BM
Tarif BM gültig ab 01.07.2025 Link Sprechtheater Preis berechnen & Tarife anmelden Melden Sie Ihre Musiknutzung ganz einfach im Onlineportal an Den Preis für Ihre Veranstaltung ermitteln Im...
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What do I have to do if I want to use music for a film production?
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Forms concerning GEMA membership
Set up your account or log in via Application form: Membership account FAQ for creators and publishers Notification of a bank account – only if domiciled for tax purposes in Germany Home Music...
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Tarif WR/MO
Home Music users Tarifübersicht Tarif WR/MO Verkehrsmittel Melden Sie Ihre Musiknutzung ganz einfach im Onlineportal an Den Preis für Veranstaltung mit Tonträgern ermitteln Im Onlineportal...
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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...
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Rabattcodes
Benefit from our partner offers and become a member Become member Get help – quickly! If you need us, our help centre offers answers to your questions – it is quick and easy to use and accessible...
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Branchen & mehr
Schützenverein Link Busunternehmen Link Festivals Link Abschlussfeiern Link Hotellerie Link Kirchen Link Kulturbetriebe Link Fitnessstudios Link Patientenzimmer Link Varieté & Zirkus Link...
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Tarif WR-I-UHF
Tarif WR-I-UHF Link 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....
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Tarif WR-AS
Tarif WR-AS gültig ab 01.07.2025 Link Home Music users Tarifübersicht Tarif WR-AS Get help – quickly! If you need us, our help centre offers answers to your questions – it is quick and easy to use...
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Tarif W-Tel
Melden Sie Ihre Musiknutzung ganz einfach im Onlineportal an Den Preis für Musik in Telefonwarteschleifen ermitteln Im Onlineportal einloggen/registrieren Daten eingeben und Anmeldung abschließen...
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What does it cost to use music in public?
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You have two options to determine this:You can either use our various price calculators. Or you go to our overview page tariff overview...