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Data protection
GEMA and its subsidiary companies (hereinafter jointly referred to as: “the company”, “we” or “us”) take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We would like to inform you about the...
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About GEMA
Paul Abraham Preis
Geboren in Bremen, Studium an der Universität der Künste Berlin. Er schrieb die Musik für Musicals wie BABYTALK, ELTERNABEND, LETTERLAND, GRIMM, MEIN AVATAR & ICH, KEIN PARDON, KOPFKINO („Best...
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Why do I need the GEMA code for music users?
The GEMA code is a personal identifier that you, as a customer, receive when you register on the GEMA online portal. You use this code to link your online portal account to your customer details...
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Invoice / reversal invoice - General Terms and Conditions
Allgemeine Bedingungen für die Meldung von Musik-Produkten über das Onlineportal der GEMA Allgemeine Geschäftsbedingungen der GEMA für Musiknutzungen im Rahmen der öffentlichen Wiedergabe...
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In which cases can I enter into a contract with GEMA?
You will need a GEMA licence if you play music regularly and on a recurring basis at a fixed location, for example as background music in business premises, restaurants or hairdressing salons....
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Member & Customer Experience
Ja, natürlich! Du kannst dich gerne auf mehrere Stellen bei uns bewerben. Wähle dafür einfach die jeweilige Stelle aus und klicke auf „Jetzt bewerben“. Bitte lade für jede neue Bewerbung die...
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Where do I find a tariff overview?
Check out our tariff overview to get a list of all tariffs. The left column includes the type of music use. Select the appropriate one. Check out our tariff overview to get a list of all tariffs....
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What are the minimum details for the notification of a film or a series?
The following minimum details are required when registering a film or series with GEMA: Original title of the film/series This enables the production to be uniquely identified and assigned to the...
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What do I need to consider if I upload videos on Facebook?
false The GEMA fees are covered by the platform operator, in this case Facebook (META). However, you may still need to obtain other rights, such as the neighboring rights for original recordings...
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Wie kann ich den Preis für Veranstaltungen und dauerhafte Hintergrundmusik berechnen?
Berechnen Sie den Preis für Veranstaltungen und dauerhafte Hintergrundmusik mit dem GEMA Preisrechner. Der Rechner ermittelt die Vergütung auf Basis der jeweiligen Tarifbestimmungen (z. B. Tarif...
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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...
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Who can become a GEMA member?
Who can become a GEMA member? Composers, lyricists, music publishers and legal successors of the mentioned groups can become members. Find out more now. false false Composers Lyricists of lyrics...
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Engineering & Information Technology
Bitte bewirb dich ausschließlich über unser Online‑Bewerbungsformular. Nur so können wir sicherstellen, dass deine Unterlagen direkt bei unserem Recruiting‑Team ankommen, wir deine Bewerbung...
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About GEMA
Supported foundations
Home About GEMA GEMA Foundation Supported foundations Satzung der Versorgungsstiftung der deutschen Komponisten (in German) The foundation aim is to support needy lyricists or their widows in cases...
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What is GEMA and what is its significance?
false false The acronym “GEMA” stands for “Gesellschaft für musikalische Aufführungs- und mechanische Vervielfältigungsrechte” [Society for musical performing and mechanical reproduction rights]....
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We are a sports association. Do we have to notify GEMA of our club events?
The most important points in brief: Yes, clubs must register events featuring music with GEMA in advance, regardless of whether an admission charge is levied. This registration requirement stems...
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Something is not clear to me in the invoice. What can I do?
false false The quickest thing you can do might be to help yourself. Otherwise, please do get in touch. a) Do you have questions on the price or the tariff? In that case, please use our price...
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What is the GEMA presumption?
The GEMA presumption is a legal presumption developed by the Federal Court of Justice. According to this, in the case of the public performance of dance and light music, as well as mechanical...
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What are synchronisation rights?
The film synchronisation right comes into play when musical works protected by copyright are used in an audiovisual production such as a cinema movie or a video game. Should a licensee, for example...
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How do I notify GEMA that the work in question is subject to a combined term of protection?
Register a work with an associated protection period at GEMA In case you need to submit a subsequent report that the work falls under a combined protection period, please use the following form....
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How can I register a New Year's Eve event?
New Year’s Eve events must, as a general rule, be registered with GEMA online via the GEMA online portal before the event begins. The registration must include details of the venue, date, expected...
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About GEMA
ICE: International Copyright Enterprise
ICE International Copyright Enterprise Pressemitteilung 28. August 2019: ICE knackt die Milliarde bei Ausschüttungen ICE-Dokumentationsprojekt der GEMA Über ICE ICE Services bietet seit 2016...
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Arbeitsbereiche
Corporate Services Mitdenken. Struktur geben. Ermöglichen. Mit deinem Know-how sorgst du für effektives Zusammenspiel und stärkst die GEMA von innen heraus. Link Du erhältst sofort eine...
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Products & Processes, Strategy & Transformation
Previous Next 1 / 3 Encore – unsere Zugabe für dich Für alle, die Musik lieben Dein Job mit Impact mittendrin in der Branche! Zusammen mit Teams, die digital denken und Musik leben. Learn to Fly...
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About GEMA
Fred Jay Preis 2024
Home About GEMA Services Auszeichnungen Fred Jay Preis Fred Jay Preis 2024 Eindrücke von der Preisverleihung Joy Denalane und Max Herre mit Laudatorin Jasmin Tabatabai (mitte) c. Manuel Vescoli 1 /...
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Does GEMA also grant the synchronisation rights for advertising on UGC platforms?
false false No. The decision whether your music may be used for advertising purposes always remains with you as the creator or publisher holding the rights. As a rightsholder, you can therefore...
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How do I know which GEMA tariff is the right one?
Your GEMA tariff depends on several factors: for example, the type of music use (e.g. live event, background music, online streaming), the size of the event or venue, the turnover generated or the...
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What is the so-called GEMA Foundation?
The GEMA Foundation is a public foundation under civil law recognised as a charitable and non-profit organisation. It fulfils the cultural and social mandate enshrined in GEMA’s Articles of...
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Who are the GEMA members?
Our members are composers, lyricists and music publishers (and the legal successors of these groups). Music creators like them have launched the first German collective management organisation over...
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Information on the conclusion of licence agreements via the GEMA Online Portal
Dienstleister wie z. B. Finanzdienstleister, IT-Dienstleister, Postdienstleister, Call-Center, Consulting, Datenanalysten, Wirtschaftsprüfer, Rechtsberater, Sicherheitsbeauftragte,...
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About GEMA
Stellenangebote
Auszubildende zum Kaufmann/Kauffrau für Büromanagement (m/w/d) Standort Hamburg Link Debitorenbuchhalter (m/w/d) mit Key-User-Funktion Link Praktikum für Studierende der Musikwissenschaft Link...
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Two-factor authentication
Twice the security for your sensitive data Password reset on 1 March Please note: On 1 March 2023 we will deactivate the existing passwords of all users who have not logged in to the Online Portal...
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Which genres are supported preferentially?
There are no preferred genres. We contact promoters from the most diverse music genres. There are no preferred genres. We contact organisers from the most diverse music genres. No preferred genres...
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GEMA contacts for customer complaints
null false false GEMA contacts for customer complaints If you are a music user or a GEMA customer, you can find out here who to contact: for events, background music, sound recordings/carriers...
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Are individual events covered by my contract?
As a rule, individual events are not covered by permanent contracts. Two examples: You have a contract for background music in your restaurant. Now, you are holding an evening with cabaret. You...
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Wie kann ich den Preis für Musik im Internet berechnen?
false Wenn Sie Musik im Internet nutzen möchten, können Sie im Onlineportal den Preis berechnen und die Musik gleich anmelden. Beispiele für eine Online-Nutzung sind Webradio, Podcast, Website,...
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Fair remuneration demanded: GEMA files lawsuit against Suno Inc.
Soundfiles, leadsheets and FAQ GEMA filed a lawsuit against OpenAI with the Munich Regional Court back in November 2024. It accuses the company of reproducing protected song lyrics by GEMA members...
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Which rights do I assign to GEMA with the Deed of Assignment?
Under the authorisation agreement, you transfer to GEMA, acting as trustee, the worldwide exploitation rights to your musical works for all current and future types of use. The rights transferred...
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How do we register a spa concert with GEMA and what do we have to take into account?
If you are in charge of a health spa or a sanatorium, you register your spa concerts via the price calculator in our GEMA Online Portal. It’s very easy and is done as follows: Determine the price...
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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)...
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What happens to the used works where it has not been possible to allocate them to their creators?
Used works - not possible to allocate them to creators Used works which cannot be allocated to any music creators, are documented by GEMA and kept on inquiry lists. Find out more. Used works which...
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Corporate Services
Du erhältst sofort eine automatische Eingangsbestätigung an deine angegebene E-Mail-Adresse. In der Bestätigung findest du einen Link zu deinem eigenen vom Recruiting-System erstellten Candidate...
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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...
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What is a setlist?
false false A setlist, also referred to as track list or play list, is a list of songs which are or have been performed during a live music event. For GEMA, the setlist actually fulfils an...
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Where do I find my customer number?
If you are a GEMA creator member, you can be a music user and our customer at the same time, by notifying us of your own performances releasing sound recordings, for example. As a customer, you...
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Why can I not report uses under certain GEMA tariffs via the Online Portal?
You can register the vast majority of GEMA tariffs via the GEMA online portal. A very small number are not yet available on the portal. The only items that cannot be registered in the ‘Events’...
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How can I reach GEMA if I have any questions?
How to reach GEMA in case of questions false false In order to be able to look after our customers and our members, we are offering a customer and a member service to you. Music users benefit...
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Edith Jeske: Grußworte von Weggefährten
Grußwort von Dagmar Schönleber Link Grußwort Michael Krebs Link Edith Jeske – ein bewegender Abschied Zum virtuos Artikel Grußwort Katha Rosa Link Grußwort von Carsten Thiele Link Grußwort Robert...
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Why is the contract bound to a location or venue?
false false A contract generally governs the music use in a specific location. The amount of your payment also depends on the venue and its size or capacity. As a consequence, contracts are...
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What is the difference between a cover version and an arrangement of a work?
Cover version: A cover is a new recording of an existing musical work, possibly also with different instruments. The creator details therefore correspond to the original version e.g. when...
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What advantages do I get from the GEMA Online Portal?
The GEMA online portal enables you to manage all music-related notifications and contract details digitally within a single centralised system. There, you can: notify us of events or background...
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How can I register audio recordings and audiovisual recordings?
Whether you have pure music products such as audio recordings or products with mixed content such as cinema films on DVD and radio plays, you register all storage media products via our price...
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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...
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When do I need to submit a setlist (playlist)?
Submitting a setlist as a GEMA member? false false Thumbnail-Setlist einreichen MN Setlists einreichen im GEMA Onlineportal Whenever we receive a setlist we find out which musical pieces were...
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When do I need to submit a setlist (playlist)?
When to submit a setlist to GEMA Setlists for concerts, festivals and events with live musicians promote a fair allocation of royalties. Find out more here. Setlists einreichen im GEMA...
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Attendance was really low at my event. How can I apply to have the adequacy of the invoice assessed?
The quickest way is to do this via the Online Portal: Go to My events. Go to the relevant event and click on Options and Apply for an assessment of adequacy. Enter all the details for the event and...
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Europe’s first AI policy lawsuit: Munich Regional Court hears oral proceedings in legal action brought by GEMA against OpenAI
GEMA regards the use of its repertoire by artificial intelligence (AI) as an opportunity for new approaches to writing music. The association already offers a fair solution for making the most of...
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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...
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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...
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What is a soundfile?
false false A soundfile consists of: An audio file of your musical work (only 1 work per audio file, no voice over, no finished commercial) Metadata of the work and of the recording (work title,...
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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...