Can I become a creator or publisher member of several collective management organisations (for music) in the world at the same time?

Yes, that is possible in principle. The requirement for this is that your membership does not overlap in terms of territories, rights and period of representation. Member in several collective...

Global creators’ collections grow by a record 26.7% to EUR12.1 billion in 2022

CISAC has published its global collections report for the financial year 2022. According to the report, the global creative industry has fully recovered from the corona pandemic. Global revenues...

I have requested a change to my contract. Why did I receive a notice of termination of the contract?

We can put your mind at rest: If you request a change, you receive a new contract with the desired changes. Prior to that, the old contract will be terminated. It is not possible to simply...

How does GEMA membership come about?

Once you have completed the admission procedure, membership is achieved by concluding a so-called Deed of Assignment. By signing the latter, creators or publishers, assign their copyright-related...

AI Act – GEMA CEO Tobias Holzmüller: “Transparency should be a basic requirement“

Streaming and artificial intelligence are changing the world of music and posing new challenges for authors. At a GEMA discussion event in Brussels, it became apparent that concrete proposals for...

What is the so-called GEMA Foundation?

Our foundation is a recognised benevolent and charitable public foundation governed by civil law. Apart from our activities as a representative of the interests of music creators, we also carry out...

Was ist Licensr?

Licensr ist eine Self-Service-Plattform von ICE, um Musik für Online-Musikdienste lizenzieren zu lassen. Allerdings können Sie mit Licensr auch nur den Preis berechnen und später eine Lizenz...

What does a GEMA membership cost?

There is a one-off admission fee to become a member. Creators pay €90.00 (plus 19% VAT; a total of €107.10), and music publishers pay €180.00 (plus 19% VAT; a total of €214.20). If you are a...

2023 General Assembly: GEMA modernises distribution in the growing digital market and and expands on its existing cultural promotion

The hybrid General Assembly (AGM) of GEMA members took place between 9 and 11 May 2023. Key resolutions by the members affect online music usage and a new concept for cultural promotion in the...

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...

Which insurance solutions does GEMA offer its members?

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 individual...

Who chooses the winners?

The winners will be selected by the respective event promoters. If it is a showcase at GEMA (such as the Long Night of Music), the winner will be selected via an internal vote by all GEMA staff...

How are collections from rights management distributed?

As a member, the income collected from issued licences are allocated to you on the basis of the GEMA distribution plan. The distribution plan governs the allocation ratios (splits) between...

How are collections from rights management distributed?

As a member, the income collected from issued licences are allocated to you on the basis of the GEMA distribution plan. The distribution plan governs the allocation ratios (splits) between...

How can I ensure my works are protected?

You do not need to do anything. Your works are automatically protected by German copyright. This applies to music, score materialand song lyrics, from the very moment they are created. How can I...

Can I continue to use the Online Portal in future without the 2FA method?

As a GEMA member and/or employee of a sister society/organisation, using the two-factor authentication method is mandatory and cannot be waived. For music users, logging in with the 2FA method is...

What is a permanent licence and what is an individual licence?

We no longer use either term. Just to be clear though: A permanent licence means a contract. Music is used here over a longer period of time. An individual licence relates to licences for...

Which other collective management organisations does GEMA have a relationship with?

We have concluded so-called representation agreements with other organisations. An overview of our agreements (as at: 1 June 2016) I. Agreements with domestic collective management organisations ...

Why do we speak about GEMA members?

Because we are an association. More specifically, we have the legal form of an economic association by virtue of state conferral pursuant to section 22 of the German Civil Code (BGB). We consist of...

Why do we speak about GEMA members?

Because we are an association. More specifically, we have the legal form of an economic association by virtue of state conferral pursuant to section 22 of the German Civil Code (BGB). We consist of...

Was versteht man unter einer Edition?

Eine Edition ist unter dem Dach eines Musikverlags angesiedelt. Der Musikverlag kann unter einer Edition Teile seines Verlagsrepertoires nach außen vertreten. Eine eigene Kontonummer bietet die...

I have moved. Why can I not simply take my contract with me?

This is due to the fact that a contract is always location-bound. After all, the amount you pay depends on the venue or room and its size or capacity. As such, if you move, the old contract will be...

I would like to upload re-recorded songs (covers) online, e.g. on YouTube, Instagram or my website. Do I need a license?

When it comes to the realm of cover versions, a distinction has to be made first between a cover version and an arrangement. Generally, a cover version differs from an arrangement in that the...

Text and data mining: Reservation of use for works of the GEMA repertoire, e.g. by artificial intelligence (AI)

Works by GEMA members must not be used for commercial text and data mining (TDM). This also includes the training of generative AI models. GEMA publicly announced the respective reservation of use....

Where do I find specific information on industry sectors, business communities and associations?

Under industry sectors & more (only in German), we have compiled infos for the groups mentioned earlier. If you run a catering trade, hotel, fitness studio, or have a cultural business, carnival...

How do I know which tariff is the right one?

You have two options to determine this: You can either use our price calculator Or you go to our overview page tariff overview. In the left column you can see the type of music use, on the right,...

How do I register an arrangement and what do I need to consider?

If you want to arrange a work without knowing, it is important to know whether the work is still protected under copyright law or already in the public domain, i.e. no longer protected. In Germany,...

How do I submit a setlist?

Submit the setlist in our Online Portal: Go to My setlists. Select an event. Enter your performed titles thanks to our works database in just a few minutes. Your advantages: You take care that...

I want to offer a cover version for download/streaming/sale. What do I need to consider?

A cover version is deemed to be a new recording of the musical work. It does not constitute an arrangement of the lyrics and composition. For such a cover song, the necessary rights must be...

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...

How do I submit a setlist?

Submitting your setlist (playlist) is easy - just use our Online Portal. Go to the area My Setlists and click on Submit setlist. Select the event. Enter your played titles into our works database...

Why do I not see my contract in the portal?

This could be due to various reasons: It is possible that there is no contractual relationship yet. You can notify us of certain music uses and register on the Online Portal, even without a...

Why is a personal liability insurance a must?

Anyone who causes damage to persons or companies and their property through a lack of caution or carelessness must pay for it in full. This does not only affect the odd red wine stain on an...

What do the individual status details in the ‘approval’ status mean? Why does the status not change?

Incomplete: The soundfile was uploaded but not all required details have been entered. (Mandatory details such as title, author, work number, details on commissioned music have not been entered and...

Do I have to acquire a GEMA licence (event, CD, online) when I play my own works?

Yes, when you conclude a Deed of Assignment, you fully assign the exploitation rights to GEMA. As a consequence, you must always acquire a GEMA licence, even if you are a music user yourself. This...

How can I provide details that my establishment has changed address?

Simply provide us about moving your business by using our Online Portal. Go to My domain and access My details and select My establishments. Click on the pencil icon to change the address. Please...

How can I register a film / a series with many individual cues as quickly and simply as possible?

Log in to our Online Portal and use the service works registration. Please enter the film or series title as a work title. Now you can upload all the individual cues in the soundfile upload and...

How is GEMA organised?

GEMA actually “is” its members. As a consequence, our most important body is the General Assembly of members. It usually takes place once a year, and takes turns between Berlin and Munich. All full...

When do you pay out royalties for my played and registered works?

So that money flows to your account as steadily as possible, we pay out our collections at fixed dates which are spread across the year. You can view the exact dates of the respective categories...

How do I access the GEMA Online Portal?

You can access the Online Portal under the link www.gema.de/portal. You can register for the Online Portal with these two simple steps: After clicking on Login/Register, you can log in with your...

Issue an authorisation/power of attorney

You are a GEMA member and wish to authorise someone to represent you vis-a-vis GEMA? Please use the GEMA power of attorney for members. GEMA power of attorney for members (for creators and music...

Where do I find the form to grant an authorisation or power of attorney?

Are you a GEMA customer and would like to authorise someone? Then please use our form for customers. Go to the My details under My area. Click on the My granted authorisations tab. Here you can...

If I am a reprint arranger or a reprint publisher, do I automatically participate in GEMA pay-outs?

If you are a reprint publisher who has been authorised by the original or sub-publisher, you can distribute the work in your own print edition. You therefore benefit from the paper business but you...

What is a pseudonym and what is the difference to a stage name?

A Pseudonym is a name that you as an author can use for your public appearance and for registering your works with us. In that case, it is, however, not a performer, project or band name. Example:...

What is a sound file and when should I upload it?

A sound file 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, work number,...

What do I need which number for?

The membership number is created for each new member as part of the admission procedure and is automatically communicated to the member by the Members & Partners Department at the same time as the...

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