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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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 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,...

Dossier: Künstliche Intelligenz

15. Mai 2024 Konferenz „Music Biz 2024“ in Nashville Panel „Copyright and AI“ u. a. mit Thomas Theune (Direktor Sendung/Online bei der GEMA) Link 9. Mai 2024 ThePioneer Tech Briefing Tobias...

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...

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. false false Member in several...

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...

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...

What can I do if my work is used publicly without my consent?

By entering into a contract with us or another collecting society, you transfer the exercise of your rights of use to us. This applies to all your works and also means that you cannot object to...

Compliance

Hinweisgeberportal Hinweisgebende können sich jederzeit über unser Hinweisgeberportal melden. Dort können Hinweise auch anonym abgeben werden. Gleichzeitig ist es für uns sehr hilfreich, wenn...

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 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...

Why do I not see my contract in the Online 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...

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...

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...

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...

Legal notice

Gesellschaft für musikalische Aufführungs- und mechanische Vervielfältigungsrechte (GEMA) GEMA has its headquarters in Berlin: Head Office Berlin Postal address: GEMA, PO Box 30 12 40, 10722 Berlin...

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...

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...

How do I register on the GEMA online portal?

You can access the Online Portal under the link portal.gema.de. 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...

Jury

Tab-Menü Kim Fisher Preisträgerin 1997 Dota Kehr Preisträgerin 2014 Johannes Oerding Preisträger 2017 Diane Weigmann Mitglied des Aufsichtsrats Tobias Reitz Preisträger 2020, Jurysprecher Previous...

What should I do if a publishing employee has left the company but still has access to the portal?

Please let us know as soon as possible when an employee is leaving your publishing company and if they had access to our Online Portal via a publisher email address. If employees leave the company,...

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:...

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 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 have to consider when I upload a sound file?

A sound file may only contain the recording of one work. Audio files may not contain dialogue, pauses/silence or noises, field recordings or sound effects, only the pure music track. Formats: The...

SoundAware übernimmt Monitoring im öffentlich-rechtlichen Rundfunk

SoundAware greift bei seiner Musikerkennung unter anderem auf die GEMA Soundfile Datenbank zurück. Fehlende Soundfiles können dazu führen, dass sich die Ausschüttung verzögert oder Tantiemen nicht...

Delegierte

Kathrin Denner In welchem Bereich bin ich tätig? Ich bin Safi: Komponistin, Texterin, Sängerin, Musikerin, schreibe PostPunk/Avantgarde (Rock-Pop) für Drums, Elektro, E-Gitarren, vor allem...

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...

Delegierte Textdichter

TEXTDICHTER Heiko Benjes More Information Close TEXTDICHTER Heiko Benjes In welchem Bereich bin ich tätig? Sänger (Bass) in zwei a cappella Formationen aus Ansbach bzw. Berlin, für beide als Texter...

Fête de la Musique 2024

„Die GEMA zeichnet sich insbesondere durch den Facettenreichtum ihrer 100.000 Mitglieder aus: Komponistinnen, Textschaffende und ihre Verleger schaffen einzigartige Werke, die in ihrer Summe eine...

Delegierte Komponisten

Komponist Raphael Tschernuth More Information Close KomponisT Raphael Tschernuth In welchem Bereich bin ich tätig? Ich arbeite als freischaffender Komponist, Musiker und Produzent in Berlin. Als...

Why did I not receive any royalties?

This could be due to several reasons: Scenario 1: The payout date for the category hasn’t happened yet Depending on the type of work use (e.g. Live concert, TV broadcast, streaming), there are...

Kundenprogramm

In unseren Live-Tutorials zeigen wir Ihnen, wie Sie das GEMA Onlineportal optimal nutzen. Mit Tipps und Tricks, Ihren Fragen und unseren Antworten. Die GEMA Zugabe spielen wir für Menschen, die...

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Tarif VR-OD 18

So melden Sie die Musik an Wenn Sie ein Diensteanbieter sind und Karikaturen, Parodien und Pastiches auf ihrer Plattform lizenzieren wollen, schreiben Sie uns bitte eine Nachricht an...

Die Neue GEMA Kulturförderung in Zahlen

Festival

Antrag zur Neuen GEMA Kulturförderung

Proposals

Gesamtvertragspartner Öffentliche Wiedergabe

By-election

Education

Detailed Statements

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...

Was ist die EAN bzw. die GTIN? Gibt es einen Unterschied?

Die European Article Number, kurz EAN, ist eine international anerkannte Zahlenfolge, zur Kennzeichnung von Produkten. Die EAN ist die 13-stellige Nummer unterhalb des Barcodes. Mit der EAN kann...

Was sind HAP und EVP und wann nutze ich welchen Preis?

HAP – Höchster Händlerabgabepreis: Der HAP wird häufig von größeren Herstellerinnen oder Labels genutzt, die ihre Musikprodukte über Zwischenhändler in den Einzelhandel bringen. Bei der Nutzung des...