• Help centre

  Does copyright apply in the case of cover versions?

  Yes. That is why the necessary rights must be acquired for the use of a cover version. In most cases this is done via us, GEMA. A cover is a new recording of an existing musical work, possibly also...

  Does copyright apply in the case of cover versions?
• News

  Europe’s first landmark ruling on AI: GEMA prevails against OpenAI

  Today, in a court case which has attracted global interest brought by GEMA against U.S. provider of AI services OpenAI, the Regional Court in Munich handed down a very clear verdict: the way OpenAI...

  Europe’s first landmark ruling on AI: GEMA prevails against OpenAI
• Help centre

  What are the deadlines for my claims?

  It depends on each usage category how long you have time to submit a claim. We have listed the sectors with the relevant deadlines for you. What is the deadline for submitting a claim as a GEMA...

  What are the deadlines for my claims?
• Help centre

  Where do I find my membership number?

  Where do I find my GEMA membership number? Each GEMA member has a membership number. You can find it in your Deed of Assignment - or in the Online Portal. false false Each GEMA member has a...

  Where do I find my membership number?
• Help centre

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

  My contract was terminated No problem! A partial change to your old contract is not possible. This is why we cancel it and issue a new one. More on this right here. false false We can put your...

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

  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...

  What is the so-called GEMA Foundation?
• Help centre

  How does GEMA membership come about?

  How a GEMA membership comes into being false false Once you have completed the admission procedure, membership is achieved by concluding a so-called Deed of Assignment. By signing the latter,...

  How does GEMA membership come about?
• Help centre

  Why do I have to confirm during the work declaration process that my work was not created exclusively by AI?

  Generative artificial intelligence (genAI) allows you to “produce” music in just seconds and distribute it to the masses with a single mouse click. To prevent damage to the musical and cultural...

  Why do I have to confirm during the work declaration process that my work was not created exclusively by AI?
• Help centre

  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...

  Was ist Licensr?
• Help centre

  What does a GEMA membership cost?

  false false 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...

  What does a GEMA membership cost?
• News

  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...

  SoundAware übernimmt Monitoring im öffentlich-rechtlichen Rundfunk
• Help centre

  When will the next distribution for physical music media (audio and audio-visual media) take place?

  false false We expect to announce the next distribution date for MT VR and GT VR in spring 2026.

  When will the next distribution for physical music media (audio and audio-visual media) take place?
• About GEMA

  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...

  Delegierte
• Help centre

  Which insurance solutions does GEMA offer its members?

  false false 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...

  Which insurance solutions does GEMA offer its members?
• Help centre

  When does GEMA membership make sense for me?

  We always look forward to welcoming new members. Find out here whether a membership makes economic sense for you. When a GEMA membership makes sense false false We always look forward to...

  When does GEMA membership make sense for me?
• Help centre

  Who chooses the winners?

  false false 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...

  Who chooses the winners?
• Help centre

  How can I ensure my works are protected?

  Thanks to the German Copyright Act, your works are automatically protected. You do not have to do anything for the protection of your works. Here are some specifics. You do not need to do anything....

  How can I ensure my works are protected?
• About GEMA

  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...

  Delegierte Textdichter
• Help centre

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

  Can I continue to use the Online Portal in future without the 2FA method? false false As a GEMA member and/or employee of a sister society/organisation, using the two-factor authentication method...

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

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

  false false 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...

  What is a permanent licence and what is an individual licence?
• Help centre

  How are collections from rights management distributed?

  false false 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)...

  How are collections from rights management distributed?
• Help centre

  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?
• Help centre

  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?
• Help centre

  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?
• Help centre

  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...

  Was versteht man unter einer Edition?
• Help centre

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

  I have moved. Do I not take the GEMA contract with me? The music use is always linked to a fixed location. When you move, you get a new contract. If you have any questions, you can contact GEMA....

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

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

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

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

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

  Member in several collective management organisations Do you want to be a member in several collective management organisations? In general, this is possible. Find out more about the requirements....

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

  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. Do you want to be a member in...

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

  Jury

  Tab-Menü Kim Fisher Preisträgerin 1997 Dota Kehr Preisträgerin 2014 Axel Bosse Preisträger 2022 Diane Weigmann Mitglied des Aufsichtsrats Tobias Reitz Preisträger 2020, Jurysprecher Previous Next...

  Jury
• Help centre

  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 know which tariff is the right one?
• Help centre

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

  false false 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...

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

  How long will compensation payments continue under the discontinued estimation procedure (editor/arranger estimation)?

  false false The estimation procedure was conducted for the last time in 2023. In this context, compensation payments will be made together with the distribution payouts on October 1, 2024,...

  How long will compensation payments continue under the discontinued estimation procedure (editor/arranger estimation)?
• Help centre

  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...

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

  How do I submit a setlist?

  false false Setlists einreichen im GEMA Onlineportal Thumbnail-Setlist einreichen MN Submit the setlist in our Online Portal: Go to My setlists. Select an event. Enter your performed titles...

  How do I submit a setlist?
• News

  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...

  Fête de la Musique 2024
• Help centre

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

  GEMA: Offering cover songs online Are you covering songs or do you want to offer cover versions of songs online (e.g. via YouTube?) Here, we give you a brief intro what GEMA licence is required for...

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

  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...

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

  Why is a personal liability insurance a must?

  Find out why you as a music creator require a personal liability insurance. Why personal liability insurance is a must false false Anyone who causes damage to persons or companies and their...

  Why is a personal liability insurance a must?
• Help centre

  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?
• Help centre

  How do I submit a setlist?

  Submit a setlist to GEMA Submit your setlists in the Online Portal in the area My setlists. Here, you can also see for which events setlists have already been submitted. false false ...

  How do I submit a setlist?
• Help centre

  Why do I not see my contract in the Online Portal?

  Contract cannot be found in the GEMA Online Portal false false This could be due to various reasons: It is possible that there is no contractual relationship yet. You can notify us of certain...

  Why do I not see my contract in the Online Portal?
• Help centre

  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 register an arrangement and what do I need to consider?
• About GEMA

  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...

  Delegierte Komponisten
• Help centre

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

  Find out what it means if you transfer your exploitation rights to GEMA and why this is no disadvantage. Acquire a GEMA licence for your own works false false Yes, when you conclude a Deed of...

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

  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 provide details that my establishment has changed address?
• Help centre

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

  false false 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...

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

  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...

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

• ICE GetOn

  There are regular webinars, information sessions and this central FAQ landing page. Do check back from time to time so you don’t miss anything. Welcome to our FAQ section! Here, we answer the most...

  ICE GetOn
• Help centre

  How is GEMA organised?

  false 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....

  How is GEMA organised?
• Help centre

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

  When GEMA is paying out royalties Find out when royalties of your played works are paid out. The income is paid out spread out across the year. false false So that money flows to your account as...

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

  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...

  Issue an authorisation/power of attorney
• Help centre

  How do I register on the GEMA online portal?

  false false 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...

  How do I register on the GEMA online portal?
• Help centre

  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...

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

  Charts 2024

  GEMA Charts Bestseller 2024 Die „GEMA Bestseller“ des vergangenen Jahres sind die meistgenutzten Werke in den Kategorien Live (U- & E-Musik), Radio (Hörfunk), Musik- und Videostreaming sowie...

  Charts 2024
• Help centre

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

  The difference: Pseudonym and stage name false false 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,...

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

  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...

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

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

  false false 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...

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

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

  Sound files and what GEMA needs them for Here, GEMA members can find out what a sound file is and in which cases they need to upload a sound file in the GEMA Online Portal. A sound file consists...

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

  What do I have to consider when I upload a sound file?

  What to consider when uploading GEMA sound files false false A sound file may only contain the recording of one work. Audio files may not contain dialogue, pauses/silence or noises, field...

  What do I have to consider when I upload a sound file?

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