Categories Film Screening

Distribution in the Film Screening categories (T, TD, TD VR) In distribution category T, we distribute mostly licence revenue from the use of music in cinema films and cinema commercials. As a...

Masterchannel

Masterchannel is an AI-supported platform which uses reinforcement learning for optimising the mastering process. The system does not use patterns in a dataset but learns independently what...

Details of our online services

My portal permissions Go to my portal permissions Sound file upload Go to the upload Keep an eye on your finances. The service My financial details helps you do this. It includes transactions,...

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...

ourCultureSound

Marktfokus Für Kunde und Mitglied liefern wir Bestleistung Zum CultureSound ourCultureSound So klingt "ourCulture Sound" – hört selbst rein, welche Songs Euch eingefallen sind, wenn Ihr an die GEMA...

Groover

Redeem your discount now As a GEMA member, you get a 15% discount on one promotional campaign per quarter. Secure a discount code and register with Groover. Our partner has more details for you on,...

February-March

FAQs - frequently asked questions Who helps me if I have claims regarding the pay-out for performing rights? Our service department VR/A Service will gladly help you with queries on pay-outs for...

Embassy of Music

The studio, acquired by Konrad von Löhneysen (founder and CEO of Embassy of Music / Embassy One) and jointly run with GEMA in Berlin has been available to rent since the beginning of 2023. The...

Deed of Assignment

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Tariff information christmas markets

Calculate individual price: Go to the GEMA price calculator Tariffs & costs Advice & consultations Press material Fictitious sample calculation for a medium-sized Christmas market where the stage...

TV advertising monitoring

Soundfile Upload in Onlineportal Link TV-advertising monitoring Do you have any further questions? Phone: +49 (0) 30 58 9999 58 (Mo - Fr: 7am - 6pm) E-mail: fingerprint@gema.de Download monitroring...

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...

Tarif WR-San für Sanitäreinrichtungen

Tarif WR-SAN gültig ab 01.01.2026 Link Die Vergütungssätze gelten für Musikwiedergaben mittels Radio oder Tonträger in Sanitäranlagen (Tarif WR-San) Eine Sanitäranlage kann aus Damen-, Herren-,...

Vertriebspartner (extern)

Zurück zum Karrierebereich der GEMA Externe Stellenangebote Home About GEMA Karriere Vertriebspartner (extern) Sound Consulting Unterstütze als Kundenberaterin oder Kundenberater unsere...

Income 2015-2024

Vielleicht sind Lieder mit deutschen Texten irgendwann ganz verschwunden. Was auf den ersten Blick übertrieben klingt, ist nicht weit hergeholt. Denn wenn man den Zeitraum von 2013 bis 2024...

Auszeichnung für besondere Radiokultur: GEMA ehrt NDR Kultur und FluxFM mit dem Radiokulturpreis 2026

2026-10-16 08:00 Mit dem Radiokulturpreis würdigt die GEMA in diesem Jahr NDR Kultur und FluxFM. Beide Sender setzen auf unverwechselbare Programmprofile und schaffen ihrem Publikum vielfältige...

Fitnessstudio

Bitte melden Sie uns alle Kurse an. Reichen Sie uns gern einen aktuellen Kursplan ein. Sollten bestimmte Kurse nur mit GEMA freier Musik bespielt werden, teilen Sie uns dies bitte mit. Übrigens:...

MusicHub

Get your release ready Track the status of your release and boost your promotion MusicHub is the digital hub for artists who want to organize, release, and promote their music independently and...

Education and events

Handout Online Music & AI Online Licensing An overview of the procedures, the key principles and criteria for classifying works, and an explanation of what proportion and protectability tests...

Von Love-Songs bis Karnevalsklassiker: Die meistgespielten Titel rund um den 14. Februar

Christina Zander An der Spitze der Valentinstags-Hits steht in diesem Jahr „Houdini“ von Dua Lipa. Der Song erzählt von der Frage, ob es jemand wert ist, Zeit und Gefühle zu investieren oder ob die...

Tarif VR-MT-H

Tariff VR-MT-H category 2 - valid vom 1/1/2025 zur Vervielfältigung und Verbreitung von Werken des GEMA-Repertoires gem. dem Tarif VR-MT-H (Kategorie 1) bzw. VR-MT-H (Kategorie 2). Link So melden...

Royalties

Our royalty pages provide an overview of all relevant topics relating to our royalty distribution. In addition to the distribution plan and distribution dates, you will find useful information on...

Music creators

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...

Your journey as a member

Whether you are a creator (composer/lyricist) or a music publisher: You want to earn money with your work and for this, you might want to check out our live calculator to make sure a GEMA...

Copy of your invoice

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...

Hotellerie

Mit einigen Verbänden wie zum Beispiel DEHOGA oder HgK bestehen Gesamtverträge , über die Sie einen Nachlass erhalten. Wichtig für Sie: Die Meldung der Mitgliedschaften erfolgt ausschließlich über...

PLAI by GEMA

Approx. 178.000 audio files are available to you PLAI by GEMA partners GEMA is currently working with the following partners: Bailer Music Publishing, Earmotion Audio Creation, Intervox Production...

Using music on the internet

The licence fees go directly to the music creators Everything about how to register music on the internet Those who compose songs, write lyrics or publish music want to get fair pay. Just like...

Albert-Mangelsdorff-Preis 2025 geht an Lauren Newton

Die US-amerikanische und in Deutschland aktive Vokalistin Lauren Newton wird in diesem Jahr mit dem Albert-Mangelsdorff-Preis geehrt. Er ist die bedeutendste Auszeichnung für Jazzmusikerinnen- und...

Physical music media

This is how distribution works in For a long time, sound carriers were the only possible way of recording, reproducing and playing back music in various locations. In the area of physical music...

October

Announcement: Postponement of the distribution for the Mixed Online Platforms divisions (GOP - supplement & assignment of synchronization rights for non-commercial User-generated content (UGC)). In...

Check

Go directly to membership application Becoming a member might pay off faster than you might think – we gladly advise you without obligation. Enjoy the added value of MusicHub and our benefits...

Audoo Partners with GEMA for World-First Music Impact Study

audoo-mis-top-songs Audoo Audio Meters – music recognition hardware – installed in hundreds of venues recognised over 130k tracks contributing to the insights demonstrating that the use of...

Auszeichnungen

Paul Abraham Preis Alles zum Paul Abraham Preis Wir lieben Musik, schätzen musikalische Vielfalt und machen uns für eine lebendige Musikkultur stark. Mit unseren Preisen möchten wir diejenigen...

CISAC marks 100 years with landmark General Assembly in Paris

2026-05-19 15:00 The International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) marks its 100th anniversary with its annual General Assembly in Paris on June 4, bringing together...

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)...

Authors meet European policymakers in Brussels to call for urgent action on AI and streaming

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Radiokulturpreis

Eine Fachjury – der Hörfunkausschuss, der aus Mitgliedern des Aufsichtsrats und des Werkausschusses besteht – ermittelt einerseits anhand der zehn GEMA Kulturfaktoren die Preisträger. Andererseits...

Partner offers

An overview of our partner offers Are you looking for suitable online tools and opportunities to support you and your career? Would you like ticket discounts for trade fairs or would you like to...

Weihnachtshits

Scroll down Heading Example Ein deutscher Weihnachtsklassiker. Und der beste Song aller Zeiten. Viel Feierlichkeit und ein Notausgang Die Weihnachtssongs ragen in der Musikwelt hervor. Sie bilden...

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...

Physical music media

Information we need from you The first payout for the new categories MT VR (Music on physical media reproduction right) and GT VR (Mixed content on physical media reproduction right) will take...

Audiovisuelle Produktionen

In order to complete the works registration in our Online Portal, please click on the link regarding the works registration which was sent to you in your AV confirmation of receipt. All of the...

Which tariff is the right one?

The applicable GEMA tariff is determined by three criteria: type of use (event, permanent use, internet, sound recordings), place of use and scope of use. You can determine the correct tariff using...

Search

GEMA About the organization, careers & job vacancies, the task of GEMA and much more. Link What does it cost to use music in public? It depends how the music is used, whether live, in the...

GEMA joins Friends and Supporters of IMPF

German CMO GEMA has joined The Friends and Supporters of IMPF. IMPF started the Friends and Supporters programme in 2021 to offer those who wish to support the independent music publishing...

Mit Musik Geld verdienen

Spotify-Rechner Ihr Song oder Musikstück wird bei Spotify gespielt? Ermitteln Sie jetzt die ungefähre Vergütung Ihrer gestreamten Werke durch die GEMA. Die Einnahmen, die Sie ggf. als Interpret/-in...

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...

Benefits of a GEMA Membership

Home Music creators Become a member Benefits of a GEMA Membership Insurance and workshops We offer insurances and workshops tailored for you as a member. Everyone, whether music creator or music...

Tutorials und Materialien

Wichtige Links für Ihre Mitglieder Liste der Links zu den Branchenseiten Verteilungsgrafik Zum Download mit Klick auf die Grafik Das kommt drauf an, wie Sie die Musik nutzen und wie viele Hörer Sie...

Valentinstagshits

Radio top-10 Viel Feierlichkeit und ein Notausgang Was hören eigentlich Verliebte? Sie hören die Englein singen. Wenn auch nur sprichwörtlich. Sie hören die Hochzeitsglocken läuten. Falls sie sich...

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...

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,...

Can I upload several soundfiles for a GEMA work number?

You can upload all the different recordings for a work. Should the recordings only differ in duration, it is sufficient to upload the longest recording. You can upload all the different recordings...

Music Fight Fraud Alliance Elects New Leaders and Welcomes 12 New Members

2026-04-23 09:00 The Music Fights Fraud Alliance (MFFA), the music industry’s united coalition to fight fraud and develop anti-fraud solutions, recently welcomed 12 new member companies, announced...

Gastronomie

Paket Gastronomie S 24/7 Lieblingslieder abspielen Basis-Leistungen* Radio Audiostreaming/Tonträger (z. B. CD) TV Videostreaming/DVD ab 69,10 € mtl. Preis ermitteln Das Paket umfasst die...

GEMA senkt Auslandskommission ab 2026 deutlich

Das musikalische Repertoire der GEMA Mitglieder wird weltweit genutzt und die GEMA unterhält ein dichtes Netz an Verträgen mit ihren Partnergesellschaften im Ausland. Diese Vereinbarungen sichern...

Handwerksbetriebe

Über das Onlineportal können Sie die Nutzung von Hintergrundmusik melden, beispielsweise die Tonträger-, Radio- oder Fernsehnutzung im Friseursalon. Außerdem können Sie über das Onlineportal auch...