• News

  Song Economy

  13 February 2026 Carnival charts Link 20 August 2025 Music creators in Germany We are celebrating our 100,000th member! To mark this historic milestone, we have analysed who actually composes music...

  Song Economy
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  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...

  Income 2015-2024
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  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...

  MusicHub
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  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...

  TV advertising monitoring

• Data protection

  Website privacy policy and information of the data subjects pursuant to Articles 13 and 14 of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Privacy policy (in German) Cookie consent manager...

  Data protection

• 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...

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  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...

  Music creators
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  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...

  Your journey as a member
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  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-,...

  Tarif WR-San für Sanitäreinrichtungen
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  Tariff information christmas markets

  Wir Helfen gerne! Callback Angebot Wri unterstützdne Sie gerne Button Calculate individual price: Go to the GEMA price calculator Tariffs & costs Advice & consultations Press material Fictitious...

  Tariff information christmas markets
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  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...

  Gastronomie
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  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...

  Tarif VR-MT-H
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  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...

  Royalties
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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)...

  Which are the most important usage categories?
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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)...

  Which are the most important usage categories?
• News

  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...

  Albert-Mangelsdorff-Preis 2025 geht an Lauren Newton
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  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...

  Using music on the internet
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  Types of use

  Get help – quickly! If you need us, our help centre offers answers to your questions – it is quick and easy to use and accessible to you 24/7 – and there are no waiting times. Go to the help centre...

  Types of use
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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...

  Which rights do I assign to GEMA with the Deed of Assignment?
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  Von Love-Songs bis Karnevalsklassiker: Die meistgespielten Titel rund um den 14. Februar

  2026-02-13 07:00 Ob große Gefühle oder ausgelassene Feierstimmung: Rund um den 14. Februar prägen sowohl romantische Pop-Hymnen als auch Karnevalsklassiker die Playlists im Radio und auf den Bühnen...

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

  Physical music media
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  GEMA contacts for customer complaints

  null 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 and internet.

  GEMA contacts for customer complaints
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  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...

  Audiovisuelle Produktionen
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  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...

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  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...

  Auszeichnungen
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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...

  Which rights do I assign to GEMA with the Deed of Assignment?
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  Mit Musik Geld verdienen

  Home Music creators Royalties Mit Musik Geld verdienen Ungefähre GEMA Vergütung pro Song ca. 9,50 € GEMA Vergütung gesamt: 190 € Unsere Band besteht aus mehreren Musiker/-innen. Wer enthält die...

  Mit Musik Geld verdienen
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  Stability in turbulent times: GEMA achieves strong result in financial year 2024

  Economic stability, efficient operations and cultural responsibility: In a globally tense environment, GEMA achieved a compelling financial result in 2024. Total revenue rose to around EUR 1.33...

  Stability in turbulent times: GEMA achieves strong result in financial year 2024
• Help centre

  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. Upload several sound files for a GEMA work...

  Can I upload several soundfiles for a GEMA work number?
• News

  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...

  Weihnachtshits
• Help centre

  How are royalties for my works distributed and allocated in the physical music media sector?

  Will I receive a work‑specific distribution even though no work numbers are provided during licensing? Yes. The prerequisite is that the works are registered in good time. Distribution is carried...

  How are royalties for my works distributed and allocated in the physical music media sector?
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  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...

  Partner offers
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  News Rechtliches

  Overline Heading Example paragraph is a self-contained unit of a discourse in writing dealing with a particular point or idea. Paragraphs are usually an expected part of formal writing, used to...

  News Rechtliches

• 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...

  Search
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  What is a soundfile?

  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, work number,...

  What is a soundfile?
• News

  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...

  Valentinstagshits
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  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...

  Benefits of a GEMA Membership
• Help centre

  Which price calculator do I use for music on audio recordings?

  If you want to record music on (audio) recordings such as vinyl or CD, please use our price calculator in the Online Portal. The same applies for media products with mixed content such as cinema...

  Which price calculator do I use for music on audio recordings?
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  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,...

  International Use
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  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...

  Hotellerie
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  Music users

  When you license your music, you make a valuable contribution to music creators getting their fair share for their artistic contributions. This is how it works: Creators assign their exploitation...

  Music users
• Help centre

  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...

  Are individual events covered by my contract?
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  Audoo Partners with GEMA for World-First Music Impact Study

  Music technology company Audoo partnered with GEMA, the German performing rights society, on its Music Impact Study as part of the PROs multi-faceted research quantifying the commercial value of...

  Audoo Partners with GEMA for World-First Music Impact Study
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  Landesregierung schafft Entlastung für ehrenamtliche Vereine – GEMA Pauschalvertrag erfolgreich abgeschlossen

  2025-02-24 16:32 Mit der Unterzeichnung eines Pauschalvertrages mit der GEMA in der vergangenen Woche stärkt die Thüringer Landesregierung das ehrenamtliche Engagement im Freistaat und entlastet...

  Landesregierung schafft Entlastung für ehrenamtliche Vereine – GEMA Pauschalvertrag erfolgreich abgeschlossen
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  GEMA and GEZ – is that not the same?

  No, GEZ, which has been renamed into “ARD ZDF Deutschlandradio Beitragsservice”, is a non-incorporated shared institution, jointly run by the public service state broadcasting companies, the Zweite...

  GEMA and GEZ – is that not the same?
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  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...

  Handwerksbetriebe
• News

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

  GEMA joined other European authors at the European Parliament yesterday to discuss issues that are severely impacting the creative sector. false Standard Sharing Image für News The event, called...

  Authors meet European policymakers in Brussels to call for urgent action on AI and streaming
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  Starke Vereine, starkes Thüringen: Neuer GEMA Pauschalvertrag sichert finanzielle Entlastung bis 2027

  2025-02-19 13:39 Mit dem Inkrafttreten eines neu aufgelegten Pauschalvertrags zwischen dem Freistaat Thüringen und der GEMA werden Thüringer Vereine auch im Jahr 2025 spürbar entlastet. Der neue...

  Starke Vereine, starkes Thüringen: Neuer GEMA Pauschalvertrag sichert finanzielle Entlastung bis 2027
• Help centre

  Which form do I use for my music notification?

  You cannot submit notifications relating to most GEMA tariffs for events and background music; instead, you can do this via the price calculator in our Online Portal. It’s really simple and you...

  Which form do I use for my music notification?
• Help centre

  What does it cost to use music in public?

  It depends how the music is used, whether live, in the background, on sound recordings or on the internet.Whether many or few people are listening. In order to take this into consideration, there...

  What does it cost to use music in public?
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  Tutorials und Materialien

  Wichtige Links für Ihre Mitglieder Liste der Links zu den Branchenseiten Die Entstehung des Urheberrechts Verteilungsgrafik Zum Download mit Klick auf die Grafik Das kommt drauf an, wie Sie die...

  Tutorials und Materialien
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  Tarifanpassung für R II.2.2

  Pauschalvergütungssatz je Veranstaltungsraum* **Zuzüglich jährliche Preisanpassung Sofern Sie noch keinen Authentifizierungscode per Post erhalten haben, können Sie diesen im Onlineportal nach der...

  Tarifanpassung für R II.2.2
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  Tarif R

  Weitere Informationen zum Tarif Home Music users Tarifübersicht Tarif R Ladenfunk Preis berechnen & Musik anmelden Tarif für Musikdarbietungen bei der Wiedergabe von Hörfunksendungen und Ladenfunk...

  Tarif R
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  Something is not clear to me in the invoice. What can I do?

  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 calculators for:...

  Something is not clear to me in the invoice. What can I do?
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  Become a member

  Where you earn money with music - and how much To the royalty calculators Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. read more read less Max Muster, Songwriter Button *plus VAT Your...

  Become a member
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  April

  Regular supplementary distribution Statutory remuneration rights On 1 April 2026, you will receive a distribution for statutory remuneration rights (GVA) for the 2024 financial year. GEMA received...

  April
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  GEMA senkt Auslandskommission ab 2026 deutlich

  2025-12-15 06:00 Die GEMA senkt zum 1. Januar 2026 die Kommission für Abrechnungen aus dem Ausland deutlich: Statt bislang zwei bis fünf Prozent fällt künftig im Durchschnitt nur noch rund ein...

  GEMA senkt Auslandskommission ab 2026 deutlich
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  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?
• Help centre

  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...

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

  You can use our price calculator to find out the price of a tariff quickly and easily. A complete overview of all tariffs with all details can be found under our tariff overview. In the left...

  Where do I find a tariff overview?

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