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  Categories Radio

  *Please note that this is an approximate amount. The amount shown is divided among all the entitled parties involved in the work. Supplements and caps are not considered. Radio is as popular as...

  Categories Radio
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  Radio, TV and film

  TV and Film Financial Year 2023 Link It has been three years since GEMA began to make its distributions in the broadcasting rights distribution categories for uses by public service broadcasters...

  Radio, TV and film
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  Radio, TV, Film

  Sound Film on TV (incl. Advertising) (T FS / T FS VR) Monitoring information Cinema (Sound Film) (T/TD/TD VR) In a nutshell We have produced a leaflet that provides all the essential information...

  Radio, TV, Film
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  Webradio

  Music users Tarifübersicht Webradio Tarif Premium-Radio (S-VR/PHf-Pr) Link Was kann ich z. B. mit diesem Tarif anmelden? Unser Online-Service zur Lizenzierung von Webradios steht allen Webradios...

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  Are there any restrictions for making a claim?

  GEMA - are there restrictions for submitting claims? As a GEMA member, you can submit claims via the GEMA Online Portal, quickly and efficiently, , namely for the following types of use. false...

  Are there any restrictions for making a claim?
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  Langzeitstudie der GEMA zeigt: Weniger deutschsprachige Musik im Radio

  „Unsere Mitglieder profitieren insbesondere von Radioprogrammen mit einer großen kulturellen Bandbreite, die wir anhand der GEMA Kulturfaktoren ermitteln und fördern.“ – Stephanie Scharmann,...

  Langzeitstudie der GEMA zeigt: Weniger deutschsprachige Musik im Radio
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  Can I also upload the entire score of a film and a radio play?

  false false The sound file may only contain the composer's own work. Ideally, all tracks (cues) of a score should always be uploaded individually. Alternatively: the entire score as a continuous...

  Can I also upload the entire score of a film and a radio play?
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  How does GEMA know where and how often my works were used?

  There are various ways and means to find out. Organisers of live events are, for example, obliged to submit a playlist (setlist) after the event. In the broadcasting sector (TV and radio), the...

  How does GEMA know where and how often my works were used?
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  How does GEMA know where and how often my works were used?

  There are various ways and means to find out. Organisers of live events are, for example, obliged to submit a playlist (setlist) after the event. In the broadcasting sector (TV and radio), the...

  How does GEMA know where and how often my works were used?
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  10 Jahre Radiokulturpreis: GEMA zeichnet BR-KLASSIK und Schlager Radio aus

  Christina Zander Kathrin Greven Im digitalen Zeitalter bleibt das Radio ein unverzichtbares Medium: Es informiert, unterhält, schafft kulturelle Vielfalt, fördert musikalische Entdeckungen und...

  10 Jahre Radiokulturpreis: GEMA zeichnet BR-KLASSIK und Schlager Radio aus
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  In which cases can I enter into a contract?

  Conclude a contract with GEMA As soon as you use music permanently, you can conclude a contract with GEMA. Details can be found here. false false If you use music permanently, such as letting a...

  In which cases can I enter into a contract?
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  What are royalties in the music business?

  Royalties are the income that you get as a GEMA member after deduction of admin costs. Find out more here. What are royalties in the music business? false false If your works are used, you, the...

  What are royalties in the music business?
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  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?
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  How can I add details to sound recordings for my work?

  Information can only be added to sound recordings by GEMA members who are direct participants in the works, and/or by their legal successors or authorised representatives. The easiest way to add...

  How can I add details to sound recordings for my work?
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  Hörfunk

  Informationen für Hersteller von Werbespots 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...

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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...

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  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,...

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  Song Economy

  Kooperation 27 May 2026 Ranking: Cities of Music Link 20 August 2025 Music creators in Germany We are celebrating our 100,000th member! To mark this historic milestone, we have analysed who...

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  Category M

  Nowadays music is played in many public places – ranging from bars, cafés and restaurants to hair salons, supermarkets and retail shops. Even in waiting rooms, there is often background music...

  Category M
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  Radio-Report

  Mehr zu den Kulturfaktoren: § 98 GEMA Verteilungsplan Hintergrundinformationen zum GEMA Radio-Report Vergleich deutschsprachige Musik Close Hintergrundinformationen zu allen Zahlen: Die...

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  Reformstaatsvertrag: GEMA sieht musikalische Vielfalt im öffentlich-rechtlichen Rundfunk in Gefahr

  Nadine Remus Kathrin Greven Mit dem Inkrafttreten des Reformstaatsvertrags zur Neuordnung des öffentlich-rechtlichen Rundfunks appelliert die GEMA an die öffentlich-rechtlichen Rundfunkanstalten,...

  Reformstaatsvertrag: GEMA sieht musikalische Vielfalt im öffentlich-rechtlichen Rundfunk in Gefahr
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  Die GEMA präsentiert die Weihnachtshits 2024

  Unter den am häufigsten gespielten Musikstücken im Radio finden sich auch beliebte Klassiker wie „All I Want for Christmas Is You“ von Mariah Carey (Platz zwei) und „Do They Know It‘s Christmas“...

  Die GEMA präsentiert die Weihnachtshits 2024
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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-,...

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  Soundfile Upload

  What is a soundfile? In general, your new registered work will be displayed in the sound file upload within about 24 hours. If a large number of work registrations are received by GEMA...

  Soundfile Upload
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  Monitoring

  User manual Soundfile Link Soundfile Upload in Online Portal Link A sound file consists of: The audio file of a musical work Metadata about the work and the recording (work title, work number,...

  Monitoring
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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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  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...

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  Gastronomie

  Unser Tarif zur WM 2026 Wenn Sie die Spiele der FIFA Fußball-Weltmeisterschaft 2026 in Ihrem Betrieb zeigen möchten, haben wir die passende Lizenz für Sie: Mit unserem WM-Tarif übertragen Sie alle...

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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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  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...

  Von Love-Songs bis Karnevalsklassiker: Die meistgespielten Titel rund um den 14. Februar
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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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  Vom Ohr mitten ins Herz: die meistgehörten Songs zum Valentinstag

  Der Hit „Anti-Hero“ aus dem Album „Midnights“ von Taylor Swift dominierte am Valentinstag die Charts. Der Song „Flowers“ von Miley Cyrus, der 2023 zu einem weltweiten Hit wurde, landete am...

  Vom Ohr mitten ins Herz: die meistgehörten Songs zum Valentinstag
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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...

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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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  Which categories are paid out? Which belong to performing rights, broadcasting rights and mechanical rights?

  false false These categories belong to the performing rights: International income distribution (sister organisations) A AR Concerts of serious music of all types (E) Serious music direct...

  Which categories are paid out? Which belong to performing rights, broadcasting rights and mechanical rights?
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  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...

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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?

  Types of use at GEMA Find out about the most important types of use such as film presentation rights, synchronisation rights, performing rights, broadcasting rights etc. false false Film...

  Which are the most important usage categories?
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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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  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...

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  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...

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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...

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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...

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  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...

  July
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  Which rights do I assign to GEMA with the Deed of Assignment?

  false false 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...

  Which rights do I assign to GEMA with the Deed of Assignment?
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  Public broadcast

  Are my sound files uploaded in the GEMA Soundfile Upload also available to SoundAware for the monitoring of ARD, ZDF and Deutschlandradio? Yes, all soundfiles uploaded in the GEMA Soundfile Upload...

  Public broadcast
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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
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  CISAC Global Collections Report 2025: Global creators’ royalties reach €13.97 billion, powered by digital growth

  false CISAC-Logo.jpg 2025-11-06 14:52 November 6, 2025, PARIS – The CISAC Global Collections Report 2025 was released today, the definitive annual analysis of creator royalties across the global...

  CISAC Global Collections Report 2025: Global creators’ royalties reach €13.97 billion, powered by digital growth
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  Become a member

  Where you earn money with music - and how much To the royalty calculators *plus VAT Your advantages Global royalty collection We have an excellent international network and collect your royalties...

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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...

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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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  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...

  GEMA senkt Auslandskommission ab 2026 deutlich
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  Abgegoltene Veranstaltungen der katholischen Kirche

  Abgegoltene Veranstaltungen, die bis 10 Tage nach Stattfinden meldepflichtig sind (2023): Abgegoltene Veranstaltungen, die nicht meldepflichtig sind (2023): Konzert der Unterhaltungsmusik...

  Abgegoltene Veranstaltungen der katholischen Kirche
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  How can I register audio recordings and audiovisual recordings?

  Whether you have pure music products such as audio recordings or products with mixed content such as cinema films on DVD and radio plays, you register all storage media products via our price...

  How can I register audio recordings and audiovisual recordings?
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  Which price calculator do I use for music on audio recordings?

  false false 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...

  Which price calculator do I use for music on audio recordings?
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  Distribution dates, periods, deadlines 

  Registration period for new works and changes to existing works 1 month after the end of month of use 31.01.2026 only for WEB, WEB VR Good to know The distributions in radio, tv and film refer to...

  Distribution dates, periods, deadlines 
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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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  Krankenhäuser

  Wonach richtet sich die Vergütung des Krankenhaustarifs WR-S-KKH ? Get help – quickly! If you need us, our help centre offers answers to your questions – it is quick and easy to use and accessible...

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