Global creators’ royalties up 7.6% to new high of EUR13.1 billion in 2023

Global royalties for authors reached a new record high in 2023. This is shown in the new Global Collections Report published by CISAC today. This development was driven by the digital and live...

Music - Opinions - Masterclass: GEMA and its extensive programme at the Reeperbahn Festival 2023

The Who's Who of the national and international music industry will meet in Hamburg at the Reeperbahn Festival from 20 to 23 September. false Standard Sharing Image für News GEMA will once again be...

What are royalties in the music business?

If your works are used, you, the creator or publisher, will receive payments; they are also known as royalties. In order to receive such royalties, you assign the exploitation rights for your...

How can I add or swap the ISRC in my works?

You can directly add ISRC numbers in our Online Portal; just use the service Add Sound Recording. Please follow these steps: Select My area via the menu on the left and open My repertoire. Use the...

How to license sound recordings

Is there a user manual and an API for the sound file upload?

You can download the user manual as a PDF . And yes, there is an API for the sound file upload. You can access the documentation at GEMA sound file API. User manual and API for GEMA sound file...

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,...

Global creators’ collections grow by a record 26.7% to EUR12.1 billion in 2022

CISAC has published its global collections report for the financial year 2022. According to the report, the global creative industry has fully recovered from the corona pandemic. Global revenues...