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    What is the GEMA presumption?

    We are the only collective management organisation for musical copyrights in Germany. As such, we manage the rights to tens of thousands of musical works from Germany and abroad. This is also...

    What is the GEMA presumption?
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    Why should I switch to the GEMA third-party liability insurance?

    A third-party liability insurance is only sensible and useful if all professional activities exercised are included in the insurance policy / certificate. The GEMA third-party liability insurance...

    Why should I switch to the GEMA third-party liability insurance?
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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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    When do I need to submit a setlist (playlist)?

    Whenever we receive a setlist we find out which musical pieces were played at a live event. That way, we can determine which composers, lyricists and music publishers receive royalties for the live...

    When do I need to submit a setlist (playlist)?
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    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...

    What are royalties in the music business?
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    GEMA CEO Tobias Holzmüller once again named one of Billboard magazine's “In-ternational Power Players” for 2025

    For the second year in a row, GEMA CEO Dr. Tobias Holzmüller has been named one of Billboard magazine's “International Power Players.” Each year, Billboard honors 100 outstanding leaders who have...

    GEMA CEO Tobias Holzmüller once again named one of Billboard magazine's “In-ternational Power Players” for 2025
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    Bericht zur Sitzung der AG Förderstrukturen am 21. Juli 2025

    Am 21. Juli 2025 ist die Arbeitsgruppe Förderstrukturen (AG FöS) des Aufsichtsrats zu einer ihrer Sitzungen im Rahmen des Reformprozesses der GEMA-Kulturförderung zusammengekommen. Zunächst wurde...

    Bericht zur Sitzung der AG Förderstrukturen am 21. Juli 2025
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    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 their categories and the relevant deadlines for you. Below, you can also find a link to...

    What are the deadlines for my claims?

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Create music
Find out how to become a member, register works, receive royalties and much more.
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Use music
How to notify music, industry information, why you pay GEMA and much more. 
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GEMA
About the organization, careers & job vacancies, the task of GEMA and much more.
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News
Current news from the industry, press releases, GEMA magazine and much more.
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The most frequently asked questions in our Help Center

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...
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How do I know which tariff is the right one?

You have two options to determine this:You can either use our various price calculators. Or you go to our overview page tariff overview... 

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Do I have to report anything afterwards?
Please always submit event notifications with specific dates such as place, date, attendance (where applicable), etc. ...
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