Our distributions dated 01.07.2025
It´s GEMA Pay Day!
Checked your account yet? As of July 1st, it’s that time again: GEMA is distributing a total of €334.5 million to its members. Eligible for payouts are all those who generated revenue in the categories Broadcast, Cinema, Sound Recordings, Online and International.
On our Song Economy page, we break down: How much was distributed in each category? How many music creators benefit? And which songs earned the most in the 2024 financial year?
Curious? Dive into the details right here!
Radio and TV
On 1 July 2025, GEMA will distribute a total of €251.2 m (+6,2%) for financial year 2024 to its members and sister organisations in TV and radio categories.
This means that the total distributable amount in the broadcasting sector has risen considerably in comparison to the previous year. One reason for this is the increase in broadcaster collections in the area of private radio. Additionally, there is a significant growth in revenue from the playback of radio and television broadcasts.
For further information, please see our information sheets for categories FS, FS VR; T FS, T FS VR and categories R, R VR.
To learn more about our distribution categories, please visit Radio and TV.
Cinema and Sound-Film Direct Distribution
In line with the market trend, the distribution amount of €7.1 m in this sector has risen in comparison to the previous year. Whereas the pay outs sum in the area of sound-film direct distribution (including online advertising) is declining.
For further information, please see our information sheets for categories T, TD, TD VR.
You can learn more about our film distribution category here.
Announcement concerning the first usage-based media library distribution
We would like to inform you again that the usage-based distribution of collections from media libraries (MED, MED VR) has been postponed – this is due to the late delivery and insufficient quality of the usage reports. Instead of 1 July 2025 as originally planned, the first payout in this new category will now take place on 1 November 2025. The accounting period will be the 2024 financial year.
Audio and audio-visual media
As of July 1, 2025, we will carry out the final regular distribution for the categories Phono VR and BT VR. The next distribution will then be made in the new categories:
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Music on Carriers – reproduction rights (MT VR)
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Mixed Content on Carriers – reproduction rights (GT VR)
This change results from the reorganization of the reproduction and distribution sector for physical media, which was adopted with Proposal 23 at the General Assembly 2024. We expect to announce the next distribution date for audio and audio-visual media in spring 2026.
You can find out more about our categories audio and audio-visuel recordings here.
Music on Demand Streaming & Social Media Platforms
On 1 July 2025 you will receive a distribution for the use of your works in our online categories relating to music streaming (e.g. Spotify) and social media platforms (e.g. YouTube).
To find out which usage periods are included in the distribution dated 1 July 2025, please click here.
For detailed information about the social media platforms categories, please see our GOP distribution page. We also recommend our Music on demand page.
International
We are continuously working to optimize our processes – especially when it comes to distributing income from abroad. Thanks to increased automation, we can now make distributions more quickly. We aim to continue this positive development in the future. You can find out which countries and periods will be distributed on 1 July 2025 on our information page on distribution dates and deadlines/abroad.
In the last distribution on 1 April, we pointed out that the distribution of income from Italy for the first half of 2023 is not yet available due to unresolved tax issues. Now there is some good news: The tax issues have been resolved and the distribution for the use of works in Italy can now take place. Unfortunately, the distribution of income from France is still delayed due to unresolved tax issues.
To learn more about our international distribution category, please see here.
From 1 July 2023 GEMA will also distribute using a new IT system
We would like to inform you that we will also be using a new IT system for the payouts of July 1st, 2023. For more detailed information on this matter please visit the website.
Information about our last payouts
Payouts as January 2025
In the categories Mixed online platforms, Music on demand streaming, Sound and audiovisual recordings, International
Payouts as of October-November 2024
In the categories Online, Phono VR, International, Rating, Live and Reproduction
Payouts as of 1 December 2024
GEMA starts distributing income for media libraries as a supplement
FAQs - frequently asked questions regarding the distribution
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:
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Detailed breakdowns/statements are available via the GEMA Download.
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Money flows.
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The account statement will be issued and transferred (by post or the Online Portal)
Are you registered for the Online Portal? Then you can access your account statements there:
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Simply go to My financial details in the Online Portal.
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You can access this in the area My account statements.
More information you can find here.
If you have any questions please contact: fingerprint@gema.de.
You can submit a claim for an incorrect distribution quickly and easily using the following options:
- You log into the Online Portal and use the Service Claims.
- For missing live events, use the service My setlists in the Online Portal where you can submit your setlists in the form of a complaint/claim.
Please note: Before submitting any claims, please check whether a distribution has already been made for the period and category. You can access an overview of the deadlines and categories here: Please only claim uses, which are not included in your detailed statements (on the Online Portal > GEMA Download) or need to be claimed for other reasons. Pursuant to § 59 of the GEMA distribution plan, claims must contain specific details which permit a verification. You ensure that this is the case by providing the requested details in the Online Portal under Claims. You can access all the details regarding claims here.
You do not have access to the Online Portal yet? Register as a music creator here. Then, you will receive an e-mail with an activation link to set your own password. After that, you complete the activation application which is shown in the Online Portal, and send it through to us. Once your account has been successfully activated, we will inform you. You can then start the service under GEMA Download and download the detailed breakdowns.
You can reach our service department by sending an e-mail to: mitgliederservice@gema.de
It is possible that the account statements are still on their way, they are only available a few days after the pay-out at the start of the new month. The process is as follows:
- Detailed breakdowns/statements are available via the GEMA Download.
- Money flows.
- The account statement will be issued and transferred (by post or the Online Portal)
Are you registered for the Onlineportal? Then you can access your account statements there:
- Simply go to My financial details in the Online Portal
- You can access this in the area My account statements.
FAQs - frequently asked questions regarding the payouts
The COVID-19 financial aids will be offset as follows, but no earlier than: GEMA Schutzschirm 2020 from 1 June 2023; GEMA Schutzschirm 2021 from 1 June 2024.