We are music
A strong voice
In the name of creativity
Most people know GEMA as a collective management organisation. We are so much more though: A shaper of the music landscape, a strong voice in politics, a community of solidarity, a modern technology company – and all of this in the name of a vibrant music culture.
We are digital
We are diversity
We are diversity
We do hold a key position in the music landscape. That’s why we consider it to be our responsibility and duty to play our part in the shaping of the future creative sector. Whether it’s an established cultural sector or a startup, a specialist conference or a festival: GEMA is a strong cooperating partner for future-oriented ideas and initiatives.
We fight for the right
Creators are the basis of our vibrant music culture. We are their strong voice in politics. Whether fairness in music streaming, regulation of AI applications of transparency of distribution models: We stand up for the rights and interests of our members in Berlin and Brussels.
Digital solutions for the music business of the future
We are convinced: Data that is processed correctly and efficiently forms the foundation for the success in modern music business. Our digital services, databases and specially developed technologies support our members but also customers. We offer tailor-made monitoring solutions for the music and media business via our subsidiaries deecoob and the SoundAwareGroup.
Because you gotta listen to music
Making people listen to your own music - our music platform MusicHub and the GEMA subsidiary Zebralution take music by GEMA members to the public. Online releases, radio promotion or GEMA work declarations: MusicHub unites the most important tools for independent musicians on one platform. GEMA members do not pay the monthly subscription fee.
Our playlist means diversity
We are more than just one collective management organisation. As an association with more than 95,000 members, we live and breathe solidarity, diversity and innovation. Social benefit schemes and promotional programmes are thus anchored in our statutes. Our bonus programme GEMAplus also includes attractive offers for musicians.
This is what characterises GEMA
Young talent promotion
GEMA provides showcases and young talent awards for young music creators.
Cultural promotion
Music awards such as the German Music Authors’ Award, sponsoring for events such as the Reeperbahnfestival
Social benefits and pension schemes
GEMA social fund for GEMA members in need, pension schemes for GEMA members.
MusicHub (subsidiary)
The digital music platform for musicians to organise, manage and distribute their music.
Deecoob (subsidiary)
Deecoob serches the internet for public performances with music by applying web crawling technologies.
SoundAware (majority interest)
The SoundAware Group identifies music, events and media content via music recognition technology (MRT).
IT4IPM (subsidiary)
IT4IPM provides IT solutions for collective management organisations and directly related businesses such as publishers.
Political activities
GEMA has political liaison offices in Berlin and Brussels; it works together with the decision makers from the Federal Republic of Germany and the European Union.
Market analyses & surveys
GEMA commissions market analyses and surveys for topics close to music such as streaming, AI or music in shops.