Our distributions dated 01.07.2024
Radio and TV
On 1 July 2024, GEMA will distribute €236m 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. A main reason is the reduction of broadcaster’s revenue due to the significant decline in advertising income in the linear sector. Only in radio can this be offset by an increased influx from the revenues for mechanical reproductions.
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 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.
Audio and audio-visual media
The distributions in the audio and audio visual media (PHONO VR, BT VR) were carried out as usual on 01 July 2024, and we can report a positive development here. The vinyl sector also continues to be very popular.
You can learn more about our audio and audio-visual media distribution category here.
Music on demand streaming & mixed online platforms
On 1 July 2024 you will receive a distribution for the use of your works in our online categories relating to music streaming (e.g. Spotify) and mixed online platforms (e.g. YouTube).
To find out which usage periods are included in the distribution dated 1 July 2024, please click here.
For detailed information about the mixed online platforms categories, please see our GOP distribution page. We also recommend our Music on demand page.
International
In the international categories A and A VR (reproduction rights), we distribute income collected by our sister organisations in respect of uses of the GEMA repertoire in their respective countries.
To learn more about our international distribution category, please see here.
We closed the Service GEMA Download
All access files and other relevant details about your distributions is now available in My royalties in the Online Portal.
Would you like to find out more about our distribution information and file formats in the online portal? Than please visit our information page.
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.
