How can I add details to sound recordings for my work?

Information can only be added to sound recordings by GEMA members who are direct participants in the works, and/or by their legal successors or authorised representatives. The easiest way to add...

Categories Radio

Radio - a continuing success story Distribution in the Radio categories (R, R VR) Radio categories easily explained Your song on the radio? Calculate the amount of your GEMA royalties here! My song...

Radio, TV, Film

Sound Film on TV (incl. Advertising) (T FS / T FS VR) Monitoring information Cinema (Sound Film) (T/TD/TD VR) In a nutshell We have produced a leaflet that provides all the essential information...

Radio, TV and film

TV and Film Financial Year 2023 Link It has been three years since GEMA began to make its distributions in the broadcasting rights distribution categories for uses by public service broadcasters...

What does the function Amend sound recording actually include?

By using the function Amend sound recording, you can add more information on a sound recording of your work. These details will then be saved with the respective work version. The details relevant...

Sound Recording FAQ

In the work information of the work version the details on ISRC, recording title (other titles) and performers can be found. It currently takes about 24 hours until you can view the submitted...

CISAC, publishers and recording industry come together to upgrade harmonised music cue sheets

The cross-sector project to harmonise cue sheets for the use of music in audiovisual (AV) productions has been upgraded to include recording metadata for the first time. This is an extension of...

What is a sound file and when should I upload it?

A sound file consists of: An audio file of your musical work (only 1 work per audio file, no voice over, no finished commercial) metadata of the work and of the recording (work title, work number,...

Music on sound recordings

Music videos Distribution to the specialist trade or via special distribution channels (tariffs VR-BT-H 3/VR-BT-H 5) Link Synchronisation rights Use of the GEMA repertoire to create a film work...

When does GEMA membership make sense for me?

We always look forward to welcoming new members. Before you decided to become a member, you should ensure that a membership makes economic sense to you as a creator. This is the case if your own...

Radio-Report

Mehr zu den Kulturfaktoren: § 98 GEMA Verteilungsplan Hintergrundinformationen zum GEMA Radio-Report Vergleich deutschsprachige Musik Close Hintergrundinformationen zu allen Zahlen: Die...

How to license sound recordings

I want to use music on TikTok. What do I need to consider?

In its “Music Terms of Service ”, TikTok differentiates between non-commercial and commercial videos. Non-commercial TikTok videos are created by natural persons, are exclusively for personal...

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...

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...

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...

Monitoring

User manual Soundfile Link Soundfile Upload in Online Portal Link Zoom A sound file consists of: The audio file of a musical work Metadata about the work and the recording (work title, work number,...

Webradio

Music users Tarifübersicht Webradio Tarif Premium-Radio (S-VR/PHf-Pr) Link Was kann ich z. B. mit diesem Tarif anmelden? Unser Online-Service zur Lizenzierung von Webradios steht allen Webradios...

Soundfile Upload

What is a soundfile? In general, your new registered work will be displayed in the sound file upload within about 24 hours. If a large number of work registrations are received by GEMA...

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.

Which categories are paid out? Which belong to performing rights, broadcasting rights and mechanical rights?

These categories belong to the performing rights: International income distribution (sister organisations) A AR Concerts of serious music of all types (E) Serious music direct accounting (net...

Apokalyptisch, edgy und bittersweet – FLOSS im Interview

Sind Sie Fan der Netflix-Reihe „Black Mirror“? Dann dürfte Sie die dritte EP der Künstlerin FLOSS – „Replica Of My Heart“, erschienen am 15.09.2023 – akustisch genau abholen. Ihr neuestes Werk ist...

What do I have to consider when I upload a sound file?

Formats: The sound file must be uploaded in the wav (PCM,16Bit/ 48 or 44.1 kHz) or mp3 (320kbps) format. No voice over: Only one work and no voice-overs may be contained in a sound file. Recording...

Vom Ohr mitten ins Herz: die meistgehörten Songs zum Valentinstag

Zum Valentinstag präsentiert die GEMA die zehn meistgespielten Songs des Jahres 2023 im deutschen Radio. Diese Lieder haben nicht nur die Charts erobert, sondern auch die Herzen der Hörerinnen und...

Public broadcast

Are my sound files uploaded in the GEMA Soundfile Upload also available to SoundAware for the monitoring of ARD, ZDF and Deutschlandradio? Yes, all soundfiles uploaded in the GEMA Soundfile Upload...

How can I register audio recordings and audiovisual recordings?

Whether you have pure music products such as audio recordings or products with mixed content such as cinema films on DVD and radio plays, you register all storage media products via our price...

Category M

Nowadays music is played in many public places – ranging from bars, cafés and restaurants to hair salons, supermarkets and retail shops. Even in waiting rooms, there is often background music...

Langzeitstudie der GEMA zeigt: Weniger deutschsprachige Musik im Radio

In einer Langzeitstudie hat die GEMA über zwölf Jahre hinweg die Programme der Radiosender in Deutschland ausgewertet. Die Ergebnisse veröffentlicht sie nun auf ihrer Datenplattform „Song Economy“....

GEMA würdigt BR Heimat und delta radio mit dem Radiokulturpreis

Im Jubiläumsjahr des Radios geht der Radiokulturpreis der GEMA nach München zu BR Heimat und an delta radio in Kiel. Beide Sender werden für ihre bemerkenswerte Programmgestaltung und...

How does GEMA know where and how often my works were used?

There are various ways and means to find out. Organisers of live events are, for example, obliged to submit a playlist (setlist) after the event. In the broadcasting sector (TV and radio), the...

How does GEMA know where and how often my works were used?

There are various ways and means to find out. Organisers of live events are, for example, obliged to submit a playlist (setlist) after the event. In the broadcasting sector (TV and radio), the...

Can I revoke approvals that I have given for monitoring or edit sound files retroactively?

You can withdraw or restrict the approval or your sound files at any time. Moreover, you also have the option to edit sound file information respectively the work allocation once they have been...

Which insurance solutions does GEMA offer its members?

Based on our experience, insurances were structured for exactly those areas that are of importance to music creators. Depending on the respective needs, they can be customised to individual...

Queer Music – die ultimative Playlist für den Pride Month

Conchita Wurst, Harry Styles, Lady Gaga – wir präsentieren zehn Songs, die auf keiner CSD-Party fehlen dürfen. true Regenbogenfarben_Herz Denken wir an typische Musik für den...

Can I upload several sound files or metadata in bulk or edit them all at once?

If you wish to upload several audio files, just select multiple files in your explorer and add the files via drag & drop. Alternatively, you can also select several files with the search function....

In which cases can I enter into a contract?

If you use music permanently, such as letting a radio play at a hairdresser’s or playing back music from a CD in a retail shop. Notify us of the music use. Best to do so in our Online Portal, and...

Embassy of Music

The studio, acquired by Konrad von Löhneysen (founder and CEO of Embassy of Music / Embassy One) and jointly run with GEMA in Berlin has been available to rent since the beginning of 2023. The...

Where is the data saved and where do the sound files go, once they have been approved?

The data is saved in a Google cloud platform. The computer centre is situated in Frankfurt. Depending on the selection of the usage category, we send your sound file to the respective monitoring...

Musik anmelden

Your voice gets heard This is how you can help shape GEMA Zum Login About GEMA Musik anmelden Area for creators GEMAplus – the bonus programme Go to GEMAplus Zum Login By when do I have to report...

Christmas markets 2024: how market organisers can correctly license music use with GEMA

It’s hard to imagine Christmas markets without music. To facilitate correct use of music at Christmas markets in 2024, GEMA provides information on the relevant tariffs and the resulting licence...