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Albert-Mangelsdorff-Preis 2023 geht an Conny Bauer
Berlin, 05.09.2023 | Der Posaunist Conny Bauer wird von der Deutschen Jazzunion mit dem Albert-Mangelsdorff-Preis 2023 für sein Lebenswerk und seine Verdienste für den Jazz in Deutschland...
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Paul Abraham Preis Alles zum Paul Abraham Preis Wir lieben Musik, schätzen musikalische Vielfalt und machen uns für eine lebendige Musikkultur stark. Mit unseren Preisen möchten wir diejenigen...
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Mit Musik Geld verdienen
Music creators Royalties Mit Musik Geld verdienen Ungefähre GEMA Vergütung pro Song ca. 9,50 € GEMA Vergütung gesamt: 190 € Unsere Band besteht aus mehreren Musiker/-innen. Wer enthält die GEMA...
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An overview of our partner offers Are you looking for the right online tools and means to get support for yourself and your career? Do you need discounted tickets for trade fairs or would you like...
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Our royalty pages provide an overview of all relevant topics relating to our royalty distribution. In addition to the distribution plan and distribution dates, you will find useful information on...
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GEMA ehrt ByteFM und MDR KLASSIK mit dem Radiokulturpreis
Die GEMA vergibt den Radiokulturpreis an ByteFM in Hamburg und MDR KLASSIK in Leipzig. Beide Sender beeindrucken mit herausragender Programmgestaltung und einzigartiger Musikredaktion. Mit dem...
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Mit einigen Verbänden wie zum Beispiel DEHOGA oder HgK bestehen Gesamtverträge, über die Sie einen Nachlass erhalten. Wichtig für Sie: Die Meldung der Mitgliedschaften erfolgt ausschließlich über...
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How can I prove that I am the creator?
By sending a letter to your own address with a sound recording or the music score of your work. By means of the post stamp everyone can check when the work has been dispatched. Important: Do not...
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Can I also upload the entire score of a film and a radio play?
If a soundfile only contains one work, the score can be uploaded in summary. If individual tracks are also used in other productions (e.g. series), we recommend that you upload several files.
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„Diesen Lagerfeuer-Effekt des Radios – das schafft kein Stream“
Hörfunk ist beliebt! Am „Tag des Radios“ am 13. Februar dreht sich alles um das unterhaltsame, informative und musikalische Medium. Auch der Radiokulturpreis der GEMA rückt einmal jährlich zwei...
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When you license your music, you make a valuable contribution to music creators getting their fair share for their artistic contributions. This is how it works: Creators assign their exploitation...
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If your music is played on social media platforms such as YouTube, Facebook or TikTok, you will receive distributions in the mixed online platforms’ categories. As usual, we distribute the income...
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Benefits of a GEMA Membership
Music creators Become a member Benefits of a GEMA Membership Insurance and workshops We offer insurances and workshops tailored for you as a member. Everyone, whether music creator or music...
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International Use
Information we need from you International Music Use (A), International Mechanical Right (A VR) Did you register your works on time and they have been used but you have not received any royalties,...
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Radiokulturpreis
Die GEMA Leistungen Auszeichnungen Radiokulturpreis credit c. Cineworx Radiokulturpreis Als Massenmedium mit der größten Hörerschaft weltweit trägt das Radio erheblich dazu bei, Menschen mit Kultur...
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Handwerksbetriebe
Über das Onlineportal können Sie die Nutzung von Hintergrundmusik melden, beispielsweise die Tonträger-, Radio- oder Fernsehnutzung im Friseursalon. Außerdem können Sie über das Onlineportal auch...
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Tarif R
Weitere Informationen zum Tarif Music users Tarifübersicht Tarif R Ladenfunk Preis berechnen & Musik anmelden Tarif für Musikdarbietungen bei der Wiedergabe von Hörfunksendungen und Ladenfunk...
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Which are the most important usage categories?
Film performance rights and film synchronisation rights (to a limited extent) Statutory remuneration rights such as what is known as hardware levy and blank media levy (blank tape remuneration)...
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Which are the most important usage categories?
Film performance rights and film synchronisation rights (to a limited extent) Statutory remuneration rights such as what is known as hardware levy and blank media levy (blank tape remuneration)...
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KI im Generationenkonflikt: analog vs. digital
Papier und Bleistift versus Algorithmen: Die GEMA Mitglieder Felice Pedullá (Jahrgang 1958) und Annelie Schwarz (Jahrgang 1994) berichten über die Rolle der KI in ihrem Arbeitsalltag als...
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KI im Kreativprozess: zwischen Skepsis und Faszination
Ist das Kunst oder kann das weg? Komponist Enjott Schneider und Singer-Songwriterin Brenda Blitz über die Rolle von Künstliche Intelligenz im Kreativprozess. true brenda-blitz-enjott-schneider „KI...
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Financial year 2023: GEMA stays on success course with record results
The upswing in music events once again contributed to a strong annual result for GEMA, German society for musical performing and mechanical reproduction rights. Its total income increased by EUR 99...
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Lust und Frust: die beliebtesten Hits zum Valentinstag
Am Valentinstag hängt für die einen der Himmel voller Geigen, andere würden lieber eine zertrümmern. Glaubt man unserer Liste der beliebtesten Songs im Radio zum Valentinstag 2022, sind es wohl...
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Tarifanpassung für R II.2.2
Pauschalvergütungssatz je Veranstaltungsraum* **Zuzüglich jährliche Preisanpassung Sofern Sie noch keinen Authentifizierungscode per Post erhalten haben, können Sie diesen im Onlineportal nach der...
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Audio and Visual Recordings
As the name indicates, audio-visual recordings include images and sound. DVDs and Blu-rays are two examples. As with audio recordings, GEMA receives royalties for the reproduction and dissemination...
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Gibt es Einschränkungen beim Reklamieren?
In unserem Onlineportal haben Sie die Möglichkeit, schnell und unkompliziert zu reklamieren, wenn Ihre Werke in einer falschen Sparte, mit falschen Anteilen oder mit einer fehlerhaften Bewertung...
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Which rights do I assign to GEMA with the Deed of Assignment?
You assign to us as a trustee all rights in your works you are currently entitled to and those accruing, devolving, redevolving to you or otherwise acquired by you during the term of this Deed for...
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Spiel mir das Lied vom Erfolg: Drei Filmkomponistinnen, von denen wir noch viel hören werden
Wer in den letzten Wochen die ZDF-Serie „Der Schwarm“ nach dem Bestseller von Frank Schätzing gesehen hat, dem ist vielleicht die markante Filmmusik aufgefallen. Geschaffen hat sie eine der...
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Distribution dates, periods, deadlines
Registration period for new works and changes to existing works 1 month after the end of month of use 31.01.2025 only for WEB, WEB VR Good to know The distributions for audio and audio-visuel media...
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Audoo Partners with GEMA for World-First Music Impact Study
Music technology company Audoo partnered with GEMA, the German performing rights society, on its Music Impact Study as part of the PROs multi-faceted research quantifying the commercial value of...
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CISAC President Björn Ulvaeus meets Belgian Prime minister Alexander De Croo on music, technology and copyright
Brussels, 24th January 2024 – CISAC President Björn Ulvaeus met with Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo to discuss the huge impact of AI on the creative economy and the need for smart...
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Authors meet European policymakers in Brussels to call for urgent action on AI and streaming
GEMA joined other European authors at the European Parliament yesterday to discuss issues that are severely impacting the creative sector. false Standard Sharing Image für News The event, called...
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Peermusic extends with ICE
Peermusic and ICE today announce that they have signed a multi-year renewal of their partnership for the ICE Core online representation of the peermusic repertoire. false Peer&ICE_2023...
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Which rights do I assign to GEMA with the Deed of Assignment?
You assign to us as a trustee all rights in your works you are currently entitled to and those accruing, devolving, redevolving to you or otherwise acquired by you during the term of this Deed for...
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CISAC Annual Report 2024 highlights its work programme on behalf of CMOs worldwide
CISAC published its 2024 Annual Report, giving a comprehensive overview of its work programme on behalf of collective management organisations and the millions of creators they represent worldwide....
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Statutory remuneration rights
Supplementary distribution from collections for statutory remuneration rights As the name indicates, audio-visual recordings include images and sound. DVDs and Blu-rays are two examples. As with...
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Which form do I use for my music notification?
You cannot submit notifications relating to most GEMA tariffs for events and background music; instead, you can do this via the price calculator in our Online Portal. It’s really simple and you...
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Are individual events covered by my contract?
As a rule, individual events are not covered by permanent contracts. Two examples: You have a contract for background music in your restaurant. Now, you are holding an evening with cabaret. You...
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What does it cost to use music in public?
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...