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  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...

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  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...

  Radio, TV and film
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  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, Film
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  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...

  In which cases can I enter into a contract?
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  Tarif WR-Best

  Musik als Teil der Trauerzeremonie Tarif für die Nutzung von Werken des GEMA Repertoires bei Bestattungen (Tarif WR-Best) Der Tarif WR-Best gilt bei Nutzung von Werken des GEMA Repertoires...

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  Radio-Report

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

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  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...

  Global creators’ royalties up 7.6% to new high of EUR13.1 billion in 2023
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  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...

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  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...

  Global creators’ collections grow by a record 26.7% to EUR12.1 billion in 2022
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  Song Economy: Die GEMA öffnet ihren Datenschatz

  Die GEMA unterstützt Musikschaffende und die Musikbranche zukünftig mit Insights aus ihrem umfangreichen Datenbestand. Mit der neuen Plattform „Song Economy“ gewährt sie exklusive Einblicke in...

  Song Economy: Die GEMA öffnet ihren Datenschatz
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  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...

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  There are works that I am involved in that have been registered at GEMA before I joined up. What can I do that I am taken into account as a member for the royalty payout in future?

  In this case, please send an email to werke@gema.de and ask that the works in question are allocated to your membership number. The best way to go about this is that you create a list with all...

  There are works that I am involved in that have been registered at GEMA before I joined up. What can I do that I am taken into account as a member for the royalty payout in future?
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  I have given notice of termination of my contract, why has it not been ended immediately?

  The actual end date of the contract depends on the notice period. It is best if you check your documents how long the notice period is in your case. If there are still any open issues, please...

  I have given notice of termination of my contract, why has it not been ended immediately?
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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. GEMA...

  Can I also upload the entire score of a film and a radio play?
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  Why can I not register with my e-mail address and my code?

  The code we sent to you should only be used for linking the Online Portal and the customer account. It is not your initial password. Please set your own personal password in connection with your...

  Why can I not register with my e-mail address and my code?
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  What is a setlist?

  A setlist (also track list) is a pre-determined order of songs which are played at a live music event. If you are performing on stage yourself, you will know how important the setlist is for the...

  What is a setlist?
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  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“....

  Langzeitstudie der GEMA zeigt: Weniger deutschsprachige Musik im Radio
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  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...

  GEMA würdigt BR Heimat und delta radio mit dem Radiokulturpreis
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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...

  How can I prove that I am the creator?
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  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?
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  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?
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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...

  Gibt es Einschränkungen beim Reklamieren?
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  Financial year 2022: GEMA stronger than ever with a record financial result

  Despite the challenging situation in society and the economy as a whole, music collecting society GEMA achieved its best result ever in 2022. Its total revenues for the financial year were EUR...

  Financial year 2022: GEMA stronger than ever with a record financial result
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  Ein Konzert veranstalten: Was ist zu beachten?

  Konzerte sind Highlights für alle Musikliebhaber; Live-Musik schafft Gemeinschaft und verbindet Künstlerinnen und Fans. Planst du ein Konzert? Mit unserer Checkliste für Veranstalter wird dein...

  Ein Konzert veranstalten: Was ist zu beachten?
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  Als die Rechte an den Beatles-Songs Michael Jackson gehörten

  Für Michael Jackson waren es die besten Songs, die jemals geschrieben wurden. Deshalb sicherte er sich die Rechte. Das angelsächsische Copyright machte es möglich. Paul McCartney hatte ihm selbst...

  Als die Rechte an den Beatles-Songs Michael Jackson gehörten
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  Dr. Tobias Holzmüller to succeed Dr Harald Heker as GEMA CEO

  Change at the top: After 17 years, the GEMA CEO, Dr. Harald Heker, will retire on September 30, 2023. Dr. Tobias Holzmüller, chief legal counsel of the collective management organisation since...

  Dr. Tobias Holzmüller to succeed Dr Harald Heker as GEMA CEO
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  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...

  Queer Music – die ultimative Playlist für den Pride Month
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  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...

  What are royalties in the music business?
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  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...

  When does GEMA membership make sense for me?
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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...

  Authors meet European policymakers in Brussels to call for urgent action on AI and streaming
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  KI-basierte Stem-Separation mit Hit’n’Mix RipX

  Wir haben GEMA Mitglieder gefragt, welche KI-Tools sie bereits im Kreativprozess nutzen. Florian Kreier, auch bekannt als Angela Aux, berichtet von seinen Erfahrungen mit Hit’n’Mix RipX DeepRemix....

  KI-basierte Stem-Separation mit Hit’n’Mix RipX
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  Hörfunk

  Informationen für Hersteller von Werbespots Get help – quickly! If you need us, our help centre offers answers to your questions – it is quick and easy to use and accessible to you 24/7 – and there...

  Hörfunk
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  Stability in turbulent times: GEMA achieves strong result in financial year 2024

  Economic stability, efficient operations and cultural responsibility: In a globally tense environment, GEMA achieved a compelling financial result in 2024. Total revenue rose to around EUR 1.33...

  Stability in turbulent times: GEMA achieves strong result in financial year 2024
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  Weihnachtshits

  Viel Feierlichkeit und ein Notausgang Nostalgie in den Setlists * Die Hitlisten beruhen auf gemeldeten Musiknutzungen bzw. GEMA Ausschüttungszahlen aus dem Jahr 2023. Welche Weihnachtshits werden...

  Weihnachtshits
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  GEMA trauert um Jörg Evers

  Der Komponist und Musiker Jörg Evers ist unerwartet am vergangenen Sonntag verstorben. Er schuf über 600 Werke und verzeichnete zahlreiche nationale und internationale Auszeichnungen. Seit 2000 war...

  GEMA trauert um Jörg Evers
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  Groover

  Redeem your discount now As a GEMA member, you get a 15% discount on one promotional campaign per quarter. Secure a discount code and register with Groover. Our partner has more details for you on,...

  Groover
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  I would like to upload music on a video platform such as YouTube or Twitch. What do I need to consider?

  Do you want to use music on YouTube or Twitch? Here’s everything you need to know. First things first: It is easier than you may think, especially if you use music for personal purposes on the...

  I would like to upload music on a video platform such as YouTube or Twitch. What do I need to consider?
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  Details of our online services

  My portal access permissions Go to the portal permissions My portal permissions Go to my portal permissions Sound file upload Go to the upload Keep an eye on your finances. The service My financial...

  Details of our online services
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  Song Economy

  12 MAY 2025 Concerts in Germany Link 12 May 2025 Concerts 2024 Do Bavarians or Brandenburgers throw themselves into the concert fray more? Which location attracts the most visitors? Has the...

  Song Economy
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  Alte und neue Töne zur Weihnachtszeit

  Welcher Weihnachtsmusik-Typ sind Sie? Hauptsache festlich? Lieber modern? Oder schön kitschig? Egal, ob klassischer Kinderchor oder freche Rockband – der Advent mit seinen Weihnachtsfeiern, Treffen...

  Alte und neue Töne zur Weihnachtszeit
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  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...

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

  Category M
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  Live and reproduction

  Previous Next Infosheets distributions (financial year 2024) Categories DK and DK VR Link Categories U, UD and M Link Categories E, ED, EM and BM Link Music in Church Link Entertainment Music...

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  Tarif WR-San für Sanitäreinrichtungen

  Tarif WR-SAN | gültig ab 01.07.2025 Link Die Vergütungssätze gelten für Musikwiedergaben mittels Radio oder Tonträger in Sanitäranlagen (Tarif WR-San) Eine Sanitäranlage kann aus Damen-, Herren-,...

  Tarif WR-San für Sanitäreinrichtungen
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  Tarif VR-MT-H

  So melden Sie die Bildtonträger an Um den Tarif anzumelden, schicken Sie uns bitte eine Nachricht an kontakt@gema.de mit folgenden Informationen: Kundennummer (falls vorhanden) Vor- und Nachnamen...

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  SubmitHub

  To the link SubmitHub connects performers with curators Get help – quickly! If you need us, our help centre offers answers to your questions – it is quick and easy to use and accessible to you 24/7...

  SubmitHub
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  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...

  Soundfile Upload
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  Gastronomie

  Paket Gastronomie S 24/7 Lieblingslieder abspielen Basis-Leistungen* Radio Audiostreaming/Tonträger (z. B. CD) TV Videostreaming/DVD ab 64,09 € mtl. Preis ermitteln Das Paket umfasst einzelne...

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  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...

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

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

  Monitoring
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  Types of use

  Get help – quickly! If you need us, our help centre offers answers to your questions – it is quick and easy to use and accessible to you 24/7 – and there are no waiting times. Go to the help centre...

  Types of use
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  Using music on the internet

  The licence fees go directly to the music creators Everything about how to register music on the internet Those who compose songs, write lyrics or publish music want to get fair pay. Just like...

  Using music on the internet
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  Text and data mining: Reservation of use for works of the GEMA repertoire, e.g. by artificial intelligence (AI)

  Works by GEMA members must not be used for commercial text and data mining (TDM). This also includes the training of generative AI models. GEMA publicly announced the respective reservation of use....

  Text and data mining: Reservation of use for works of the GEMA repertoire, e.g. by artificial intelligence (AI)
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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...

  Albert-Mangelsdorff-Preis 2023 geht an Conny Bauer
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  Valentinstagshits

  Radio top-10 Viel Feierlichkeit und ein Notausgang Zum Valentinstag präsentiert die GEMA die zehn meistgespielten Songs des Jahres 2023 im deutschen Radio. Diese Lieder haben nicht nur die Charts...

  Valentinstagshits
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  Wechsel im Aufsichtsrat der GEMA: Charlotte Seither beendet ihr Mandat, Michelle Leonard und Johannes X. Schachtner neu gewählt

  Dr. Charlotte Seither, seit 2016 Mitglied des Aufsichtsrats der Gesellschaft für musikalische Aufführungs- und mechanische Vervielfältigungsrechte (GEMA), beendet ihre Tätigkeit in dem Gremium. Auf...

  Wechsel im Aufsichtsrat der GEMA: Charlotte Seither beendet ihr Mandat, Michelle Leonard und Johannes X. Schachtner neu gewählt
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  Check

  Become a member of the GEMA community and earn money as soon as your music is played. By the way: MusicHub and our benefits programme GEMAplus offer you added value from your very first day! Your...

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  Auszeichnungen

  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...

  Auszeichnungen
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  Gigmit

  Home Music creators GEMAplus Gigmit Gigmit was founded to simplify concert booking substantially. The global booking platform for live music brings together as many as 200,000 music creators and...

  Gigmit
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  Mit Musik Geld verdienen

  Home 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...

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