Audoo Partners with GEMA for World-First Music Impact Study

audoo-mis-top-songs Audoo Audio Meters – music recognition hardware – installed in hundreds of venues recognised over 130k tracks contributing to the insights demonstrating that the use of...

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

CISAC-Logo.jpg The new Global Cue Sheet Standard 2.0 has been developed for the use of all parties who create and use cue sheets for music in AV productions. It provides the relevant metadata...

Help topics for music users

Help topics for music users Change customer details Change address Change bank details Change e-mail address Change name Change venue Company name change Contracts & offers Contracts Offers...

Buy a licence for music in videos

If you combine music with another medium such as a video, you require the consent of the rightsholders. In most cases, these are the authors who created the work and the music publishers. This is...

un:hurd music

What membership includes Smart playlist pitching 120 credits per year / 10 credits per month Professional 90-day release plan Automated ads tool Exclusive partner offers Real-time social and...

Music International

In Germany, GEMA issues licences and distributions in accordance with its own rules. In other countries, this is carried out by our sister organisations in accordance with their own respective...

Music creators shape the future: GEMA General Assembly brings around 1,000 creative minds to Munich

ralf-weigand-c-florian-jaenicke-square-300px ”Cultural promotion is an essential pillar of our community. This is reflected in the fact that so many members took part in the vote. At this point in...

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...

Physical music media

This is how distribution works in For a long time, sound carriers were the only possible way of recording, reproducing and playing back music in various locations. In the area of physical music...

I have received an invoice for live music. The music played at the event was, however, from sound recordings and streaming services. What can I do?

Please dispute the invoice on the GEMA online portal under ‘My Invoices’ and select ‘Incorrect tariff details’ as the reason. GEMA has recorded your event as a live music event and has therefore...

Physical music media

Audio and audio-visual recordings at a glance What usage information is considered: Anyone who wants to acquire a licence for reproduction and dissemination must submit a notification to GEMA,...

Physical music media

These types of use fall within the following distribution categories: Mechanical Right in Audio Media (Phono VR) Mechanical Right in Audio-Visual Media (BT VR) Did you register your works on time...

Authors meet European policymakers in Brussels to call for urgent action on AI and streaming

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CISAC launches first global format to modernise audiovisual music data and improve creator payments 

Christina Zander The International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) today announced the launch of AVR+, the first fully documented and machine-readable technical format...

GEMA joins Friends and Supporters of IMPF

German CMO GEMA has joined The Friends and Supporters of IMPF. IMPF started the Friends and Supporters programme in 2021 to offer those who wish to support the independent music publishing...

Significantly higher royalties for music creators: GEMA cuts online commission from 10 to just 7 percent

2025-04-30 14:48 GEMA is sending a powerful message: in 2027, the association aims to reduce its online commission on all on-demand music distribution from 10 to 7 percent – a drop of 30 percent...

License music

Music creators

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...

Use music

Music notification

Gigmit

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

GEMA has just launched PLAI by GEMA, the first complete music dataset for simplified AI training, and signed up Klangio as the first customer

false 2026-07-23 15:50 In collaboration with multiple partners, GEMA has just launched a curated, customisable music dataset for AI tool providers: PLAI by GEMA. The dataset was developed...

Landmark declaration signed live on stage at the CISAC General Assembly following emotional tribute from creators around the world

Creators from across the globe united in Paris today to issue a landmark declaration calling for the protection of human creativity as artificial intelligence rapidly transforms the cultural and...

GEMA free music

Music users

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...

Nachbericht zu den Foren E und U im November 2025

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APRA and CISAC celebrate 100 years of protecting creators’ rights

2026-03-06 08:00 100 years on from when they were both formed on opposite sides of the globe on the principle that creative work carries economic value that must be recognised and protected, the...

CISAC Global Collections Report 2025: Global creators’ royalties reach €13.97 billion, powered by digital growth

false CISAC-Logo.jpg 2025-11-06 14:52 November 6, 2025, PARIS – The CISAC Global Collections Report 2025 was released today, the definitive annual analysis of creator royalties across the global...

MOD distribution

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...

background music

Home Music users background music What costs does GEMA charge for background music? Yes, because we do not only manage the rights of German music creators. We also represent the rights of foreign...

Music Fight Fraud Alliance Elects New Leaders and Welcomes 12 New Members

“Streaming fraud undermines trust in the global music market by diverting value away from real creators. Since fraud doesn’t stop at national borders, strong international collaboration and shared...

Study: Music streaming in Germany

Music streaming in Germany 5. Billion-Euro-market Music streaming is a billion-Euro-market. More than 2 billion Euros are expected to be generated by the involved market players in Germany in 2022....

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...

CISAC marks 100 years with landmark General Assembly in Paris

Christina Zander Founded in Paris in 1926, CISAC represents more than 5 million creators through 227 member societies in 111 countries and plays a central role in shaping global copyright systems...

Engagement

THE SUPERVISORY BOARD Many shoulders carry the first violin Go to the Supervisory Board It is an honourable office which members of the Supervisory Board of the largest collective management...

Categories Radio

*Please note that this is an approximate amount. The amount shown is divided among all the entitled parties involved in the work. Supplements and caps are not considered. Radio is as popular as...

Why pay GEMA

It is more than a hundred years old. Creators have long fought for it. Because without copyright, they would not have a basis for their livelihood. Anyone could perform their works in public, play...

Musical works (enhanced access)

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What do I have to consider if I upload videos with music on YouTube, TikTok, Facebook or Instagram?

false false For fee-based live streams on Facebook/Instagram, you must acquire a licence for linear streaming (tariff VR-OD 10, II.2.b.2 licence package music on demand streaming) from us. You...

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

false false 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...

I want to upload replayed songs (covers) online, for example on YouTube, Instagram or my website. Do I need a licence?

If you offer music for streaming or downloading on your website, our tariff VR-OD 10 (II.2.b.2 licensing package Music on Demand Streaming resp. II.2.b.2 licensing package Music on Demand Download)...

How can I report music uses?

a) Event Concert Theatre performance Festival Party/celebration/dance/balls Disco Carnival Processions/street parades Mass Self-made copies Film presentation/slide show etc. Sports event Spoken...

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...

What is MusicHub and how can I use it as a GEMA member?

MusicHub is a digital platform for music creators that helps you organize, release and promote your music. With MusicHub, you can distribute your music to streaming, download and social media...

Do I have to report GEMA free music?

The obligation to register stems from the statutory GEMA presumption, according to which it is initially assumed that repertoire subject to GEMA royalties is being played whenever music is used in...

Die GEMA präsentiert die Weihnachtshits 2024

Unter den am häufigsten gespielten Musikstücken im Radio finden sich auch beliebte Klassiker wie „All I Want for Christmas Is You“ von Mariah Carey (Platz zwei) und „Do They Know It‘s Christmas“...

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

false false 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...

Are there any restrictions for making a claim?

In our Online Portal, you can easily submit a claim if your works have been allocated to the wrong category, assigned incorrect shares, or distributed with an inaccurate rating. The same applies...

By when do I have to report my music use?

There is no fixed period for this in general*, but we do recommend: The earlier, the better! This way, you can clarify any unresolved issues and are on the safe side. What’s important is that you...

April

Regular supplementary distribution Statutory remuneration rights On 1 April 2026, you will receive a distribution for statutory remuneration rights (GVA) for the 2024 financial year. GEMA received...

Zehn Stipendien für die nächste Generation der Filmmusik: GEMA-Stiftung und Franz Grothe-Stiftung starten das „GEMA Center of Film Music Excellence“

2026-09-28 13:41 Mit dem gemeinsamen Programm „GEMA Center of Film Music Excellence“ setzen die GEMA-Stiftung und die Franz Grothe-Stiftung ein Zeichen für die Zukunft des Filmmusikstandorts...

About GEMA

*As of May 2024. All numbers are rounded. The origin of copyright For music creators and music users: Previous Next We tune and harmonise different interests As an association, GEMA represents the...

Despite a challenging market, GEMA posts excellent results for 2025

Christina Zander Kathrin Greven The main growth drivers were the live and background music sectors in Germany, as well as digital business. Music brings people together – in clubs, bars and...

Company events

R Background music via the radio Tariff for background music in shop premises, offices or workshops (R) Link The most important GEMA tariffs for companies fs Background music via television Tariff...

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...

Church

Music is a central element in church services and during prayers because it moves “from heart to heart” – this at least was Beethoven’s wish for his Missa Solemnis. Music creates communion and is...

Which form do I use for my music notification?

For most tariffs, you can use the price calculator on the GEMA online portal, which provides an instant quote. Form-based registrations are only required for the few tariffs that are not yet...

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...

Soundplate

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...