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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

Global economic study shows human creators’ future at risk from generative AI

Policy makers must safeguard creators’ rights and implement transparency rules. false cisac-ai-report-internet-1200x900 Revenues at risk of loss for creators by 2028: 24% in music; 21% in...

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...

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....

Werkstudent - Koordination (m/w/d)

https://gema.pi-asp.de/bewerber-web/?companyEid=2&tenant=&lang=D&prio=visible#position,id=f7b3dfff-4f48-4b41-9f37-460425578b16 Für unsere Abteilung Lizenzierung Sendung und Online am Standort...

Company events

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

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....

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...

Die Wurzeln deutschsprachiger Musik, Teil 6: Identitätsfindung

Jenseits des sich rasant entwickelnden Pop- und Rockuniversums breitete sich ab Mitte der 1970er in Untergrundclubs und über avantgardistische Bühnen eine unangepasste Ausdrucksform...

Categories Film Screening

Distribution in the Film Screening categories (T, TD, TD VR) In distribution category T, we distribute mostly licence revenue from the use of music in cinema films and cinema commercials. As a...

Why should I switch to the GEMA third-party liability insurance?

A third-party liability insurance is only sensible and useful if all professional activities exercised are included in the insurance policy / certificate. The GEMA third-party liability insurance...

July

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: Detailed...

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...

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...

Fitnessstudio

Bitte melden Sie uns alle Kurse an. Reichen Sie uns gern einen aktuellen Kursplan ein. Sollten bestimmte Kurse nur mit GEMA freier Musik bespielt werden, teilen Sie uns dies bitte mit. Übrigens:...

Masterchannel

Masterchannel is an AI-supported platform which uses reinforcement learning for optimising the mastering process. The system does not use patterns in a dataset but learns independently what...

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...

February-March

FAQs - frequently asked questions Who helps me if I have claims regarding the pay-out for performing rights? Our service department VR/A Service will gladly help you with queries on pay-outs for...

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?

According to our information, live music was performed at the events in question. You had already received a licence or licences from us on the basis of the tariffs for live music. Since you had...

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...

ourCultureSound

Marktfokus Für Kunde und Mitglied liefern wir Bestleistung Zum CultureSound ourCultureSound So klingt "ourCulture Sound" – hört selbst rein, welche Songs Euch eingefallen sind, wenn Ihr an die GEMA...

Die Geschichte des Urheberrechts

Das Urheberrecht ist die Grundlage dafür, dass sich kreative Arbeit lohnt. Entstanden sind erste Regelungen im 18. Jahrhundert. Neue Technologien wie die Schallplatte forderten das Urheberrecht...