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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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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...
What does the function Amend sound recording actually include?
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Radio Das Radio: Eine Erfolgsgeschichte Das Radio ist so lebendig wie eh und je. Es hat seinen festen Platz in unzähligen Wohnungen, Geschäften und selbst Fahrzeugen des Landes. Durchschnittlich 35...
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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...
CISAC, publishers and recording industry come together to upgrade harmonised music cue sheets
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How can I register sound recordings online?
In order to submit online notifications for sound recordings, please register for the online application how to license and research sound recordings (see our registration instructions). false
How can I register sound recordings online?
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Radio, TV, Film
Die schnelle Hilfe! In unserem Hilfecenter erhalten Sie schnell, einfach und jederzeit die Antwort auf Ihre Frage – ganz ohne Wartezeit. Zum Hilfecenter
Radio, TV, Film
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Radio, TV and film
Die schnelle Hilfe! In unserem Hilfecenter erhalten Sie schnell, einfach und jederzeit die Antwort auf Ihre Frage – ganz ohne Wartezeit. Zum Hilfecenter
Radio, TV and film
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Help centre
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,...
What is a sound file and when should I upload it?
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Sound Recording FAQ
Die schnelle Hilfe! In unserem Hilfecenter erhalten Sie schnell, einfach und jederzeit die Antwort auf Ihre Frage – ganz ohne Wartezeit. Zum Hilfecenter
Sound Recording FAQ
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Radio, das Geschichten erzählt und Geschichte schreibt
Interview mit „Zündfunk“-Redaktionsleiter Jan Heiermann und Musikredakteur Michael Bartle. true Bayern2_Zuendfunk.jpg Bayern2_Zuendfunk.jpg „Zündfunk“ ist das Radioprogramm des Bayerischen...
Radio, das Geschichten erzählt und Geschichte schreibt
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Tag der Musik 2022: #MusikIstFrieden
Am Tag der Musik feiern Musikbegeisterte die Vielfalt des Musiklebens bundesweit. Anlässlich des diesjährigen Mottos und im Licht der aktuellen Weltlage haben wir Songs gesammelt, die sich mit dem...
Tag der Musik 2022: #MusikIstFrieden
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GEMA kooperiert mit Podcast-Radio detektor.fm: Musikschaffende geben Einblicke in die Song-Produktion
Die GEMA ist exklusiver Partner des Musikpodcasts „Tracks & Traces“, der von dem Podcast-Radio detektor.fm herausgegeben wird. In ausführlichen Interviews blicken Mitglieder der GEMA auf ihren...
GEMA kooperiert mit Podcast-Radio detektor.fm: Musikschaffende geben Einblicke in die Song-Produktion
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Help centre
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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Help centre
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...
I want to use music on TikTok. What do I need to consider?
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How to license sound recordings
How to license sound recordings
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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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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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Help centre
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.
Is there a user manual and an API for the sound file upload?
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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...
Which categories are paid out? Which belong to performing rights, broadcasting rights and mechanical rights?
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News
Streaming of a White Christmas!
Mit seiner Hymne für alle Plätzchenteigkneter behauptet Rolf Zuckowski den ersten Platz der zehn meistgestreamten Weihnachtshits 2021*. Und damit nicht genug: Der Künstler ist noch mit vier...
Streaming of a White Christmas!