Attendance was really low at my event. How can I apply to have the adequacy of the invoice assessed?

The quickest way is to do this via the Online Portal:

1. Go to My events.
2. Go to the relevant event and click on Options and Apply for an assessment of adequacy.
3. Enter all the details for the event and upload the evidence.
4. Simply click on Send - that’s it.

Depending on the type of event and therefore the tariff, different conditions need to be met for your application for an assessment of adequacy.

Tarif U-V (live-music) / M-V (playback of audio recordings):

If the price for the music use calculated by us exceeds 11.89% of your actual net income, you can apply for the invoice to be assessed and made more adequate. For the new invoice, we use 11.89% of your total net income as a calculation basis. There is, however, a minimum amount for each music use which even this new calculation and price cannot undermine. These fees are not subject to general agreement rebates.

You must submit your application within 6 weeks after invoicing.

Tarif E (Serious Music):

The following distribution rates apply in cases of hardship:

• 1 protected work: 5.34% of the net income from entrance fees (ticket prices excluding VAT, advance booking charges and system fees)
• 2 protected works: 8.01% of net income from entrance fees
• From 3 protected works: 10.69% of net income from entrance fees

Please note: If one or two protected works already make up the entirety of the concert, 10.69% of net income from entrance fees will be charged.  

Irrespective thereof, a minimum amount shall apply for each music use which the new price cannot fall below. These fees are not subject to general agreement rebates.

Should the provision for a case of hardship apply, you can submit an application for assessment of adequacy (hardship provision) no later than on the 15th day of the month following invoicing.