German performing rights organization GEMA generated revenues of €1,069.4 billion in 2019, an increase of €50.2 million (5%) compared to 2018. Of this amount, €905.6m was distributed to members and rights owners worldwide, according to GEMA, which publ…
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German music business demands nearly $630m in government aid to avoid ‘coronavirus collapse’
‘The music industry with all its facets, has never faced such a serious and existential situation.’
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Emergency Coronavirus fund for songwriters worth up to $43m launched by GEMA in Germany
The €40m aid fund will be provided by GEMA in a two-stage program, PRO confirms
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German PRO GEMA buys majority stake in digital distributor Zebralution that ‘secures our future viability’
“By taking a stake in Zebralution, GEMA has made a targeted investment that secures its future viability.”
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German collection society GEMA generated revenue of €1.02bn in 2018
German collection society GEMA generated revenue of €1.019 billion in 2018 – €55 million lower than in 2017. According to GEMA. which published its results yesterday (April 16), the 2018 result was down on the previous year, “since consider…
BMG extends digital licensing deal with GEMA to 48 more territories
The deal has extended to territories such as Russia, Turkey, the Middle East and Africa
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GEMA revenue up 5% in 2017 to reach €1.07bn
Revenues up by €49 million thanks to a rise in income from the public performance of music, radio and TV
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YouTube settlement helps push GEMA collections up 15% in 2016
Online income more than doubled to total €81.6m while money earned from hardware that hosts music increased 500% €97.9m
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Publishers furious over ‘shocking’ GEMA payout ruling in Germany
Budde Music boss and independent publishers up in arms
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ICE and SoundCloud Reach Multi-Territory Licensing Agreement
A comprehensive catalog for SoundCloud’s European users. Correct payments to artists. This deal is a win-win. ICE and SoundCloud have reached a multi-territory licensing agreement, according to a statement released today. The licensing agreement includes the entire repertoire Germany’s GEMA, Swedish society’s STIM, and the UK’s PRS for Music. This follows a previous agreement reached […]
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