GEMA

Clubs have to register almost every public music playback with GEMA - but thanks to state exemptions (including Bavaria, Hesse, Lower Saxony and Thuringia), the DOSB general agreement and a smart hybrid strategy with GEMA-free music, costs and effort can be significantly reduced. As a partner, sonicsense offers legally compliant, professionally curated GEMA-free channels with seamless documentation, so that clubs can save up to % of GEMA fees and plan reliably.

The smell of freshly baked crêpes, the laughter of children, the twinkling of fairy lights - and the sound of festive Christmas music in the background. This atmosphere makes the Christmas market what it is: a place of cosiness and enjoyment. But while many crêpe stall owners start thinking about their product range, decorations and stall rental fees as early as October, it's not always easy.

Music creates atmosphere, but costs money: Read why pharmacies are subject to GEMA, which fees will apply in 2025 and how you can save money with sonicsense.

Music creates atmosphere, but costs money: Read how GEMA 2025 charges, what fees pubs will have to pay and how you can save money with professional GEMA-free alternatives.

Social institutions pay reduced licence fees, but often have to pay GEMA fees. Find out when costs are incurred, what discounts are possible and how GEMA-free music from sonicsense helps to save up to 100 % fees.

How to recognise GEMA-free music: clear labelling, proof of licence and verified offers from sonicsense.

Instore music is not background noise. With GEMA-free, professionally curated sound reinforcement, companies can drastically reduce costs, increase dwell time and sales and ensure full legal certainty. The guide shows best practices, multi-zone technology, typical potential savings and the ROI - with sonicsense.

Find out how studios can licence with legal certainty, play zones cleverly and ensure quality without fee traps with premium channels.