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German Cities Protest GEMA Christmas Market Music Fees
German cities protest against high music licensing fees imposed by GEMA at Christmas markets, leading to reduced music programs and disputes over fee calculations.
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Germany
GemaDeutscher StädtebundDeutscher StädtetagTourismus Und Kongress Frankfurt (Tcf)
Robert HeineThomas FedaManfred Pentz
- How does the GEMA justify its fees, and what counterarguments do the cities offer?
- The GEMA defends its fees as being in line with agreements, while offering some relief to smaller markets and non-profit organizations. There is ongoing disagreement between the GEMA and the cities.
- What potential solutions or compromises have been suggested to resolve the conflict between cities and the GEMA?
- The dispute centers around the calculation of the market area used to determine the GEMA fees, with cities arguing the fees are excessive, while the GEMA claims the fees are based on agreed upon contracts.
- What are the main points of contention between German cities and the GEMA regarding music fees at Christmas markets?
- Several German cities are protesting against high fees imposed by the GEMA (Society for Musical Performing and Mechanical Reproduction Rights) for playing music at Christmas markets.