GVL at c/o pop 2025
The GVL will once again be represented at c/o pop in Cologne this year and cordially invites musicians to attend the GVL events on 24 and 25 April 2025 at Herbrand's Ehrenfeld.
24 April 2025
10:00–12:00: Chat with Initiative Musik & GVL
Start the morning with us and Initiative Musik on the first day of the convention. Over a relaxed breakfast, you will have the opportunity to find out more about GVL and make new contacts.
Where: Herbrand's - Networking C
3:00–3:45 p.m.: ‘Music, rights, royalties: How GEMA & GVL protect and remunerate your intellectual property’
Collecting societies such as GEMA and GVL protect the intellectual property of performers and rights holders and ensure that creative work is remunerated appropriately. In this panel, experts will provide insights into their daily work in the administration of musical works and royalties. Find out how to register your repertoire and contributions and what else you need to know about collecting societies.
Where: Herbrand's - Stage 5
Speakers:
- Sandy Backhaus (GVL)
- Jörg Heidemann (Managing Director, VUT e.V.)
- Lisa-Marie Wetter (GEMA)
- Juliane Darr (from the label ‘Clouds Hill’)
- Johanna Bauhus (musician, boss of the label ‘Ladies&Ladys’)
25 April 2025
12:00–1:00 p.m.: ‘Your music, your money: GVL for creatives and labels’
In this session, you will learn how to register with GVL as an artist or label and ensure that no money falls through the cracks. We will explain which rights GVL protects for you and how you can efficiently register your productions.
Where: Herbrand's - Stage 6
Speakers:
Further information can be found on the official c/o pop website.