The Directive stipulates a stronger responsibility for internet platforms and clear regulations in terms of the Urhebervertragsrecht [copyright contract law]. One particular objective is to close the so-called “Value Gap” between platforms and creatives. The intention is to force platforms such as YouTube to filter new contents before their publication and check whether they are due any due licensing remuneration. Currently, contents are only deleted retrospectively if copyright infringements have been actively indicated.

Similarly for broadcasters and webcasters: from now the easiest way for us to find you on our system will be via the new GVL-ID, and no longer via the previous customer number.

The GVL-ID acts as the unique identifier for all our members. Heirs or power of attorneys will also receive their own GVL-ID. If you are represented with us in multiple categories (e.g. artist and producers, artist and heir) you will have several GVL-IDs.

Producers taking part in the follow-up distribution will, as usual, find detailed reports and broadcast analyses for the usage year 2016 including the previously allocated broadcast minutes as of week 27 on label.gvl.

Should payouts be due after the deduction of previous payments based on this distribution result, you will find the relevant payout information outlined there too.

Further information regarding this distribution run can be found on www.label.gvl.de.

• Original distribution 2016 only covers recurring repertoire

• Contribution registrations for sound recordings with first usage in 2016 possible

• Next distribution phase will take into account new repertoire for 2016 

From today GVL begins with the artists’ original payout for the distribution year 2016. For this restricted distribution however, only remunerations relating to used recurring repertoire from 2016 will initially be paid out.

• Original distribution 2016 only covers recurring repertoire

• Contribution registrations for sound recordings with first usage in 2016 possible

• Next distribution phase will take into account new repertoire for 2016 

From today GVL begins with the artists’ original payout for the distribution year 2016. For this restricted distribution however, only remunerations relating to used recurring repertoire from 2016 will initially be paid out.

The corresponding registration deadline to report your videoclip repertoire with usage in 2016 and 2017 will end on June 30, 2018.

For all contributions received so far we can guarantee the consideration for the first distribution.

In preparation for this upcoming distribution run, we kindly ask you to check your videoclip repertoire for completeness. All repertoire uploads after June 30, 2018, will be considered for remuneration in the next follow-up distribution.

The corresponding registration deadline to report your participations in productions that were used / broadcast in 2013 will end on 15.8.2018. For all contributions received so far we can guarantee the consideration for the final distribution 2013. Later contributions can only be taken into account for the years since 2014. Please check in a timely manner, whether you have submitted all your participations for the final distribution 2013.

In the coming days, you will find your individual usage information in the form of detailed reports for the respective years on www.artsys.gvl.de in the section “my account” under the tab “remuneration”. Under the tab “payouts” you can check on your personal payout information. 

Please note: You will only receive payouts and payout information in cases where your remuneration entitlements exceed a total of EUR 5.00.

Artists holding the relevant rights may enter into a rights administration agreement with GVL online. Provided that GVL has received a complete set of all documents prior to 31 May 2018 (the date of the postmark shall apply), the conclusion of the agreement can be backdated to 2013. Furthermore, there is no admission fee.