As a member of the ‘Digital Data Exchange’, GVL has been actively working with other leading players in the music industry for many years to exchange information more efficiently along the entire value chain.
GVL supports the call for regulation of generative AI formulated by Ed Newton-Rex. The short and clear statement warns of the consequences for the livelihoods of all those creatives whose works are used without permission as the basis for AI models. Unlicensed use would have fatal consequences for the economic basis of creatives and their partners.
We are observing with concern the strengthening of right-wing extremist forces in Germany and the inhuman expulsion plans of racist groups. The conference in Potsdam uncovered by the non-profit research centre Correctiv, at which the expulsion of millions of people from Germany was discussed, is a further transgression that is absolutely shocking and must not go unchallenged (to the Correctiv report).
The plans under discussion are directed against the existence of people in our country and represent an attack on the Basic Law.
"Our task is to support creative people in their work," emphasise GVL Managing Directors Tilo Gerlach and Guido Evers. "Only if the creative industry sticks together and speaks with one voice can we jointly influence the consequences of the use of artificial intelligence - e.g. for music or voice generation. Together we are strong!"
GVL supports its rights holders in international associations, legal discussions and vis-à-vis legislators and points out challenges and legal loopholes.
Pop musicians, actors, classical musicians or labels: GVL's rights holders are just as diverse as the entire creative industry.
This is why there are just as many industry awards that recognise exceptional talent, unique personalities or special courage.
As GVL, we support numerous awards as part of our grants and are proud to make our contribution to cultural diversity.
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Translation: Our sponsored award ceremonies 2023. #culturaldiversity)
Traditionally, the grant applications for the following year were approved at the Associates' and Delegates' Assembly's autumn meeting. The committee approved a total of 84 projects in the area of cultural policy grants.
Against the backdrop of the ongoing war, the associates and delegates also supported the funding of further projects as part of the Ukraine aid programme, including
On 21 November 2023 at 11:00 am, GVL and GEMA are hosting a joint webinar for interested creative professionals. Find out everything you need to know about the two major music collecting societies and get an overview of the rights represented by GVL and GEMA. The format also offers you the opportunity to ask your own questions and discuss them with the speakers. The webinar is organised by both GVL and GEMA
The German Music Council and the Forum Musikwirtschaft join the appeal of the German Cultural Council for solidarity with the people in Israel and are appalled by the attacks on civilians. The terrorist attack by Hamas and the suffering it has brought upon the people are without words and a new, terrible wake-up call that anti-Semitism must also have no place in our society. We stand against anti-Semitically motivated hatred and our condolences are with the victims as well as their relatives who were deliberately targeted and ripped from life by terror.
GVL's rights holders receive their remuneration based on the use of audio or audiovisual productions. In order to determine this remuneration, GVL requires information on who owns which rights to a production or who has contributed to it as well as detailed data on the use of these productions.
Art has always characterised the identity, values and world view of our society. Creativity is the ability to mould ideas, create art and solve problems. Through music, text, film or any other form of creativity, we humans express ourselves and shape the world around us. This is what makes our lives profound, multifaceted and unique. That is why it is important that the work of creative professions is recognised and protected.
