The Federal Association of the Music Industry (BVMI) represents the interests of around 250 record companies and music companies, which represent more than 80 percent of the German music market. → www.musikindustrie.de
The German Music Publishers Association (DMV) is an association representing music publishers from all over Germany. → www.dmv-online.com
Eurosonic Noorderslag is an annual four-day music showcase festival and conference held in January in Groningen, Netherlands. The first three days of the festival (Eurosonic) feature artists from all over Europe, the last day of the festival (Noorderslag) features only Dutch artists. → Eurosonic Noorderslag
In the GEMA, composers and lyricists have come together as originators of musical works as well as music publishers. As a collecting society, GEMA represents its members’ claims for remuneration worldwide if their copyrighted music works are used. → GEMA
Gesellschaft zur Verwertung von Leistungsschutzrechten (Society for the exploitation of ancillary copyrights)—since 1959, GVL has represented artists, producers and organizers in exercising their ancillary copyrights, so that they receive the proceeds due to them from the exploitation of their services. → GVL
The International Live Music Conference (ILMC) was the first ever dedicated gathering of leading figures involved in the world’s concert industry, many of whom had only ever spoken on the phone. It swiftly grew to become the most respected meeting place for live music professionals in the world. → ILMC
You can find international lawyers in the live entertainment industry on this website. → lelan.eu
With four days of music conferences, competitions and networking events, Midem is the leading business event for the international music industry. Midem provides the opportunity to make significant business connections, learn how to promote music internationally, source talent and get inspired by upcoming trends in music. → Midem
MusikWoche is a German music journal. In its subheading it describes itself as “The News Magazine for the Music Industry”. It has been published by Busch Entertainment Media since 2014. → MusikWoche
Reeperbahn Festival combines concerts from various pop culture genres with artistic formats and a platform for the music and digital economy. It is Germany’s largest club festival and has become one of the most important meeting places for the music industry worldwide since its debut in 2006. → Reeperbahnfestival.com
This website sustainably supports female musicians in order to give them more space and more opportunities in line-ups over the long term. → Sirensonstage.com
The SOMM – Society Of Music Merchants e. V. represents the cultural and economic interests of the musical instrument and music equipment industry, both nationally and throughout Europe. → www.somm.eu
The Association of Independent Music Companies (VUT) represents the interests of small and medium-sized companies in the German music industry. → www.vut.de
