Does the GEMA let Christmas markets fall silent? Carsten Müller raises the alarm!

Does the GEMA let Christmas markets fall silent? Carsten Müller raises the alarm!

In Braunschweig, the excitement increases! The Christmas markets are just around the corner, but there is a risk of danger: "Silent Christmas markets" and not a single stage program could expect again! Carsten Müller, the CDU member of the Bundestag, is concerned because GEMA has drastically increased the fee rates for musical uses. This decision ensures that even small appearances by choirs and music groups become impossible. The pressure on the artists is enormous - the GEMA cannot be deterred!

Müller is clear in his demand: "The music on the Christmas markets should not be missing." The melodies are crucial for the festive mood. He asks GEMA to rethink its high pricing policy and introduce sustainable tariffs for the Christmas season. Müller knows what is at stake. Another year without music would not only harm visitors and organizers, but also the local choirs and volunteer musicians who want to perform at the Christmas markets!

Gema as a mood killer

The concerns about the Christmas markets are growing! Müller emphasizes the importance of music and stage programs for the festive atmosphere. "Without these elements, the pre -Christmas atmosphere is strongly clouded," he warns. A whole year has passed without progress, and an agreement seems to be a long way off. Müller supports the demands of the showmen's association and the German City Day and calls for a hurry: "The time until the opening of the Christmas markets is pushing! The GEMA should finally find a solution to save the festive mood!"