Exhibiting in Germany? What to know about music.
German fairs have rules that surprise many foreign exhibitors: music has to be licensed with GEMA, volume is limited at the edge of your stand and stand parties need approval. Here they are, with sources.
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Music at a trade fair booth in Germany: GEMA, volume limits, stand parties.
Foreign exhibitors are often surprised by two German rules: music at your booth has to be licensed with GEMA, and the fairgrounds set strict volume limits. Here is what applies in 2026 and who has to do what.
What a trade show DJ costs in Germany.
My fee is public. What comes on top depends on where the fair is and what your stand already has. Here is how a quote is put together.
Planning a stand party at a German trade fair.
In Germany a stand party needs approval from the fair, a GEMA license and guests with valid tickets or invitations. Each fairground has its own hours. Here is the order in which to do things.
What should happen at your stand?
Send me the fair, the date and the format. I read every request myself and send you your quote as its own page as soon as possible.