are vital for the remuneration of producers. However, the absence of individual track identification and associated Performers via the Label Code system via ISRC use has meant allocation of some performers' rights to equitable remuneration have been neglected. As of 2017, the GVL has adopted the internationally recognised ISRC form of sound recording identification which enables the remuneration to be allocated on an individual recording much more precisely than before. Associates Associates of the GVL are the Deutsche Orchestervereinigung e.V. (German Orchestra Association, short: DOV), Bundesverband Musikindustrie e.V. (Federal Association of the Music Industry; BVMI), Bundesverband Schauspiel e.V. (Federal Acting Association; BFFS) and the Verband unabhängiger Musikunternehmer*innen (Association of Independent Musicians and Music Companies; VUT). References 1959 establishments in Germany Music licensing organizations Music organisations based in Germany Organisations based in Berlin