Labelling machine and dispensing apparatus for labelling machines

A labelling machine for applying labels to bottle necks, wherein the labeling machine comprises a label dispensing apparatus for carrying a plurality of labels which are supplied on a carrier belt, wherein said dispensing apparatus comprises a dispensing arm and a dispensing head which is arranged on the dispensing arm and has a dispensing edge for deflecting the carrier belt in order thereby to detach a respective label, wherein the dispensing edge and/or the dispensing head is pivotable in order to adjust a movement direction of the labels being detached from the carrier belt, wherein the pivoting of the dispensing head or dispensing edge brings about a change in twisting of carrier belt relative to a transport path of the carrier belt, wherein, in order to adjust a movement direction of the labels being detached from the carrier belt, a first articulated connection is provided between the dispensing head and the dispensing arm, and in addition at least one second articulated connection is provided within the dispensing arm, and wherein a further articulated connection is provided at one or the other end of the dispensing arm.