Good to know 05.03.2020 The Artist’s Agreement compared with the Publishing Agreement The economic producer (a label, for example) finances the production of sound recordings containing performances by p artists with the … ArtistMusic labelModel contractRecord companyAuthorPublishing companyPublishing agreementPublisherNeighbouring rights
Members 31.10.2023 Diane Tell “Together we are stronger” Diane Tell has been known in the French-speaking world for her exceptional chansons for over 40 years. On her blog, … ChansonMembershipMusic industryNew at SUISASongwriterSUISA memberPublisher
Good to know 22.03.2022 Non-theatrical or dramatico-musical Small rights and grand rights: who does what? If there is one matter that regularly triggers heated debate, it is the distinction between small rights and grand rights. … DiscussionSwiss Federal Institute of Intellectual PropertyConcertOriginal compositionSister societyCopyrightPublishing companyRights administration agreementWork registration
Music use 09.06.2022 Blank media levy Remuneration for private copying – new CT 4i as of 1 July 2022 Copying music, videos and e-books for their personal entertainment: Consumers in Switzerland have been enjoying this freedom for a very … Common tariffBlank media levyPrivate copyTariffCopyrightCopyright remunerationAssociationCollective management organisation
Good to know 25.11.2019 Setting to music Whether they write choir music or a pop-song, composers are often inspired by an existing text which they want to … ArrangementLegal successorCompositionSong lyricsModel contractTerm of protectionLyricistPublishing companyWork registration
Good to know 02.03.2019 Arranging works protected by copyright Musical works in the public domain can be arranged at will. But works which are still protected by copyright, i.e. … ArrangementCompositionModel contractOriginal compositionTerm of protectionPublishing companyPublishing agreementDistribution rulesRights administration agreementWork registration
SUISA 24.10.2023 SUISA Board of Directors October 2023 board meetings After the commission meetings on 26 September 2023 and 3 October 2023, the full board, in its new setup, met … Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual PropertyCorporate strategyAdministration costsBoardBoard committeeRights administration agreement
plus video Music world 07.03.2023 Eurovision Song Contest 2023 The Swiss song for Liverpool: Created at the SUISA Songwriting Camp The Swiss song for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 is called “Watergun”. The song was composed at the SUISA Songwriting … Eurovision Song ContestArtistComposition competitionCo-authorSongwriterSongwriting campSponsoringSRG SSRSUISA Music Stories
Music use 03.04.2023 Use of music in audiovisual projects Purportedly “free” music Many people browse the internet looking for music to use in their audiovisual projects. Sometimes, the music offered is designated … Public domainCollective managementLicensing agreementOnline videoTerm of protectionSoundtrackSynchronisation rightCopyrightNeighbouring rights
plus video Music world 11.02.2019 “079”: A tragicomic hit story Lo & Leduc and their co-composer Maurice “Dr Mo” Könz have made history with “079”: Last year, the song stayed … AwardMusic awardMusicologyPop cultureSwiss musicSongwriterSponsoringSUISA Music StoriesSwiss pop
Music use 31.03.2021 Licence from SUISA Music in companies: What to bear in mind Music plays an important role in many businesses. It creates a pleasant atmosphere for customers, guests, and employees, it enhances … Common tariffBusinessesCT 3aBackground musicCustomer serviceCustomer portalLive musicMusic userUse outside private sphereOnline videoSocial mediaTariffNeighbouring rights
SUISA 02.02.2024 Board meetings SUISA is ready for 2024 Just before Christmas, on 18 and 19 December 2023, the members of the Board of Directors met for the last … BudgetFederal CouncilCost deductionsArtificial intelligencePublic viewingPublic serviceSRG SSRDistribution rulesBoard
Music use 12.02.2014 Third party content on your own website must be paid for pursuant to Swiss legislation If you operate a website, you cannot dispose of the copyright of third party contents without authorisation. If you use … AGUR12Work exploitation on the internet
Good to know 09.06.2017 The beats from others – but your own songs The melody is a catchy tune but the groove just doesn’t match. For days, you haven’t got rhythm while some … CompositionLicensing agreementCo-authorAuthorWork registration
Good to know 12.11.2015 How SUISA distributes levies collected for private copying In 2014, SUISA has collected approx. CHF 13m on the basis of the common tariffs from private copying levies, of … Blank media levyPrivate copyCopyright remunerationDistribution
Good to know 11.03.2015 Copyright licence fee for concerts If bands and event promoters organise a concert together The event organiser of a concert has to pay the copyright licence fee. How does it affect the legal situation, … ConcertConcert organiserCopyrightCopyright remuneration
Music world 08.06.2018 Open for a new things at the Festival Murten Classics On Saturday 25 August 2018, the Festival Murten Classics and SUISA extend an invitation to immerse yourself into the world … Classical musicComposer panelConcertMusic festivalSwiss musicSponsoringContemporary music
Members 13.03.2015 Beny Rehmann’s Evergreens live on Beny Rehmann, popular Swiss trumpeter, band leader and composer, died last December aged 78. His evergreens such as the “Schiffsfeger-Polka”, … ArtistObituarySUISA memberFolk music
Good to know 10.06.2016 Publishing agreements: What do I need to consider? Publishing agreements in Switzerland are governed by the Swiss Code of Obligations (OR) The respective statutory provisions on it are, … Model contractLegal servicesTerm of protectionSynchronisation rightPublishing companyPublishing agreementPublisherDistribution rules
Music world 16.02.2017 Lyrics for a song: “Anything goes - if it has success” The FONDATION SUISA dedicates its CHF 25,000 recognition award to lyricists of musical works this year. But what makes a … Recognition awardAwardFONDATION SUISASong lyricsMusic awardSongwriterLyricist
plus video SUISA 22.07.2022 Member portal Registering for our member portal “My Account” made simple Thanks to “My Account”, our members have a good overview of their SUISA affairs. Our personalised member portal helps to … SettlementsMy accountMember servicesMembershipQuarterly settlementWork registration