SUISA Board of Directors
News from the last board meeting
On 19 and 20 December 2022, the Board members gathered for their final meeting of 2022. There, the way was …
Service levels
Made-to-measure member services
SUISA members should be able to access all SUISA services online in an easy and comfortable manner. Not only does …
Common Tariff K
Renegotiating the concert tariff: back to basics
Of all the tariffs that SUISA is currently negotiating, Common Tariff K occupies a special place. Because it regulates concerts, …
#SUISA100
SUISA celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2023
On 22 June 1923, the first Swiss collecting society, MECHANLIZENZ, was founded in Bern. One year later, Swiss composers founded …
Manish Vyas
“I do not use my music to impress people”
The music of Manish Vyas enjoys great popularity on international streaming platforms. Two years ago, the Indian-born composer, multi-instrumentalist and …
Corporate events
Corporate events with music: what and how much is payable in licence fees?
Christmas dinners, team events and New Years’ cocktail parties – winter is the peak season for corporate events. If music …
Royalty distribution
SUISA settlements
2023 settlement dates
To the settlement dates on the SUISA website →
FONDATION SUISA
33 1/3 revolutions, 33 1/3 years later
Sometimes the thoughts that come to you while listening to music can be rather strange. This is what happened to …
“Get Going!” 2022
Eight “Get Going!” grants awarded
This yearʼs “Get Going!” call for entries had a great response among Swiss music makers. After reviewing all the dossiers …
Member portal
New features in our member portal: Being in direct exchange with SUISA via “My Account”
With a variety of online services, our personalised member portal helps our members to reduce their admin efforts while keeping …
Report from the Board of Directors
News from the last two Board meetings
The Board of Directors and its pre-consulting Committee for Tariffs and Distribution and Organisation and Communication met on 16 June, …
Distribution Rules
New definition of publisher in the Distribution Rules – what does this mean?
Until recently, the Distribution Rules defined publishers as ‘natural or legal persons who have acquired publishing rights for a work, …
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Alfred Schweizer
“You know the song somehow but it presents itself in a completely different guise”
Alfred Schweizer reports on working on his composition for the project “Swiss Beethoven reflections”. He analysed characteristic elements within Beethoven’s …
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Fortunat Frölich
“The spark is actually the interesting part of the big explosion”
Fortunat Frölich has utilised contrasts for his work on the project “Swiss Beethoven reflections”. He also refers to the content …
Workshop
SUISA Workshop at “Soundtrack Zurich”
Do you have any questions about remuneration for online uses of music in films, series or commercials? Visit the SUISA …
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Xavier Dayer
“A melody like a memory from far away”
For the project “Swiss Beethoven reflections”, Xavier Dayer not only let himself be inspired by the melody of the Swiss …
Label Suisse
Label Suisse: A colourful fireworks display with Swiss music
For the tenth time, the Festival Label Suisse invites you to listen to Swiss music from various genres from 16 …
Distribution and Works Committee
Distribution and Works Committee: Get involved and shape the distribution
Next year, there will be elections for the Distribution and Works Committee. Only 17 of the 22 current members are …
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Aglaia Graf
“The precision applicable to notation requires almost more time than composing itself”
For the composition project “Swiss Beethoven reflections”, Aglaia Graf developed a concept with several movements. These are based on two, …
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Marina Sobyanina
“Beethoven’s music is very groovy. I think that if he was alive today, he’d probably be a modern jazz rock freak.”
In her composition for the project “Swiss Beethoven reflections”, Marina Sobyanina refers to many aspects of the great composer. She …
Floating Notes Festival
Floating Notes Festival: outside the mainstream
The second Floating Notes Festival took place in San Bernardino, Grisons, last weekend. This year’s event once again showcased experimental …
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Katharina Weber
“The clarinet should act as an individual, struggling and seeking the way”
Katharina Weber is basing her composition work for the project “Swiss Beethoven reflections” not only on Beethoven’s variations on a …