SUISA 25.08.2023 Anniversary 100 years of SUISA Today, Suisse Auteurs unites more than 40,000 composers, lyricists and music publishers who have assigned their copyrights to SUISA for … 100 yearsCooperative societyIPIFoundation for music promotionSwiss musicCopyrightCollective management organisation
Music use 01.12.2022 Corporate events Corporate events with music: what and how much is payable in licence fees?
SUISA 17.07.2023 SUISA Board of Directors The board meetings of June 2023 On 22 June 2023, the day before the SUISA AGM and its 100th anniversary celebration, the board members met in … FONDATION SUISACommon tariffJoint ventureMint Digital ServicesSESACFoundation boardDistribution rulesBoardBoard committee
SUISA 29.06.2023 #SUISA100 Freedom to create The General Meeting of SUISA took place on 23 June 2023 at Aura Club in Zurich, followed by a celebration … 100 yearsGeneral MeetingCooperative societyAuthorCopyrightCollective management organisation
SUISA 16.06.2023 Success story SUISA on its centenary Composers and musicians know it from their own experience. You write a new song, a new tune, and no sooner … 100 yearsGeneral MeetingCooperative societyExecutive committeeCollective management organisation
SUISA 12.06.2023 From the 2022 Annual Report From private copying to concerts and to SBC According to Article 46(1) of the Copyright Act (CopA), SUISA is required to draw up tariffs for the remuneration collected … Federal Arbitration CommissionAnnual reportConcertBlank media levyOnline usePrivate copySRG SSRTariffAssociation
Music world 09.06.2023 #SUISA100 From Avantgarde to sounds for the masses Electronic musical instruments have been used in Switzerland almost as long as SUISA has been in existence. Music creators have … 100 yearsElectronic musicSwiss musicContemporary music
Survey Current topic Artificial intelligence In collaboration with the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IPI), PwC is conducting a comprehensive survey that looks at the dynamic landscape of copyright and generative AI. The perspective of SUISA members in this regard is important. You can participate in the survey following this link. → Royalty distribution SUISA settlements 2023 settlement dates To the settlement dates on the SUISA website →
SUISA 26.05.2023 General Meeting A special General Meeting during the anniversary year The SUISA General Meeting will be held soon. We are looking forward to seeing many members who are entitled to … 100 yearsComplaints CommitteeReciprocal representation agreementGeneral MeetingCooperative societySUISA memberDatesDistribution and Works CommitteeBoardElections
Music world 11.05.2023 #SUISA100 How Switzerland learned to rock’n’roll How and when did rock’n’roll reach Switzerland? What traces did the rebellious music from America leave behind? Who was the … 100 yearsPop cultureSwiss music
SUISA 05.05.2023 Web series “Louis gets it!” How a hairdresser discovers SUISA The SUISA web series with the title “Louis gets it!” has been launched. In the six-part series, hairdresser Louis finds … 100 yearsBusinessesCT 3aBackground musicMusic user
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
SUISA 21.03.2023 Outlook 2023 – a year where everything returns to “normal”? Events are taking place again, crowds are common once more and masks have mostly fallen – everything’s peachy, right? 100 yearsCollectionsExecutive committeeConcertLive musicReports on music use
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
Members 03.03.2023 #SUISA100 Song for SUISA’s 100th anniversary Swiss rapper Greis composed an anniversary song on behalf of SUISA together with other co-authors. The multilingual piece “Anthem 2023” … 100 yearsCooperative societyCommissioned compositionCo-authorSUISA member
SUISA 07.12.2022 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 … Associate membersMy accountMember servicesMembershipSUISA memberAdministration costs
SUISA 06.12.2022 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, … Performing rightsCommon tariffExecutive committeeConcertConcert organiserCopyright remuneration
SUISA 05.12.2022 #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 … 100 yearsGeneral MeetingCooperative societySwiss musicDatesCollective management organisation
Music use 01.12.2022 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 … Performing rightsCommon tariffBusinessesBackground musicCustomer serviceUse outside private sphere
SUISA 25.11.2022 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 … My accountMember servicesMembershipSUISA
Good to know 18.10.2022 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, … Online music distributionPublishing companyPublisherDistribution rules
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
SUISA 20.06.2022 Annual Report From the 2021 Annual Report: From law-making to implementation The «Regulations» division is responsible for SUISA’s legal affairs. This starts with its involvement in political law-making activities, runs through … Federal CouncilFederal Arbitration CommissionSwiss Federal Institute of Intellectual PropertyCommon tariffAnnual reportJoint ventureCollective managementBlank media levyMint Digital ServicesOnline licensingCopyrightDistribution rules