Music world 08.02.2024 Songwriting in a team Call for applications for the SUISA 2024 Songwriting Camp Are you a SUISA member or principal and would like to compose pop songs as part of a team? Apply … MembershipCo-authorSongwriterSongwriting campSponsoringSwiss popDatesLyricist
Music world 08.02.2024 Songwriting in a team Call for applications for the SUISA 2024 Songwriting Camp
Good to know 21.12.2023 Work registration Why are there provisional works in my works database? Time and again, works are performed, broadcast or reproduced before they have been registered with SUISA. Such works are stored … My accountMember servicesReports on music useWork registrationWorks database
Good to know 14.03.2024 Challenges Artificial intelligence and copyright law Artificial intelligence is undeniably a source of innovative opportunities. Technology is progressing at lightning speed, raising issues specifically for copyright … DiscussionCollective managementArtificial intelligenceCopyrightReproduction rights
Music world 20.10.2023 Mentoring Programme Opportunity for aspiring music producers Are you a songwriter and want to learn or improve skills in the field of music production? Do you want … Music festivalMusic producerSongwriterSponsoringSwiss popDates
Music world 05.03.2024 Future sounds 40 pieces of music that will be premiered in 100 years To mark the 100th anniversary of the copyright society SUISA, Swiss musicians have come up with 40 concepts and compositions … 100 yearsCooperative societyCompositionSwiss musicSponsoringDates
SUISA 22.12.2023 Artificial Intelligence Copyright – a tool at the service of human creativity Artificial intelligence is ubiquitous. It is a source of reflection in many fields and copyright is no exception. This is … DiscussionExecutive committeeArtificial intelligenceMusic industryAuthorCopyright
Royalty distribution SUISA 2024 settlement dates To the settlement dates on the SUISA website → Collective rights management organisations Switzerland Swisscopyright The website of the five Swiss collective rights management organisations →
SUISA 18.03.2024 Live music experience The renaissance of the Swiss concert scene The Swiss concert scene is experiencing a remarkable recovery. Venues have been revitalised after the crisis, artists are performing actively … Performing rightsCollectionsExecutive committeeConcertArtificial intelligenceLive musicCopyright
Music world 08.03.2024 SUISA panel at M4music From songwriting to music production M4music, the Migros Kulturprozent (Culture Percentage) pop music festival, will take place on 22 and 23 March 2024. This year’s … DiscussionMusic festivalMusic industryMusic producerSponsoringSwiss popDates
plus video Members 31.01.2018 Lars Christen “Taking part in the songwriting camp was a big win” “Compass” is one of the final six Swiss songs competing for entry to the Eurovision Song Contest 2018. It is … Eurovision Song ContestComposition competitionMusic producerSongwriterSongwriting campSRG SSRSUISA member
SUISA 14.12.2023 Public service Ordinance on Radio and Television Culture needs to be strengthened On 8 December, the Federal Council commented on the “200 francs is enough!” initiative. It clearly rejects the proposal. At … Federal CouncilMusic promotionSwiss musicPublic serviceSRG SSRSwisscopyrightCollective management organisation
Music world 29.02.2024 Eurovision Song Contest 2024 “The Code” was composed at the SUISA Songwriting Camp Just like “Watergun” last year, the Swiss entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 also comes from the SUISA Songwriting … Eurovision Song ContestComposition competitionCo-authorSongwriterSongwriting campSRG SSR
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
Music use 13.11.2018 Invoicing licence fees for background music and TV reception in businesses as of 2019 Businesses that play background music on their premises or show broadcasts on screens are required to pay licence fees in … Common tariffBusinessesCT 3aBackground musicCustomer serviceMusic userUse outside private sphereCopyright remuneration
Good to know 27.11.2018 Arrangement of works in the public domain Before you start arranging musical works that are not protected by copyright, it is worth being aware of the legal … ArrangementPublic domainCompositionSong lyricsMusic servicesOriginal compositionCopyrightDistribution rulesWork registration
Music use 20.02.2024 Concert tariff Decisions of the Arbitration Commission on the Common Tariff K During the oral hearing on 23 January 2024, the Federal Arbitration Commission for Copyrights and Neighbouring Rights dealt with the … Performing rightsFederal Arbitration CommissionCommon tariffConcert organiserCopyright remunerationAssociation
Good to know 05.06.2019 Specific forms of arrangement Sampling and Remixes The articles about arrangements in the “Good to know” series have so far focused on “conventional” arrangements of musical works. … ArrangementElectronic musicCo-authorMusic labelMusic producerModel contractOriginal compositionTerm of protectionCopyrightNeighbouring rightsWork registration
Music world 10.03.2023 #SUISA100 The “Ländler” originated in the city of Zurich About a hundred years ago, Zurich became the centre of a new folk music scene. Here, it was mainly Central … 100 yearsLändlerSwiss musicFolk music
Good to know 09.06.2021 Social insurances Are royalties subject to social security (AHV/AVS) contributions? Do royalties qualify as earnings from self-employment? Swiss AHV/AVS compensation offices follow different practices. Pension schemeProfessional musicianArtistCollective managementLicence incomeAuthorCopyright remunerationCollective management organisation
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
Music world 14.03.2023 Opportunity for SUISA members Apply for the 2023 SUISA Songwriting Camp Be part of the Songwriting Camp, held by SUISA in collaboration with Pele Loriano Productions for the sixth time. It … Eurovision Song ContestMusic producerSongwriterSongwriting campSponsoringSwiss popDatesLyricist
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