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 …
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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 …
New login procedure for the “My Account” member portal
On 7 September 2021 SUISA is introducing a new login two-factor authentication procedure for the “My Account” member portal. This …
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 …
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 …
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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 …
Royalty distribution
SUISA settlements
2023 settlement dates
To the settlement dates on the SUISA website →
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First stamp with augmented reality and music
With an extraordinary stamp, the Swiss Post honours 100 years of SUISA’s commitment to a fair pay for creators and …
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?
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 …
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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 …
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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” …
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 …
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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
Joëlle Nager
“The music is already playing in your head”
On 27 August 2023, the Murten Classics Festival presents four commissioned works by a new generation of young Swiss composers …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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.