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
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
SUISA 26.08.2021 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 … SettlementsAssociate membersMy accountMember servicesMembershipSUISA memberWork registration
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 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
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
Royalty distribution SUISA settlements 2023 settlement dates To the settlement dates on the SUISA website → #SUISA100 100 years SUISA SUISA turns 100 To the anniversary website →
SUISA 15.05.2023 #SUISA100 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 … 100 yearsCooperative societyBusinessesBackground musicSong lyricsCollective management organisation
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
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 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
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
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
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 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
Music use 31.03.2021 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
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 13.06.2023 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 … 100 yearsClassical musicComposerCompositionCommissioned compositionMusic festivalOrchestraSwiss composerSponsoringSUISA memberContemporary music
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 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
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
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