Everyone come and join us at our General Assembly in Biel/Bienne
Dear members, on 21 June 2019, it's that time of the year again. At our General Assembly, you will have …
Author: Manu Leuenberger
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. …
Overall, a positive financial year 2018
The SUISA Board and its Committees for Tariffs and Distribution as well as for Organisation and Communication met for their …
Adapting federal copyright law to digital usage
On 26 March 2019, after months of protest on the streets and in the Internet community, the European Parliament approved …
“Get Going!” goes into its second round: “We definitely have our fingers on the pulse of our age”
Last year, FONDATION SUISA awarded four innovation grants under the title “Get Going!” for the first time in order to …
KT Gorique, conquering the East side
SUISA member KT Gorique had been invited to the panel organised by SUISA, “Hit the World” at the M4music Festival …
SUISA General Assembly: Our members’ opinion counts
SUISA’s General Assembly takes place in the Kongresszentrum Biel (concert hall) on 21 June 2019. For the first time, two …
The first year of SUISA Digital Licensing AG
A little more than one and a half years ago, SUISA founded its subsidiary company, SUISA Digital Licensing AG. The …
Sound space surveyor and ambient sound explorer
Saxophonist Bertrand Denzler is always working on new opportunities to express himself in the delicate balance that lies between improvisation …
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SUISA Songwriting Camp 2019 now open for applications by SUISA members
The third SUISA Songwriting Camp shall take place between 24 and 26 June 2019 in the Powerplay Studios in Maur …
SUISA makes music possible
A new mission statement, a new organisation chart! Fairness, dedication and passion - these three concepts make up SUISA’s new …
Copyright law revision: compromise is the key to success – no exceptions for hotel rooms
The revision of the existing Copyright Act is entering the decisive phase this year. After seven years’ preparatory work, parliamentary …
Arranging works protected by copyright
Musical works in the public domain can be arranged at will. But works which are still protected by copyright, i.e. …
Festival Archip-elles – Women Power
The Geneva Festival for contemporary music creation has dedicated itself to music originating from the pen of women for its …
SUISA’s IT under new management
IT is the technological backbone of every service provider. SUISA’s IT is now managed by a new team.
Changes in the distribution of revenues from radio uses
The classifications for radio broadcasting stations have been changed. Starting with the 2019 settlements, a uniform factor of 0.25 will …
Attendance at IKF opens up new prospects for Swiss musicians
The FONDATION SUISA and Pro Helvetia presented their joint stand under the banner “Swiss Music” for the first time at …
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“Us Mänsch”: Last minute hit with loads of energy
“Us Mänsch” by Bligg and Marc Sway was one of the most successful Swiss songs last year. This despite the …
Income from performing rights set to rise in 2019
SUISA’s December Board meetings usually focus on the figures for the coming year. Budgets, staffing plans and cost coverage deductions …
Michel Legrand, a life for music
Michel Legrand died on January 26th 2019. He was 86. The composer leaves behind a prestigious career spanning 60 years …
“Get Going” contributions and “Carte Blanche” awarded for the first time
As part of its new funding policy, FONDATION SUISA made four “Get Going!” and one “Carte Blanche” grants for the …