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 04.06.2019 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 … International settlementCollectionsGeneral MeetingCooperative societyAnnual reportAnnual accountsJoint ventureOnline licensingSUISA Digital LicensingBoardBoard committeeElectionsSupplementary distribution
SUISA 31.05.2019 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 … AGUR12Federal CouncilDiscussionExtended collective licenceUse outside private sphereOnline usePrivate copySocial mediaCopyrightCopyright reviewWork exploitation on the internet
Music world 27.05.2019 “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 … FONDATION SUISACompositionFoundation for music promotionMusic promotionSwiss musicContemporary music
Members 24.05.2019 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 … Pop cultureSwiss musicSongwriterSUISA memberSwiss pop
SUISA 23.05.2019 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 … Complaints CommitteeGeneral MeetingCooperative societyAnnual reportMembershipDatesDistribution and Works CommitteeBoardElections
SUISA 22.05.2019 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 … DownloadJoint ventureMint Digital ServicesOnline licensingOnline useSESACStreamingSUISA Digital LicensingDistributionWork exploitation on the internet
Members 21.05.2019 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 … FONDATION SUISAJazzComposerCompositionFoundation for music promotionMusic promotion
Music world 25.04.2019 A career as a producer of electronic music? In cooperation with SUISA and the association “Cultures électroniques”, the Electron Festival, music festival for electronic music in Geneva, is … Professional musicianDiscussionElectronic musicMusic festivalMusic promotionMusic industryMusic producerSponsoringWorkshop
plus video Music world 22.03.2019 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 … ChansonComposerCo-authorMusic producerSongwriterSongwriting campSponsoringLyricist
plus video Music world 07.03.2019 Switzerland will be represented at the Eurovision Song Contest by Luca Hänni and a song from the SUISA Songwriting Camp For the second time in succession, the Swiss entry for the Eurovision Song Contest has come from the SUISA Songwriting … Eurovision Song ContestComposition competitionSongwriterSongwriting campSRG SSRSUISA memberSwiss pop
Music world 06.03.2019 M4music: Hit the World – this is how international female hit composers did it Have you ever wondered how hits are created? How a song comes into existence which lets the feet across generations … Professional musicianDiscussionMusic festivalPop cultureSongwriterSponsoringAuthor
SUISA 05.03.2019 SUISA makes music possible A new mission statement, a new organisation chart! Fairness, dedication and passion - these three concepts make up SUISA’s new … Executive committeeMember servicesMusic userCorporate strategy
SUISA 04.03.2019 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 … AGUR12Federal CouncilDiscussionExtended collective licenceUse outside private sphereCopyrightCopyright reviewCopyright remunerationVideo on demand
Good to know 02.03.2019 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. … ArrangementCompositionModel contractOriginal compositionTerm of protectionPublishing companyPublishing agreementDistribution rulesRights administration agreementWork registration
Music world 01.03.2019 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 … Professional musicianClassical musicComposer panelConcertSwiss composerSponsoringWorkshopContemporary music
SUISA 27.02.2019 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. Member servicesQuarterly settlementCorporate strategyBoard
Good to know 26.02.2019 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 … Licence incomeBroadcasting rightCopyright remunerationDistributionDistribution rules
Music world 25.02.2019 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 … Trade fairFONDATION SUISAJoint standMusic exportMusic promotionShowcase
plus video Music world 22.02.2019 Eurovision Song Contest: SUISA Songwriting Camp song in the German qualifier Success for the SUISA Songwriting Camp: The song “Sister” created during last year’s camp is in today’s German ESC qualifier. … Eurovision Song ContestComposition competitionSongwriterSongwriting campSUISA member
plus video Music world 15.02.2019 Loco Escrito “Adiós”: Caribbean-style summer hit with a cembalo At the “Swiss Music Awards” 2019, together with four co-composers Loco Escrito can hope for the sought-after concrete blocks in … AwardMusic awardMusicologyPop cultureSwiss musicSongwriterSponsoringSUISA Music StoriesSwiss pop