“New York forced me to be original”
Basel-based musician Manuel Gagneux has caused quite an international stir with his utterly unusual style mix of his project Zeal …
Change of staff in the legal service
“I can look back on an interesting, exciting and fulfilling working life at SUISA”
After 29 years of service for SUISA, the Head of the Legal Department, RA Dr. iur. Bernhard Wittweiler, took his …
Third party content on your own website must be paid for pursuant to Swiss legislation
If you operate a website, you cannot dispose of the copyright of third party contents without authorisation. If you use …
Marché international du disque et de l’édition musicale
Midem (1967-2021) – the end of an era
Midem in Cannes was the embodiment of a flourishing music business for decades. A tribute to one of the most …
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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 …
Public viewing events
Public viewing during the ESC or the European Women’s Football Championships
Two major events are taking place in Switzerland this year: the Eurovision Song Contest and the European Women’s Football Championship. …
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 …
A tribute to Claudio Taddei
On 9 August this year, singer-songwriter and painter Claudio Taddei passed away at the age of 52.
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Swiss ESC entry 2025
“Voyage” – from the SUISA Songwriting Camp to the Eurovision Song Contest
The ESC is taking place on home ground for Switzerland this year – and its song entry is also homegrown. …
Online licensing activities require early work registrations
From a sales perspective, online music distribution provides enormous opportunities. With little effort, music can be made available to a …
Raw material for the song production
The beats from others – but your own songs
The melody is a catchy tune but the groove just doesn’t match. For days, you haven’t got rhythm while some …
AI and music
“Our writing instruments are also conducting our thoughts”
The ambivalent relationship between art and technology has been gaining momentum for some time now. The reason for this is …
Commercial with music
I want to advertise my products: What steps do I have to take with SUISA?
The production of advertising involves several areas. If you are producing an audiovisual commercial created and/or disseminated in Switzerland, you …
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 …
New Jersey, just south of Berne
Polo Hofer receives the FONDATION SUISA Prize 2017 in the category “lyrics author”. about the factors distinguishing the works of …
Why SUISA members should also consider joining SWISSPERFORM
Composers and lyricists who are SUISA members and are also active as artists and/or producers and whose performances are broadcast …
Introduction of a process-oriented organisation chart at SUISA
SUISA’s organisational structure changes from 01 January 2019 onwards. The Board had decided to implement the project “Horizon 2019” upon …
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 …
How much copyright remuneration does a concert organiser have to pay?
This is a question that many ask: How much is the copyright fee for concerts? The reply is of interest …
AI, copyright and radio
SUISA at Swiss Radio Day 2025
On 28 August 2025, the Swiss radio industry will come together for its most important annual event: Swiss Radio Day. …
Performance rights
Direct licensing or collective rights management for concerts?
In recent years, a growing trend in practice towards “direct licensing” in concerts has been observed both in number and …