AI and music
AI-generated songs and copyright law
The Velvet Sundown went viral overnight, becoming a new star – entirely generated by artificial intelligence – in the pop …
Popular tags
Applications for participation
SUISA Songwriting Camp: new focus and new artistic directors
The SUISA Songwriting Camp 2026 enters the next musical verse. Under new artistic direction, the focus is now on “tailor-made …
Public service
Halving initiative: A clear cutback for Swiss culture
On 8 March 2026, the Swiss population will vote on the popular initiative “SRG SSR: 200 francs is enough!” – …
Work registration
Why are there provisional works in my works database?
Time and again, works are performed, broadcast or reproduced before they have been registered with SUISA. Such works are stored …
Interested Parties Information System
What is the IPI number?
It crops up again and again: the IPI number. The 11-digit number appears on every settlement statement. It must be …
“My account”
Soundfile upload in the member portal
Since October 2025, audio recordings can be added to existing works or uploaded as part of new work registrations in …
Collective rights management organisations
Switzerland
Swisscopyright
The website of the five Swiss collective rights management organisations →
Bruno Spoerri
“It has become much more difficult to break out of the clichés”
Bruno Spoerri celebrated his 90th birthday only recently, and his next anniversary is already around the corner: He joined as …
SUISA panel at the 2026 M4music
AI in music creation – law, creativity and future prospects
At this year’s M4music, the SUISA panel includes experts from the fields of art, technology, law and politics who will …
Challenges
Artificial intelligence and copyright law
Artificial intelligence is undeniably a source of innovative opportunities. Technology is progressing at lightning speed, raising issues specifically for copyright …
Invitation for applications
Take part in the SUISA 2025 Songwriting Camp: Apply now!
Are you a SUISA member or principal and ready for the challenge of writing pop songs together with other creative …
Using Music – Paying Fairly
The SUISA campaign with Melanie Oesch and Aliose
SUISA is launching a nationwide campaign across social media, news platforms and radio. Its message is simple: music has value …
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 …
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. …
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“079”: A tragicomic hit story
Lo & Leduc and their co-composer Maurice “Dr Mo” Könz have made history with “079”: Last year, the song stayed …
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. …
#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 …
Hans Bouwens alias George Baker
“That was the best start you could wish for as a songwriter”
SUISA member Hans Bouwens has created world hits - and yet he is hardly known. A conversation with the Dutch …
Live public transmission
Public screenings for the European Football Championship: what to consider
Many organisers will once again be holding public screening events for the European Football Championship this year. Whether it’s in …
Invitation for applications
Apply for the Montreux Songwriting Camp
SUISA, Montreux Jazz Artists Foundation and Pro Helvetia are jointly launching the Montreux Songwriting Camp. Applications are open until the …
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 …
Social insurances
Are royalties subject to social security (AHV/AVS) contributions?
Do royalties qualify as earnings from self-employment? This depends on the individual case.