SUISA Board of Directors
News from the Board meetings in September 2025
In September, the SUISA committees dealt with important decisions for the direction in the year ahead. The focus was on …
Setting to music
Whether they write choir music or a pop-song, composers are often inspired by an existing text which they want to …
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 …
Beny Rehmann’s Evergreens live on
Beny Rehmann, popular Swiss trumpeter, band leader and composer, died last December aged 78. His evergreens such as the “Schiffsfeger-Polka”, …
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 …
Adieu, great Jörg Schneider!
Without a doubt, Jörg Schneider was part of the most popular actors in Switzerland. He also directed films, lent his …
Publishing agreements: What do I need to consider?
Publishing agreements in Switzerland are governed by the Swiss Code of Obligations (OR) The respective statutory provisions on it are, …
Non-theatrical or dramatico-musical
Small rights and grand rights: who does what?
If there is one matter that regularly triggers heated debate, it is the distinction between small rights and grand rights. …
Invitation for applications
Applications for the Label SUISA Songwriting Camp in Lausanne
Write pop songs as part of a team in an urban atmosphere in Lausanne: Music creators who are registered SUISA …
Toni Vescoli: A year full of vitality and anniversaries
Toni Vescoli was born on 18th July, 75 years ago. 55 years ago, on 19th September, the musician from Zurich …
Copyright licence fee for concerts
If bands and event promoters organise a concert together
The event organiser of a concert has to pay the copyright licence fee. How does it affect the legal situation, …
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Common Tariff 3a: A hundred thousand new SUISA business customers
With regards to Common Tariff 3a (CT 3a), SUISA has been managing all customers directly again since 01 January 2019. …
#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 …
The shadow man of dialect rock
He composed many of the hits which made Polo Hofer, in particular, famous. Hanery Amman has passed away at the …
Licence from SUISA
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 …
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 …
From song to soundtrack
Your ticket to the world of film music
The Solothurn Film Festival is one of the most important events where filmmakers meet in Switzerland. Music and songwriting have …
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New appointments to the Executive Committee
Claudia Kempf and Toni Falzetta appointed to the Executive Committee
SUISA’s Board of Directors has appointed Claudia Kempf and Toni Falzetta as new members of the Executive Committee. With effect …
From the 2024 Annual Report
Less SRG SSR means less Swiss culture
Eight years after rejecting the “No Billag” initiative by a large majority, the people will probably be called to vote …
Corporate events
Corporate events with music: what and how much is payable in licence fees?
Christmas dinners, team events and New Years’ cocktail parties – winter is the peak season for corporate events. If music …
AI and music
Council of States sets an important sign for creators
Swisscopyright is a coalition of the five Swiss collective management organisations. It acts as an advocate for copyright and neighbouring …