Music use 03.04.2023 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 … Public domainCollective managementLicensing agreementOnline videoTerm of protectionSoundtrackSynchronisation rightCopyrightNeighbouring rights
Music world 24.03.2023 European Youth Choir Festival “The audience should bathe in a cloud of sound” From 17 to 21 May 2023, the European Youth Choir Festival will take place in Basel. On the opening day, … Film musicCompositionConcertMusic festivalSoundtrackSponsoringDates
SUISA 21.03.2023 Outlook 2023 – a year where everything returns to “normal”? Events are taking place again, crowds are common once more and masks have mostly fallen – everything’s peachy, right? 100 yearsCollectionsExecutive committeeConcertLive musicReports on music use
Music world 17.03.2023 M4music 2023 A treasure trove of music and know-how This yearʼs M4music Festival will take place on Friday and Saturday, March 24/25, 2023, at Schiffbau, Moods and Exil in … 100 yearsProfessional musicianDiscussionMusic festivalMusic industrySponsoringDatesCollective management organisation
Music world 14.03.2023 Opportunity for SUISA members Apply for the 2023 SUISA Songwriting Camp Be part of the Songwriting Camp, held by SUISA in collaboration with Pele Loriano Productions for the sixth time. It … Eurovision Song ContestMusic producerSongwriterSongwriting campSponsoringSwiss popDatesLyricist
Music world 10.03.2023 #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 … 100 yearsLändlerSwiss musicFolk music
plus video Music world 07.03.2023 Eurovision Song Contest 2023 The Swiss song for Liverpool: Created at the SUISA Songwriting Camp The Swiss song for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 is called “Watergun”. The song was composed at the SUISA Songwriting … Eurovision Song ContestArtistComposition competitionCo-authorSongwriterSongwriting campSponsoringSRG SSRSUISA Music Stories
Members 03.03.2023 #SUISA100 Song for SUISA’s 100th anniversary Swiss rapper Greis composed an anniversary song on behalf of SUISA together with other co-authors. The multilingual piece “Anthem 2023” … 100 yearsCooperative societyCommissioned compositionCo-authorSUISA member
Music world 02.03.2023 Helvetiarockt Third season of the “Musicians in Conversation” podcast series In March 2023, the first episode (season three) of the “Musicians in Conversation” podcast series will be launched. In addition … DiscussionMusic industryPop cultureSwiss musicSponsoringDates
Music world 14.02.2023 Archipel Festival A Twelve-Hour Musical Journey Through Switzerland On 2 April 2023, with the programme “sCHhhh – Traversée expérimentale en Helvétie”, the Archipel festival will showcase the quality … ConcertMusic festivalSwiss musicSponsoringDatesContemporary music
SUISA 03.02.2023 SUISA Board of Directors News from the last board meeting On 19 and 20 December 2022, the Board members gathered for their final meeting of 2022. There, the way was … BudgetCollectionsPension FundCost deductionsLegal servicesDistribution rulesBoardBoard committee
SUISA 07.12.2022 Service levels Made-to-measure member services SUISA members should be able to access all SUISA services online in an easy and comfortable manner. Not only does … Associate membersMy accountMember servicesMembershipSUISA memberAdministration costs
SUISA 06.12.2022 Common Tariff K Renegotiating the concert tariff: back to basics Of all the tariffs that SUISA is currently negotiating, Common Tariff K occupies a special place. Because it regulates concerts, … Performing rightsCommon tariffExecutive committeeConcertConcert organiserCopyright remuneration
SUISA 05.12.2022 #SUISA100 SUISA celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2023 On 22 June 1923, the first Swiss collecting society, MECHANLIZENZ, was founded in Bern. One year later, Swiss composers founded … 100 yearsGeneral MeetingCooperative societySwiss musicDatesCollective management organisation
Members 02.12.2022 Manish Vyas “I do not use my music to impress people” The music of Manish Vyas enjoys great popularity on international streaming platforms. Two years ago, the Indian-born composer, multi-instrumentalist and … ArtistComposerNew at SUISAStreamingSUISA memberLyricist
Music use 01.12.2022 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 … Performing rightsCommon tariffBusinessesBackground musicCustomer serviceUse outside private sphere
Music world 30.11.2022 FONDATION SUISA 33 1/3 revolutions, 33 1/3 years later Sometimes the thoughts that come to you while listening to music can be rather strange. This is what happened to … FONDATION SUISAFoundation for music promotionMusic promotionMusic industryMusic fairSwiss musicFoundation boardDates
Music world 29.11.2022 “Get Going!” 2022 Eight “Get Going!” grants awarded This yearʼs “Get Going!” call for entries had a great response among Swiss music makers. After reviewing all the dossiers … FONDATION SUISAFoundation for music promotionMusic promotionSwiss music
SUISA 25.11.2022 Member portal New features in our member portal: Being in direct exchange with SUISA via “My Account” With a variety of online services, our personalised member portal helps our members to reduce their admin efforts while keeping … My accountMember servicesMembershipSUISA
SUISA 18.11.2022 Report from the Board of Directors News from the last two Board meetings The Board of Directors and its pre-consulting Committee for Tariffs and Distribution and Organisation and Communication met on 16 June, … Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual PropertyGeneral MeetingMint Digital ServicesSESACArticles of AssociationSUISACorporate strategyDistribution rulesBoardBoard committeeElections
Good to know 18.10.2022 Distribution Rules New definition of publisher in the Distribution Rules – what does this mean? Until recently, the Distribution Rules defined publishers as ‘natural or legal persons who have acquired publishing rights for a work, … Online music distributionPublishing companyPublisherDistribution rules