SUISA makes music possible
A new mission statement, a new organisation chart! Fairness, dedication and passion - these three concepts make up SUISA’s new …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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.
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 …
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 …
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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. …
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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 …
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“Us Mänsch”: Last minute hit with loads of energy
“Us Mänsch” by Bligg and Marc Sway was one of the most successful Swiss songs last year. This despite the …
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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 …
Income from performing rights set to rise in 2019
SUISA’s December Board meetings usually focus on the figures for the coming year. Budgets, staffing plans and cost coverage deductions …
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 …
“Get Going” contributions and “Carte Blanche” awarded for the first time
As part of its new funding policy, FONDATION SUISA made four “Get Going!” and one “Carte Blanche” grants for the …
When SUISA does politics
SUISA and the other Swiss rights administration societies have never been as actively involved in politics as in 2018. But …
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 …
SUISA membership in numbers
More than 38,000 authors and publishers have instructed SUISA with the management of their rights. Where are they from, how …
Personnel changes in SUISA’s Music Department
At the end of September 2018, Ernst Meier, Head of the Music Department, retired after 33 years’ work for authors …
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 …
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 …
Label Suisse: a showcase for Swiss music in all its diversity
The eighth edition of the Label Suisse Festival was held in Lausanne from 14 to 16 September. The biennial festival, …