Because music is our passion

I create music

I am a composer, lyricist, or music publisher.

I use music

For businesses using music, or for organisers of performances and events with music.

Register music use

Anyone who uses, reproduces or performs music in public needs a licence. This ensures fair remuneration for authors.

Register and manage musical works

By joining SUISA as an author or publisher, you are ensured fair remuneration when your music is used in public.

SUISA

We are committed to ensuring that music creators are fairly remunerated when their works are used in public. We help music users obtain the right licence.

Music and law in one

SUISA mediates in the music industry and answers your questions about rights and licences.

Music is the heartbeat of our society

  • Composers, artists and publishers registered as members45000
  • Customers120000
  • Works registered in 20244000000

News & dates

Current events

  • Wednesday 17. September
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    Reeperbahn Festival

    This year, once again, Swiss Music Export and FONDATION SUISA will be present at Reeperbahn Festival with a rich and varied programme of exciting networking events and showcases. And, of course, with a host of Swiss bands on stage!

  • Monday 29. September
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    SoundTrack Zurich

    SoundTrack_Zurich 04 is the three-day professional event on film and media music held as part of the Zurich Film Festival. The conference offers a series of panels, networking sessions, case studies and workshops that address current issues in today's film and media music scene. SUISA is part of specific panels.

  • Wednesday 15. October
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    SWISS MUSIC @ MaMA Music & Convention

    For three days in Paris’s Pigalle and Montmartre districts, booking, label and other music professionals will meet for live music, conferences and networking events. 150 showcase acts on 7 stages (2024)

    Swiss Music Export and FONDATION SUISA dispose of a quota of accreditations at preferential rates: 

  • Friday 17. October
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    Montreux Songwriting Camp – Public Listening Session

    SUISA, Montreux Jazz Artists Foundation and Pro Helvetia are jointly launching the Montreux Songwriting Camp. The camp will take place,15 to 17 October 2025 in Montreux as part of the Montreux Jazz Festival Residency.
     

    Public Listening Session - Friday, 17 October 2025

    6:30 PM, Petit Palais Montreux
    First showcase of songs from the Montreux Songwriting Camp.
    Part of the official Montreux Jazz Festival Residency program.

Questions?
Contact us.

The SUISA support team will be happy to help you and answer your questions.