23.06.12 - SUISA members demand recognition in the digital world
In the Membership Manifesto issued at today’s General Meeting, SUISA members demand recognition of their rights, especially in the digital sphere. SUISA is the Swiss Cooperative Society for Authors and Publishers of... more
04.10.11 - SUISA concludes a licensing agreement with Spotify
SUISA has concluded a licensing agreement with Spotify for the use of its music service in Switzerland. The Company has not yet announced a start date for its services in Switzerland. SUISA welcomes the contract with... more
18.06.11 - SUISA distributes CHF 117 million to music creators
SUISA’s 2010 financial statements were approved by its General Assembly today in Bern. Last year, SUISA distributed CHF 117.3 million (2009: CHF 119.5 million). After an average cost-coverage deduction of 11.95%, more... more
15.06.11 - CISAC appoints Mr. Olivier Hinnewinkel as Director General
BRUSSELS - JUNE 9, 2011 – CISAC, International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers, announces the appointment of Mr. Olivier Hinnewinkel as its new Director General. He will contribute to the... more
30.05.11 - World Copyright Summit in Brussels, June 7-8, 2011
CISAC (Confédération Internationale des Sociétés d’Auteurs et Compositeurs) announced the main programme topics and speakers for the third World Copyright Summit - 7 & 8 June 2011, Brussels. World famous creators,... more
28.01.11 - Midem 2011 – lots going on at the Swiss stand
Although the total number of visitors at 45th Midem declined by 5% to 6,850 this year compared with 7,200 in 2010, the Swiss stand showed a different picture altogether: a record 45 co-exhibitors (34 in 2010) made full... more
02.12.10 - Danilo Moccia honoured with Jazz Prize 2010
The jury of the SUISA-Foundation for music awards the trombonist Danilo Moccia from the canton of Ticino the Jazz Prize 2010 which comes with CHF 15'000.- prize money. more
16.11.10 - Claiming US Royalties via the ASCAP Awards
SUISA members whose works were performed or broadcast in the USA between 1 October 2009 and 30 September 2010 are encouraged to participate in the ASCAP International Awards Program. more
01.11.10 - Womex 2010
The 16th Womex in numbers: 2440 participants from 94 countries, 650 companies at 260 stands and 59 concerts over 4 evenings. Although the organisers reported a slight decline in participation, Womex is and remains the... more
16.10.10 - Womex 2010
Womex – the world trade fair for world, folk, traditional and ethnic music - will be held in Seville from 27 to 31 October 2010. Switzerland is represented by the SUISA Foundation for Music and Pro Helvetia who have... more
