19.06.09 - Popkomm 2009 cancelled
Next Popkomm to take place in 2010 more
03.06.09 - Survey shows public willing to pay for music
Music is extremely important for the Swiss. Accordingly, musicians and their work are highly valued. 91% of the population believe that composers and music authors should be paid for the use of their works. Creators... more
20.04.09 - CISAC announces the 2nd World Copyright Summit in Washington
CISAC, the international umbrella federation for copyright societies, is organising a two-day conference on copyright law in Washington D.C.. On 9 and 10 June 2009, under the motto «New Frontiers for Creators in the... more
15.12.08 - Andreas Wegelin to take office as SUISA’s new CEO in 2010
On 11 December 2008, SUISA’s Board of directors elected Andreas Wegelin to the office of CEO. In 2010, Andreas Wegelin will succeed Alfred Meyer who has headed SUISA, the Swiss Society for the Rights of Authors of... more
21.06.08 - General Assembly 2008 in Bern
More Members, Stable Revenues: At the General Assembly held in Bern, SUISA reported a slight increase in revenues for 2007. Distributable income grew 0.8% to CHF 112.7 million. more
03.04.08 - SUISA Celebrates its 25 000th Member
Switzerland – a Fertile Land for Music more
29.10.07 - Claiming US Royalties via the ASCAP Awards
SUISA members whose works were performed or broadcast in the USA between 1 October 2006 and 30 September 2007 are encouraged to participate in the ASCAP International Awards Program. more
29.10.07 - Remuneration for Swiss Advertising Window
Since 1997, French and German private broadcasters have been broadcasting specially targeted commercials to the Swiss market (Swiss advertising window). GEMA and SACEM are responsible for managing the broadcasting... more
22.10.07 - Womex 2007
The world trade fair for world, folk, traditional and ethnic music will be held in Seville from 24 to 28 October 2007. more
03.10.07 - Martin Wüthrich takes over as Head of SUISA’s Communication Department
On 1 November 2007, Martin Wüthrich will take over from Roy Oppenheim who is retiring. more
