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  • I create music
    I create music
    Are you a composer, lyricist or music publisher? Are your works played, performed or broadcast? Then SUISA membership is worthwhile.
    Overview for music creators
    Authors
    • Documents for authors
    • SUISA Pension Fund
    Music publishers
    • Documents for publishers
    • Pension Fund
    Become a member
    Work registration 
    • Works database
    • Inquiry List
    Royalty distribution
    • Online uses
    • Works – Reporting Uses
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  • I use music
    I use music
    Everyone who uses music outside the private sphere needs a corresponding licence - and automatically becomes a SUISA client.
    Overview for music users
    Shows
    • Concerts in general
    • Theater, shows, comedy shows, readings
    Music and videos on the Internet
    • Music on the internet for small companies
    • Music on websites
    • Livestreams of events
    • Streaming and downloading offers
    • Web Radio
    • Social Media
    • On-demand: fee-based services
    • Audio on-demand: free offers
    Parties, DJ sets or dance events
    • Organised by a non-restaurant establishment
    • Organised by a restaurant
    • Company and association events
    • Town fairs and fireworks
    • Fairs, exhibitions & fashion shows
    Dance and fitness studios
    • Dance events with free dancing for course participants and outsiders
    • Tanzwettbewerbe und Tanzshows
    Film
    • Film, video and slide screenings
    • Film screenings with live music
    Audio and film productions
    • Production music
    • CDs for distribution to the public and own productions
    • Film Productions in Switzerland
    • Films for online dissemination or company use
    • Commercials
    • Online advertising campaigns
    • Radio spots
    • Audiovisual recordings
    Other tariffs
    • Professional orchestras
    • Background music
    • Hotel video (Pay TV)
    • Manufacturing / import of storage media
    • Jukeboxes
    • Churches and religious communities
    • Music associations and choirs (secular music)
    • Public Viewing
    • Radio and TV
    • Schools
    • Circuses
    • Extended collective licences
    Background music

    If you play background music or show television broadcasts such as football matches or TV series, you need a licence under CT 3a.

    Licensing background music
  • Music and law
    Music and law
    SUISA connects, mediates in the music industry and helps with questions about rights and licences.
    Music and the law
    Authors' rights in music
    Law & guidance
    Professional organisations and trade associations
    Lobbying and public relations
    Collective Management Organisations
    Legal situation and networks

    What do I need to know, who do I need to know?

    The most important associations within the Swiss music industry.

    Professional and trade associations
  • About SUISA
    About SUISA
    SUISA represents the rights of music creators and publishers worldwide. We ensure composers, lyricists and publishers are duly remunerated for the public use of their works.
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    The history of SUISA
    Collection and distribution
    Team and organisation
    SUISA Jobs
    Statistics on music use in Switzerland
    Media information
    Annual Report and General Meeting
    SUISAinfo
    Mint Digital Services
    Job vacancies

    As an attractive employer, we create the conditions for a pleasant and motivating working atmosphere.

    SUISA jobs
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