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.

My Account

Thanks to “My Account” music creators and music users can access from SUISA's online services around the clock.

For fair music use – register now

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

  • Thursday 19. March
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    Swiss Music Awards 2025

    The Swiss Music Awards (SMA) are an annual music award ceremony. Together with GfK Switzerland, the association Press Play is responsible for nominating and selecting the award winners in accordance with the regulations.

    The Swiss Music Awards have become a meeting place for the music business, the media and personalities from politics and society.

  • Friday 20. March
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    m4music Festival

    SUISA is the Special Content Partner of the two-day pop music festival organised by Migros Culture Percentage. 5 stages, over 40 shows, conference, demo tape clinic and an award show.

    SUISA panel (content unconfirmed) and networking aperitif hosted by SUISA and SWISSPERFORM:
    Friday, 20 March 2026, at 7 p.m. in the hall at Schiffbau in Zurich.

    Demotape Clinic 2025: Get the chance for feedback from professionals, prize money, coaching, and community! The sign-up window is open until January 12, 2025.

  • Tuesday 24. March
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    Congress 360° ENTERTAINMENT
     

    360° ENTERTAINMENT is the largest Swiss meeting place for the entertainment business. For more than eight years, the congress has developed into one of the leading industry get-togethers in the entertainment business. Over 50 top speakers will discuss the latest developments and trends in the event industry. SUISA is a partner of the event. 

  • Saturday 2. May
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    Prix Walo 2026

    The 50th Prix Walo awards ceremony - the highest award in Swiss show business - will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2026. An expert jury will nominate artists and productions for the Prix Walo in nine categories plus audience favorites - based on their outstanding achievements in 2025.