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Suisseculture explains how artists can get support
In addition to SUISA's aid measures, musicians can also benefit from a number of other financial assistance measures. In a short animated film, Suisseculture explains how artists can get help during the coronavirus crisis.To notice
SUISA's General Meeting approves emergency support fund for authors and publishers of music in Switzerland and Liech-tenstein
SUISA supports its members, the authors and publishers of music in Switzerland and Liechten-stein, with an emergency support fund of CHF 1.5 million. SUISA's General Meeting approved this support plan in a voting procedure which was carried out in writing. In addition, Swiss yo-deller, singer, composer and publisher Melanie Oesch was elected to the SUISA Board by the SUISA members entitled to participate in the voting procedure.To notice
SUISA General Meeting: Emergency fund for authors and publishers approved
SUISAʼs General Meeting approved the emergency fund for composers, lyricists and publishers of music in the amount of CHF 1.5 million. In addition, Swiss yodeller, singer, composer and publisher Melanie Oesch was elected to the SUISA Board. For the first time in SUISAʼs history, the General Meeting was held in written form due to the Covid-19 pandemic this year. (Photo: Nina Müller)To notice
«Get Going!» goes into the third round
«Get Going!» enables new perspectives: The idea of «Get Going!» is based on the philosophy of «making it possible». «Get Going!» consist of a start-up financing. Four such contributions of CHF 25 000.- each per year are advertised. (Photos: zVg)To notice
Willy Viteka, the successful music publisher and music producer has passed away
Willy Viteka, an entrepreneur who made a significant contribution to the Swiss music industry as a classical producer-music publisher, passed away on 19 May 2020. Obituary by Stephan F. Peterer. (Photo: zVg)To notice
“The crisis feels a little like being in a rehab clinic to me”
During the corona crisis, via its project “Music for Tomorrow”, SUISA is providing a platform for some members to report on their work and the challenges they are facing during this period. This time round, the Valaisian musician and songwriter Tanya Barany tells us why she hopes that people in this crisis have focussed their awareness of things like care, appreciation, solidarity or reflection and exclusively performs her song “Cotton Clouds”. (Photo: screen shot video Tanya Barany)To notice
Night of Light: SUISA is committed to the event and culture industries
On Monday, 22 June 2020, from 10 pm to midnight, buildings throughout Switzerland were bathed in red light. The occasion was the “Night of Light”. The aim of this action was to draw the attention of the general public to the fact that many organisers and cultural operators are in a precarious situation due to the Corona crisis. SUISA also took part in this campaign and had its headquarters in Zurich illuminated in red. (Photo: screen shot video Nina Müller)To notice
From forte to pianissimo in just a few beats
In 2019, SUISA recorded its best results in its 96-yrear history, with total revenues of CHF 171 million. Moreover, thanks to the excellent investment year in 2019, its investment performance also attained record heights. After deducting an average cost-coverage contribution of 13% from total royalty revenues of CHF 155.2 million, SUISA will be able to distribute CHF 135 million to rightholders in Switzerland and abroad. And yet, three months on, everything has changed. (Photo: VTT Studio / Shutterstock.com)To notice
Distribution Rules: Decision of the Federal Institute for Intellectual Property
The Federal Institute for Intellectual Property has approved the following amendments to SUISA's Distribution Rules:To notice
33rd IKF 2021: trade fair and showcases with SWISS MUSIC
Enroll now without risk for the umbrella stand and the showcase programme at the Internationale Kulturbörse Freiburg (IKF) from 17-20 January 2021.To notice
