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SUISA Board of Directors holds a physical meeting for the first time in 15 months
On the day before the General Meeting, the SUISA Board and its committees usually hold a physical meeting at the venue of the General Meeting. This year, it was different for the second time in a row. (Photo: Natalie Schlumpf & Wolfgang Rudigier)To notice
Distribution Rules Distribution of revenues from streaming and download platforms
Management of online rights is not subject to federal oversight. For this reason, amendments to the Distribution Rules do not have to be approved by the Institute of Intellectual Property (in Switzerland) or the Office of the National Economy (in Liechtenstein). They are in the exclusive remit of the Distribution and Works Committee and SUISA's Board. At its meeting of 25 June 2021, the Board adopted the following amendments which had been discussed by the Distribution and Works Committee in April 2021:To notice
BMG and SESAC Digital Licensing expand partnership for Southeast Asia and Australia/New Zealand, administered by Mint
SESAC Digital Licensing and BMG have expanded their partnership with new digital licensing deals for BMG’s Anglo-American repertoire in Southeast Asia and Australia/New Zealand. The expansion follows an agreement for the fast-growing Indian market in early 2019.To notice
The sound of the mountain
For the first time ever, the Floating Notes Festival will be held at the San Bernardino in Graubünden this year. Floating Notes is all about experimental music. In this blog, festival organisers and performers describe how the unique landscape is influencing music and the performances. SUISA is a sponsoring partner of the festival. (Photo: Sebastiano Piattini)To notice
“Get Going!” goes into the fourth round
Since 2018, “Get Going!” has been a regular feature of the support portfolio of the FONDATION SUISA. Now the kick-off financing programme which promotes innovative creative approaches outside the usual “pigeonholes”, enters its fourth round. (Photos: Caio Licínio; Sash Seurat Samson; Romina Kalsi; Gian Marco Castelberg)To notice
General Meeting 2021: National Councillor Johanna Gapany elected to the SUISA Board of Directors
For the second time running, the SUISA General Meeting took place in writing due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Altogether 1,486 composers, lyricists, music publishers and heirs participated in the voting process by letter and e-mail. (Photo: Luan Bardi)To notice
SUISA continues to be a reliable partner, even in difficult times
Dear members, we have been stuck with the corona crisis for 15 months and have been trying, as best as we can, to be a reliable partner for you when it comes to managing your copyright, despite of corona. It is now the second time round that we must hold our General Meeting by circular procedure. (Photo: Tabea Hüberli)To notice
The Royalty Report is online
News about “My account”: Thanks to user-friendly graphics, the Royalty Report provides a quick overview of how the copyright royalties developed over the last five years and allows individual analyses per mouse click. (Photo: SUISA)To notice
Livestream licensing by SUISA
Driven by the pandemic, livestreaming of the most varied forms of events has grown in significance. Thanks to this technology, it is possible to share an event with a virtual audience despite the applicable bans and restrictions. This article outlines SUISA’s licensing practice and terms and conditions for livestreams. (Photo: Scharfsinn / Shutterstock.com)To notice
Are royalties subject to social security (AHV/AVS) contributions?
Do royalties qualify as earnings from self-employment? Swiss AHV/AVS compensation offices follow different practices. (Photo: Nattapol Sritongcom / Shutterstock.com)To notice
