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Valid 2019 Tariffs
Tariff negotiations took place this year as well. As soon as a new tariff is approved by the Federal Arbitration Commission for copyright and neighbouring rights, we make it available here for downloading. At the beginning of the year, the new tariff will also be available from the Download Center and the relevant tariff page.To notice
“Get Going” contributions and “Carte Blanche” awarded for the first time
As part of its new funding policy, FONDATION SUISA made four “Get Going!” and one “Carte Blanche” grants for the first time. A “Get Going!” start-up funding of CHF 25,000 each is allocated to Beat Gysin, Bertrand Denzler, Michael Künstle and the Duo Eclecta. The “Carte Blanche” amounting to CHF 80,000 is bestowed to Cécile Marti. (Photo: Ingo Höhn)To notice
When SUISA does politics
SUISA and the other Swiss rights administration societies have never been as actively involved in politics as in 2018. This shows that music, and culture in general, have become ubiquitous in our society. Music and culture are multi-faceted and are affected by a great number of political issues. But is it really justified for SUISA to become engaged in politics? (Photo: Trybex / Shutterstock.com)To notice
Arrangement of works in the public domain
Seeking inspiration from others, arranging existing works for different instrumentation, incorporating all or part of existing compositions into new works … these are age-old practices. What pitfalls have to be avoided when you undertake a musical arrangement? (Photo: Tabea Hüberli)To notice
SUISA membership in numbers
More than 38,000 authors and publishers have instructed SUISA with the management of their rights. Where are they from, how old are they and are there more men or women who are composers? (Graphics: Crafft Communication)To notice
Personnel changes in SUISA’s Music Department
At the end of September 2018, Ernst Meier, Head of the Music Department, retired after 33 years’ work for authors and publishers. His successor is Andres Pfister. (Photo: Sibylle Roth)To notice
Introduction of a process-oriented organisation chart at SUISA
SUISA’s organisational structure changes from 01 January 2019 onwards. The Board had decided to implement the project “Horizon 2019” upon the request by General Management. (Graphics: Crafft Communication)To notice
Distribution Rules: Decision of the Federal Institute for Intellectual Property
The Federal Institute for Intellectual Property has approved the following amendments of SUISA's Distribution Rules:To notice
Invoicing licence fees for background music and TV reception in businesses as of 2019
Businesses that play background music on their premises or show broadcasts on screens are required to pay licence fees in accordance with Common Tariff 3a. As of 2019, SUISA will once again manage all customers under this Tariff directly. (Photo: Unsplash, Victor Xok)To notice
Label Suisse: a showcase for Swiss music in all its diversity
The eighth edition of the Label Suisse Festival was held in Lausanne from 14 to 16 September. The biennial festival, dedicated to Swiss musicians and creators, offers the public a broad panorama of Switzerland’s current music landscape. (Photo: Anne Bichsel)To notice
