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    I create music
    When your works are played, performed, or broadcast in public, membership of SUISA is worthwhile.
    We are committed to ensuring fair remuneration for your creative work.
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  • I use music
    I use music
    Anyone who uses music outside the private sphere needs a licence. SUISA thus ensures music creators are fairly remunerated.
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    • Social Media
    • On-demand: fee-based services
    • Audio on-demand: free offers
    Music in films
    • Film productions
    • Film screenings
    Music in videos
    • Music in advertising videos
    • Music in non-advertising videos
    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, ballet, fitness, meditation and health 
    • Dance events with free dancing for course participants and outsiders
    • Dance competitions and dance shows
    Other tariffs
    • Professional orchestras
    • CDs, vinyl, music DVDs etc. for distribution
    • Background music
    • Hotel video (Pay TV)
    • Manufacturing / import of storage media
    • Music boxes, music-playing toys, etc. 
    • Jukeboxes
    • Churches and religious communities
    • Music associations and choirs (secular music)
    • Public Viewing
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    • Radio spots
    • Web Radio
    • Schools
    • Circuses
    • Extended collective licences
    The web series «Louis gets it!»
    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.

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  • About SUISA
    About SUISA
    SUISA was founded in 1923 by authors and publishers to represent their authors’ rights. We help music users acquire the proper licence. SUISA is a cooperative society.
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    As an attractive employer, we create the conditions for a pleasant and motivating working atmosphere.

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  • Music and law
    Music and law
    SUISA connects, mediates in the music industry and helps with questions about rights and licences.
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