Audio performers
Audio performersAudio performers
This category primarily includes musicians, conductors, choirmasters and singers.
» more (musicians, singers, conductors, narrators etc.), who contributed to productions that are used by Swiss radio and TV stations have a right to receive remuneration from SWISSPERFORM.
Please read the following pages to find out how such remuneration is distributed and how you as a performer can participate in the distribution of the proceeds.
Extension of the term of protection in the Principality of Liechtenstein
The term of protection for owners or neighbouring rightsneighbouring rights
Also referred to as related rights, these are the rights for performing artists...
» more on musical compositions with lyrics was extended on 01 September 2014 from 50 to 70 years. The legislative adaptation only applies to and exclusively in relation to the Principality of Liechtenstein (FL). Switzerland has not adapted its copyright act; the protection term for neighbouring rightsneighbouring rights
Also referred to as related rights, these are the rights for performing artists...
» more applicable is still 50 years. » more
FAQ Audio performers
Can I register my entire band?
Each musician usually has to register individually with SWISSPERFORM. However, for large music formations with a low repertoire exploitation, we have established a simplified pay-out system.
Please contact our membermember
Performers, producers and broadcasters can become members of SWISSPERFORM pursuant to Art. 3 of the Articles of Association (german version).
» more services department for further information.
- Phone +41 (0)44 269 70 50