Distribution to audio performers

SWISSPERFORM runs three different distributions for audio performersaudio performers
This category primarily includes musicians, conductors, choirmasters and singers.

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Distribution for commercially published sound recordings and music videos

This distribution is based on the actual usage (radio and television airplay) of commercially published sound recordings and music videos. In order to receive the correct share of the distribution, each membermember
Performers, producers and broadcasters can become members of SWISSPERFORM pursuant to Art. 3 of the Articles of Association (german version).

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Distribution of music on audiovisual recordings

This kind of distribution is based on the usage of performances on the audio track of an audiovisual recording:
•    Score music on the audio track on audiovisual recordings
•    Commercially published sound recordings on audiovisual recordings
•    Not commercially published sound recordings on audiovisual recordings (library music)
•    Music in television commercials, signets

The distribution is run by the Swiss Performers' Cooperative Society SIG on behalf of SWISSPERFORM. Such usage must be reported to SIG on an annual basis. Please use the respective forms to do so, you can download them from SIG's website.

Distribution of live performances and sound recordings that were not commercially published

This kind of distribution is based on the usage of concert broadcasts, radio plays, commercials etc. on the radio and is run by the Swiss Performers' Cooperative Society SIG on behalf of SWISSPERFORM. Such usage must be reported to SIG on an annual basis. Please use the respective forms to do so, you can download them from SIG's website.
 
Please read our distribution rules for further information on the distribution to performers.