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Artist

Are you a musician, actor, singer, conductor, dancer or narrator? We explain to you what rights you have and how you can get your money.

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Artist

Producer

If you are film producer or a phonogram producer you are entitled to remuneration from SWISSPERFORM. SWISSPERFORM’s membership is free.

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Producer

Broadcaster

How does the distribution with respect to the broadcasting companies work?

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Broadcaster

Rights user

Rights users use music, films and other productions protected under the neighbouring rights law; thereby, they create added economic value.

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Rights user

We are SWISSPERFORM

…and are a collective management organisation for neighbouring rights in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. We negotiate tariffs with the users and their associations and ensure that the money is collected and distributed to those entitled to it – our members.

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Member portraits

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Didi

«Thank you SWISSPERFORM for standing up for me as a musician and performer. Whenever my music is used publicly, I also benefit financially. Greetings!»Didi

Julian Koechlin

«Swiss series or films are not only broadcasted once and that's it. SWISSPERFORM monitors and researches the various air dates and respective TV broadcasters and thus claims my remuneration for the second uses of my projects. This work is an essential and valuable support for my artistic work.»Julian Koechlin

Anna Rossinelli

«My works, my intellectual property is professionally registered. To me it means to value my work and if my music is used, to be compensated for it. I am very grateful for that.»Anna Rossinelli

Stefan Kurt

«SWISSPERFORM takes all the paperwork off my hands so I can concentrate on what's important in my job.»Stefan Kurt

CRIMER

«SWISSPERFORM is a great thing and protects the rights of us musicians. It makes sure that money goes to those who actually make artistic performances.»CRIMER

Andrina Bollinger

«As a multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer, I am reassured to know that SWISSPERFORM takes care of my performance rights at home and abroad. I find it very good that emphasis is also placed on performance and that I am also perceived and appreciated as a performer. I fully trust SWISSPERFORM in that they do their work discreetly and precisely.»Andrina Bollinger

Samuel Streiff

«SWISSPERFORM - almost as nice as a thirteenth month's pay.»Samuel Streiff

Irina Schönen

«Responsible people are committed to the appreciation of artistic performances in film, radio and television. Thank you for your valuable work.»Irina Schönen

SWISSPERFORM – 2022 in brief

Members

Gross tariff revenue in CHF

Evaluated broadcast events audio sector

Evaluated broadcast events audiovisual

Promotion of cultural and social projects in CHF

News

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19. September 2023

Survey AI and copyright

The Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IPI) is the Federal Government's central contact point for patents, trademarks, indications of source, design protection and copyright. The IPI is conducting a survey on AI and copyright together with the consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).

Survey AI and copyright

26. June 2023

First final distribution based on the new distribution rules for Audio performers

Since 2017, new distribution rules apply to the calculation of remunerations for audio performers (commercially published phonograms and music videos). This year, for the first time, the limitation period for the remuneration for the usage of rights in 2017 will expire.

First final distribution based on the new distribution rules for Audio performers

30. March 2023

New collaboration with Peermusic in the field of phonogram producers

SWISSPERFORM has decided to collaborate with the internationally known agency Peermusic for the international claiming of remuneration for its members (phonogram producers).

New collaboration with Peermusic in the field of phonogram producers