SUISA members sign off on resolution for a strong public service

At SUISA’s general meeting, composers, lyricists and music publishers adopted and signed off on a resolution to strengthen the public service. In the resolution, SUISA members ask the Swiss Parliament to take into account the key role of reception fee-financed TV and radio broadcasters. For music professionals in particular, the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SRG SSR) represents a vital platform thanks to its high proportion of Swiss music. SRG SSR broadcasters help people discover Swiss music and bring it to the attention of a wide audience.

Around 300 music professionals, along with guests from the music industry, professional associations and the world of politics, took part in today’s SUISA general meeting at Kaufleuten in Zurich. SUISA is Switzerland’s and Liechtenstein’s Cooperative Society of Music Authors and Publishers, and the general meeting is its highest governing body. The members of SUISA – composers, lyricists and publishers of music in Switzerland and Liechtenstein – threw their weight behind reception fee-financed TV and radio broadcasters at the meeting. A resolution asks Swiss members of Parliament to keep in mind the role of reception fee-financed broadcasters and to maintain their position in the debate over the ‘No Billag’ (no radio and television fees) initiative and attempts to restrict the SRG SSR.

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Nicole Seiler

"I have been a member of the SSA since I started creating my own works. I appreciate its legal advice and competence in the copyright area."