Ask The Pro

While you listen to panels and hear information, arguments and trains of thought, this spot is reserved for you and your questions. A wide range of experts are on hand to share their know-how with you in the Contact Lounge. So go ahead and ask the professionals!

Reserve your slot by email: info@sonart.swiss

2PM TO 3PM: SOCIAL WELFARE

Are you a self-employed musician? Or are you looking to embark on this path? Do you write flawless songs but find yourself at a loss when it comes to admin, insurance and social security?

Benedikt Wieland knows everything there is to know about social welfare. He is head of the social security and international affairs departments at SONART, the professional association of self-employed musicians, a PR agent and a musician himself – and he will be on hand to answer all of your questions.

3PM TO 4PM: MUSIC & LAW

Copyright, interpretation law, international law. Contracts – with labels, managers, organisers. Keeping track of all of these things isn't easy.
 
Chantal Bolzern, as the co-president of HELVETIAROCKT and a lawyer specialising in copyright and entertainment law, is here to help you get your head around complicated legalese.

4PM TO 5PM: PUBLISHERS

This session is dedicated to everything publisher-related: Which tasks do they take out of your hands? Do I need one? And if yes, how do I pique their interest?

As a musician, publishing house founder and CEO of "Interstellar Music", board member and general manager of the Swiss Association of Music Publishers – Marie Hélène Froidevaux is an absolute expert on the topic and will be on hand to answer your questions in the Contact Lounge.

Presented by SONART – Swiss Musicians Association