FR: ASK THE PRO at the Contact Lounge of SONART – the Swiss Music Association

14:00–15:00: SOCIAL SECURITY
With Etrit Hasler, Managing Director at Suisseculture Sociale, Slam Poet, Moderator (Consultation in DE/EN/FR)
How do I become self-employed, or how reasonable is it as a cultural worker? Can I freely choose this, or does my client decide? How can I build retirement savings as a cultural worker? And what happens if I am unable to work due to illness or injury for an extended period? The social security system in Switzerland is not tailored to the working conditions in culture, so it requires a lot of know-how and effort. Etrit Hasler from Suisseculture Sociale won’t be able to do the work for you, but he can at least answer your questions.

15:00–16:00: MUSIC & LAW
With David Burger, Lawyer, Co-Managing Director of Radicalis, Founder of MMF, Board Member of SMR (Consultation in DE/EN)
Copyright law, performers’ rights, international law, contracts with labels, managers, publishers, distributors, event organizers. Law is a jungle that musicians often get lost in. Here you’ll find concise answers to your burning questions.

16:00–17:00: COPYRIGHT & SUISA
With Michael Wohlgemuth, Lawyer at SUISA & Licensing Manager at SUISA Digital Licensing AG (Consultation in DE/EN)
SUISA ensures that composers, lyricists, and publishers receive copyright compensation when their works are publicly used. Do you have questions about copyright, rights management worldwide, or licensing online rights on streaming platforms like Spotify or YouTube? Then you’re in the right place. Get answers to questions like:
• What rights do I have as the creator of a song?
• What should I consider when buying beats from a platform and using them in my own track?
• Someone has remixed my track without my consent, what can I do?
• How do I get paid when my music is streamed on Spotify?