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

14h-15h: 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 royalties when their works are publicly used. Do you have questions about copyright, global rights management, or licensing online rights on streaming platforms like Spotify or YouTube? Then this is the place for you. Get clear answers to questions like: What rights do I have as the author of a song? What should I consider if I buy beats from a platform and use them in my track? Someone remixed my song without permission—what can I do? How do I get paid when my music is streamed on Spotify?

15h–16h: MUSIC BUSINESS & JAZZ
With David Michaud, Project Manager Jazz at SONART – Swiss Music Professionals, Program Curator at Cully Jazz, Consultant (Consultation in FR/EN)
Copyright, performers’ rights, international law, contracts with labels, managers, publishers, distributors, promoters… The legal landscape is a jungle where musicians often get lost. Here, you’ll get quick and concise answers to your most pressing questions.

16–17h: CULTURAL FUNDING
With Milena Krstić, Musician & Journalist (Consultation in DE/EN)
What are the key funding opportunities? How do you create a funding application and budget? Which funding bodies (municipal, cantonal, national, foundations, etc.) are suitable for your project? Where can you find examples and templates for applications and budgets? Everything you need to build a sustainable career as a musician."