Different kinds of uses
Licence fees or royalties depend on the type of use. Royalty rates are set in tariffs. SUISA distinguishes between various kinds of uses.
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Background music
In the hospitality industry, in museums or in homes
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Events
Concerts, open air festivals, comedy performances, shows and ballets, and the like
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Online
Music and videos on the internet
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Parties
DJ sets or dance events with music for entertainment
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Classes
Dance, ballet, fitness, meditation and health lessons
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Films and advertising
Film screenings (with live music) and silent films
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Audio and film productions
Recording music on audiovisual media for performance, broadcast or online use
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Professional orchestras
Concert societies which regularly organise concerts by their own professional orchestra
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Religious communities
Church services and worship, film screenings and live streams
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Hotel videos
Pay TV
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Manufacturing or import of storage media
Blank storage media levies
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Music associations and choirs
Secular music