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
e.g. in restaurants, bars, the hospitality industry, in museums or in foyers
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Shows
Concerts, open air festivals, comedy performances, shows and ballets, and the like
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Parties, fairs
DJ sets, events with music for entertainment or dance
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Online offers with music
Use of music on websites and social media incl. games, apps, streaming and podcasts
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Classes
Dance, ballet, fitness, meditation and health lessons
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Public viewings
of sports events or TV broadcasts on large screens
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Professional orchestras
Concert societies which regularly organise concerts by their own professional orchestra
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Films (production and screening)
e.g. feature films or documentaries for cinemas or TV or distribution on audiovisual media
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Music in advertising and non-advertising videos
Videos for online dissemination or in-house use, e.g. corporate films, graduation videos, and commercials
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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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Music associations and choirs
Secular music