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 musice.g. in restaurants, bars, the hospitality industry, in museums or in foyers 
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    ShowsConcerts, open air festivals, comedy performances, shows and ballets, and the like 
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    Parties, fairsDJ sets, events with music for entertainment or dance 
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    Online offers with musicUse of music on websites and social media incl. games, apps, streaming and podcasts 
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    ClassesDance, ballet, fitness, meditation and health lessons 
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    Public viewingsof sports events or TV broadcasts on large screens 
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    Professional orchestrasConcert 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 videosVideos for online dissemination or in-house use, e.g. corporate films, graduation videos, and commercials 
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    Religious communitiesChurch services and worship, film screenings and live streams 
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    Hotel videosPay TV 
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    Music associations and choirsSecular music 
