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The web series «Louis gets it!»

What SUISA's really all about

Hairdresser Louis discovers the SUISA universe in a multi-episode video series. In so doing, he meets well-known musicians like Loco Escrito and Marius Bear, gives us a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes of events and music productions, and drops in on SUISA in Zurich.

The web series "Louis gets it!" received 'Prix Victoria 2024' award in the category 'Information films and explanatory videos' at the International Business Film Days. 

Episode 1 – What the SUISA!?

In the first episode, something awful happens: Louis’s first bill from SUISA comes fluttering into his salon. The “hair (ar)tist” hasn’t a clue what SUISA, whoever that may be, wants from him. Is this legal? Louis sets out to find some answers.

Episode 2 – Return on Investment

It’s that SUISA again! The owner of the Bierhübeli Club in Bern, a veteran of the music business, explains to Louis how SUISA works at concerts, what a hitbox is and why, on top of their fees for concerts, musicians also receive money from SUISA. What was that about “return on investment”? The advertising agent advises Louis to produce a spot to promote his business.

Episode 3 – The Radio Spot

Here a copyright fee, there a copyright fee …. Louis is fuming! All he wanted was a radio ad with some good music to promote his hair salon “Deux Cheveux”. Producer Henrik sheds some light on the matter. And Loco Escrito provides the right sound for the spot.

Episode 4 – La fête

Louis can hardly believe it: SUISA is lurking at the wine festival too! Antoine, one of the organisers, explains why he also has to pay SUISA’s fees. And Yvan, Louis’s ex-wife’s boyfriend, a musician, is very grateful to be paid for his work through SUISA.

Episode 5 – In the Jungle

Louis still doesn’t really grasp what SUISA is all about. He decides to venture into the lioness’s den with his daughter Sophie. How does SUISA work? What portion of the proceeds does SUISA keep for itself? Is it making enough profit to assure its employees fun and games in a golden palace?

Episode 6 – Gampel*en

Hair (ar)tist” vs artist: in Marius Bear, Louis chooses the wrong man to go up against. The musician is not at all amused by the fact that Louis doesn’t want to pay for using music in his salon and finds his own way to convince him. Find out how Louis loses his footing and finally recognises the value of music in the sixth and last episode of the SUISA series “Louis gets it!”