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Report · Industry & law
Since 15 October 2026, music.ch has been running on a new platform. It is for everyone in Switzerland who makes, teaches, organises or enables music.
Ruedi Baumberger · Editorial profile Sources: 5
Report · Industry & law
On 14 October 2026, YouTube Music began showing a label on recordings created primarily with generative AI. YouTube relies on disclosures from music partners and its own detection tools.
Ruedi Baumberger Sources: 3
Brief · Industry & law
A new switch hides fully AI-generated music from search results. Manipulated streams already earn nothing in royalties on Deezer.
Ruedi Baumberger Sources: 1
Report · Industry & law · Italian-speaking Switzerland
Nightclubs, late-night venues and halls for more than 300 people in Ticino must be inspected every two years, the first time by the end of 2027. Seven municipalities have lost their appeal.
Ruedi Baumberger Sources: 3
Brief · Industry & law
The motion ‘Schikanen im Urheberrecht für KMU beseitigen’ (removing copyright harassment of SMEs) has been closed. The council had not dealt with it conclusively within two years.
Ruedi Baumberger Sources: 3
People · Industry & law
The head of Finance and Administration takes over from Andreas Wegelin on 1 July 2027.
Ruedi Baumberger Sources: 1
Report · Industry & law
CH Media is taking over Radio Swiss Pop, while Digris will run Radio Swiss Classic and Radio Swiss Jazz. The share of at least 50 per cent Swiss music is only guaranteed for two years.
Ruedi Baumberger Sources: 5
Report · Industry & law · German-speaking Switzerland · French-speaking Switzerland · Italian-speaking Switzerland
The SRG SSR units have set out their savings measures for 2027. The three culture stations are to work more closely together, and RSI plans to cut its contribution to the orchestras of Italian-speaking Switzerland.
Ruedi Baumberger Sources: 3
Brief · Industry & law
Industry body IFPI has launched the ‘Streaming Integrity Initiative’. Distributors are to check rights, identities and content before recordings reach streaming services.
Ruedi Baumberger Sources: 4
Brief · Industry & law
On streaming services, the Federal Council is relying first on an agreement with the music industry. If that fails by mid-2027, it wants to consider legislation.
Ruedi Baumberger Sources: 3