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Winner of the “Fonds Jacques Cerf” call for projects 

The 24-year-old composer and cellist Cyprien Lengagne from French-speaking Switzerland has won the first ‘Fonds Jacques Cerf’ call for projects with his work ‘Éclipses’. In addition to a cash prize, the young composer will see his work performed for the first time in Lausanne at the beginning of December.

The jury was convinced of the “great artistic potential of this young composer” and saw in his work the fulfilment of the desire of the Fonds Jacques Cerf’s founder to support talented young composers so that they can present themselves to a wide audience in a symphony concert.

«Fond Jacques Cerf» prizewinner concert
Premiere of the winning work «Éclipses»


The premiere of “Éclipses” will be held by the orchestra of the Haute Ecole de Musique (HEMU) on Thursday, 5 December 2024 at 8 p.m. in Lausanne’s Salle Métropole, as part of a joint concert with the Sinfonietta de Lausanne. Read more…

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See also the press release of 8 October 2024:

Cyprien Lengagne Photo ⓒPiotr Markowski







The «Fonds Jacques Cerf» and its incentive prize

The “Fonds Jacques Cerf” was founded in 2020 by Colette Cerf in fulfilment of the wish of her late husband Jacques Cerf (1932–2019), a musician and composer of classical works from the canton of Vaud.

The «New compositions Fonds Jacques Cerf» incentive prize is a joint initiative of FONDATION SUISA, the HEMU and the Sinfonietta de Lausanne. It is part of composer Jacques Cerf’s desire to promote young talent after their studies, the aim being to encourage and support these alumni’s first steps in their professional musical lives.

The selection panel for the «Fonds Jacques Cerf» incentive prize

  • Laurent Mettraux (president, composer)
  • Guillaume Bourgogne (lecturer at HEMU, conductor)
  • Benedikt Hayoz (vice-director and lecturer HEMU Fribourg, composer, conductor)
  • Kevin Juillerat (Sinfonietta Lausanne, composer, saxophonist)
  • Ezko Kikoutchi (organist, composer)
  • Helena Winkelman (freelance composer, violonist)

A joint initiative of FONDATION SUISA, the HEMU und the Sinfonietta de Lausanne:

Reeperbahn Festival 2024 – Review

Reeperbahn Festival │ 18–21 September 2024 │ Hamburg (DE)

Swiss music enjoyed by all: successful presence in Hamburg

The demand for Swiss music remains undiminished. Since its creation in 2006, the Reeperbahn Festival has developed into one of the key meeting places of the international music scene – a reputation convincingly confirmed by the 19th edition of the four-day event in Hamburg’s St. Pauli district.

The 480-plus appearances by artists from 35 countries offered a broad spectrum of musical diversity. This year’s Swiss presence was again impressive, as emphasised by the list of music creators performing either in the regular programme or in one of the showcases: MONTE MAI, MOONPOOLS, CRÈME SOLAIRE, ELLA RONEN, TO ATHENA, BENJAMIN AMARU, LEILA, NATHALIE FROEHLICH, EDB, PAULA DALLA CORTE and MEL D.

The three events “Swiss Sunrise Social”, “Swiss Business Mixer” and “Swiss Sunset Social” met with strong interest, with both industry professionals and musicians taking the opportunity to engage in intensive dialogue.

One particular sign of the growing international interest in Swiss music is the number of participants: the morning “Swiss Sunrise Social” event recorded a 40 per cent increase in visitors compared to the previous year. The “Swiss Business Mixer” event, attended by 500 industry professionals from 21 countries and four continents, can also be viewed as a complete success – as was the evening “Swiss Sunset Social”, which put the diversity of Swiss live music in the best possible light.

The Swiss presence was organised by Swiss Music Export (SME), in collaboration with FONDATION SUISA, Pro Helvetia, Musikbüro Luzern, Musikbüro Basel, Popkredit Zürich, FCMA (Fondation romande pour la chanson et les musiques actuelles) and the Swiss Embassy in Berlin.

The 20th edition of the Reeperbahn Festival will take place im Hamburg from 17 to 20 September 2025.

SWISS LIVE ACTS AT REEPERBAHN FESTIVAL 2024
The Swiss bands in this year’s Reeperbahn Festival programme was a testament to the uncanny strength and breadth of the helvetic music scene:

BENJAMIN AMARU
Website
LEILA
Website
NATHALIE FROEHLICH
Website
MONTE MAI
Website
MOONPOOLS
Website
CRÈME SOLAIRE
Website
ELLA RONEN
Website
TO ATHENA
Website
PAULA DALLA CORTE
Website
MEL D
Website

SWISS MUSIC @ REEPERBAHN FESTIVAL 2024 IMPRESSIONS:

SWISS MUSIC @ MaMA 2024

MaMA Music & Convention 202416–18 OctoberParis (FR)

MaMA Music & Convention invites the professional music world to Paris from 16 to 18 October 2024.

MaMA 2023 – Bar à Bulles, Paris ⎜ Foto ©Swiss Music Export


SWISS BUSINESS MIXER

The 2024 Olympic Games are over. Time to fill Paris with music again! MaMA is calling again and the Swiss delegation invites you once more to the Bar à Bulles for the Swiss Business Mixer:

Thursday, 17 october
16:00–18:30
Bar à Bulles

Swiss Music Export and FONDATION SUISA are proposing the traditional networking event Swiss Business Mixer again at MaMA Music & Convention.

The event is taking place in the Bar à Bulles just behind the Moulin Rouge. There will be many exciting people, delicious appetisers with great Swiss wine and the two fabulous showcase acts IKAN HYU and NATHALIE FROEHLICH:

IKAN HYU
16:40–17:20
NATHALIE FROEHLICH
17:45–18:10


Register now for the Swiss Business Mixer!

Entry to the SWISS BUSINESS MIXER is free for music professionals. 
However, registration is required.


Presented by Swiss Music Export and FONDATION SUISA with the kind support of the Swiss Embassy in France.

SWISS ARTISTS AT MAMA 2024

Also to be seen and heard in the festival’s regular programme:

SOFT LOFT
TH 17 Oct
20:20–21:00
La Machine du Moulin Rouge
NATHALIE FROEHLICH
TH night 17 Oct to FR
02:30–03:30
La Machine du Moulin Rouge

DON’T FORGET TO ORDER YOUR PROMOTIONAL CODE!

Swiss music professionals can buy their 3-day PRO PASS for the MaMA 2024 for EUR 110 instead of EUR 170 thanks to the promotional code of Swiss Music Export and FONDATION SUISA.

Switzerland at Reeperbahn Festival 2024

18–21 september, Hamburg (DE)

This year, once again, Swiss Music Export and FONDATION SUISA will be present at Reeperbahn Festival with a rich and varied programme of exciting networking events and showcases. And, of course, with a host of Swiss bands on stage!


SWISS SUNRISE SOCIAL
VE 20 Sept ⎜ 10:00–12:30 ⎢ Spielbude
No registration required, just drop in!


After a festive night of music and networking, the SWISS SUNRISE SOCIAL will be the perfect opportunity to get the day off to a good start with a chat over your favourite coffee drink with a delicious croissant.

An offer by Swiss Music Export and FONDATION SUISA.


SWISS BUSINESS MIXER
VE 20 Sept ⎜ 13:30–17:00 ⎢ Spielbude XL
A real place to be on a Friday afternoon


Don’t miss Switzerland’s traditional networking event over a delicious ‘Swiss made’ raclette and a glass – or two – of Swiss wine. It’s the perfect opportunity to talk music and network with international industry professionals. Once again this year, Switzerland will be represented by a fine line-up of three talented artists!

BENJAMIN AMARU
13:45–14:15
LEILA
14:55–15:25
NATHALIE FROEHLICH
16:05–16:35

A collaboration between Swiss Music Export, FONDATION SUISA and the Swiss Embassy in Germany..

Register now for the Swiss Business Mixer!Entry to the SWISS BUSINESS MIXER is free for music professionals. However, registration is required.  DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: Tuesday 17 September 2024

SWISS SUNSET STAGE
VE 20 Sept ⎜ 17:00–23:00 ⎢ Spielbude XL
Presents exactly what the name proclaims!

The SWISS SUNSET STAGE offers you exactly what it says on the tin: Five of the best acts from Switzerland – some established, some brand new – offer a glimpse of the wide range of music being created in the various corners of our country right at one of the probably most iconic outdoor stages at Reeperbahn Festival:

MONTE MAI
17:10–17:50
MOONPOOLS
18:25–19:05
CRÈME SOLAIRE
19:40–20:20
ELLA RONEN
20:55–21:35
TO ATHENA
22:10–22:50


In collaboration with FCMA, Stadt Zürich Kultur, Musikbüro Basel and Musikbüro Luzern.

Curious to find out more about the Swiss artists and «Swiss Specials» in this year’s Reeperbahn Festival programme? Visit the Swiss Music Export website!

ACCREDITATION: SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR SWISS PROFESSIONALS

And to help you decide to come to Hamburg, the Swiss partners are offering Swiss music professionals for their Reeperbahn Festival accreditation a special price of EUR 319.- instead of EUR 499.- for the FULLPASS Conference & Festival (4-day ticket).

MORE SWISS ARTISTS AT REEPERBAHN FESTIVAL 2024
Also to be seen and heard in the festival’s regular programme:

EDB
Fr 20 Sept⎟00:15–01:00
Angie’s

BENJAMIN AMARU
Th 19 Sept⎟21:30–22:30
Mojo Club

LEILA
Fr 20 Sept⎟23:15–00:15
Stage 15

NATHALIE FROEHLICH
Th 19 Sept⎟22:40–23:40
Prinzenbar

PAULA DALLA CORTE
We 18 Sept⎜21:50–22:50
Bahnhof Pauli
Th 19 Sept ⎜ 19:50
Moondoo
MEL D
Th 19 Sept⎟18:45–19:15
Sommersalon

jazzahead! 2025 – RECONNECT

24–26 April, Bremen (DE)
Switzerland is a co-partner country for 2025 – register now!

Next year, jazzahead! will jointly focus on the partner countries of Spain, France and Switzerland. The RECONNECT programme includes various network formats among the partner countries, as well as three guaranteed Swiss showcase slots. – So register now!

SHOWCASE APPLICATION

Deadline expired


The deadline for a jazzahead! 2025 showcase application expired on 01.10.2024.

AS A CO-EXHIBITOR FOR THE SWISS MUSIC STAND

Swiss participants can now register as co-exhibitors for the shared SWISS MUSIC stand and save money:

YOUR BENEFITS AS A CO-EXHIBITOR:

  • Reduced registration fee: EUR 155 instead of EUR 185 (excl. 19% VAT)
  • Free use of the shared stand as a
    – storage space,
    – presentation area and
    – meeting hub
  • Increased visibility at the trade fair
  • Super friendly team of experts on site, who will be happy to help and advise you.

The SWISS MUSIC stand and the Swiss RECONNECT programme is presented by FONDATION SUISA, Pro Helvetia and SONART – Swiss Musicians Association.

AND THIS IS HOW IT GOES:

  1. Create a user profile and log in: 
    Click on SIGN UP AS A CO-EXHIBITOR (below)
  2. Sign up as a co-exhibitor of the SWISS MUSIC stand:
    Please enter the following information:
    – Co-exhibitor of: Reconnect with Switzerland
    – Stand number: 6B53
    – Contact: Marcel Kaufmann
    – Discount code: 25GEMTR1 (the fee will be reduced to EUR 155)
    – Complete registration.
  3. Once you have registered, you will be taken to the PARTICIPANT PORTAL
    ⏰ Please note: it may take up to 48 hours to go online


Registration deadline: 07.04.2025

PRACTICAL INFO
Q&A jazzahead! «How to apply & prepare for jazzahead! 2025»

TUTORIAL VIDEO

SLIDES

DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS?

For questions regarding registration, please contact
Janika Achenbach:
achenbach@jazzahead.de

If you have any questions about the stand, please contact
Marcel Kaufmann:
swissmusic@fondation-suisa.ch

If the number of registrations is too low, FONDATION SUISA and its partners reserve the right to withdraw their funding offer at any time prior to the fair.

RBF 2024 – Order your promo code!

SWISS MUSIC @ Reeperbahn Festival, Hamburg (DE)18–21 Sept 2024

Visit the Reeperbahn Festival 2024 with a special Swiss discount
Swiss Music Export and FONDATION SUISA dispose of a quota of accreditations at preferential rates.

Swiss professionals can use the Swiss Promo Link to get accredited for Reeperbahn Festival 2024 and benefit from a FULL PASS Conference & Festival (4 Day Ticket) at a preferential rate of EUR 319 instead of EUR 499.


You’re under 30?
For the first time, the Reeperbahn Festival is offering young professionals (up to the age of 29) the PIONEER PASS Conference & Festival (4 Day Ticket), giving them accreditation at the exceptional preferential rate of EUR 249 instead of EUR 499 (a 50% discount).

jazzahead! RECONNECT 2025

The partner country revival with Switzerland, France and Spain

The next edition of jazzahead! will once again jointly focus on the former partner countries Spain, France and Switzerland under the title RECONNECT. In addition to special joint networking offers from the three countries, three guaranteed showcase places per nation are also included in the official jazzahead! programme.

So for Swiss jazz musicians, it is worth noting two dates:

  • Deadline for applying for the 2025 showcase programme:
    21 August–1 October 2024

  • jazzahead! RECONNECT:
    24–26 April 2025


Those who register via the joint Swiss stand SWISS MUSIC also benefit from discounted trade fair accreditation (= prerequisite for applying for the showcase). You will find the link on this page from 21 August 2024.

jazzahead! RECONNECT 2025 for Switzerland is a joint funding offer from FONDATION SUISA, Pro Helvetia and SONART – Swiss Musicians Association.

The Great Escape 2024 – Review

The Great Escape 2024 ⎪ 15–18 May ⎟ Brighton (UK)

Great success for the Swiss Business Mixer

Even though The Great Escape is not a trade fair, but one of the first major music festivals of the season, the event in the English coastal town attracts a large number of professionals (around 4,000) every year. This year, 55 people registered from Switzerland (previous year 60), making it one of the largest delegations after the top 5 (UK, D, USA, AUS, NL). As has been the case since 2013, the Swiss presence was organised by Swiss Music Export (SME) in collaboration with FONDATION SUISA, Pro Helvetia and the Swiss Embassy in London.

Over 500 acts on around 30 stages were on the programme over the four days, including the traditional Swiss Business Mixer on Friday with four Swiss acts in the once again outstanding Komedia Studio. The programme included performances by SOFT LOFT, BOUND BY ENDOGAMY, SIRENS OF LESBOS and FULMINE. While the concerts of the first two bands attracted a large and enthusiastic audience, the other two preferred to boycott The Great Escape at short notice together with 120 other musicians. The reason for this was the investments made in Israel by one of the main sponsors, which the festival organisers refused to distance themselves from despite an appeal. Nevertheless, the Swiss Business Mixer was once again a complete success this year and all four Swiss acts were the subject of lively discussions, albeit for different reasons.

The next The Great Escape Festival will take place in Brighton from 14 to 17 May 2025.

SWISS LIVE ACTS

FULMINE
BOUND BY ENDOGAMY
SOFT LOFT
SIRENS OF LESBOS

SWISS MUSIC @ The Great Escape 2024 in pictures: