Focus on current Swiss folk music

The Fondation Suisa Prize is a recognition award for outstanding creative work. It is awarded annually to composers and publishers whose work makes a special contribution to enriching our country's cultural heritage. The prize, endowed with CHF 25,000, is awarded in a different category each year.

Applications are open to individual composers or groups of composers working together. All candidates must be able to demonstrate a connection to current Swiss music-making and folk music composition should play an important role in their overall work. Nominations by third parties are also possible. An expert jury will assess the submitted nominations based on the prize regulations.

For a valid candidacy, a registration form and an application dossier must be submitted in electronic form by February 26.