Welcome STIM - the Swedish Performing Rights Society - protects the interests of authors and publishers of music in Sweden.   On their behalf, STIM administers and licences rights to music and text. Through its international network, STIM also represents rights to the worldwide repertoire of musical works.   In addition, STIM promotes the creation and dissemination of new Swedish music.   Stim Svenska Tonsättares Internationella Musikbyrå Swedish Performing Rights Society Adress: Sandhamnsgatan 79 Box 27327 102 54 Stockholm E-mail: info@stim.se

Erik Hassle - breaking through Erik Hassle's international breakthrough came last spring. Erik was invited to Island Records in London, and when he returned home it was with a signed contract – one of the biggest recording deals made in Britain in recent years. Read more> Previous portraits>   Sharon Vaughn: "The music industry in Sweden is light years ahead" Sharon Vaughn knows well what she's talking about when it comes to comparing pros and cons of the international music industry. Over the last couple of years she has written loads of songs that has become international pop hits. How STIM works Playing music in public places requires permission from the copyright owners. If you want to play copyright music, you do not need to request the permission of each individual composer, songwriter, arranger and publisher - STIM acts on their behalf. More>