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International performances

Your work doesn't stop at the border. Neither do your copyrights.
Is your work being performed abroad? Then you'll receive royalties there as well.


What's in it for you?
  • Your work can also generate income outside of Belgium
  • Your rights are managed worldwide through an international network of sister companies
  • This allows you to reach an international audience without having to manage rights administration in each country yourself

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From booking to payment: how does it work?
  • Your work is performed abroad
  • Register the performance dates and the organiser in MySabam
  • The local copyright collecting society collects the royalties (or Sabam if there is no reciprocal agreement)
  • The amounts are transferred to Sabam
  • You receive your payment
How is your income calculated?

That depends on:

  • the number of performances
  • the rules and rates of the country in question
  • your contribution to the work

Good to know: International royalties are often paid out later, because they must first be processed in the country in question before being forwarded to Sabam.

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