Give your creations the value they deserve

When your work is used, you want the income it generates to reach you. Sabam ensures that your copyrights are managed and that you receive the royalties you are entitled to, both in Belgium and around the world. That way, you can focus on what you do best: creating.

Become a Member

Why join Sabam?

Your creations can generate income

Is your work streamed, broadcast, published, or performed live? Register your works, and we’ll make sure the revenue they generate goes to you.

More than 50,000 creators by your side

You are part of a strong community of authors and publishers. Together, we help shape how copyrights are managed and what the future of creativity will look like.

Belgium and around the world

No matter where your work is used, we monitor your copyrights through an international network of partner organizations.

Opportunities for growth

As a member, you’ll have access to support, guidance, development opportunities, and grants that will help you further develop your talent, projects, and career.

A voice for creators

Sabam advocates for the interests of creators and publishers. In this way, we help ensure that creative work continues to be recognized and properly compensated.

When should you join?

As soon as your work starts reaching an audience.
Is your music being played, your text being published, your work being shared online, exhibited, broadcast, or performed on stage?
Then it’s time to have your copyrights professionally managed.

How much does it cost to join as an author?

As an author, you pay no annual membership fee.

You only pay:

a one-time administrative fee of € 75
a share in Sabam

You choose the option that best suits you:

Full share - € 124
You have voting rights and can help shape Sabam’s direction
Partial share - € 31
You can attend the general meeting, but do not have voting rights