Sabam Music Academy
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For creators with a plan
Have you recently joined Sabam? Then you know: the first steps are often the hardest. Where do you start? How do you get the most out of your membership? What are your rights? And your opportunities?
That’s why there’s the Sabam Music Academy. Designed especially for new members who want to grow as creators. We guide you, keep you informed, and listen. Because the needs of our newest members help shape how we work.
What to expect
As a member of the Academy, you’ll have two years of opportunities to grow, network, and learn. Here’s a sample of what’s on offer:
- 2 Academy Network Days per year
Talks, speed dates with music professionals, masterclasses… - Free access to training programs such as Crash Course or Conseil de la Musique
- Tickets to networking events like Les Nuits, Feeërieën, or Fifty Lab
- Priority consideration for our Sabam writing camps
- Activities through our cultural partnerships
- A direct line to our team: music.academy@sabam.be
Who is eligible?
If you’ve been a Sabam member for less than two years, you have a chance to be automatically accepted into the Music Academy. To determine eligibility, we consider three criteria:
1. You’ve already been noticed
You participated in a talent or music competition with your own work and were selected by a jury or the public. Examples include Humo’s Rock Rally, De Nieuwe Lichting, Sound Track, Concours Circuit, Gent Jazz, F dans le texte, Lift You Up, The Voice, or a conservatory award.
2. You’re active on streaming platforms
Your music is available on Spotify, Apple Music, or other platforms. You have at least 10,000 monthly listeners, two songs with at least 10,000 streams each, and your tracks have been included in a curated playlist. Your artist page looks professional, and your latest release is less than a year old.
3. You have completed a music program
You earned a bachelor’s or master’s degree from a conservatory or a full-time music school.
A colleague from the Member Relations team will review who automatically qualifies. If you’re selected, you’ll be able to participate in everything the Academy has to offer for two years.
What happens next?
After two years, we hope you’ll have taken your career to the next level. We’ll stay in touch through other programs, events, or one-on-one mentoring. The Academy is a starting point, not the end of the line.
Would you like to be part of the Academy?
Have you been a Sabam member for less than two years? Do you think you qualify based on your background?Get in touch! Email us with a link to your music and a brief statement of interest. We’re curious to hear your story.
Music starts with the creators. And talent deserves a little boost.