What conditions must I as an author meet to become a member of Sabam?

You have to meet the following two conditions*:

  • You are the author of at least one original work in one of the following disciplines: music, audiovisual work, theatre & dance, visual arts and literature. Or you are the author of a translation/adaptation/arrangement of a work in one of these disciplines. In the latter case, there must be a genuine creative contribution and it must have been approved by the original rightholders.
  • You prove that your works have been used in public (communication to the public, reproduction) during the last two years before your membership application.

* You can find more details in article 6 of our general regulations (NL) - (FR).