Just joined Sabam? Be sure to check out our Music Academy.
A community of creators like you. A guide to your rights. A springboard to real opportunities.
No fluff, just a solid start.
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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 we created the Sabam Music Academy. Especially for new members who want to grow as artists. We guide you, inform you, and listen. Because the needs of our youngest members help shape the way we work.
What to expect
As a member of the Academy, you’ll get two years of opportunities to grow, network and learn. A few highlights:
- 2 Academy Network Days per year
Talks, speed dates with music professionals, masterclasses… - Free access to trainings such as Crash Course or Conseil de la Musique
- Tickets to networking events like Les Nuits, Feeërieën or Fifty Lab
- Priority when applying for our Sabam writing camps
- Activities via our cultural partnerships
- Direct contact with our team: music.academy@sabam.be
Who’s eligible?
If you joined Sabam less than two years ago, you may be selected automatically for the Music Academy. We look at three profiles:
1. You’ve already been noticed
You’ve taken part in a talent or music contest with original work, and were selected by a jury or the public. Think: 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 similar. You have at least 10,000 monthly listeners, two tracks with at least 10,000 streams each, and your work is featured in a curated playlist. Your artist page looks professional, and your most recent release was less than a year ago.
3. You’ve followed a music education
You earned a bachelor’s or master’s degree from a conservatory or full-time music school.
A colleague from our Member Relations team checks who qualifies automatically. If you’re selected, you’ll be able to take part in everything the Academy offers for two years.
And after that?
After two years, we hope you’ve taken your next career step. We’ll stay in touch through other programmes, events or personal guidance. The Academy is a starting point. Not a final stop.
Want to join the Academy?
Are you a Sabam member for less than two years? Think you match one of the profiles?
Get in touch! Email us at music.academy@sabam.be with a link to your music and a short motivation. We’d love to hear your story.
Music starts with the makers. And talent deserves a boost.