SABAMBelgian Society of Authors, Composers, and Publishers.3.4 out of 5
3.4 out of 5
Hot take
SABAM is Belgium’s central performing rights organization, managing royalties for a broad spectrum of creators—music, audiovisual, visual arts, literature, and more. It offers robust support to members, handles the collection and distribution of royalties, and actively shapes copyright policy in Belgium. SABAM also enables local and foreign rights management, and its digital dashboard streamlines rights tracking for members. However, the organization has a reputation for being slow-moving and bureaucratic, and, like many legacy PROs, may not always be the most transparent or responsive to individual creators’ needs. Still, for Belgian artists looking for comprehensive rights protection across disciplines, SABAM remains the go-to, albeit with the usual caveats of a longstanding gatekeeper.
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Pros
Comprehensive royalty collection and distribution
Covers multiple creative disciplines beyond just music
Provides a digital dashboard for rights management
Active support and cultural funding initiatives
Influence on copyright policy and legal protection
Cons
Known for being slow and bureaucratic
Transparency can be an issue
Legacy structure may not fit all modern creators
Customer support responsiveness varies
Key Features
Royalty collection and distribution
Personal digital dashboard for rights management
Legal copyright support and representation
Support for multiple creative industries
Local and international rights management
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