Sabam
Compose commissioned classical music
Componeer klassieke muziek in opdracht
Half of the fee for a new contemporary classical commission, for composers already performed in a professional context.
- Country
Belgium- Category
- Creation
- Who applies
- Artists
- When to apply
- Rolling, until the yearly budget runs out
Who can apply
- The commissioned composer is a Sabam member (at least half, for several composers)
- The composer already has works performed in a professional context
- New contemporary classical work with at least two performances, premiere within a year
- One commission per composer a year
How to apply
- The commissioning organisation applies through the online form, or the composer starts it
- Add the organisation profile, composer bio, planned performances and a fee based on the COMAV table
- Sabam assesses the request within 15 working days
- Send the commission contract and score within 12 months; Sabam pays the organisation
Questions
- How much does Compose commissioned classical music pay?
- Up to €3,000 per grant, paid by Sabam.
- Who can apply for Compose commissioned classical music?
- The commissioned composer is a Sabam member (at least half, for several composers) The composer already has works performed in a professional context. New contemporary classical work with at least two performances, premiere within a year. One commission per composer a year.
- When can I apply for Compose commissioned classical music?
- Rolling, until the yearly budget runs out.
- Where do I apply for Compose commissioned classical music?
- On sabam.be, the funder's own site. Your application goes straight to Sabam.
Checked against sabam.be on October 28, 2026.
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