Sabam
Compose music for a series
Componeer muziek voor een audiovisuele serie
A quarter of the cost of original music for a TV or streaming series, for the composer or the producer.
- Country
Belgium- Category
- Creation
- Who applies
- Artists
- When to apply
- Rolling, until the yearly budget runs out
Who can apply
- Composers who are Sabam members, or audiovisual producers hiring one
- At least 4 episodes of 52 minutes or 6 of 26 minutes, with a broadcast or distribution deal
- Original music budget of at least 0.8% of the series budget and 70% of the music used
- The composer contract separates the composer fee from the music production budget
How to apply
- Apply through the online form
- Attach the music budget, financing plans, composer contract and the broadcaster's letter
- Sabam assesses the request within 15 working days
- Send proof of costs within 12 months to receive up to 25% of the music costs
Questions
- How much does Compose music for a series pay?
- Up to €6,000 per grant, paid by Sabam.
- Who can apply for Compose music for a series?
- Composers who are Sabam members, or audiovisual producers hiring one. At least 4 episodes of 52 minutes or 6 of 26 minutes, with a broadcast or distribution deal. Original music budget of at least 0.8% of the series budget and 70% of the music used. The composer contract separates the composer fee from the music production budget.
- When can I apply for Compose music for a series?
- Rolling, until the yearly budget runs out.
- Where do I apply for Compose music for a series?
- 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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