Sabam
Compose music for theatre or dance
Componeer muziek voor theater of dans
A creation grant for original music for a theatre, dance or stage production, requested by the commissioner.
- 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 want to join
- At least 15 minutes of original music and a music budget of at least €3,500
- A premiere date is set; one application every three years
How to apply
- The producer, company or author applies via the online form, with the composer's agreement
- Apply at least four months before the premiere
- Attach CVs, the composer agreement, work registration, show dates, project text and budget
- Sabam assesses the request within 15 working days
Questions
- How much does Compose music for theatre or dance pay?
- Up to €2,000 per grant, paid by Sabam.
- Who can apply for Compose music for theatre or dance?
- Composers who are Sabam members or want to join. At least 15 minutes of original music and a music budget of at least €3,500. A premiere date is set; one application every three years.
- When can I apply for Compose music for theatre or dance?
- Rolling, until the yearly budget runs out.
- Where do I apply for Compose music for theatre or dance?
- 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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