To ensure proper monitoring of your copyrights and obtain financial compensation when your work is used, streamed, broadcast in public, on radio or television. 

Your works are not being distributed yet? Wait until they are before joining, as Sabam does not protect the works but guarantees payment whenever they are broadcast. 

Are you a performing artist rather than an author? Then you do not need to join Sabam. You can obtain neighbouring rights royalties by contacting PlayRight.