About us
What is the Comité du cœur?
The Comité du cœur is an association founded in 1951 and registered as a charity since 1953. Its purpose is to help authors and composers, members of Sacem who are facing serious difficulties.
Being a donor, an invaluable help
Author, composer, publisher, individual, company,
you can make a one-off or
regular donation to the Comité du cœur!
The association is registered as a charity,
your donations are tax-deductible
and you will receive a tax receipt.
members on December 31, 2024
euros on relief actions and associations’ support in 2024
creators awarded since 2000
« Supporting the Comité du cœur for…
35 years ?! already !!
Happy to help less fortunate artists.
All the best, JJG »— Jean-Jacques Goldman
What we do
For Sacem members
The Comité du cœur’s social initiatives are made possible by donations from members of the charity and from one-off donors.
Authors and composers in serious difficulty who can prove that they have lived off their royalties or associations of public interest can benefit from a financial aid from the Comité du cœur.
Claude Arrieu Award
The Claude Arrieu award
is given
every two years
to a young composer
of symphonic music.
is given
every two years
to a young composer
of symphonic music.
Francis Baxter Award
The Francis Baxter Award
supports the career of a
young composer of popular music
and rewards the talent
of a professional accordion artist.
supports the career of a
young composer of popular music
and rewards the talent
of a professional accordion artist.
Comité du cœur Award
The Comité du cœur award
is a solidarity prize,
given each year to a member
in appreciation,
encouragement
and support of their work.
is a solidarity prize,
given each year to a member
in appreciation,
encouragement
and support of their work.
Louis Ganne Award
The Louis Ganne Award
is given to two
SACEM members each year –
a composer, conductor
or musical director –
in the instrumental
and vocal music field.
is given to two
SACEM members each year –
a composer, conductor
or musical director –
in the instrumental
and vocal music field.
Michaële Award
The Michaële Award
is a support award
given each year
to a female creator -
writer or composer.
is a support award
given each year
to a female creator -
writer or composer.
