Uganda Performing Right Society (UPRS)
Founded in 1985 by Ugandan authors, primarily musicians, the Uganda Performing Right Society (UPRS) was established to advance copyright administration in Uganda. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies as a Company Limited by Guarantee, meaning it has no share capital and belongs collectively to all its members.
Recognized by the Government of Uganda as a Collecting Society, UPRS is also a member of the Confederation of International Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC). Through reciprocal agreements with other copyright societies worldwide, UPRS ensures that:
- Foreign and local copyrighted works within its repertoire are protected in Uganda.
- Ugandan works are safeguarded internationally through partner societies.
Currently, UPRS represents the rights of over 4,000 members across Uganda. It licenses organizations to perform or play copyrighted music on behalf of its members and international affiliates, ensuring royalties are fairly collected and distributed.
By not being a member of UPRS, artists risk losing substantial earnings, as royalties collected globally cannot be remitted to non-members. UPRS actively promotes and protects copyright value while representing all genres of music, ensuring that creators receive fair compensation for their work.
OUR VISION
A Uganda where creators are empowered and musical work is valued, protected, and fairly rewarded.
OUR MISSION
To protect, promote, and monetize the economic rights and interests of our members.
OUR THEM
To make music pay.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Increase royalty collections
• Simplify processes to ease registration
• Promote timely and equitable distribution of royalties
• Increase levels of awareness about UPRS services
• Increase membership
• Enhance staff capacity to execute UPRS mandate
• Improve processes
CORE VALUES
• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Excellence
• Transparency
• Accountability