🎶 Bringing the Industry TogetherOn May 20th, 2025, UPRS convened a vital mediation meeting with key music stakeholders, including UMPA, Omziki, OPUS Music Africa, and representatives of legendary artists’ estates. The session focused on improving dialogue between music rights holders,…
On May 16, 2025, UPRS hosted URSB officials, who oversee Collective Management Organizations, at our offices to ensure compliance with the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Act 2006. Together, we’re advancing our vision of a Uganda where creators are empowered and…
On April 23, 2025, at Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), key stakeholders from Uganda Performing Right Society (UPRS), URSB, International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), and National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) gathered to enhance industry collaboration and compliance. Broadcasters,…
🎼 ATTENTION MUSIC PUBLISHERS! 🎼Here’s what went down at the UPRS x UMPA Meeting on 16th April 2025: The meeting aimed to strengthen collaboration and ensure fair royalty distribution for all publishers. A key focus was on improving the accuracy…
UPRS Metadata Update is Now Live! The Uganda Performing Rights Society (UPRS) has officially launched its Metadata Update Process, beginning with members who have paid the UGX 50,000 membership fee. This initiative is designed to enhance the accuracy and standardization…
Music Producers should join UPRS Record labels and music producers in Uganda are encouraged to join UPRS and declare their works to secure rightful royalties. By presenting agreements with artists, performers, composers, and other creators that clearly indicate percentage shares,…
Dear UPRS Members, Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Uganda Performing Rights Society (UPRS) will be held on Friday, 28th March 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in the Uganda Business Facilitation Centre – Auditorium (URSB,…
You are invited to register for a Zoom webinar!When: Feb 27, 2025 08:30 AM NairobiTopic: Workshop On Collective Management Of Digital Rights With CMOs & Digital PlatformsRegister in advance for this webinar:https://ursb-go-ug.zoom.us/…/WN_kofcNkIwRmSx5bJnsnf5tgAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing…
By securing a music license from the Uganda Performing Rights Society (UPRS), commercial music users gain several key benefits while upholding the rights of music creators and rights holders. These benefits include: ✔ Ensuring Fair Compensation for Creators and Rights…
Fraud Alert Be cautious about people masquerading as UPRS staff and asking for 2025 Music License. UPRS operates a non-cash policy and payments are ONLY made via our official accounts: Airtel-4276758 MTN-UPRSL Tropical Bank: 0010092264 MORE INFO: +256 771 952…