Why Businesses should pay for a music license
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 Holders – A UPRS license ensures that artists, composers, producers, and other rights holders receive fair royalties for the public use of their music. This financial support enables them to continue creating and producing high-quality music.
✔ Avoiding Legal Penalties for Copyright Infringement – Unauthorized use of copyrighted music can lead to legal consequences, including fines and potential lawsuits. Obtaining a UPRS license provides legal protection by ensuring compliance with Uganda’s copyright laws, allowing businesses and organizations to use music without the risk of infringement claims.
✔ Contributing to the Growth of Uganda’s Creative Industry – Licensing fees collected by UPRS are reinvested into the local music industry, fostering talent development, supporting music production, and sustaining the livelihoods of artists and industry professionals. By obtaining a license, commercial music users actively contribute to the sustainability and expansion of Uganda’s vibrant music ecosystem.
✔ Enhancing Business Reputation and Customer Experience – Licensed music creates a lively and engaging atmosphere in commercial spaces such as restaurants, hotels, bars, radio stations, and events. By using legally authorized music, businesses build a reputation of integrity while delivering quality entertainment to their customers.
✔ Supporting the Enforcement of Copyright Laws in Uganda – UPRS plays a crucial role in upholding intellectual property rights in Uganda. By acquiring a license, commercial music users support efforts to combat music piracy and strengthen the legal framework that protects the rights of local and international artists.
Ultimately, obtaining a UPRS license is a responsible and ethical decision that benefits both music users and the creative community, ensuring that music continues to thrive as a valuable cultural and economic asset in Uganda.
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