About UPRS
Protecting and promoting music rights in Uganda
The Uganda Performing Rights Society (UPRS) represents and protects the rights of music creators and publishers. Through licensing, rights management, and fair royalty distribution, UPRS ensures that creators are properly recognized and compensated when their music is used publicly.
Who we are
UPRS is Uganda’s collective management organization responsible for administering performing rights on behalf of composers, songwriters, and music publishers. The society licenses the use of music to businesses, broadcasters, venues, and other music users, ensuring that creators receive fair remuneration for the use of their works.
By managing these rights collectively, UPRS simplifies the licensing process for music users while ensuring that creators benefit from the value their music generates in the public sphere.
Our Mission
To protect, administer, and promote the rights of music creators while ensuring fair compensation whenever their works are used.
Our Vision
A thriving creative ecosystem where music creators in Uganda are respected, supported, and rewarded for their work.
What UPRS does
UPRS provides essential services that connect music creators and music users while ensuring transparency and accountability in the management of rights.
Membership
Register creators and rights holders, manage their works, and provide guidance on protecting and administering their music rights.
Licensing
Issue licenses that allow businesses, broadcasters, and venues to legally play or perform music while ensuring that creators benefit from its use.
Royalties
Collect and distribute royalties to members based on the usage of their works, ensuring transparency and fairness in the distribution process.
Governance and transparency
UPRS operates under a governance structure designed to ensure accountability and representation of its members. The society is guided by a board of directors and operates with clear internal processes that support transparency and responsible management.
Through published reports, governance information, and public communication, UPRS remains committed to maintaining trust among creators, music users, and the wider public.
Collaboration and partnerships
UPRS works with local and international partners, including government institutions, broadcasters, venues, and international collective management organizations. These partnerships strengthen the protection of Ugandan music rights both locally and globally.
Work with UPRS
Whether you are a creator looking to protect your work or a music user seeking the right license, UPRS provides the structure and support needed to make music rights work for everyone.