Welcome to UPRS

UPRS is Uganda’s national music rights organization supporting creators and licensees through rights protection, licensing administration, and royalty distribution. Register works, get licensed, and build trust through transparency.

Latest News & Updates

Announcements, licensing guidance, and transparency updates from UPRS.

UpdatesFeb 2026

UPRS Begins Website Modernization Program

UPRS is upgrading the public website to improve transparency, licensing access, and creator services.

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LicensingFeb 2026

Licensing Guidance for Events and Venues (Draft)

A simplified guide for public performance licensing—covering events, bars, hotels, transport, and more.

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EducationFeb 2026

How Royalty Distribution Works (Explainer)

Learn the steps from work declaration to verified usage, reporting, and distribution timelines.

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PressFeb 2026

Governance & Reporting: What We Publish

UPRS will publish key reports and governance information to strengthen public trust and accountability.

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Total Members

4,443

Total Works

24,489

Total Affiliates

Figures shown are based on current UPRS records.

Register as a Member

Join UPRS to declare your works, protect your rights, and access royalty distributions.

Start Registration

Apply for a Music License

For broadcasters, venues, businesses, and platforms: get licensed to use music legally.

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How It Works

Understand the full journey: membership, work declaration, licensing, and royalty distribution.

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What UPRS Does

We operate as a national rights infrastructure helping creators protect their works and enabling businesses to use music legally through licensing.

Rights Collection

We administer rights and track music usage across approved channels and partners.

Royalty Distribution

Royalties are processed and distributed to eligible rights holders based on verified usage.

Licensing Administration

Businesses and broadcasters can obtain licenses aligned with usage categories and tariffs.

Advocacy & Governance

We represent creator interests and publish governance and reporting to build public trust.

How It Works

A simple, transparent path from registration to royalty distribution.

Register

Create your membership profile and verify your identity.

Declare Works

Submit your songs/works so they can be identified and protected.

We License Usage

UPRS licenses legal usage across businesses, broadcasters, and platforms.

Royalties Paid

Royalties are distributed based on verified usage and reporting.

Transparency & Reports

UPRS publishes key governance and reporting information to strengthen public trust, accountability, and creator confidence.

Need a Music License?

If you play music publicly (venue, radio/TV, event, business, transport, online), licensing helps creators earn fairly and keeps your operation compliant.