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Uganda Performing Rights Society provides official public information, membership services, licensing guidance, rights administration and institutional publications through a clear and professional digital experience.

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Copyright Awareness Drive Reaches Mbale

Membership & Artist Relations

Copyright Awareness Drive Reaches Mbale

On Wednesday, 25th February 2026 , stakeholders in the creative industry gathered at Hotel 100 Mbale for a Copyright Awareness Workshop held under the nationwide copyright awareness drive.

UPRS • 3/26/2026
National Copyright Awareness Campaign Launched!

Executive Secretariat

National Copyright Awareness Campaign Launched!

The campaign was successfully launched on 17th February 2026 at Sheraton Hotel Kampala, bringing together key stakeholders from Uganda’s creative industry.

UPRS • 3/26/2026
UPRS HOLDS MASTERCLASS FOR SONGWRITERS & AUDIO PRODUCERS

Executive Secretariat

UPRS HOLDS MASTERCLASS FOR SONGWRITERS & AUDIO PRODUCERS

On 27th February 2026, the Uganda Performing Rights Society (UPRS) successfully hosted a Masterclass for Songwriters and Audio Producers at the Next Media Hub, bringing together key stakeholders in Uganda’s music industry for an afternoon of…

UPRS • 3/26/2026
EMPOWERING GOSPEL ARTISTS ON RIGHTS MANAGEMENT

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EMPOWERING GOSPEL ARTISTS ON RIGHTS MANAGEMENT

EMPOWERING GOSPEL ARTISTS ON RIGHTS MANAGEMENT The Uganda Performing Rights Society (UPRS), in collaboration with the Federation of Gospel Artists Uganda, successfully conducted a cooperative corporate awareness training aimed at equipping musicians with essential knowledge on…

UPRS • 3/26/2026

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For Creators

Membership, works declaration, royalty information and creator support.

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For Music Users

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Core Functions

What UPRS Does

Core institutional services presented in a clear and formal public interface.

Membership

Support creators through registration, works declaration and member guidance.

Licensing

Support lawful music use through clear licensing services and guidance.

Royalties

Support informed understanding of declarations, usage and royalty administration.

Governance

Publish notices, reports and public information to strengthen trust and accountability.