President Museveni has accredited a Copyright Administration System to guard musicians and guarantee they earn from their work.
Following a gathering with high officers and musicians together with Uganda Nationwide Musicians Federation president Eddy Kenzo, President Museveni mentioned, “The brand new expertise ought to have the ability to inform us who has performed my track and the place.”
The brand new system developed by State Home scientists underneath Eng. Sheba Kyobutungi will register musicians’ works, observe music utilization in bars, and on media (TVs and Radios), be sure that artists receives a commission for performs, and finish music piracy.
How It Works
Companies like bars, radio & TV stations will want a licensed gadget to play Ugandan music. The system will monitor and guarantee musicians earn a fair proportion. Eg: If a bar pays Shs. 1M for a music license, artists will receives a commission primarily based on play counts. A track performed 60 occasions earns 60% of the charge
- Bars should set up a tool to trace performs
- UCC will monitor compliance
- Uganda Police will implement the legislation
- Non-compliant companies danger closure
Why It Issues
Many musicians battle financially after their peak years. This method ensures lifetime earnings from their songs, benefiting each artists & their households.
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