Uganda Musicians Association
Your Rights.
Your Voice.
Your Platform.
The official digital office for Uganda's musicians. Register, renew membership, access legal support, and connect to opportunities in one trusted place.
Member community
Representing Uganda's musicians wherever culture moves.
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Member Card
Member name
Artist Full Name
Professional Musician
Member ID
UMA-2026-00001
Active
3,292
UMA members
4
Regions
6
Service desks
UGX 50K
To join today
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Uganda Musicians Association
Your Rights.
Your Voice.
Your Platform.
The official digital office of the Uganda Musicians Association. Register, renew membership, access legal support, and connect to opportunities — all in one place.
4
Regions
9
Sub-regions
6
Service desks
UGX 50K
To join today
Copyright Reform — Active advocacyUPRS Reform — Members engagedCRBT Licensing — In progressPrivate Copy Levy — MonitoringCreative Industry Tax — Advocacy underwayJoin UMA — UGX 50,000 joining feeCopyright Reform — Active advocacyUPRS Reform — Members engagedCRBT Licensing — In progressPrivate Copy Levy — MonitoringCreative Industry Tax — Advocacy underwayJoin UMA — UGX 50,000 joining fee
What we offer
Services for Every Member
Six dedicated service desks. Submit a request online and track it in your member portal.
01 / RIGHTS AND LEGAL
Rights and Legal Support
Copyright questions, contract review, infringement complaints, split sheet guidance, and referrals to legal partners.
Open a request →02 / UPRS SUPPORT
UPRS Support Desk
UPRS registration guidance, royalty concerns, AGM issues, member complaints, and documentation support.
Open a request →03 / WELFARE
Welfare and Insurance
Funeral insurance, health insurance information, emergency support, and member hardship case assistance.
Open a request →04 / EVENTS AND OPPS
Events and Opportunities
Gig listings, UMA events, member showcases, festival calls, auditions, and brand campaign opportunities.
Open a request →05 / REGIONAL
Regional Desk
Connect with your regional or sub-regional coordinator. Local activity support and issue escalation.
Open a request →06 / MEDIA AND PR
Media and PR Desk
Press inquiries, member publicity requests, official statements, content submissions, and profile corrections.
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Digital Member
2026
ARTIST FULL NAME
Professional Musician
Member No.
UMA-2026-00001
Region
Eastern
Valid until
31 DEC 2026
Active
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Verified membership
Your Digital Membership Card
Download your verified card. Any venue, promoter, or partner scans the QR to confirm your status instantly.
- Available immediately in your portal after approval
- QR links to a public verification page — safe details only
- Status updates automatically: Active, Expired, or Suspended
- Download as PDF or image for print or digital sharing
New member fee
UGX 50Konce
Annual renewal
UGX 20Kper year
Policy and rights
Advocacy Tracker
UMA is active on five policy fronts. Track progress, read our positions, and contribute to open consultations.
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Copyright Reform
Copyright Amendment Act passed in 2026 after sustained creator-rights advocacy.
reforms adopted
UPRS Reform
UMA proposals contributed to governance reforms at UPRS.
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CRBT Licensing
UMA proposals were adopted in the Copyright Amendment Act 2026.
monitoring
Private Copy Levy
Monitoring legislative movement on a private copy levy.
active
Creative Industry Tax
Challenging disproportionate withholding tax on musician income.
Open consultation
Have a view on policy?
Members submit feedback on open consultations directly through the portal.
See all issues →National structure
Regions and Coordinators
National Coordinator
Nambuya Jovia M (Lanisha) — All Regions
Northern Region
Maxwell Aleper (Evy Treyz)
Eastern Region
Muzaale Geoffrey (Geo Bless)
Western Region
Coordinator Vacant — contact national coordinator
Sub-Regional Coordinators
Teso
Andrew Eyasu (Konvict)
Greater Mityana
Buryahika Douglas
Acholi
Layeng Fortune (Laxzy Mover)
Busoga
Muzaale Geoffrey (Geo Bless)
Elgon
Nambuya Jovia M (Lanisha)
Karamoja
Maxwell Aleper (Evy Treyz)
Mubende
Brenda Komugisha (Brenda K)
Lango
Atine Maros Ceasar
West Nile
Kennedy Madira (JM Kennedy K)
Ready to Join UMA?
Join thousands of Ugandan musicians. Access rights support, welfare, training, and a verified membership card — online, right now.
New members: UGX 50,000 | Annual renewal: UGX 20,000 | Pay by mobile money