From 6th to 8th November 2025, AUMEX lights up Kampala with empowering workshops and showcases. Downtown Music Publishing Africa will host a session on publishing, sync, copyright management on 6th November. Credits: “AUMEX Conference” — Amplify Uganda Music Expo; Client: AUMEX.
Why this matters for East Africa right now
Our workshop is aimed to educate creators on how to protect their works and also ensure that they earn accordingly.
Meet the Downtown team in Kampala
Our team on the ground includes Kgotso Masithela (Music Licensing Coordinator) and Kefiloe Molefe (A&R Manager). Kgotso plays a key role in managing and licensing works by rising African artists; with over five years’ experience, he’s helping redefine how the continent’s creative rights are valued and protected. Bring your latest work, your questions and your split sheets—let’s map the quickest path from streams and airplay to statements and settlements.
The playbook we’ll share
- Registration of works: How to align local CMO data with international societies so East African works don’t stall in matching.
- Sync that clears fast: What buyers in film/TV, ads and games need—contactable rights-holders, instrumental/clean versions, territory notes—and how we turn briefs into licences without last-minute fire drills.
- Copyright management: ISRC/ISWC hygiene, publishing agreements that reflect real splits, and practical steps to capture neighbouring rights from radio and public performance.
Let’s get your catalogue earning
If you’re attending AUMEX, book time with the Downtown Music Publishing Africa team for any questions you might have.
Sources
- AUMEX Uganda — conference overview and programme.
- Downtown Music Publishing Africa — Sync & Licensing and Copyright Management services.
