Vision Statement
Leading Voice of Songwriters in Uganda
To be the leading voice and unified body of songwriters in Uganda, championing creativity, protecting rights, and building a sustainable and globally competitive songwriting industry.
Songwriters Association of Uganda
SWAU — Protecting Uganda’s Songwriters, Stories & Creative Rights
A national creative body built to unite songwriters, strengthen authorship, support professional music writing, and connect Uganda’s creative voices to the world.
Selected Engagement
National songwriter engagements and member dialogue sessions
Mission Statement
Unite, Represent & Empower
To unite, represent, and empower songwriters in Uganda through advocacy, rights protection, professional development, strategic partnerships, and economic initiatives that enhance artistic excellence and sustainable livelihoods.
About Us
Written in the spirit of Uganda’s creative voice — organized, protected, and carried forward by songwriters.
A professional home for Ugandan songwriters
SWAU is a national platform for Uganda’s songwriters, built through member conversations, meetings, workshops, and creative engagements. It protects authorship, supports rights awareness, strengthens unity, and gives songwriters a professional voice within Uganda’s growing music and cultural industry.
Official Updates
Reports, Conferences, Symposiums & Engagements
National Songwriters Rights Conference
A structured discussion on authorship, publishing, royalties, and protection of Ugandan creative works.
Published by SWAU SecretariatCreative Economy Symposium
Engagement with cultural leaders, writers, producers, and institutions on the future of Uganda’s music economy.
Published by Programs OfficeRegional Music Rights Dialogue
SWAU participation in cross-border conversations on songwriter recognition and copyright enforcement.
Published by International Relations DeskSongwriting & Publishing Workshop
Hands-on sessions guiding members on publishing structures, royalties, and songwriting professionalism.
Published by Education DeskMembers General Assembly
Annual gathering of members to review progress, discuss policies, and align on strategic direction.
Published by SWAU SecretariatStakeholder Industry Roundtable
Dialogue between songwriters, labels, producers, and media stakeholders to strengthen collaboration.
Published by Partnerships Office