AGADU
Asociación General de Autores del Uruguay
The performance & mechanical responsible for collecting royalties in Uruguay.
About AGADU
AGADU is Uruguay's general association of authors, serving songwriters, composers, and music publishers. It administers performance and mechanical rights for compositions used in Uruguay.
Uruguay is small in population but culturally engaged with music — from candombe and murga to global pop and Latin urbano. Broadcasting, public performance, and streaming all generate consistent royalties processed through AGADU.
For international songwriters whose music earns in Uruguay, AGADU is the route through which compositional royalties flow to members and partner societies worldwide.
How AGADU works
Uruguayan Market Coverage
AGADU licenses public performance and mechanical reproduction of music throughout Uruguay.
What It Collects
Broadcast, public performance, online streaming, and reproduction royalties for songwriters and publishers.
Distribution
AGADU distributes on a regular cycle and routes international royalties through reciprocal agreements.
International Reach
Reciprocal agreements connect AGADU to sister societies across Latin America and worldwide.
Why AGADU matters for songwriters
Uruguay is served by AGADU for performance & mechanical royalties. Without direct registration, international songwriters rely on reciprocal agreements — which typically add 12–24 months of delay before royalties reach you.
Frequently asked questions about AGADU
What does AGADU cover?
AGADU administers performance and mechanical rights for compositions used in Uruguay — covering broadcast, public performance, streaming, and reproduction.
Is Uruguay worth registering for?
Uruguay is small in population but culturally engaged with music, with consistent broadcast and streaming usage. AGADU royalties are modest individually but should not be left in black-box pools.
How does my publishing admin work with AGADU?
A publishing administrator can register your works directly with AGADU so Uruguayan royalties are routed to you rather than relying on slower reciprocal flows.
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