Traditional Instruments

Honouring masters of the adungu, endingidi, amadinda, and royal percussion who sustain Ugandan acoustic traditions across modern compositions and cultural ceremonies.

Contemporary Live Bands

Celebrating rhythm sections, brass horn arrangements, and full instrumental collectives demonstrating exceptional improvisational cohesion and dynamic festival execution.

Studio & Console Engineering

Recognising tracking engineers, mixing specialists, and mastering houses whose analog discipline and sonic clarity define Kampala's broadcast and streaming catalog.

We evaluate the weight of every strike, the tuning of ancient timber, and the dynamic range captured across the mixer. Popularity passes, but technical discipline and sonic lineage remain.

PAMIA Adjudication Council, Kampala

2025 Submissions Open

Official registration requires master audio deliverables, documented composer credits, and verified release dates across East African distribution channels.