Following his successful concert at Serena Hotel on Friday, January 31st, Ugandan artist A Pass has made it clear that he will not tolerate unauthorized uploads of his performance on YouTube.
Selective Sharing Policy
During a TikTok live session, A Pass emphasized that while he encourages fans to share short clips of his show on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter), he draws a hard line when it comes to full-length uploads on YouTube.
“People can post what they want. Instagram, feel free to post. Facebook, feel free to post. X, feel free to post. YouTube, don’t do it!”
Quality Control Over His Content
While A Pass appreciates fan engagement and the excitement surrounding his performances, he believes that quality control over his content is essential. He acknowledges that YouTube Shorts and brief snippets are acceptable, but full-length recordings pose a problem.
“You like to have quality control as an artist. YouTube Shorts are fine, but full recording isn’t ideal. We spend a lot of our time and efforts and want the fans to get the best quality.”
Protecting Artistic Integrity
A Pass’s stance highlights a growing concern among artists about how their work is distributed online. Full concert recordings can diminish the exclusivity of their performances and affect official releases that are carefully crafted for public consumption.
What’s Next?
Fans and content creators have been urged to respect A Pass’s wishes and refrain from uploading his full concerts on YouTube. Instead, they are encouraged to share short clips on social media, which allows for engagement while preserving the integrity of his work.
Stay tuned for further updates on A Pass’s upcoming projects and performances!
