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Featured | 2 June 2023

#IT2023 TRENCH: THE KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE – JACQUELINE SPRINGER IN CONVERSATION WITH RAY BLK 

For #IT2023, our media partner TRENCH, an independent music, style, and culture platform, dedicated to the past, present and future of Black music, delivered a powerful knowledge exchange. Jacqueline Springer, Curator Africa & Diaspora: Performance, V&A London led the conversation with UD Ambassador, RAY BLK, offering up carefully crafted questions about RAY’s journey as an artist and multi-hyphenate…

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Artists, Events, Featured, IT2023, Talent House | 2 June 2023

#IT2023 TRENCH: THE KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE – JACQUELINE SPRINGER IN CONVERSATION WITH RAY BLK 

For #IT2023, our media partner TRENCH, an independent music, style, and culture platform, dedicated to the past, present and future of Black music, delivered a powerful knowledge exchange. Jacqueline Springer, Curator Africa & Diaspora: Performance, V&A London led the conversation with UD Ambassador, RAY BLK, offering up carefully crafted questions about RAY’s journey as an artist and multi-hyphenate…

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Artists, Events, Featured, IT2023, Talent House | 1 June 2023

#IT2023 The Spit Game: Live Cypher

For Industry Takeover 2023, our friends at Spit Game showed an #IT2023 audience how they do their thing – filming a live cypher at UD’s Talent House…

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Events, Level 4, Talent House | 30 May 2023

LEVEL 4 UPDATE: APPLY NOW VIA UCAS EXTRA!

Looking to start your degree this year? Not received an offer yet? Did you know you can still apply for UD’s bespoke new Level 4 music courses (the first year of a degree), starting in September 2023 at Talent House, via UCAS EXTRA? Read all about it…

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Artists, Events, Featured, Guide, IT2023, Talent House, What's On | 30 May 2023

#IT2023 Production Masterclass with TSB, Powered by The Flight Club

TSB has produced for the likes of J Hus, Headie One and more. The Production Masterclass at Talent House for #IT2023 had a lengthy Q&A to start before we went to use UD’s state-of-the-art studios to watch him show us how it’s done. Kat Friar reports…

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Artists, Featured, Music | 26 May 2023

UD Selects: May Mixtape

Bringing you a pick of the month’s best releases, Maria Hanlon presents 10 tunes that have hit her decks – and got a reload – in May. Starring Conducta, Mysie, Footsie, Sir Spyro, Meron T, Damian Raush, Mungo’s Hi Fi, Prince Alla, KAYTRAMINÉ, KAYTRANADA, Aminé, Pharrell Williams, Arlo Parks, Phoebe Bridgers, Safiyyah, Sam Binga, Bakey, Redders & RADA…

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Artists, Events, Featured, Guide, IT2023, Talent House, What's On | 25 May 2023

#IT2023 TikTok Video & Content Masterclass

On day three of UD’s Industry Takeover, the morning revolved around a TikTok UK Masterclass, helping artists utilise the platform to find their audience. Kat Friar presents an in-depth recap of the event and that all important advice shared…

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Artists, Events, Featured, Music | 22 May 2023

UD Low Down: UD @ Zahara, The Great Escape 2023

On a rainy Friday in Brighton, patrons and professionals found respite at Zahara nightclub, where some of UD’s finest Incubator co-hort took over the stage for the afternoon. The intimate venue was lit by epic lighting that changed colours, reflecting over the array of talent that graced the stage. Starring David GotSound, NAYANA AB, Emiko, Mar!k, AE & Saiming…

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Artists, Events, Featured, Guide, Talent House, What's On | 18 May 2023

#IT2023 IN CONVERSATION WITH FINESSE FOREVA & JB MADE IT, POWERED BY MMF 

Next on the #IT2023 agenda, Eric Hunter of Music Managers Forum (MMF) spoke to producer JB Made It and TK, co-founders of award winning independent record label and management company, Finesse Foreva…

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Artists, Events, Featured, Guide, IT2023, Talent House | 16 May 2023

#IT2023 DOWN TO BUSINESS WITH PPL, PRS AND FRIENDS

Industry Takeover 2023 gave artists, producers and aspiring music industry professionals a plethora of knowledge about the business side of music. If you didn’t make it down, don’t worry – we’ve got the important info covered!

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Artists, Events, Featured, Music, Talent House, What's On | 15 May 2023

UD Presents: Free Yard Songwriting Camp

UD Presents: Free Yard Songwriting Camp. Create. Collaborate. Network. Perform. Uplift. If you’re aged 17-19 then read on for our May half term opportunity…

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Artists, Events, Featured, Music, Talent House, What's On | 15 May 2023

UD Low Down: Open Mic @ Talent House, 04/05

It’s the first week of the month, when UD holds its Open Mic, showcasing new and up-coming talent. Hosted by our very own star on the rise, Nayana, it’s the perfect way to start the month – with a vibe. Delve into a gallery of highs, courtesy of our resident Open Mic photographer, Dres Lenses…

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Artists, Events, Featured, Interviews, IT2023, Talent House | 3 May 2023

#IT2023 0207 Def Jam: In Conversation with Alex & Alec Boateng

The second #IT2023 event of Monday saw Chi Chi Izundu (BBC) speak to twin brothers and Co-Presidents, Alex & Alec Boateng about their label, 0207 Def Jam. Kat Friar reports…

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Artists, Events, Featured, Music, What's On | 27 April 2023

UD x THE GREAT ESCAPE, MAY 12TH @ ZAHARA, BRIGHTON

UD return to The Great Escape in 2023 with David GotSound, Nayana AB, Emiko, AE, Mar!k, Chrissy Day & Saiming taking to the Zahara Nightclub stage on Friday afternoon, 12th May, from midday onwards… Roll up!

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Artists, Featured, Music | 27 April 2023

UD Selects: April Mixtape

Bringing you a pick of the month’s best releases, Maria Hanlon presents 10 tunes that have hit her decks – and got a reload – in April. Starring Arlo Parks, SBTRKT, Sampha, George Riley, TOTEK, Amie Blu, Bone Slim, Catching Cairo, Turno, Kwaku Asante, NAYANA AB, p-rallel, Tamera, Toddla T & DEJA…

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Artists, Events, Featured, Guide, Interviews, IT2023, Music, Talent House, What's On | 18 April 2023

#IT2023 THE A&R REALITY CHECK: WHAT DOES ARTIST SUCCESS LOOK LIKE IN 2023? 

The start of a jam packed #IT2023 week beamed ahead as UD’s Industry Takeover kicked off on the Monday, with a panel discussing what artist success looks like in 2023. Starring host Benjamin Turner, Benson Udia, Joy Warmann, Preye Crooks, Davina Merchant & Theo Oliver. Kat Friar reports…

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Artists, Events, Featured, Music, Talent House, What's On | 17 April 2023

UD Low Down: Open Mic x Complex UK @ Talent House #IT2023

Switching things up for Industry Takeover 2023, Open Mic, hosted by UD’s very own Nayana, was powered by Complex UK, who will soon be supporting some of their favourite artists on the come-up editorially. Tumi, Callum Jaye, Hillarynx, Zuko Rosemeid, Valerie Njenga, Allyson, YESHA, David GotSound, Chrissy Day, Mar!k, J2, D Wills, Ashley Tragic, BsMnT J, MALAIKA, Humble Shaun, ESTHER DURIN and many more took to the Talent House stage. Maria Hanlon reports…

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