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Featured | 6 July 2026

What’s On… Industry Takeover Series: Better Listening presents One Song

Odeal heard his EP on this rig before it dropped. And, on 16th July, the Better Listening speaker’s at Talent House — and it could be playing your song…

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Talent House | 13 July 2026

News: UD’s Recruiting – Apply for Community & Membership Coordinator (Freelance)

UD is hiring a Community & Membership Coordinator to help build the next chapter of Talent House – growing our community programme, strengthening partnerships, and turning engagement into lasting membership. Freelance, 2.5 days a week, based in Stratford. Here’s what the role involves and how to apply…

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Artists, Events, Featured, Talent House, What's On | 6 July 2026

What’s On… Industry Takeover Series: Better Listening presents One Song

Odeal heard his EP on this rig before it dropped. And, on 16th July, the Better Listening speaker’s at Talent House — and it could be playing your song…

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Artists, Events, Featured, What's On | 3 July 2026

What’s On… UD Music Opens The Waterfront Stage at Power & Respect, 11th July, Queen Elizabeth Park

UD Music presents lina sounds, Charlotte Dowsson, Isabelle Mettle and DJ Mimi Rich as part of Power & Respect, the second live weekend of The Music is Black Festival from East Bank at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on July 11th. And it’s free to attend…

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What's On | 2 July 2026

News: BBC Where It Begins – applications open 6th July

Where It Begins is an eight-week paid trainee scheme for people interested in developing audio production skills. If you’re at the beginning of your career and haven’t worked for the BBC before, this could be the scheme for you…

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Artists, Talent House, What's On | 23 June 2026

What’s On… Emerging Artist Residency June

UD are happy to announce the next artist taking part in our Emerging Artist Residency – a dedicated programme designed to champion the next wave of musical talent via complimentary studio access. This June, we invited RONI to step into the spotlight at Talent House…

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Artists, Featured, Flames Collective, Talent House, What's On | 23 June 2026

News: Sign Up to Audition for Flames Collective

Flames Collective is UD’s flagship programme for 14-18 year olds. Past performances include collaborations with RAYE, Skye Newman, Sasha Keable, Ed Sheeran and Absolutely as well as showcases at EartH, Barbican, Kings Place and Royal Festival Hall. If you’re a budding singer, applications are now open for auditions in August…

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Artists, Events, Talent House, What's On | 22 June 2026

What’s On… Industry Takeover Series: Building Artist Brand & Identity with Cat Couture

Join us on Wednesday 24th June at Talent House for Building Artist Brand & Identity with Cat Couture. Through guided exercises, you’ll explore how your sound, visuals, and storytelling come together to form a cohesive artistic world – and a strong, recognisable brand.

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Artists, Events, Featured, IT2026, Long Read | 16 June 2026

Long Read: What Went Down at UD’s Industry Takeover 2026?

One writer, one day, one route through UD’s Industry Takeover 2026. Elsa Monteith on the panels, the keynote, and the case for going outside again…

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Artists, Events, Featured, IT2026, What's On | 1 June 2026

News: Industry Takeover 2026 Programme Announced

Co-curated by UD’s community of artists, creatives and industry partners, #IT2026 is the all-day event that puts emerging music talent in the same room as the people shaping the industry — and gives them the tools to build a career on their own terms.

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Artists, Events, Featured, Talent House, What's On | 21 May 2026

What’s On… Industry Takeover Series: Intro to Mixing and Mastering with Chris Layton

Join us on Wednesday 10th June at UD’s Talent House for Chris Layton’s workshop, an Intro to Mixing and Mastering…

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Artists, Talent House | 15 May 2026

News: On A Level with Joseph ‘JP’ Patterson x Joe Black & Squeeks

Last month, UD welcomed Joseph ‘JP’ Patterson to Talent House to film the latest instalment of his On A Level series. Episode 6 sees JP go head-to-head with road rap legends, Joe Black and Squeeks…

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Artists, Music, Talent House, What's On | 13 May 2026

What’s On… Emerging Artist Residency May

UD are happy to announce the next artist taking part in our Emerging Artist Residency – a dedicated programme designed to champion the next wave of musical talent via complimentary studio access. This May, we invite Oliver Parikian, a South London based multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and jazz pianist to step into the spotlight at Talent House…

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Artists, What's On | 12 May 2026

Opportunity: Apply for Creative Newham’s Cultural Producers Programme

Creative Newham’s Cultural Producers programme is an intensive training programme for 18-30 creatives living in the borough of Newham who want to become arts producers in their community. It is paid and runs 3 days per week between August 2026 and February 2027. 

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Artists, Events, Talent House, What's On | 11 May 2026

What’s On… Industry Takeover Series: How To Be Your Own Booking Agent with Shao Dow

On Wed 20th May, UD’s How To Be Your Own Booking Agent workshop – led by Shao Dow – will equip participants with the tools to book their own gigs and tours, covering key areas such as contracts, fee negotiation, and show advancing. Ideal for independent artists looking to take control of their live performance opportunities…

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Artists, Talent House, What's On | 8 May 2026

What’s On… Apply for UD’s Emerging Artist Residency

Applications are now open for the third round of our Emerging Artist Residency – a programme created to champion the next wave of talent with complimentary studio access…

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Artists, Events, Featured, Talent House, What's On | 5 May 2026

What’s On… Industry Takeover Series: Bedroom to Banger with Rude Kid

Bedroom to Banger is back! This workshop, led by producer Rude Kid, will focus on a track breakdown session, showing how a simple demo turns into a full production ready for release…

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