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Featured | 30 January 2023

Incubator 2023… Artists Announced!

The aim of UD’s Incubator programme is to develop the creative and business skills for talented, independent musicians emerging in the music industry. A six-month talent and career development opportunity for up to 10 exceptional independent artists, making music of Black origin, we’re happy to announce our 2023 cohort: Saiming, Arinola, Max McKenzie, Dan Dannah, Chrissy Day, David GotSound, Emiko, Mar!k and AE…

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Artists, Events, Talent House, What's On | 2 February 2023

UD Masterclass 005/ Kevin Christian-Blair/ 22.02.23 @ Talent House

On Wednesday 22nd February, for our fifth class, we’ll be in conversation with Kevin Christian-Blair (A&R Director, Asylum/Atlantic Records), with tickets on sale now…

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Artists, Featured, Music, Talent House | 30 January 2023

Incubator 2023… Artists Announced!

The aim of UD’s Incubator programme is to develop the creative and business skills for talented, independent musicians emerging in the music industry. A six-month talent and career development opportunity for up to 10 exceptional independent artists, making music of Black origin, we’re happy to announce our 2023 cohort: Saiming, Arinola, Max McKenzie, Dan Dannah, Chrissy Day, David GotSound, Emiko, Mar!k and AE…

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Artists, Featured, Level 4, Talent House | 30 January 2023

Level 4: FAQ’s

If you’re thinking about studying a Level 4 course, good news – we’re still accepting applications. Got questions about studying with UD x UEL? Read on…

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Artists, Featured, Interviews, Music | 26 January 2023

Introducing… VC Pines

Maria Hanlon caught up with alternative soul artist, VC Pines, ahead of his new release, the hypnotic groove-infused cut ‘Running’. The pair also chatted about his New Year’s resolutions, creative process, temporal lobe epilepsy, fashion, upcoming plans and advice for artists starting out…

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Artists, Featured, Music | 26 January 2023

UD Selects: January 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 January. Starring Arlo Parks, Mac Wetha, Rachel Chinouriri, VC Pines, Lucy Tun, Finn Foxell, Yazmin Lacey, ISHA, Victoria Port & The Nasty Poet, Fdluxx, Verbz & B-ahwe, TYSON & Coby Sey and Juls…

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Artists, Events, Talent House, What's On | 24 January 2023

UD Masterclass 004/ ShezAr / 08.02.23 @ Talent House

On Wednesday 8th February, for Masterclass 004, we’ll be joined by ShezAr for ‘All Things Vocals & Wellbeing’, with tickets on sale now…

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Artists, Events, Featured, Talent House, What's On | 20 January 2023

UD Presents… Open Mic 2nd February @ Talent House

On the 2nd February @ Talent House UD presents… Open Mic! 3 Sugar House Lane, E15 2QS. Free entry! 6.30-10pm. 18+ event (ID may be required)…

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Artists, Events, Featured, Level 4, Talent House | 19 January 2023

UD Lowdown: Level 4 Open Day @ Talent House

Last Saturday, Talent House was a hive of activity with our Level 4 Open Day. Potential students received a tour of our state of the art music studios, caught performances from Alumni, the chance to hear more about the Level 4 courses and the opportunity to network with music industry professionals…

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Artists, Events, Featured, Talent House, What's On | 19 January 2023

UD Low Down: Open Mic @ Talent House, 12/01

The first UD Open Mic of the year brought in an array of hot new talent to grace the stage at UD’s talent house. Starring JiggyJigh, Reepman, Ayo Fred, Milli-Rose, Abby Asabea, William, Blaize, Don Kevo, Tumi, Damélola, Aija, Nomadic Libaax, Rosa, Joshua-Alexander, Krimzz, A8ility and Leon Maddy. Kat Friar reports…

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Artists, Featured, Level 4, Music, Talent House, What's On | 17 January 2023

Introducing… Spit Game

UD are pleased to announce a new partnership with The Spit Game – a collective of artists, actors, models, producers and creatives representing young Black London cultures – for 2023. Kicking things off, we present the ‘Welcome To Talent House Cypher’…

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

UD Low Down: Blue Lab Beats Masterclass 002 @ Talent House

On Wednesday 11th January, Talent House was a hive of activity with Grammy Award-winning duo, Blue Lab Beats, delivering an intimate Masterclass for UD members and crew. Kat Friar reports…

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Artists, Featured, Interviews, Music, Talent House | 12 January 2023

Introducing… NuAloe

Having wowed the crowd at UD’s Open Mic – both at Talent House and Village Underground, for our one-away epic collaboration with Timberland – Kat Friar sat down with NuAloe to discuss the Greek alphabet, plants, intersectionality, musical creation and more…

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Artists, Events, Featured, Music, Talent House, What's On | 10 January 2023

UD Masterclass 003 / The Silhouettes Project / 26.01.23 @ Talent House

On Thursday January 26th, for our third Masterclass, we’ll be joined by The Silhouettes Project, with tickets on sale now at £5 (free to members), bag a seat while you can…

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Artists, Featured, Interviews, Level 4, Music, Talent House | 10 January 2023

Introducing… Digital Mozart

Maria Hanlon caught up with producer, DJ, designer and UD alumnus, Digital Mozart, on his inspiration, his recent achievements, Talent House and future plans…

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Artists, Featured, Music | 6 January 2023

UD Selects: Why we’re fans of… Bib Sama.

Following his sold-out show at Peckham Audio last year, Kat Friar shines a light on the self-proclaimed ‘Nu-Grime’ sonics of bib sama. One to watch in 2023, say we…

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Artists, Featured, Interviews, Level 4, Talent House | 5 January 2023

Introducing… Tony Nwachukwu

Kat Friar met with Tony Nwachukwu, Course Leader (Music Tech & Production) at UEL (University of East London) – UD’s Level 4 accreditation partner – to find out more about what to expect from our new degree level courses, music education and studying in east London…

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