IT2024 - UD Music

Artists, Events, Featured, IT2024, Talent House | 5 November 2024

#IT2024 Gallery

A massive THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for Industry Takeover 2024 #IT2024 in September. 1 House. 4 days. 20 events. Countless epic moments. Having shared our recaps on the blog, check the outtakes & best of the rest in this photo gallery from Anthony Wilde, Kat Friar & Laura ‘Hyperfrank’ Brosnan…

Artists, Events, IT2024, Talent House | 4 November 2024

#IT2024 The Be Unstoppable Podcast with Ben Wynter feat. Darcus Beese

The Be Unstoppable Podcast made its hotly anticipated debut on the UD Industry Takeover stage with Ben Wynter at the helm, featuring the inimitable Darcus Beese, a true titan of the music industry with a career spanning over 30 years at the very top of his game. Elsa Monteith reports…

Artists, Events, IT2024, Talent House | 31 October 2024

#IT2024 How To Steal My Job Panel

Have you ever considered a career in the music industry? Perhaps you’re unsure of the jobs available to you? UD’s How To Steal My Job panel invited key music industry players to break down their career journeys, opportunities and routes to success on your chosen employment path. DJ, Presenter & UD writer Maria Hanlon was hosting the panel and recaps what went down…

Artists, Events, IT2024, Talent House | 29 October 2024

#IT2024 Jacqueline Springer In Conversation With… BERWYN – powered by V&A East

In the recent #IT2024 conversation hosted by Jacqueline Springer (Curator, Africa & Diaspora: Performance at the V&A), Trinidad-born, Romford-raised artist (rapper, singer, songwriter, producer and two-time Mercury Prize nominee) BERWYN opened up about how his personal experiences have deeply influenced his music and career. Naz Hamdi reports…

Artists, Events, IT2024, Music, Talent House | 28 October 2024

#IT2024 UD Live Incubator Showcase gallery – powered by TRENCH

UD’s Incubator Showcase at IT2024 was an exciting celebration of innovation, creativity and musical talent from the 2024 Incubator cohort. This year, we presented a diverse line-up of emerging artists, accompanied by an amazing live band. Attendees had the opportunity to engage with the talented musicians and witness their artistic growth through captivating musical performances…

Artists, Events, Guide, IT2024, Talent House | 28 October 2024

#IT2024 Live Music Masterclass – powered by High Roller

Organising and funding events can be a complex task, as discussed in a Live Music Masterclass powered by High Roller, the organisers behind popular Black British party Recess and radio station No Signal. The Masterclass was presented by Jojo Sonubi (co-founder), Lodina Agyeman (project manager) and RBC (programming manager) who took the audience through their respective departments and what it takes to work in the live music and event space. Naz Hamdi reports…

Artists, Events, IT2024, Talent House | 17 October 2024

#IT2024 Creating A Visual Identity

Samuel Adjaye, Tolu Elusadé, and Laura ‘Hyperfrank’ Brosnan shared their unique journeys and insights into creating visual identities in the conversation at the UD headquarters. Moderated by singer-songwriter Nayana AB, the conversation delved into the importance of authenticity, storytelling, and community in the world of art…

Artists, Events, Featured, IT2024, Talent House | 16 October 2024

#IT2024 Jacqueline Springer x Candice Carty Williams x Swindle

If our lives were to be fictionalised, what musical form would accompany their screenplays? That’s the challenge Queenie author Candice Carty-Williams shared with London-based producer, Swindle. For #IT2024 Jacqueline Springer, Curator, Africa & Diaspora: Performance at the V&A explored creativity and collaboration with this all-star In Conversation With… Elsa Monteith reports.

Artists, Events, Featured, IT2024, Talent House | 14 October 2024

IT2024 How To Get Your Music Heard – powered by BBC Music (1Xtra & Asian Network)

This sold out panel saw Jasmine Takhar from BBC Introducing on the Asian Network, Producer Maria Hanlon from BBC Introducing in London, and artist Stretch explore different routes to airplay, explain the BBC Introducing Uploader and share tips to set you up for success as an artist. Maria Hanlon was hosting the panel and shares the key points discussed…

Artists, Events, IT2024, Talent House | 11 October 2024

#IT2024 Open Mic Gallery

UD’s Industry Takeover edition of Open Mic powered by our homies and media partner TRENCH, saw the spitters and singers unite under the Talent House roof. Check our gallery of highlights courtesy of photographer, Kat Friar…

Artists, Events, Featured, IT2024, Talent House, What's On | 10 October 2024

#IT2024 POWER UP Presents… Get Up, Stand Up!

This thought leadership panel was programmed to investigate the progress – or lack of – on race accountability in the music industry since the 2020 BLM protest movement. We also wanted to explore what it means to be ethical, how to take a stand and the greater challenges facing Black artists in 2024. Kat Friar reports…

Artists, Events, Featured, IT2024, Talent House | 8 October 2024

#IT2024 Unlocking Revenue Streams in Music – powered by PRS for Music

From securing lucrative brand partnerships to making bank from your merch sales, Kenny Barber (Relationship Manager, Black Music at PRS) and an expert panel dig deep into how we can make good money from making good music. Elsa Monteith reports…

Events, IT2024, Talent House | 7 October 2024

#IT2024 Ahmed Hussain In Conversation with Yemi Abiade – powered by BBC Music

Setting the pace on the first day of #IT2024, radio veteran and head of BBC Asian Network, Ahmed Hussain, joined us for an extended glimpse into his storied career. Host, Yemi Abiade reports…

Artists, Events, Featured, IT2024, Talent House, What's On | 19 September 2024

What’s On: #IT2024 INDUSTRY TAKEOVER 2024 FULL PROGRAMME ANNOUNCED!

#IT2024 is back from Wednesday 25th September – Saturday 28th September. 1 House. 4 Days. 20 events. And they’re all free! Join BBC Music, Universal Music UK, PRS for Music, PPL, High Roller, Finesse Foreva, TRENCH and many more at our east London Talent House…

Artists, Events, Featured, IT2024, Talent House, What's On | 22 July 2024

What’s On: Industry Takeover 2024 Announced

Industry Takeover #IT2024 returns from September 25th-28th at Talent House! The first two events you can grab free tickets for are How To Get Your Music Heard powered by BBC Music (1Xtra & Asian Network) & UD Music Showcase & Open Mic – powered by TRENCH…