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Artists, Events, Featured, IT2026, What's On | 7 May 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 | 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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Artists, Events, Featured, Talent House, What's On | 20 April 2026

What’s On… Industry Takeover Series: Artist Management 101 with Don’t Sleep

On Wednesday 29th April, join Don’t Sleep from 7pm-9pm at UD’s Talent House. The Management 101 Workshop breaks down the artist–manager relationship and equips you with the tools to effectively self-manage…

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Artists, Featured, Music, Talent House, What's On | 10 April 2026

What’s On… Emerging Artist Residency April

UD are proud 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 April, we invite lina sounds to step into the spotlight at Talent House…

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Artists, Events, Featured, Talent House, What's On | 9 April 2026

What’s On… Industry Takeover Series: The Art of Sampling Workshop with Yaw Evans

On Wednesday 15th April, join Yaw Evans, from 7pm-9pm at UD’s Talent House for The Art of Sampling Workshop. Participants will learn how to capture their own samples, experiment with processing techniques and transform raw audio into original ideas…

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Artists, Events, Featured, What's On | 26 March 2026

What’s On: Industry Takeover 2026, Friday 12th June @ Rich Mix

#IT2026 Industry Takeover 2026, returns to Rich Mix on Friday 12th June. 1 day, 15+ events. Secure your place today at UDtickets.com…

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Artists, Featured, Music, Talent House, What's On | 9 March 2026

What’s On… Emerging Artist Residency March

UD are proud 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 March we welcome niemba to Talent House…

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Artists, Featured, Flames Collective, Music | 2 March 2026

UD Selects: RAYE ‘Nightingale Lane’  (Live at Abbey Road Studios) with Flames Collective

In the words of RAYE herself: “We have recorded a live version of Nightingale Lane, filmed at the renowned Abbey Road Studios with the incredibly talented London Symphony Orchestra and The Flames Collective choir. We hope you love it.” Indeed, we do…

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Artists, Featured, Talent House | 19 February 2026

What’s On… Emerging Artist Residency February

UD are proud 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 February we welcome T Nova and Jem Wax to Talent House…

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Featured, Flames Collective, What's On | 27 January 2026

News: UD partner with BBC Get Singing

BBC Get Singing – the BBC’s biggest nationwide music education initiative in more than 10 years – has launched today. The initiative provides teachers and vocal leaders with engaging resources to encourage collective singing among 11–14-year-olds across the UK…

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Artists, Events, Featured, Talent House, What's On | 20 January 2026

What’s On… Industry Takeover Series: Vocal Recording Workshop with Chris Layton, 4th Feb @ Talent House

You’re invited to this practical workshop for singers and rappers, where Chris Layton will focus on recording techniques, mic setup, and achieving high-quality vocal takes…

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Artists, Featured, Talent House, What's On | 19 January 2026

What’s On… Emerging Artist Residency January

UD are proud 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 January we welcome EFTY and Gv to Talent House…

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Events, Featured, Talent House, What's On | 8 January 2026

What’s On… Industry Takeover Series: The Role of Archiving in Music with Hyperfrank, Simon Wheatley, Jojo Sonubi & Naz Hamdi, 22nd January @ Talent House

Host Laura ‘Hyperfrank’ Brosnan will be joined by guests Simon Wheatley, Jojo Sonubi and Naz Hamdi on Thursday 22nd January for an in-depth conversation on the importance of archiving, documentation and storytelling in music…

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Events, Featured, Talent House, What's On | 7 January 2026

What’s On… Industry Takeover Series: UD Presents Open Mic, 15th January @ Talent House

UD’s Open Mic returns for January 2026. Join us as we enjoy an evening of all things Black music. Come to Talent House on Thursday 15th & sign up on the door to perform!

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

What’s On… Industry Takeover Series: Bedroom to Banger with Jamal Woon (Workshop), 7th January @ Talent House

Join us at Talent House in 2026 for a new season of workshops, live shows, seminars and conversations. On 7th January, you’re invited to a track breakdown session with Jamal Woon, showing how a simple demo turns into a full production ready for release…

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Artists, Featured, Music | 5 January 2026

UD x Maria Hanlon: 10 Artists You Need To Know In 2026

DJ, presenter and writer, Maria Hanlon, shines a light on 10 artists to lock in with for 2026. Starring Dia Day, Rio Sterling, Isabelle Mettle, Divine Earth, MRCY, PRVNA, Liv East, Reek0, Charlotte Dowsson and Ben DSP…

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