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Artists, Events, Featured, Music, Talent House, What's On | 21 January 2025

What’s On… HAUS SESSIONS x UD Live Night, January 30th @ Talent House

Join us on Thursday 30th January for an unforgettable evening of live music showcasing and community connection as UD partners with HAUS SESSIONS to bring you performances from ManLikeKofi, Silvana, EEZEE & AD…

Artists, Featured, Interviews, Level 4, Music, Talent House | 20 January 2025

Introducing… Smichington

At once a wholly mysterious artist and a musician with a clear vision and identity, Smichington has commanded a listenership despite having released no music, pioneering his sound in the halls, studios, and stages found at the UD Talent House, to high acclaim. Elsa Monteith talks sonics with Level 4 graduate, Smichington…

Featured, Level 4, Talent House | 14 January 2025

Level 4: Reasons To Study With UD x UEL in 2025

Still looking at your University options? UD created two bespoke Level 4 courses (the first year of a degree), aimed at meeting the unique needs of students making Black music looking to advance their production, performance and technology know-how…

Events, Featured, Level 4, Talent House, What's On | 8 January 2025

What’s On… Level 4 Open Day, January 20th @ Talent House

On Monday 20th January, join us for our Level 4 Open Day and explore your course options with UD x UEL. Explore Talent House and UD’s Studios and participate in a production workshop with JB Made It (Finesse Foreva) or performance with artist, Malika Ferguson…

Artists, Featured, Level 4, Talent House | 7 January 2025

Introducing… TobiMary

Building “other-worlds” within her sprawling sonic landscapes and expert production, TobiMary’s artistic development has accelerated at breakneck speed, with the year ahead promising big things, in the good company of UD Music. Elsa Monteith meets Level 4 graduate, TobiMary…

Artists, Featured, Interviews, Level 4, Music, Talent House | 2 January 2025

Introducing… Jedz

Early in his career, but established in his genre, Jedz is an artist with impressive numbers to his name and a sought-after sound to match. Elsa Monteith spoke to Jedz about his artistic development, studying a Level 4 course at UD and what longevity looks like in the music industry…

Artists, Events, Featured, Flames Collective | 11 December 2024

UD Gallery: Flames Collective ‘A Gospel Christmas’

Check out some of the highlights from ‘A Gospel Christmas’ courtesy of award winning photographer, Ollie Dixon…

Artists, Events, Featured, Flames Collective | 10 December 2024

UD Low Down: Flames Collective ‘A Gospel Christmas’ starring Sasha Keable, Debbie & Ruti, 7th Dec @ Barbican

Wowing audiences at their debut headline show, ‘A Gospel Christmas’, Flames Collective member, Emre (who was also celebrating his 18th birthday), takes us behind the scenes at the Barbican Centre to witness this incredible feat…

Events, Featured, Talent House, What's On | 9 December 2024

What’s On… UD Presents End Of Year Jam by DC & The Oracle, 18th December @ Talent House

UD Presents… End Of Year Jam by DC & The Oracle, a free end-of-year live improvised jam celebrating creativity and community. Join us for an evening of spontaneous music-making, connection, and good vibes as we bring people together to close the year on a high note!

Artists, Events, Featured, Flames Collective, Music, What's On | 2 December 2024

What’s On… Flames Collective ‘A Gospel Christmas’ with Sasha Keable, Ruti + more, 7th Dec @ Barbican

Join Flames Collective and special guests, including Sasha Keable & RUTI (+more to be announced), for A Gospel Christmas, 7th December at the Barbican…

Artists, Events, Featured, What's On | 28 November 2024

What’s On… Open Mic Christmas Party, December 12th @ Island Bikes

Vocalists, rappers, poets and wannabe DJs assemble! UD’s Open Mic Christmas Party will be taking place at our neighbours, Island Bikes, for one night only. Hosted by Nayana.AB, it’s free to attend and you’re all invited…

Artists, Featured, Flames Collective, Interviews, Talent House | 26 November 2024

Flames Collective x Complex UK Feature

Want to know more about Flames Collective? Taking you from humble beginnings to the main stage, this Complex UK feature – Flames’ first major article – gives insight into the story so far…

Featured | 25 November 2024

UD Gallery: Open Mic Hip-Hop Special @ Talent House, 14/11

Open Mic returned to Talent House for a Hip-Hop & Rap Special on November 14th. Check our gallery courtesy of Dres Lenses & Laura ‘Hyperfrank’ Brosnan…

Artists, Featured, Flames Collective, Music | 25 November 2024

UD Selects: RAYE Concert For One x Flames Collective

Apple’s new Concert For One immersive video series debuted on Friday with a set from RAYE, with Flames Collective making an appearance…

Artists, Featured, Interviews, Level 4, Talent House | 18 November 2024

Introducing… Orakana

UD catches up with Level 4 graduate, Orakana, on his North West ends, his fascination with Japanese adjectives, and his day-one love for Chip Diddy Chip…

Artists, Events, Featured, Flames Collective, Music | 18 November 2024

UD Low Down: RAYE x Flames Collective @ MTV EMAs, Co-op Live, Manchester

Flames Collective’s blessings continue, this time joining RAYE for her 2024 MTV EMA performance at the Co-op Live, Manchester. Vocalist, Nayana.AB goes behind the scenes for this blog…