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Events, Featured, Guide, Interviews, Talent House, What's On | 2 March 2023

The long-read: Who are PPL & how do I get paid?

Ahead of Industry Takeover 2023, we revisit one of our most read features, as Chantelle Fiddy goes head-to-head with our event supporter, PPL, in an exclusive long-read, packed with essential information for record label owners, performers, managers and creators…

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Events, Featured, Music, Talent House | 28 February 2023

UD Lowdown: Kevin Christian-Blair 005 @ Talent House

On Wednesday 22nd February, A&R Director Kevin Christian-Blair joined us at Talent House to deliver the fifth Masterclass, hosted by UD member, Saffah. Maria Hanlon covers the words of wisdom shared by Kevin throughout the evening…

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Artists, Featured, Music | 23 February 2023

UD Selects: February Mixtape

Bringing you a pick of the month’s best releases, Maria Hanlon and Jojo Jones present 10 tunes that have hit their decks – and got a reload – in February. Starring Dayo Bello, Ivan Ave, Children of Zeus, KYE, Louis VI, Mick Jenkins, Q, p-rallel, KAM-BU, BXKS, Juls, Loie, Vibbar, JME & BaggE…

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Artists, Events, Featured, Talent House, What's On | 21 February 2023

#IT2023 Industry Takeover 2023 Update

Industry Takeover 2023 #IT2023 March 27th – April 2nd. 1 House. 7 Days. Are you ready to Takeover? Starring MMF, Finesse Foreva, Spit Game, TikTok, Complex UK, Open Mic, TRENCH, GUAP, Athian Akec & Orii Jam, with more to be announced…

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Artists, Events, Featured, Talent House, What's On | 16 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, Events, Featured, Talent House, What's On | 16 February 2023

UD Lowdown: ShezAr Masterclass 004 @ Talent House

On Wednesday 8th February, songstress, vocal coach & recording artist, ShezAr, came down to Talent House for the fourth UD Masterclass, an ‘All Things Vocals & Wellbeing’ workshop. Jojo Jones reports on the night…

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Artists, Events, Featured, Music, Talent House, What's On | 14 February 2023

Spit Game: Talent House Grime Cypher

Bringing grime vibes to Talent House for the February Spit Game cypher, expect 20+ minutes of straight lyrical sorcery…

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Artists, Events, Featured, Music, Talent House, What's On | 13 February 2023

UD Low Down: Open Mic @ Talent House, 02/02

The second UD Open Mic of 2023 brought in an array of hot new talent to grace the stage at UD’s Talent House on 2nd February. Starring BASE-ment J, A8ilty, 3Dee, Silvana, Straight Bernz, K.Kay, Jay Krimzz, Ayo Fred, Cherralyn, Iris, Thaxxter, King Jelz, David GotSound, Saiming, J2, Dan Dannah, Nic Hanson, D Wills, Loose, Aker, Promise, Michael, Mar!k and your host, Nayana…

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Featured, Talent House | 9 February 2023

NEWS: DR ANNE-MARIE IMAFIDON APPOINTED CHAIR OF UD

UD announces the appointment of Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE as Chair with effect from 1 April 2023, with Lord Adebowale to become Honorary President, in recognition of his achievements and unwavering commitment to UD’s long term vision…

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Artists, Events, Featured, Music, Talent House, What's On | 8 February 2023

Announced: Industry Takeover 2023 March 27th – April 2nd @ Talent House

Industry Takeover 2023 #IT2023 March 27th – April 2nd @ Talent House. 1 House. 7 Days. Are you ready to Takeover?

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Artists, Featured, Interviews, Music, Talent House | 7 February 2023

Introducing… Saiming

All hail one of our favourite new artists! Kat Friar met with Saiming, one of UD’s current Incubator cohort, to talk sound, UD Open Mic, Da Community, Live Supply events, influences, 2023 and a whole lot more…

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Artists, Events, Featured, Talent House, What's On | 6 February 2023

UD Lowdown: The Silhouettes Masterclass 003 @ Talent House

Asher Kosher and Jaden Bonsu make up The Silhouettes Project, a collective aimed to platform and highlight jazz, soul and hip-hop artists on the rise, that are often overlooked by the industry. Having successfully released an album featuring the likes of ENNY, Bel Cobain, Lex Amor and more, The Silhouettes arrived at UD’s Talent House to give a masterclass on building and thriving within a community. Kat Friar reports…

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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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