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Artists, Featured, Music | 3 April 2025

UD Selects… March 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 March. Starring Max Sinàl, KingCrowney & Liv East, PRVNA, VC Pines, Jelani Blackman, Amie Blu, Lewis Daniel, Ben DSP, Baobei, Brighter Days Family, Big Zuu & Capo Lee…

Artists, Events, Featured, Talent House | 27 March 2025

UD Gallery: Open Mic @ Talent House, 13/03

On the 13th March, we welcomed Poet’s Palace and a crew of spoken word artists, rappers and lyricists to the Talent House for a special edition of UD’s Open Mic. Hosted by Temi T, check the gallery courtesy of Laura ‘Hyperfrank’ Brosnan…

Events, Featured, What's On | 18 March 2025

What’s On… UD x TRENCH @ Launchpad Conference 2025, 28th March, Leeds

UD are happy to announce we’ll be at the Launchpad Conference in Leeds on the 28th March. In partnership with TRENCH, our panel will explore how to independently grow online and offline networks – all with a do-it-yourself attitude…

Artists, Featured, Guide, Long Read, Talent House | 10 March 2025

LONG READ: FIND FUNDING TO SUPPORT YOUR MUSIC IN 2025

Making money as a musician is no mean feat. It’s not unusual for early career (and firmly established) artists, producers, and behind-the-scenes creatives to seek out multiple sources of income to fund their practice. Whether you’re new to the game, or a seasoned grant recipient, here’s your guide to securing music funding in 2025…

Events, Featured, Interviews, What's On | 4 March 2025

Introducing… Araba Ackon aka Rabba Wisdom

Having announced her Nucleus Exhibition, taking place at Island Bikes on March 27th, UD meets visual artist, Araba Ackon aka Rabba Wisdom…

Artists, Featured, Music | 3 March 2025

UD Selects… February 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 February. Starring Nat Oaks, Ezra Collective & Sasha Keable, Meron T & Sey G, Kofi Stone & FloFilz, CLIPZ & Reek0, Nia Chennai & Ella More, NiNE8, Lizzie Berchie, Pinty & Makèz and Asha Gold…

Featured, Level 4 | 26 February 2025

What’s On… LEVEL 4: APPLY NOW VIA UCAS EXTRA!

Looking to start your degree this year? If you’ve used all five choices on your application, and you’re not holding any offers, you could still find a place using Extra – it’s free! Apply for UD’s bespoke Level 4 courses (the first year of a degree), starting in September 2025 at Talent House today…

Events, Featured, Talent House, What's On | 20 February 2025

What’s On… UD x Poet’s Palace Open Mic, 13th March @ Talent House

Calling all spoken word artists, poets, rappers & lyricists! Join us at Talent House on Thursday 13th March for a special Poet’s Palace Open Mic, hosted by Temi T…

Featured, Long Read, Talent House | 17 February 2025

Long Read… Like Lockdown Never Happened: Dr Joy White on music, culture, and the pandemic’s sonic legacy

On the 23rd January, UD hosted an in-person book launch and conversation with Dr Joy White, author of Like Lockdown Never Happened, discussing how Black music and Black creative expression soundtracked and sustained us through COVID-19, and how this work continues to shape our relations to culture and to each other. Elsa Monteith reports…

Artists, Featured, Interviews, Music, Podcast, Talent House | 11 February 2025

UD x The Be Unstoppable Podcast with Ben Wynter

The Be Unstoppable Podcast, recorded at UD’s state-of-the-art studios, is back for 2025 with more insight and inspiration as host Ben Wynter dives into the transformative journeys of inspiring figures from music, media, tech, sports, and finance…

Featured, Guide | 10 February 2025

UD x Maria Hanlon… Guide To Radio Production

Maria Hanlon is a London-based DJ and Presenter. Maria hosts The Voices Breakfast Show on Voices Radio and worked as a producer there when Voices first launched back in 2021. Maria also helps produce at BBC Introducing in London. This Guide explores the role of a radio producer, different types of production and how to get into work…

Artists, Events, Featured, Talent House, What's On | 28 January 2025

What’s On… Open Mic, February 13th @ Talent House

Our second Open Mic of the year, expect a lot of love in the room on the 13th February at Talent House as we invite artists with a penchant for all things Black music to come and perform a track or two…

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…