What's On - UD Music

Artists, Featured, Music, Talent House, What's On | 29 May 2025

What’s On: Introducing the Emerging Artist Residency

UD is thrilled to launch our new Emerging Artist Residency — a dedicated programme designed to champion the next wave of musical talent via complimentary studio access. Read on to find out more…

Artists, Events, What's On | 20 May 2025

What’s On… TRENCH Presents Grime 3.0 @ SXSW LONDON, June 4th, Strongroom with Converse

The full line-up for TRENCH’s Grime 3.0 showcase at this year’s SXSW London festival has officially been announced. UD are proud to be a partner, showcasing Newham’s finest, Reptile B, at the Strongroom with Converse. A boundary-smashing artist fusing grime, UK drill, dancehall, jungle and punk, expect a volatile blend that’s as urgent as it is unclassifiable…

Artists, Events, Featured, Interviews, Talent House, What's On | 19 May 2025

Introducing… Reptile B

A regular standout at UD’s Open Mic nights, Reptile B has kept pushing forward—despite an industry that still puts barriers in front of out, Black queer artists. As a recipient of UD’s Free Yard initiative and a name that’s lit up multiple UD stages, he was the obvious choice for our spotlight artist as we team up with TRENCH Magazine for the first-ever SXSW London…

Artists, Featured, Talent House, What's On | 15 May 2025

What’s On… Free Yard is back for 2025

Free Yard is back by popular demand! We’re switching things up and giving artists, making music of Black origin, the chance to get creating in UD’s studios. If you’re a London based artist, aged 14-25, why not take this opportunity to enjoy a complimentary studio session at our state-of-the-art Talent House?

What's On | 8 May 2025

What’s On… Cultural Producers Programme – Applications Now Open!

The Cultural Producers programme, delivered by UEL in partnership with and on behalf of Creative Newham, is a six month (part-time) in-depth training opportunity to help young creatives in Newham enter the cultural, heritage, health or environment sectors as arts producers ready to put on a range of creative events or programming in the local community…

Artists, Events, Featured, Flames Collective, What's On | 6 May 2025

What’s On… Meltdown 2025: Sasha Keable + Flames Collective, 14th June @ Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre

Keable’s music has a feel of both soul and gospel, while certain tracks veer into the territory of R&B and jazz, with a balance of tongue-in-cheek and heartfelt, evocative lyrics. In this concert, the Flames Collective will ignite her music with powerful vocals from some of the city’s most talented young singers…

Artists, Events, Featured, What's On | 10 April 2025

What’s On: HAUS Sessions 005 Skee, 17th April @ Cococure Haus

Our friends at HAUS Sessions are back championing the next generation of groundbreaking artists and delivering unforgettable live performances. For this edition, it’s UD Incubator artist Skee stepping up to headline…

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…

Events, Talent House, What's On | 11 March 2025

Introducing… Temi T, spoken word artist & host, Poet’s Palace

Ahead of our special UD x Poet’s Palace Open Mic this week, Thursday 13th March at Talent House, meet our guest host, spoken word artist Temi T…

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…

Events, What's On | 28 February 2025

What’s On… Nucleus Art Exhibition by Araba Ackon + DJ Katalyssst, 27th March @ Island Bikes

Join us on March 27th at Island Bikes for the Nucleus Art Exhibition from Araba Ackon, with music courtesy of DJ, Katalyssst. Grab a free ticket from UDtickets.com 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…

Artists, Events, What's On | 13 February 2025

What’s On… UD x Island Bikes Tea Party, 27th February @ Island Bikes

Join us at Island Bikes for a cosy Tea Party where we’re creating a warm and welcoming space for the community to connect, share, and unwind. This gathering is all about building deeper relationships beyond creative output—offering a chance to engage in meaningful conversations in a relaxed and supportive environment…

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, Events, Music, Talent House, What's On | 24 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, Events, Talent House, What's On | 23 January 2025

What’s On… Plugging & Playlisting with Un:Hurd, 29th January @ Talent House

On Wednesday 29th January, join us for the next event in our Industry Takeover series, with our friends from marketing agency, un:hurd, taking us through all things Plugging & Playlisting…