Home / Blog / Featured / Join Flames Collective!

Join Flames Collective!

Newsflash! We’re scouting for new Flames members, with auditions scheduled at Talent House for 1st November, 10th January and 18th April, from 5.30pm-8pm.

To find out more information, refer a young person or express an interest in auditioning please email flames@udmusic.org or sign up HERE.

JAKE BUGG X FLAMES

The Flames Collective is UD’s flagship programme, working with young people from inner-city secondary schools who demonstrate high potential when it comes to music.

Born in 2016, from a series of songwriting camps, Flames now gives 20+ young people with singing talent, recruited via the schools projects, an entry into the world of the professional music industry.

Participants benefit from year-round weekly sessions and weekend or holiday camps offering expertise in vocal technique, songwriting, performance skills and the opportunity to record and perform at live gigs.

The regular rehearsals help mentors signpost candidates to more advanced creative programmes run by UD – check the Incubator programme – which gives promising emerging artists tailored support. Such has been the success of the Collective, the Flames released their debut four-track EP in 2019 to much applause.

With an unparalleled track record of supporting Black and culturally diverse talent, we aim to support young people in what could be the beginning of their journey in music.

FLAMES ‘MY MIND’ (YEBBA COVER)

To find out more information, refer a young person or express an interest in auditioning please email flames@udmusic.org or sign up HERE.

You can follow Flames on Instagram HERE.

Read Next

Artists, Events, Featured, What's On | 11 September 2026

What’s On…  Westfield Days: The Sound of Style, curated by Priya Ahluwalia, Sept 11th-20th @ Westfield Straford City

This September, UD is taking over Westfield Stratford City. We’re bringing panels and live sets to Westfield Days: The Sound of Style — curated by Priya Ahluwalia in partnership with Fashion Britain, exploring where fashion and music meet through the sounds, stories and cultural influences that shape the Ahluwalia world…

Read more

Events, Talent House, What's On | 10 September 2026

What’s On… Industry Takeover Series: Race and Representation in Black British Visual Music with Nadine Persaud + Edem Wornoo, Wed 16th Sept @ Talent House

Nadine Persaud (Creative Director) and Edem Wornoo (Director) sit down to ask the question the industry keeps dodging: whether Black British visual culture still has room for the music video, or whether the feed’s already won…

Read more

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

What’s On: Writing Camp, Wed 23rd Sept @ Talent House

On Wednesday 23rd September, from 10am–6pm, we’re opening the doors of Talent House to producers, songwriters, musicians and vocalists aged 18–25, from all backgrounds and levels of experience. Come through, write, collaborate, and get a real feel for what it’s like to be part of the Talent House community…

Read more

Events, Featured, Talent House, What's On | 3 September 2026

What’s On… Industry Takeover Series: The Future of Music Creation – Using AI Creatively and Responsibly, 9th Sept @ Talent House

On Wed 9th September, you’re invited to Talent House for a hands-on session with Diamond Duggal aka DJ Swami (founder, SUPRODA). This workshop will explore where AI actually earns its place in your music-making process and where you need to draw the line…

Read more