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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, Events, Flames Collective, Music, Talent House | 19 November 2024

UD Selects… Ruti x Flames Collective ‘Lungs’ (Choir version)

Flames Collective have teamed up with Ruti for a stunning version of her track, ‘Lungs’. Available now on all good platforms, expect a stunning vocal performance that’ll put you right in your feels…

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…

Artists, Events, Music, Talent House, What's On | 14 November 2024

What’s On… Social Strategy with Un:Hurd, 27th November @ Talent House

On Wednesday November 27th, you’re invited to our Social Strategy workshop, delivered by Un:Hurd, a specialist marketing partner for artists and managers, where you’ll gain key knowledge, skills and tips on executing a successful social media strategy for your music…

Artists, Events, Music, Talent House, What's On | 12 November 2024

What’s On… UD x Island Bikes x PrettyTwisted – Practice Hours: Grime Set + Cypher, 21st November @ Island Bikes

Next Thursday, on November 21st, from 7pm, following our DJ Workshop we’ll be heading over to our neighbours, Island Bikes, for a night of live cyphers and high-energy DJ sets from DJ XHNWAV, X1ANA & REALLY RAZOR – and you’re invited to join in…

Artists, Events, Featured, Music, Talent House, What's On | 12 November 2024

What’s On… UD x Prettytwisted Practice Hours: Exclusive DJ Workshop, 21st November @ Talent House

Interested in DJing? On Thursday 21st November from 4.30-7pm we’ll be hosting an exclusive DJ Workshop, courtesy of Prettytwisted. Register your interest today…

Artists, Events, Featured, IT2024, Talent House | 5 November 2024

#IT2024 Gallery

A massive THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for Industry Takeover 2024 #IT2024 in September. 1 House. 4 days. 20 events. Countless epic moments. Having shared our recaps on the blog, check the outtakes & best of the rest in this photo gallery from Anthony Wilde, Kat Friar & Laura ‘Hyperfrank’ Brosnan…

Artists, Events, IT2024, Talent House | 4 November 2024

#IT2024 The Be Unstoppable Podcast with Ben Wynter feat. Darcus Beese

The Be Unstoppable Podcast made its hotly anticipated debut on the UD Industry Takeover stage with Ben Wynter at the helm, featuring the inimitable Darcus Beese, a true titan of the music industry with a career spanning over 30 years at the very top of his game. Elsa Monteith reports…

Artists, Events, Featured, Talent House, What's On | 4 November 2024

What’s On… Open Mic Hip Hop Special, November 14th @ Talent House

Rappers, bar slingers and lyricists assemble! Open Mic returns to Talent House on Thursday November 14th with a Hip Hop Special, hosted by Nayana.AB. Did we mention we’re trying out Open Decks too and it’s free to attend? Read on…

Artists, Events, IT2024, Talent House | 31 October 2024

#IT2024 How To Steal My Job Panel

Have you ever considered a career in the music industry? Perhaps you’re unsure of the jobs available to you? UD’s How To Steal My Job panel invited key music industry players to break down their career journeys, opportunities and routes to success on your chosen employment path. DJ, Presenter & UD writer Maria Hanlon was hosting the panel and recaps what went down…

Artists, Events, IT2024, Talent House | 29 October 2024

#IT2024 Jacqueline Springer In Conversation With… BERWYN – powered by V&A East

In the recent #IT2024 conversation hosted by Jacqueline Springer (Curator, Africa & Diaspora: Performance at the V&A), Trinidad-born, Romford-raised artist (rapper, singer, songwriter, producer and two-time Mercury Prize nominee) BERWYN opened up about how his personal experiences have deeply influenced his music and career. Naz Hamdi reports…

Artists, Events, IT2024, Music, Talent House | 28 October 2024

#IT2024 UD Live Incubator Showcase gallery – powered by TRENCH

UD’s Incubator Showcase at IT2024 was an exciting celebration of innovation, creativity and musical talent from the 2024 Incubator cohort. This year, we presented a diverse line-up of emerging artists, accompanied by an amazing live band. Attendees had the opportunity to engage with the talented musicians and witness their artistic growth through captivating musical performances…

Artists, Events, Guide, IT2024, Talent House | 28 October 2024

#IT2024 Live Music Masterclass – powered by High Roller

Organising and funding events can be a complex task, as discussed in a Live Music Masterclass powered by High Roller, the organisers behind popular Black British party Recess and radio station No Signal. The Masterclass was presented by Jojo Sonubi (co-founder), Lodina Agyeman (project manager) and RBC (programming manager) who took the audience through their respective departments and what it takes to work in the live music and event space. Naz Hamdi reports…

Artists, Events, Music, Talent House | 23 October 2024

UD Gallery: Open Mic @ Talent House, 17/10

Open Mic returned to Talent House for an R&B + Soul Special on October 17th. Check our gallery courtesy of Laura ‘Hyperfrank’ Brosnan…