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Artists, Events, Featured, Talent House | 5 August 2024

UD Low Down: Industry Takeover Series: Legal 101, July 31st @ Talent House

As part of the Industry Takeover Series, this panel about music law was hosted by UD’s very own NAYANA.AB. Titled ‘Legal 101: Know Your Rights’, the panel featured music lawyers Michael Lucas from Lee & Thompson, Olivia Aikins from Empire and Ben Foulston from Clintons…

Artists, Featured, Guide | 1 August 2024

UD X MARIA HANLON… GUIDE TO STRUCTURING A RADIO SHOW

Maria Hanlon hosts The Voices Breakfast Show on Voices Radio and also works at BBC Introducing in London. She’s interviewed the likes of Jamz Supernova, Melle Brown and Martha and has put together a guide of tips and tricks she’s learnt along the way on how to structure a radio show…

Events, What's On | 31 July 2024

What’s On… London Battle @ Somerset House, 17th August

Returning for a second triumphant year, London Battle takes over Somerset House’s iconic open-air courtyard with a day of dance and breaking showcases, workshops, live DJs and a big outdoor party, all culminating in a head-to-head dance battle between the four corners of London…

Artists, Featured, Music | 30 July 2024

UD Selects… July 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 July. Starring PRVNA, Tasty Lopez, Zoka The Author, Nectar Woode, Casnova, Essence Martins, Sakawah Boys, Neumonic, Ella More, edbl, Jelani Blackman, IYAMAH, Jaz Karis & Mysie…

Artists, Featured, Flames Collective, Music, Talent House | 26 July 2024

UD Selects… Flames Collective ‘FaceTime EP’ out now

Flames Collective have dropped their 5-track EP for your listening pleasure. Original works by the group, it’s time to run it up…

Artists, Featured, Flames Collective, Music, Talent House | 26 July 2024

UD Selects… Flames Collective ‘FaceTime’ video out now!

Flames Collective have dropped their new video for ‘FaceTime’. Taken from their FaceTime EP out July 26th, the video was shot by Black Cloud Visuals around UD’s Talent House location…

Artists, Featured, Interviews, Music, Talent House | 23 July 2024

Introducing… Skye

The Skye is the limit for this artist, a young and remarkably talented singer-songwriter hailing from east London by way of sunny St Lucia. With a vocal as assertive and defined as it is gentle and unassuming, Skye has a natural star quality, shaping a spotlight that feels right for them on stages that showcase the full scope of their talent, community, and identity…

Artists, Events, Featured, IT2024, Talent House, What's On | 22 July 2024

What’s On: Industry Takeover 2024 Announced

Industry Takeover #IT2024 returns from September 25th-28th at Talent House! The first two events you can grab free tickets for are How To Get Your Music Heard powered by BBC Music (1Xtra & Asian Network) & UD Music Showcase & Open Mic – powered by TRENCH…

Featured, What's On | 18 July 2024

What’s On… BBC ‘Where it Begins’ trainee scheme applications open

Wondering if a career in radio is for you? The BBC have announced four new paid placement opportunities running from October-November 2024. Read on, apply today and kickstart your future…

Artists, Flames Collective, Music | 18 July 2024

UD Selects: Flames Collective cover Sasha Keable ‘Hold Up’

Given all at UD are massive Sasha Keable fans, it was only right that Flames Collective stepped up to deliver a cover of her new cut, ‘Hold Up’. Co-signed by Sasha, we think you’ll agree it’s a vibe!

Artists, Events, Featured, Flames Collective | 16 July 2024

UD Low Down: Flames Collective @ Glasgow Caledonian University

On the 2nd July, Flames Collective had the incredible honour of performing at a very special event: the installation ceremony and dinner for Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon (UD’s Chair), as she became the Chancellor of Glasgow Caledonian University. Nayana.AB reports…

Artists, Interviews, Music, Talent House | 15 July 2024

Members Club: Aquarelle

With our new Elevator Membership Programme underway, it’s time to meet the community. In our new Members Club series, UD gets to know Aquarelle, a music producer, manager and talent developer from north London…

Artists, Featured, Music, Talent House, What's On | 11 July 2024

What’s On… Apply for UD’s Incubator Programme 2024/25

Applications are now open for the third round of the UD Incubator Programme, running from Sept 2024 – May 2025. Whether you create grime, rap, R&B, jazz, hip-hop or drill, we are always supporting the talent of tomorrow.  Apply now to take your artistry to the next level…

Artists, Featured, Interviews, Talent House | 11 July 2024

Introducing… J2

At once conscious lyricist and UK grime MC, J2 has a natural aptitude for introspective rhythms that keep toes tapping and heads nodding, a well-loved east London legend with a steady and respected ascent to 24/7 success. UD touches base with J2 to chat about his dream stage set-up, the Egyptian CDs found in his mum’s car, and who really is the J1 to his J2…

Artists, Featured, Flames Collective, Music, Talent House | 8 July 2024

UD Selects: Flames Collective unveil ‘Untold (Live)’ video

Flames Collective unveil the live recording of ‘Unfold’, taken from their forthcoming ‘FaceTime EP’, out July 26th…

Artists, Events, Featured, Talent House, What's On | 8 July 2024

What’s On… Legal 101: Know Your Rights, 31st July @ Talent House

On Wednesday 31st July you’re invited to join us at Talent House for the Legal 101 with Michael Lucas, Olivia Aikins and Ben Foulston. You’ll learn about your legal rights – and how to protect them – in the music industry & more…