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Artists, Events, Flames Collective | 7 January 2025

UD Gallery: Behind The Scenes with Flames Collective @ Barbican

Kat Friar goes behind the scenes with Flames Collective at the Barbican, giving us an exclusive insight into dressing room antics and headline show preparations from ‘A Gospel Christmas’…

Artists, Events, Talent House, What's On | 6 January 2025

What’s On… Open Mic, January 16th @ Talent House

Vocalists, rappers, poets and crews assemble! UD’s Open Mic returns to Talent House for our first event of the year. Hosted by Nayana.AB, it’s free to attend and you’re all invited…

Artists, Events | 3 January 2025

UD Gallery: Open Mic @ Island Bikes 12/12

In December, UD’s Open Mic took place at our neighbours, Island Bikes, for one night only. Check out the gallery of performers courtesy of Laura ‘Hyperfrank’ Brosnan…

Artists, Featured, Interviews, Level 4, Music, Talent House | 2 January 2025

Introducing… Jedz

Early in his career, but established in his genre, Jedz is an artist with impressive numbers to his name and a sought-after sound to match. Elsa Monteith spoke to Jedz about his artistic development, studying a Level 4 course at UD and what longevity looks like in the music industry…

Artists, Music, Talent House | 19 December 2024

UD Selects: Maria Hanlon x UD ‘Best of 2024’ Mix

DJ and Presenter Maria Hanlon gets in the mix and chats through her top 10 tracks of 2024, starring Rebecca Vasmant, Karen Nyame KG & Ronnie Loko, Jelani Blackman, Wilfy D, The Mouse Outfit, AyiTe & Metrodome + more…

Artists, Events, Featured, Flames Collective | 11 December 2024

UD Gallery: Flames Collective ‘A Gospel Christmas’

Check out some of the highlights from ‘A Gospel Christmas’ courtesy of award winning photographer, Ollie Dixon…

Artists, Events, Featured, Flames Collective | 10 December 2024

UD Low Down: Flames Collective ‘A Gospel Christmas’ starring Sasha Keable, Debbie & Ruti, 7th Dec @ Barbican

Wowing audiences at their debut headline show, ‘A Gospel Christmas’, Flames Collective member, Emre (who was also celebrating his 18th birthday), takes us behind the scenes at the Barbican Centre to witness this incredible feat…

Events, Featured, Talent House, What's On | 9 December 2024

What’s On… UD Presents End Of Year Jam by DC & The Oracle, 18th December @ Talent House

UD Presents… End Of Year Jam by DC & The Oracle, a free end-of-year live improvised jam celebrating creativity and community. Join us for an evening of spontaneous music-making, connection, and good vibes as we bring people together to close the year on a high note!

Artists, Events, Featured, Flames Collective, Music, What's On | 2 December 2024

What’s On… Flames Collective ‘A Gospel Christmas’ with Sasha Keable, Ruti + more, 7th Dec @ Barbican

Join Flames Collective and special guests, including Sasha Keable & RUTI (+more to be announced), for A Gospel Christmas, 7th December at the Barbican…

Artists, Events, Music, Talent House, What's On | 2 December 2024

UD Gallery: UD x PrettyTwisted x Island Bikes – Practice Hours: Grime Cypher

On the 21st November, UD x PrettyTwisted headed over to our neighbours at Island Bikes for a Grime set + Cypher. Check the photo evidence courtesy of Saadiq T…

Artists, Events, Featured, What's On | 28 November 2024

What’s On… Open Mic Christmas Party, December 12th @ Island Bikes

Vocalists, rappers, poets and wannabe DJs assemble! UD’s Open Mic Christmas Party will be taking place at our neighbours, Island Bikes, for one night only. Hosted by Nayana.AB, it’s free to attend and you’re all invited…

Artists, Featured, Flames Collective, Interviews, Talent House | 26 November 2024

Flames Collective x Complex UK Feature

Want to know more about Flames Collective? Taking you from humble beginnings to the main stage, this Complex UK feature – Flames’ first major article – gives insight into the story so far…

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…