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Artists, Music | 3 February 2025

UD Selects… January 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 January. Starring p-rallel & Dom Valentino, PRVNA, Mom Tudie & Eerf Evil, Close Counters & shiv, Demae, KeepVibesNear, Kojey Radical & Jords, Kwoli Black, Kymara & Lord Apex, KiLLOWEN, Frankie Stew, Harvey Gunn and Hope Tala…

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, Talent House | 27 January 2025

UD Gallery: January Open Mic @ Talent House, 16/01

Our first Open Mic of the year at Talent House was a serious vibe, with Saiming on deck duties and host, Nayana.AB, directing the action. Check out the photo gallery courtesy of Kat Friar…

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…

Artists, Events, Guide, Music, Talent House | 23 January 2025

Guide: #ITSeries Social Strategy with Un:Hurd

As a part of the Industry Takeover series, we invited UD Members and the wider community to an exclusive Social Strategy Workshop delivered by Un:Hurd, a specialist marketing partner for artists and managers. The 90 minute session broke down the essential skills, logistics and ideas to help you build a successful and consistent social media strategy around your music. Read our highlights Guide here…

Events, Level 4, Talent House | 23 January 2025

UD Low Down: Level 4 Open Day Gallery, January 20th @ Talent House

With a Production Masterclass from JBMadeIt, a Performance Workship with Malika Ferguson (Sounds Write Consultancy) and gems from Tinchy Stryder, our Level 4 Open Day saw how music collaboration gets to the heart of the matter. Check our fly-on-the-wall gallery by Laura ‘Hyperfrank’ Brosnan…

Events, Level 4, Talent House, What's On | 23 January 2025

What’s On… UCAS Top Tips Webinar, Tuesday 28th January @ 5.30pm

We’re hosting a UCAS Top Tips Webinars, with Senior Lecturer & Course Leader, Tony Nwachukwu, from UEL. These sessions are aimed to help you with the UCAS application and your personal statement. No sign up needed – just follow the link & join us online…

Artists, Featured, Interviews, Level 4, Music, Talent House | 20 January 2025

Introducing… Smichington

At once a wholly mysterious artist and a musician with a clear vision and identity, Smichington has commanded a listenership despite having released no music, pioneering his sound in the halls, studios, and stages found at the UD Talent House, to high acclaim. Elsa Monteith talks sonics with Level 4 graduate, Smichington…

Events, Talent House, What's On | 20 January 2025

What’s On… Joy White Introduces Like Lockdown Never Happened, Jan 23rd @ Talent House

An in-person book launch and conversation with Dr Joy White, author of Like Lockdown Never Happened, is taking place at Talent House on January 23rd. Joined by Karis Campion, Jade Lovell & Nathaniel Telemaque, hosted by Christopher Newfield, reserve your place today…

Featured, Level 4, Talent House | 14 January 2025

Level 4: Reasons To Study With UD x UEL in 2025

Still looking at your University options? UD created two bespoke Level 4 courses (the first year of a degree), aimed at meeting the unique needs of students making Black music looking to advance their production, performance and technology know-how…

Events, Featured, Level 4, Talent House, What's On | 8 January 2025

What’s On… Level 4 Open Day, January 20th @ Talent House

On Monday 20th January, join us for our Level 4 Open Day and explore your course options with UD x UEL. Explore Talent House and UD’s Studios and participate in a production workshop with JB Made It (Finesse Foreva) or performance with artist, Malika Ferguson…

Artists, Featured, Level 4, Talent House | 7 January 2025

Introducing… TobiMary

Building “other-worlds” within her sprawling sonic landscapes and expert production, TobiMary’s artistic development has accelerated at breakneck speed, with the year ahead promising big things, in the good company of UD Music. Elsa Monteith meets Level 4 graduate, TobiMary…

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…