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Events, Featured, Talent House, What's On | 20 February 2025

What’s On… UD x Poet’s Palace Open Mic, 13th March @ Talent House

Calling all spoken word artists, poets, rappers & lyricists! Join us at Talent House on Thursday 13th March for a special Poet’s Palace Open Mic, hosted by Temi T…

Podcast, Talent House | 17 February 2025

Be Unstoppable Podcast: Episode 10 with Lorna Clarke, Director of Music at the BBC

The 10th episode of the Be Unstoppable Podcast is now available for your listening (or watching) pleasure, as host Ben Wynter brings us an unmissable conversation featuring the powerhouse behind the BBC’s music strategy—Lorna Clarke, Director of Music at the BBC…

Featured, Long Read, Talent House | 17 February 2025

Long Read… Like Lockdown Never Happened: Dr Joy White on music, culture, and the pandemic’s sonic legacy

On the 23rd January, UD hosted an in-person book launch and conversation with Dr Joy White, author of Like Lockdown Never Happened, discussing how Black music and Black creative expression soundtracked and sustained us through COVID-19, and how this work continues to shape our relations to culture and to each other. Elsa Monteith reports…

Artists, Events, What's On | 13 February 2025

What’s On… UD x Island Bikes Tea Party, 27th February @ Island Bikes

Join us at Island Bikes for a cosy Tea Party where we’re creating a warm and welcoming space for the community to connect, share, and unwind. This gathering is all about building deeper relationships beyond creative output—offering a chance to engage in meaningful conversations in a relaxed and supportive environment…

Artists, Featured, Interviews, Music, Podcast, Talent House | 11 February 2025

UD x The Be Unstoppable Podcast with Ben Wynter

The Be Unstoppable Podcast, recorded at UD’s state-of-the-art studios, is back for 2025 with more insight and inspiration as host Ben Wynter dives into the transformative journeys of inspiring figures from music, media, tech, sports, and finance…

Featured, Guide | 10 February 2025

UD x Maria Hanlon… Guide To Radio Production

Maria Hanlon is a London-based DJ and Presenter. Maria hosts The Voices Breakfast Show on Voices Radio and worked as a producer there when Voices first launched back in 2021. Maria also helps produce at BBC Introducing in London. This Guide explores the role of a radio producer, different types of production and how to get into work…

Artists, Events, Music, Talent House | 6 February 2025

UD Low Down: HAUS Sessions x UD Live Night, 30/01 @ Talent House

On Thursday 30th January, UD welcomed HAUS Sessions to the Talent House for an unforgettable evening of live music showcasing and community connection, with performances from ManLikeKofi, Silvana, EEZEE & AD, alongside true standout musicianship. Check the gallery…

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…