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What’s On… Free Yard is back for 2025

Free Yard is back by popular demand! We’re switching things up and giving artists, making music of Black origin, the chance to get creating in UD’s studios. If you’re a London based artist, aged 14-25, why not take this opportunity to enjoy a free studio session at our state-of-the-art Talent House?

All you need to do is check the eligibility criteria below and register your interest by completing the application form.

About/eligibility criteria:  

  • You must be based in London, aged 14-25 & making music of Black origin.  
  • You should be familiar with studio equipment (see our studio spec HERE) and be able to run your own recording session. We will provide a studio assistant only (you are welcome to bring your own engineer).
  • A studio session runs from 4pm-8pm (4 hours) on a MondayTuesdayThursday or Friday
  • Sessions & studios will be allocated on a first come/ first served basis. All bookings subject to availability. 

Find out more about our state-of-the-art studios HERE.

Got a question? Email studios@udmusic.org  

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