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What’s On… Free Yard is back!

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 16-25, 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 16-25 & making music of Black origin.  
  • Your music should be ready to record (beat, vocals etc).  
  • You should be familiar with studio equipment (see our studio spec HERE) and be able to run your own recording session (you are welcome to bring your own engineer) 
  • UD will allocate an engineer to a premium studio session (studios 1 & 2) at their discretion, on a case-by-case basis.  
  • A studio session runs for 3 hours.  
  • One studio session per person. 
  • When applying for a session you’re agreeing to join our mailing list.
  • 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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