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What’s On… UD Open Mic x V&A x GUAP

UD Open Mic is moving to the V&A for one night only!
As part of a season of events and displays marking the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the HMT Empire Windrush, our friends at GUAP are taking over the V&A, South Kensington, for another epic Friday Late on August 25th

UD are teaming up with the V&A & GUAP, for this one-away Open Mic for artists of Caribbean heritage, who would like to perform in an iconic, historical setting in the heart of London.

Interested in taking part?
Please email openmic@udmusic.org with links to your music.

What you need to know:

  • – This event is open to all ages
  • – Applicants should be of Caribbean heritage
  • – No ticket is required
  • – Open Mic will run from 7-9.30pm
  • – Two tracks per artist!
  • – Spoken word, R&B, Hip-Hop, grime – whatever your sound, it’s welcome
  • – Deadline to apply: Wednesday 16th August
  • – Destination: V&A, Cromwell Rd, SW7 2RL

UD Open Mic will return to Talent House soon – stay locked! Check our July gallery HERE.

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