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Mar!k is an east London-born, Caribbean raised, producer, rapper, singer/songwriter, guitarist and bass player, who likes blending modern genres with elements of freestyle. Having just completed UD’s Incubator Programme, Kat Friar sat down with Mar!k, a real one-to-watch, to find out more…

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Hailing from West London, Emiko is an emerging R&B-soul artist with a voice that proudly carries both a strong message and a whole lot of heart. Kat Friar finds out more…

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If you’re looking for a slice of UK rave nostalgia, look no further – Arinola has got you covered. Hailing from North West London, the 20 year old multi-talent – she’s a producer, singer/songwriter and pianist – is aiding the resurgence of UK funky, jungle & drum and bass, as well as tapping into Amapiano and House to provide the perfect backdrop for her celestial R&B vocals…

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AE are the South London female duo of Ads and Els. The young duo burst onto the scene during lockdown with their debut 4-track EP ‘Summer We Never Had’ and have been going from strength to strength ever since. Kat Friar finds out more…

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South London raised alt R&B creative, Chrissy Day, is the blueprint for versatile melodies, vocals and songwriting techniques. Of Jamaican, Egyptian and Ethiopian heritage, Chrissy strives to incorporate all aspects of her culture into her music, image and brand. Kat Friar finds out more…

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On day three of UD’s Industry Takeover, the morning revolved around a TikTok UK Masterclass, helping artists utilise the platform to find their audience. Kat Friar presents an in-depth recap of the event and that all important advice shared…

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On a rainy Friday in Brighton, patrons and professionals found respite at Zahara nightclub, where some of UD’s finest Incubator co-hort took over the stage for the afternoon. The intimate venue was lit by epic lighting that changed colours, reflecting over the array of talent that graced the stage. Starring David GotSound, NAYANA AB, Emiko, Mar!k, AE & Saiming…

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Switching things up for Industry Takeover 2023, Open Mic, hosted by UD’s very own Nayana, was powered by Complex UK, who will soon be supporting some of their favourite artists on the come-up editorially. Tumi, Callum Jaye, Hillarynx, Zuko Rosemeid, Valerie Njenga, Allyson, YESHA, David GotSound, Chrissy Day, Mar!k, J2, D Wills, Ashley Tragic, BsMnT J, MALAIKA, Humble Shaun, ESTHER DURIN and many more took to the Talent House stage. Maria Hanlon reports…

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Today Arts Council England and the Department for Education announced the expansion of National Youth Music Organisations. UD are very proud to be joining this network #LetsCreate…

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The second UD Open Mic of 2023 brought in an array of hot new talent to grace the stage at UD’s Talent House on 2nd February. Starring BASE-ment J, A8ilty, 3Dee, Silvana, Straight Bernz, K.Kay, Jay Krimzz, Ayo Fred, Cherralyn, Iris, Thaxxter, King Jelz, David GotSound, Saiming, J2, Dan Dannah, Nic Hanson, D Wills, Loose, Aker, Promise, Michael, Mar!k and your host, Nayana…

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All hail one of our favourite new artists! Kat Friar met with Saiming, one of UD’s current Incubator cohort, to talk sound, UD Open Mic, Da Community, Live Supply events, influences, 2023 and a whole lot more…

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If you’re thinking about studying a Level 4 course, good news – we’re still accepting applications. Got questions about studying with UD x UEL? Read on…

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Newsflash! We’re scouting for new Flames members, with auditions scheduled at Talent House for 1st November, 10th January and 18th April, from 5.30pm-8pm. Read all about it…

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A sunny Saturday on the coast brought a hotly anticipated lineup of up-and-coming artists to The Great Escape festival. Elsa Monteith reports back from her hometown of Brighton…

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UD return to The Great Escape with four new artists taking to the Komedia Basement stage on Saturday afternoon, from midday onwards… Roll up for Scuti, Amie Blu, Molly Elizabeth and Sarah Isabella! 

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DJ, presenter, photographer and writer, Maria Hanlon, went to shake a leg in east London last week, catching a host of performances at Lion Coffee & Records, including a set from UD Flames member, Molly Elizabeth…

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