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Monday 10am - 6pm Tuesday 10am - 6pm Wednesday 10am - 6pm Thursday 10am - 6pm Friday 10am - 6pm

UD

UD (United Development) is a London-based music organisation bringing communities together around Black music and Black music culture.

With over 20 years of experience in nurturing and supporting Black and culturally diverse artists when they need it most, UD acts as a bridge between burgeoning talent and the music industry. United in development, UD stands for you.

13/02/2025

☕️ Join us on Thursday 27th February .bikes 🚲 from 2pm onwards for music and a cosy Tea Party 🥳 where we’re creating a warm and welcoming space for the community to connect, share & 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 ⭐️

🏆 Whether you’re an artist, creative, or community member, this is a space to simply be, talk, and grow 📈together. Reserve your free 🎟️ via UDtickets.com 🫖☕️

10/02/2025

🚨 Don’t forget, this week we have Open Mic 🎤 on Thursday 13th February at Talent House 🏡 with guest host , as we invite artists with a penchant for all things Black music to come and perform a track or two.

🏆 Grab a 🎟️ via UDtickets.com and sign up to perform on the door from 6pm…

Check the Jan 📸 gallery courtesy of .alyssst

28/01/2025

🚨 This week, 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. Free tickets available at UDtickets.com .like.kofi 🚨

23/01/2025

🚨 On Wednesday 29th January, join us at Talent House 🏡 for the next event in our Industry Takeover series, with our friends from marketing agency, , taking us through all things Plugging & Playlisting. Doors from 6pm, event starts at 7pm. Tickets £5, limited 2-for-1 offer or free to members! UDtickets.com 🚨

20/01/2025

🚨Haus Sessions x UD Live Night🚨 Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music showcasing and community connection!

🤩 Thursday 30th January
🏡 Doors from 6pm, event 7-10pm.
🎟️ FREE via UDtickets.com (link in bio).

Performing on the night…

🎤 ManLikeKofi .like.kofi
🎤 Silvana
🎤 EEZEE
🎤 AD

🚨 About HAUS SESSIONS: A live music initiative dedicated to supporting grassroots live music by facilitating industry standard live shows for rising talents. This project collaborates closely with artists to elevate their performance skills and refine their abilities to deliver standout shows 🚨

20/01/2025

🤩 Join on Thursday, 23rd January at UD’s Talent House 🏡, to discuss how music and culture sustained us during the early days of the pandemic.

Dr White will be in conversation with Karis Campion, Lecturer in Race, Ethnicity and Social Justice at City, University of London;, Jade Levell, Senior Lecturer in Social & Public Policy at the University of Bristol; and Nathaniel Télémaque, Visual Artist, Writer and Lecturer in Geography and Social Justice at King’s College London. A Q&A will follow, moderated by Chris Newfield, ISRF Director of Research.

Running from 6pm, refreshments will be provided. Reserve a free place today.

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14/01/2025

🏆 Early in his career, but established in his genre, is an artist with impressive numbers to his name and a sought-after sound to match. Elsa Monteith spoke to Jedz about his artistic development, studying a Level 4 course at UD and what longevity looks like in the music industry... 🏆

09/01/2025

Building “other-worlds” within her sprawling sonic landscapes and expert production, TobiMary’s artistic development has accelerated at breakneck speed, with the year ahead promising big things. Elsa Monteith meets Level 4 graduate, TobiMary… Read in full on the UD blog now. 📸

06/01/2025

🤩 Open Mic 🎤 returns to Talent House 🏡 on Thursday January 16th, sign up on the door to perform from 6pm. All Black music genres welcome. Sign up for your free ticket at UDtickets.com 🏆

09/12/2024

🚨UD Presents... End Of Year Jam by DC & The Oracle 🚨
🎵 A free end-of-year live improvised jam celebrating creativity and community. Join us for an evening of spontaneous music-making, connection, and good vibes as we bring people together to close the year on a high note! 🎵

⭐️ Wednesday 18th December 2024 ⭐️
⭐️ Doors from 6pm, event starts at 7pm at UD’s Talent House + Tickets are FREE! UDtickets.com ⭐️
🎶 Bass - Ezekiel Ajie
🥁Drums - WILF
🎸Guitar - Daniel Rogerson .rogerson

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28/11/2024

🚨UD Presents... Open Mic 🎤 Christmas Party 🎉
📔Thursday 12th December 2024 📔
🎶 Free entry - performers and attendees must register for a ticket! 🎟️ Join us for one night only at Island Bikes, 5B, Chimney Walk The Ink House, Sugar House Island, London, E15 2TP 📍

🎵 Join your host, .ab as we enjoy a festive 🎄evening of all things Black music with our neighbours, .bikes 🚲 Come, perform and catch a vibe... All Black music genres welcome! 🎵

⭐️ Doors from 6pm - please sign up to perform on the door. Event starts at 7pm ⭐️
⭐️ Open Decks in the break/ after Open Mic - please sign up on the door & bring a USB! ⭐️
⭐️ UDtickets.com for the win ⭐️

🏆 Three performers will win a complimentary Free Yard studio session at UD’s Talent House 🏡 Email [email protected] if you have any questions 🏆

25/11/2024

Open Mic 🎤 returned to Talent House 🏡 for a Hip-Hop & Rap Special on November 14th. Check our gallery 📸 courtesy of on the UD blog now 🔥❤️🏆 Starring .am.narko .wu .like.kofi .tk & 🎶⭐️🎵

18/11/2024

🚨On Wednesday November 27th, you’re invited to our Social Strategy workshop, delivered by Emily & Steph from Un:Hurd , a specialist marketing partner for artists and managers, where you’ll gain key knowledge, skills and tips on executing a successful social media strategy for your music. 🚨

🏆 UDtickets.com for the win (link in bio)… 🏆
🔐 Wednesday 27th November, doors from 6pm, event starts at 7pm.
🏡 Talent House , 3 Sugar House Lane, E15 2QS
🎟️ Tickets only £5, no booking fee. Free to members.
Discounts are available for education and community organisations (please email [email protected] for more info).

11/11/2024

🇬🇧⭐️ Join us for UD x Island Bikes x PrettyTwisted* - Practice Hours: Grime Set + Cypher 🇬🇧⭐️

🇬🇧⭐️ On November 21 2024, from 7pm, following our DJ Workshop at UD, we’ll be heading over to .bikes for a night of high-energy DJ sets with & live cyphers, with food available to purchase from our homies .shack. Don’t miss this chance to connect, perform, showcase, and celebrate with the & UD communities! 🇬🇧⭐️

🇬🇧⭐️ Tickets are free from UDtickets.com 🇬🇧⭐️

11/11/2024

UD x Prettytwisted … 🇬🇧⭐️Practice Hours: Exclusive DJ Workshop at Talent House on 21st November, 4.30-7pm 🇬🇧⭐️

20 people will be chosen at random to take part in the DJ Workshop, where we’ll learn skills, how to grow your network + insights into the world of a DJ, with contributions from .riddim and .

🇬🇧⭐️OUR SIGN UP SHEET IS NOW OPEN, LINK IN BIO - PLS REGISTER YOUR INTEREST - IT WILL CLOSE ON 15TH NOVEMBER SO BE QUICK… Those selected will be notified 🇬🇧⭐️

31/10/2024

🎵🚨 Have you ever considered a career in the music industry? Perhaps you’re unsure of the jobs available to you? UD’s How To Steal My Job panel at Industry Takeover 2024 invited key music industry players - Abi Lufadeju (Music Lawyer and Legal & Business Affairs Manager at AJL Legal), Charlie Ogbechie (Artist Development Lead, SoundCloud (Europe)) and Jacqueline ‘JPL’ Pelham-Leigh (Senior Membership Development Lead , Industry Advisory Group Lead at UD - to break down their career journeys, opportunities and routes to success on your chosen employment path. 🎵🚨

⭐️ DJ, Presenter & UD writer was hosting the panel & reports on the UD blog 📸 .alyssst ⭐️

31/10/2024

⭐️Who wants a Free Yard session? Have you got a track you want to record? If you’re aged 16-25 we can offer you a complimentary studio sessions at our Talent House HQ in Stratford, E15 ⭐️

⭐️⭐️ Link in bio - pls complete the form & we’ll be in touch⭐️⭐️

28/10/2024

🎵🚨 UD Live Incubator Showcase gallery - powered by TRENCH 🎵🚨

An exciting celebration of innovation, creativity and musical talent from the 2024 Incubator cohort. This year, we presented a diverse line-up of emerging artists, accompanied by an amazing live band. Attendees had the opportunity to engage with the talented musicians and witness their artistic growth through captivating musical performances.

The showcase featured live sets from J2, Skye, Skee, Allyson, Maraché, Izzy Withers and Charlotte Dowsson, highlighting their development from the beginning of the Incubator Programme. Supported by TRENCH, it was a fantastic chance to support the next generation of creators and visionaries!

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Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm

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