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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.

🔊Industry Takeover Series: Brand & Identity in Music 🎶 (Workshop), Wednesday 5th November, 7pm at Talent House 🏡 £5 (no ...
13/10/2025

🔊Industry Takeover Series: Brand & Identity in Music 🎶 (Workshop), Wednesday 5th November, 7pm at Talent House 🏡 £5 (no booking fee) via 🎟️UDtickets.com ✨

💫 In this business-focused workshop, creative industries consultant Jeremy Paterson will help you define a clear & compelling artist brand…

🎶 Your music is your art — but your brand is how the world connects with it. In this business-focused workshop, creative industries consultant, Jeremy Paterson, will help you define a clear and compelling artist brand, discover your unique selling point, and understand how to activate your brand to connect with audiences and industry. You’ll have the opportunity to pitch your brand idea to Jeremy for direct feedback during the session, and you’ll leave with a clear sense of what your brand is and how to communicate it.

🔈What’s On... The Five Points Project will host an open Jam on Thursday 23rd October at UD’s Talent House 🏡 🎵A cross-gen...
10/10/2025

🔈What’s On... The Five Points Project will host an open Jam on Thursday 23rd October at UD’s Talent House 🏡

🎵A cross-genre, fully improvised session where instrumentalist, singers, and rappers are invited to create in the moment. Expect spontaneous grooves, unexpected collaborations, and a unique sound that evolves as the night unfolds.

🚨How to get involved:

🎶 Musicians, singers, rappers: Please drop Five Points a DM on Instagram if you’d like to jam. Bring your instrument, your voice, your bars and jump in when the vibe calls you.

💃🏾 Community: Come through to experience the energy of live, improvised music and support a culture of collaboration.

🌍 Everyone: Share the moment, contribute your presence, and be part of a one-of-a-kind jam.

📅 Thursday 23rd October, doors from 6.30pm, event runs 7pm–11pm.
📍Talent House, 3 Sugar House Lane, London E15 2QS.
🎟️Tickets £10 via UDtickets.com - this is an intimate event!

No rehearsals. No genres. Just music in motion.

🔉 Join Callum Hay (, Head Of Label Services, UK), Danny Desai (, Agency Lead), James Lightfoot (TikTok EMEA, A&R Manage...
09/10/2025

🔉 Join Callum Hay (, Head Of Label Services, UK), Danny Desai (, Agency Lead), James Lightfoot (TikTok EMEA, A&R Manager) & (artist) as we explore Your Song: The Route to Market - And How It’s Changed 🎶

📆 Wed 15th October, doors from 6.30pm, event 7pm.
📍Talent House, 3 Sugar House Lane, London E15 2QS.
🎟️Tickets only £5, no booking fee. Link in bio.
🕸️ UDtickets.com
🏆Networking encouraged!

🚨About: What options are now available to artists outside of the record deal? Are record deals still necessary? Hear from experts at Ditto Music, un:hurd, TikTok SoundOn EMEA and more as we explore distribution options and ways for artists to take their music to market and nurture a lasting audience.

🚨 What’s On… UD Writing Camp! 🎶 We’re inviting producers, songwriters, musicians & vocalists from all backgrounds and le...
07/10/2025

🚨 What’s On… UD Writing Camp! 🎶 We’re inviting producers, songwriters, musicians & vocalists from all backgrounds and levels of experience, aged 18-25, to take part in a Writing Camp at Talent House 🏡 on 23rd October 2025.

This one-day camp is a chance to...
🎵Connect with like-minded creatives
🎵Find new collaborators
🎵Make music together in our studios
🎵Have fun, share ideas, and explore UD

⭐️The camp will be supported by our in-house engineer ⭐️

🚨 Application deadline: Friday 17th October 2025 (6pm). Link in bio 💫

Huge shout out to everyone who joined us for the first UD Writing Camp! We were blown away by all the music that was mad...
01/10/2025

Huge shout out to everyone who joined us for the first UD Writing Camp! We were blown away by all the music that was made in just one day.

We will announce details for our next camp soon so keep your eyes peeled 👀

🔈We’re pleased to announce three new learning opportunities. Join us at Talent House 🏡 for a new season of Industry Take...
30/09/2025

🔈We’re pleased to announce three new learning opportunities. Join us at Talent House 🏡 for a new season of Industry Takeover seminars and conversations. Secure your place via UDtickets.com 💫

🎶 15th October - The Song: The Route to Market 🎶 What options are now available to artists outside of the record deal? Are record deals still necessary? We explore distribution options with Callum Hay (, Head Of Label Services, UK) & Danny Desai (, Agency Lead). Host + more guest speakers to be announced!

✔️19th November - Supporting Q***r Black Artists in Music 🎵 This panel explores the challenges faced by q***r artists within the Black music industry and examines if the space is truly evolving. Join host Laura Brosnan and guests (artist), (Proud Radio), (Artist Manager, ) and (Founder, .ldn) for what promises to be an insightful conversation.

👀 10th December - On A Level (Live) with 🔥A chance to take a front row seat for this in-depth conversation and filming of On A Level (Live) with Joseph ‘JP’ Patterson (Complex UK). Guest artist to be announced!

🔈UD are happy to announce three new Industry Takeover series live music 🎤🎶 events for your 🎵sonic pleasure. Secure a vib...
30/09/2025

🔈UD are happy to announce three new Industry Takeover series live music 🎤🎶 events for your 🎵sonic pleasure. Secure a vibe via UDtickets.com 💫

👀23rd October - Five Points Jam ⭐️ This is a space to experiment, vibe, and build connections through live music. No setlists, no boundaries, just raw creativity.

🏆 13th November - The Juice Presents Rap Cypher
This is a space for rappers of all levels to step up, showcase their bars, experiment with flows, and connect with like-minded artists.

🥁 11th December - HAUS Sessions LIVE 💫 Join UD and HAUS Sessions for a LIVE showcase of four new female artists, disrupting the R&B and electronic space. Artists to be announced.

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🚨What’s On: Join us weekly 📆 at Talent House 🏡 for a new season of Industry Takeover workshops, live shows, seminars and...
30/09/2025

🚨What’s On: Join us weekly 📆 at Talent House 🏡 for a new season of Industry Takeover workshops, live shows, seminars and conversations.

🥰 8th October – Make Your Own Podcast/ Radio Show

🏆5th November - Brand & Identity in Music with Jeremy Paterson (IF Media)

😜3rd December - DIY Content Creation for Musicians

🎟️Tickets are only £5 (no booking fee) and spaces are very limited - book your place today via UDtickets.com 💫

💫 Meet .sounds, an indie pop loving R&B artist who’s a core member of UD’s 🔥 🌟 Having wowed audiences, performing along...
22/09/2025

💫 Meet .sounds, an indie pop loving R&B artist who’s a core member of UD’s 🔥

🌟 Having wowed audiences, performing alongside the likes of RAYE, Sasha Keable, Cian Ducrot, James Vickery, Hillari and more, in our new series, we go behind the scenes to get to know the Flames Collective members that make up the coolest vocal ensemble in the UK… Read on the UD blog now! 💫

🚨 What’s On… Industry Takeover Series, 8th October at Talent House 🏡 – Make Your Own Podcast/ Radio Show 📻 🎧🤩 Dream of ...
18/09/2025

🚨 What’s On… Industry Takeover Series, 8th October at Talent House 🏡 – Make Your Own Podcast/ Radio Show 📻 🎧

🤩 Dream of hosting a show? Broadcaster and DJ Martha will guide you through scripting, recording & presenting a 5min radio or podcast segment in this Industry Takeover series workshop. This is a rare chance to learn directly from one of the UK’s most distinctive radio voices.

🎟️ LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE
📆Wed 8th October, doors from 6.30pm, event starts 7pm.
📍Talent House, 3 Sugar House Lane, London E15 2QS.
🎫 Tickets only £5, no booking fee.
This is an intimate event with interactive elements – book your spot today.

About: In this hands-on workshop, broadcaster and DJ Martha will guide you through scripting, recording, and presenting a 5-minute radio or podcast segment. Whether you want to introduce tracks you love or speak passionately about a topic that matters to you, you’ll learn how to craft compelling audio with personality and purpose.

Martha is a champion of underground electronic music, platforming grassroots artists through her weekly BBC Radio 1 show and Friday residency on NTS. Her work blends community storytelling with cutting-edge sounds, and her radio career spans Reprezent FM, BBC production, audio documentaries, and hosting at some of the world’s most exciting music festivals.

🔈Industry Takeover Series: Motive Presents... Open Decks 🎧⭐️A community-driven session where DJs of all styles and level...
16/09/2025

🔈Industry Takeover Series: Motive Presents... Open Decks 🎧

⭐️A community-driven session where DJs of all styles and levels are welcome to come and spin.⭐️

📅: Thursday 2nd October, doors from 6.30pm, event starts 7pm.
📍: Talent House, 3 Sugar House Lane, London E15 2QS
🎟️: £5.

About: UD teams up with DJ/producer Motive to host an Open Decks night — a community-driven session where DJs of all styles and levels are welcome to come and spin. From underground gems to club classics, this is your chance to share your sound and connect.

Whether you’re a first-time DJ testing out the decks or an experienced selector looking to try new ideas, this is a safe and supportive space to explore music, push creativity, and keep the vibe moving all night.

🏆How to get involved🏆

✅ DJs: Sign up on the night, bring your USB, and take your turn on the decks.

✔️ Community: Pull up to support emerging talent, discover fresh sounds, and connect with London’s diverse DJ scene.

☑️ Everyone: Bring the energy, stay open-minded, and enjoy a night of discovery.
No hierarchy. No pressure. Just open decks, open community, open vibes.

🎟️ UDtickets.com 🎟️

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3 Sugar House Lane
London
E152QS

Opening Hours

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

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