Pamela McCormick | Director

The force behind this urban institution, Pamela has drawn on extensive knowledge of the industry to realise the ambitions of young urban music creatives while building a winning brand.
pamela@urbandevelopment.co.uk 

Chantelle Fiddy | Consultant

Resident journalist, blagger, multi-tasker (and many other things), Chantelle makes it her job to know what’s hot and what’s not, putting her knowledge as an industry insider and tastemaker to good use.

Nonny Orakwue | Programme Editor

A one-woman media machine, Nonny made her mark as a UD Creative working on Industry Takeover. Her tenacity and online savvy has seen her ascend to the dizzy heights of Programme Editor and social network supremo.

nonny@urbandevelopment.co.uk

Sian Anderson | PR & Editor

Blessed with the gift of the gab, Sian’s always on the lookout for a story. Networking with the press and building relationships, she makes sure that the right people are talking about us and we’re talking about them too.

sian@urbandevelopment.co.uk

Rebecca Wren | Office & Studio Co-ordinator 

Dedicated drum’n’bass and dubstep DJ and sneaker aficionado, Becca initially secured a position as admin assistant after a successful internship. These days she runs the day-to-day operations at UDHQ and sets the bar for aspiring interns.
becca@urbandevelopment.co.uk

Sherelle Mckenzie | Vocal Tutor

Sherelle is a vocal powerhouse, tutor and one of the founding members of UD Vocal Collective. Her husky, sweet tone and dynamic energy is tempered by a rich family history, steeped in the gospel.

Wonder | Lead Music Production/Djing Tutor

He’s made hits for Kano, toured with Dizzee Rascal, released acclaimed albums and set up his own label. Wonder now leads Urban Development’s music production initiatives and is senior studio engineer.

wonder@urbandevelopment.co.uk

Corrine Burton | Designer

Self-professed graphics geek, Corrine honed her skills working as Head of Design at a leading youth publication. Now Corrine is the creative mind behind Urban Development flyers, posters and merchandise.

EXTENDED FAMILY

Audley Anderson | Vocal Tutor

Daniel Thomas | Vocal Tutor

Randolph Matthews | Vocal Tutor

Shola Ama | Vocal Tutor

Antony Macdonald | Company Secretary

DIRECTORS

Paulette Long (Chair), Deputy Chair PRS for Music, Trustee PRS for Music Foundation, Director Westbury Music

Rodney Borde-Kuofie, Entertainment Lawyer

David Krap, Director, Consumer & Retail Group, UBS

Pamela McCormick, Chief Executive, Urban Development

Mhora Samuel, Chief Executive, Theatres Trust