CORE FUNDERS

Urban Development was constituted as a company limited by guarantee in October 2000. Since then, we have grown to become a Regular Funded Organisation of Arts Council England and the PRS Foundation. Our work has grown to include professional development, live events and training.

ART COUNCIL

Arts Council England is the national development agency for the arts in England, distributing public money from Government and the National Lottery.
www.artscouncil.org.uk

PRS FOUNDATION

 
The PRS Foundation is the UK's largest independent funder purely for new music of any genre.
www.prsfoundation.co.uk

YOUTH MUSIC

Youth Music is the UK's largest children's music charity, funding music projects for children aged 0 - 18.
www.youthmusic.org.uk

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PROJECT PARTNERS

Urban Development work with a number of organisiations accross the industry to insure that we continue to offer the highest quality of education for young people.

CREATE

CREATE is an emerging international festival grown out of the cultural partnership of the five host boroughs of the 2012 Olympics. CREATE is dedicated to delivering a unique cultural programme every summer leading up to and following the Olympics.
www.createlondon.org

 THE MOBO ORGANISATION

Launched in 1996, by founder and CEO Kanya King MBE, the MOBO Awards were the first Awards show in Europe to celebrate urban music.
http://www.mobo.com

THE BARBICAN

Europe's largest multi-arts and conference venue presenting a diverse range of art, music, theatre, dance, film and education events.
www.barbican.org.uk

RICH MIX

Located in the heart of East London, Rich Mix is a dynamic arts centre that offers live music, film, dance, theatre, comedy, spoken word and a range of creative activities for people of all ages and all cultures.
www.richmix.org.uk

THEATRE ROYAL STRATFORD EAST

Theatre Royal both inspires and is inspired by its vibrant, young and multi-cultural community in the heart of Stratford.
http://www.stratfordeast.com

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PARTNERSHIPS

RWD MAGAZINE

Urban magazine site featuring the latest Hip Hop, Grime, UK Garage, Drum & Base, House & Alternative content.
www.rwdmag.com