Leave the stereotypes about sex and gender in the music industry at the door and find out about the powerful females smashing through the glass ceiling.

ABOUT INDUSTRY TAKEOVER
Industry Takeover Seminar & Showcase is back to empower the next generation of emcees, singers, DJs and young music industry professionals. Urban Development, in association with Rich Mix, will be ‘taking over’ the multi-media arts complex in Shoreditch, East London. Now in its third year, Industry Takeover will feature performances from the top names in the urban music, upfront debate, and open mic sessions.

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 BUYING YOUR TICKETS

With so many VIPs and top urban artists at one event, you better make sure you get your ticket early to avoid disappointment. Call the box office on 020 7613 7498. Tickets: £5.

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 BUY 2 FOR £8 SPECIAL OFFER

We're giving you the opportunity to get your hands on the limited buy 2 tickets for £8 offer. So there's no excuse for you not to bring a friend!

Send your full name, email address and number to guestlist@urbandevelopment.co.uk by 5pm on Wednesday 3rd November.

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WHO'S TAKING OVER THE PANEL?

LIONESS

From the tender age of 14, Lioness has been doing he thing and making a steady way for herself in the industry. Her witty lyrics, skilled wordplay and versatile flow ensured it wasn’t long before she got noticed and was soon appearing on various radio stations such as Radio 1, Kiss 100 and one 1Xtra and cemented her presence on the underground. Catch the south London emcee heading up the panel and taking over on the main stage.

• Listen to Lioness on Myspace here.
• Follow Lioness on Twitter here.

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CHANTELLE FIDDY

• Read Chantelle Fiddy's blog here.
• Follow Chantelle Fiddy on Twitter here. 

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ANNIKA ALLEN

Annika Allen has her finger on the pulse in the world of music, art and entertainment. After gaining a degree in Journalism from The London College of Communication, Annika went on to work on award winning TV shows like Richard and Judy and 10 Years Younger and on productions for the BBC, ITV and Channel 4. As a freelance journalist for publications including The Voice, New Nation and Pride Magazine she interviewed stars like Outkast, Neyo, Janet Jackson and Ciara. As editor of one of the fastest growing Urban magazines in the UK, her expertise and passion for the industry will be invaluable on the panel.

• Check out the Flavour Magazine online here.
• Follow Flavour Magazine on Twitter here.

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CHARMAINE 'CHAMS' HAYDEN

After graduating at UEL with a 1st class degree in Law, and Psychology. Charmaine Hayden decided that she no longer wished to be an ‘employee’, but instead aged 21 began building the foundations for what was to become Face4Music Ent. Starting out as a hobby Charmaine begun delegating work to models and accompanying them to shoots. Charmaine soon became the go – to girl for models in the urban music industry.

• Check out the Face4Music website here.
• Follow Charmaine 'Chams' Hayden on Twitter here.

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SARAH YOUNG

DJ/stylist Sarah Young is pushing boundaries in music and fashion. She has styled figures such as Mistajam, Toddla T, Jammer and Swindle and interviewed names such as Mr Hudson, Vivienne Westwood and Michelle Williams. As a DJ, Sarah has worked with world famous brands playing all over the globe from New York Fashion Week to 'Girls Love DJ's' in Holland spinning everything from Dubstep and Bashment to Old Skool Hiphop and Dirty Dutch House. Put simply, 'anything with a bass'. Currently, sheis extending DJing into production and is aiming to release her first EP at the start of 2011.

• Check out Sarah Young's website here.
• Follow Sarah Young on Twitter here.

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WHO'S ON THE MAIN STAGE?

Also joining Lioness will be....

ROXXXAN

Musically combining her love of all things dance driven - dubstep and grime her bass du jour - with a passion for good melodies, Birmingham-bred RoxXxan is looking to be the missing link in the emcee game. As one of the newest signings to Polydor Records, it was the dubstep fuelled ‘Heavyweight’ (also featured on the ‘Shank’ Soundtrack) that caught the ears of A&Rs looking for a serious female rap contender. Making her presence felt on the live circuit, sparring alongside respected figures such as P Money, Goldie, Skream, Benga and Caspa, quickly separated this woman from the girls.

• Listen to RoxXxan on Myspace here. 
• Follow RoxXxan on Twitter here.

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SHANI CUPPCAKE

After recording the hit funky house remake of ‘Say Yes’ in 2009,aged just 15, Shani began a journey that most teens could only dream of. The track received notable radio play and resided on the BBC Radio 1 xtra A-Playlist for a massive 34 weeks, and was number 1 on DJ Cameo's UKG chart. Recently gained further attention with her Acoustic 64 on SB.TV notching over 55,000 views in just 3 weeks. To date, Shani has opened for RnB sensation LLoyd , and shared the stage with the likes of Roll deep, Princess Nyah, Scorcher, Donaeo and Ms Bratt.

• Follow Shani Cuppcake on Twitter here.

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CHAKULA SOUL

Chakula Soul, meaning ‘food for the soul’ in Swahali, are a Hip Hop Soul R’n’B band, made up of eight musicians who all attend the BRIT school, one of the UK’s best known Performing Art Schools. The band who got together in 2009, cite their musical influences as Jill Scott, Quest Love, The Roots and D’Angelo and attribute their culturally diverse sound to their mature taste in music. 

• Visit Chakula Soul's website here.
• Follow Chakula Soul on Twitter here.

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BIANCA MONET

A confident vocalist, versatile in style, singer/songwriter Bianca Monet will leave you wanting more with her soulful sounds. Influenced by R&B and Gospel superstars Aaliyah, Yolanda Adams, Mary J Blige, Christiana Aguilera to name a few, Bianca‘s versatility has enabled her to collaborate and produce tracks that range from commercial pop R&B to soul.To date, Bianca has had the opportunity to worth with the likes of Leona Lewis, Peter Andre, Lioness, Rapid (Ruff Squad) and Benny Bizzie.

• Check out Bianca Monet's website here.
• Follow Bianca Monet on Twitter here.

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UPDATES VIA TWITTER

Whether you're on a computer or 'tweeting' from your mobile, our Twitter service will give you up to the minute reports on Industry Takeover along with the latest news in the world of urban music. Click here.

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FACEBOOK INVITE

Join the Facebook group to find out who's coming and what they have to say. Post comments, check updates... and spread the word! Click here.

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URBAN DEVELOPMENT MYSPACE

 Check out the Myspace for exclusive tracks from the project and regular updates. Make sure you add us as a friend so we can keep you up on all the Urban Development action. Click here.

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LINKS:

• Check out the footage from the Industry Takeover pt. 2 all-dayer here.