GUEST BLOG: The Repeats Saga - Is the BBC Mocking Us?
Submitted by beaw12 on 12.50pm, Fri 13th Jan 2012
Author, music enthusiast and Birmingham
born journalist Melissa Sinclair takes
to Urban Development to discuss her rage at the BBC admitting to half of their
programmes being repeats! For her first guest blog a good rant on whether we
should have to pay our TV Licence was definitely in order…
NEWS: BBC Radio 1 Signs Five New Specialists DJs
Submitted by beaw12 on 6.35pm, Wed 7th Dec 2011
Raise your glasses and let's make a toast to Skream & Benga, Toddla T, Charlie Sloth and Friction who will have their own shows on the station starting from April 2012.
Skream & Benga will bring their dubstep flavour to Friday night dance line-up (11pm-1am), in addition to Annie Mac (7-9pm) and Pete Tong (9-11pm).
Benga said, "This is a massive honour and we're going to make the show really special. I'm so excited to get started and everyone is going to have a lovely time on Fridays!"
NEWS: BBC Sound Of 2012 List Unveiled
Submitted by beaw12 on 11.38am, Mon 5th Dec 2011
As 2011 comes to an end, it's time for the UK tastemakers to compile their lists of which artists we should look out for next year.
With the likes of journo Chantelle Fiddy, Music Week editor Tom Ingham, 1Xtra DJs Trevor Nelson and Mistajam, SBTV founder Jamal Edwards and more on the list, BBC Sound of 2012 list includes pop urban act StooShe, UK dubstep king Flux Pavillion and the soulful Lianne La Havas among the nominees.
In January 2012, the top five acts and the winner will be revealed.
The Daily Insider
Submitted by beaw12 on 4.11pm, Tue 20th Sep 2011
What's been going on in the world of music and media today? Urban Development provide you with your daily industry fix..
TIM WESTWOOD LAUNCHES INTERN COMPETITION
REVIEW: Dream Mclean - John (Luther)
Submitted by superdorsa on 10.42am, Mon 18th Jul 2011
Download: Dream Mclean - John (Luther) (Download)
What? The Colchester native has some fun as he lays down self deprecating and wonderfully politically incorrect lyrics over a beat that would make Rick Ross rub his belly in glee.
NEWS: BBC Radio 1Xtra's Soundclash is back!
Submitted by superdorsa on 11.35am, Tue 31st May 2011
Following last year’s first ever BBC Radio 1Xtra Soundclash, the station has announced that the event is back for a second year, this time coming live from the Troxy, London on Saturday
NEWS: Dancehall to take over BBC Radio 1Xtra
Submitted by siananderson on 7.25pm, Thu 10th Mar 2011
On Thursday, 10th March, BBC Radio 1Xtra is dedicating 24 hours of programming to Dancehall music in a special take over of the station.‘Dancehall TakeOver Day’ is set to celebrate the importance and impact of reggae and dancehall genres on UK music and culture.
Over 24 hours, the roots and history of reggae and dancehall will be explored, portraying a journey of the genre and how it has influenced contemporary UK music. The takeover plays
Ms Dynamite’s Survival Tips – Women In The Industry
Submitted by beaw12 on 5.18pm, Wed 1st Feb 2012
Over ten years ago Ms Dynamite burst into the music
industry with “Booo”, and has been inspiring an entire generation of female MCs
to grab the mic and express themselves in a male-dominated industry ever since.
Taking part in Mistajam’s seminar at BBC
Introducing Masterclass 2012, the UK legend shared her four top tips on how
to survive in the music industry as a female with Bea Alessio…
NEWS: BBC Work Experience Placement For Hackney Residents
Submitted by superdorsa on 11.52am, Wed 18th May 2011
The BBC and Hackney Council are recruiting now for summer work experience placements in the BBC.
The placement is a 4 week unpaid placement with the BBC. It's open to Hackney residents, aged 18 or over, who don't have a degree or are on a degree course and who are passionate about media.
NEWS: Urban acts dominate BBC Sound of 2011 list
Submitted by Nonny on 11.27pm, Thu 9th Dec 2010
The BBC recently announced the names of the 15 acts who successfully made onto its 'Sound of 2011' longlist. This year the urban acts seem to have emerged as a powerful with nearly half of the list having firm roots in the underground scene.
