LIVE REVIEW: Re:Definition 2011

Thursday 7 July saw Urban Development put on a show like no other with some of the hottest names in urban music descending onto Hackney Empire for Re:Definition. Not a concert or a theatre show but a live performance that strives to “refix, remix and refresh” urban music, and boy, did that happen! Courtney Buck was on hand to witness what went down on this epic night...

Industry Takeover All Dayer 2011 - Have you got your ticket yet?

Unless you've been hiding under a rock for the past month, you should know that we have got an epic event coming up. 

Urban Development Presents Re:Definition 2011

Urban Development presents Re:Definition. A conceptual showcase designed to redefine urban music as we know it, Re:Definition is all about uniting established acts and emerging talent from East London through collaboration and blurring the boundaries between theatre, multimedia and live music.

INDUSTRY TAKEOVER ACTIVITIES

Urban Development has teamed up with top experts and organisations across the creative sector to deliver a diverse range of music industry activities for the massive Industry Takeover all day event.

NEWS: Urban Development Industry Takeover All Day Seminar & Showcase is back for 2011

Industry Takeover All-Day Seminar & Showcase is back and bigger than ever for it’s third season. Following the unprecedented acehivements of urban music acts such as Tinie Tempah and Labrinth in the charts, and the popularity of the Industry Takeover monthlies at the Rich Mix; it’s now time to join Urban Development in association with Rich Mix as they ‘take over’ the entire multi-media arts venue in Shoreditch to equip you with the essentials for music industry success.

PROFILE: Shezar a force of nature

Bold, unconventional and undeniably quirky, Sherelle McKenzie’s alter ego goes some way towards capturing her madcap character. The ‘A’ in ‘ShezAr’ stands tall and wears its cap with authority because, like the first letter in the alphabet, its bearer is about to set it off.

EVENT: MPHO throws down at Book Slam, Sept. 3rd

To conquer your post-carnival ennui, the August Book Slam is controversially in September, but a crackerjack line-up to help you enjoy your indian summer. This month will feature:

JAMES LEVER: author of the remarkable, 'Me Cheeta' ('a satirical masterpiece' - Daily Telegraph), celebrating his well-deserved place on the Booker longlist.

MPHO SKEEF:  we've been shouting about singer-songwriter, Mpho, since time. The world's finally catching up. Check out her Kate Bush homage for starters.

MEDIA: Everything you need to know about Re:Definition, July 23rd

RE:DEFINITION MEDIA CENTRE

This is your one-stop destination to find out everything about Urban Development's next level musical excursion:

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RE:DFINITION: MPHO IS TALKING ABOUT AN EVOLUTION

MPHO is one of Urban Development’s success stories. Recently signed to EMI/Parlophone, she is a genre-defying singer, songwriter and producer with enormous global pop potential.

PROFILE: Get to know the artists behind Re:Definition

Artists collaborating on the night…

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