Based at Stratford Circus in East London E15, Urban Development is the one-stop organisation for East London's new urban music talent. UD's work covers innovative training courses for vocalists, MCs, DJs and producers with experienced professional tutors, individual artist mentoring, music industry seminars, regular live events and festivals and a fully professional record label, Documented.
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LIVE REVIEW: I LUV LIVE GETS BETTER WITH AGE
Following 20-dates around the UK, including five city residencies over four months, I Luv Live rounded off its marathon tour at Cargo on Monday 10th March with a ‘best of' show, highlighting the cream of the crop from across the nation. Words: Richard Etienne More >
LIVE REVIEW: UPROGRESS CROWNS NEW SCHOOL STARS
Bashy, Ny and Urban Development's finest vocalists and DJs lit up Stratford Circus on Sunday, March 9th, setting the stage for LSR and Divided Fusions to showcase the stars of tomorrow. Words: Kaio Grizzelle More >
LIVE REVIEW: OMAR TAMES THE CIRCUS
December 15th 2007 @ Stratford Circus. Six albums and 17 years on, Omar still knows how to move the crowd. The seasoned singer/songwriter/producer and multi-instrumentalist entertained an audience, which featured three generations of music lovers; grime kids, the 20-something... More >
THE LAUNCH OF UPROGRESS SEMINARS
London's leading forum for discussion and debate on UK urban music is back with a new name and a new vision. Sign up and get an access all areas pass to music industry knowledge and careers guidance. More >
CALLING ALL SINGERS: THE UD VOCALISTS ARE BACK!
They're a collective like no other. During their 1st season they took on the scene like R&B's answer to Wu-Tang Clan; putting it down at all-dayers and stepping on stage alongside Nathan and FDM3. This September the group are back. Do you have what it takes to join... More >