Urban Development has built a reputation over the years for quality music seminars. Our Industry Takeover series provide a unique pathway for the next generation of young artists, industry professionals and entrepreneurs.

INDUSTRY TAKEOVER | A BRIEF HISTORY

Since the launch event, in January 2009, Industry Takeover has built a reputation for offering professional development, entertainment, education and networking opportunities to hundreds of industry-minded youth from across the capital. Industry Takeover comprises of a monthly show from October to March which concludes in a grand finale, All Day Seminar & Showcase in April.

The series has attracted a host of respected industry speakers such as Hattie Collins (The Guardian, RWD), Ghetts (artist), Justin Stennett (Dubplate Drama), Ras Kwame (1xtra) and Ben Scarr (Island Records), Alex Boateng (Island Records), Bless Beats (producer), Austin Daboh (BBC 1Xtra), Jodie McIntyre (The Independent), Nick Matthews (Coda Agency), Sarah Young (MTV) and Logan Sama (Kiss FM).

At the annual All-Dayer, activities on the day include workshops, masterclasses, workshops, market stalls, film presentations, showcases and open mic sessions and artist showcases.

Past & present organisations involved in Industry Takeover include:

RWD, Polydor Records, SBTV, Aftershock, Universal Records, Rinse FM, Grime Daily, Music Week, Yoyo, Sony ATV Publishing, BBC 1xtra, PRS For Music, Essential Distribution, Kiss 100, Westbury Music, MTV Base, The MOBO Organisation,  Radio One, Dubplate Drama, Toast, Spraggon, Myspace, Stennet & Brabyn,  Stoked PR, Hero Publishing, Virgin, Channel U, 679 Recordings, Zomba Publishing, AIM, Impact Ventures, Illastate Recordings, Bingo Beats, EMI Publishing, Warner Music, Boombox Distribution, Rubikon, Warner Chappell, All City Records, BPI, Smoove Recordings, Empire Management, Heavyweight Management, Island Records and more…

For the latest info on Industry Takeover, visit www.urbandevelopment.co.uk/industrytakeover