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    Urban Development

    • Artform: Music
    • Region: London
    • Local authority: Newham

    Urban Development offers a service of artist development, music production and strategic programming based at Stratford Circus. It also presents regular performance platforms for London-based talent. Our funding supports the organisation’s core costs.

    Funding awards

    • 2012-2013: £150,000
    • 2013-2014: £153,450
    • 2014-2015: £157,440

    Video feed

    A*M*E feat. Joe Black - UDTV In Session #8

    Universal signing A*M*E dropped by the Urban Development studio to jam out her 'Play The Game Boy' remix feat. Joe Black for UDTV. Catch A*M*E & Joe Black at Industry Takeover, Saturday 27th October, Richmix. http://bit.ly/IndustryTakeover A*M*E @ http://www.twitter.com/TheOfficialAME Joe Black @ http://www.twitter.com/JoeBlackUK Urban Development @ http://www.twitter.com/urbandevelopmnt Visuals: CMG Media Instrumentation: Producer Wez & McKnasty Play The Game Boy out Nov. 4th www.ameofficial.com https://www.urbandevelopment.co.uk/industrytakeover

    Incisive - UDTV In Session #7

    West London MC Incisive goes east with his acoustic session for UDTV. Catch Incisive at Industry Takeover 2012. Get your ticket and free mix CD here http://bit.ly/IndustryTakeover... Incisive @ http://www.twitter.com/Incisive1 Urban Development @ http://www.twitter.com/urbandevelopmnt Visuals: CMG Media https://www.urbandevelopment.co.uk

    RASCALS - UDTV In Session #6

    East London's RASCALS drop a live version of their new single 'What's Going Down' Catch the RASCALS at Industry Takeover 2012. Get your ticket and free mix CD here http://bit.ly/IndustryTakeover... RASCALS @ http://www.twitter.com/rascalsofficial Urban Development @ http://www.twitter.com/urbandevelopmnt Visuals: CMG Media https://www.urbandevelopment.co.uk

    UDVC - UDTV In Session #5

    Urban Development's Vocal Collective sing to the stars in this week's UDTV Session. To see UDVC at Industry Takeover 2012, get your ticket and free mix CD here http://bit.ly/IndustryTakeover... UDVC @ http://www.twitter.com/UDVCS Urban Development @ http://www.twitter.com/urbandevelopmnt Visuals: CMG Media https://www.urbandevelopment.co.uk

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    D-Rymez - UDTV In Session #4

    Rapper D-Rymez unleashes some fresh bars for UD.TV. To see D-Rhymez at Industry Takeover 2012, get your ticket and free mix CD here http://bit.ly/IndustryTakeover... D-Rhymez @ http://www.twitter.com/DRymez UD @ http://www.twitter.com/urbandevelopmnt Visuals: CMG Media Music mixed by Producer Wez @produerwez https://www.urbandevelopment.co.uk

    Omar at Glastonbury [Urban Development Exclusive]

    Exclusive previously unseen footage of soul singer Omar! Glastonbury The Movie: In Flashback - In Cinema's June 29 http://www.glastonburythemovie.com http://www.urbandevelopment.co.uk/ http://www.twitter.com/urbandevelopmnt http://www.facebook.com/udevelopment

    MckNasty - UDTV In Session #3

    Having drummed for the likes of Wretch32, Tinie Tempah and Lady Gaga among others, MckNasty is another McKenzie on the rise. Get your ticket for Industry Takeover 2012 here http://bit.ly/IndustryTakeover to see more like this. MckNasty @ https://twitter.com/MckNastyMusic UD @ https://www.twitter.com/urbandevelopmnt Visuals: CMG Media Music mixed by Producer Wez @produerwez https://www.urbandevelopment.co.uk

    ShezAr - UDTV In Session #2

    London based vocal sensation ShezAr is joined by Producer Wez as she takes it to the roof and then some. To see ShezAr live at UD's Industry Takeover 2012 hit http://bit.ly/IndustryTakeover. You'll also get a free mix CD for your troubles. ShezAr @ https://www.twitter.com/ShezArOnly Producer Wez @ http://twitter.com/producerwez UD @ https://www.twitter.com/urbandevelopmnt Visuals: CMG Media Music mixed by Producer Wez https://www.urbandevelopment.co.uk

    Joe Black - UDTV In Session #1

    UDTV present the realionaire Joe Black joined by MckNastyMusic on the drums. Get an early bird £6 ticket to see raps finest live at UD's Industry Takeover 2012 hit http://bit.ly/IndustryTakeover. You'll also get a free mix CD, featuring Joe Black and the rest, for your listening pleasure. Joe Black @ https://www.twitter.com/JoeBlackUK MckNasty @ https://twitter.com/MckNastyMusic UD @ https://www.twitter.com/urbandevelopmnt Visuals: CMG Media Music mixed by Producer Wez @produerwez https://www.urbandevelopment.co.uk

    Win A Writing Session #3 with P Money

    Sk & Jewelz won the chance to write with leading MC dapper don P Money, in the third installment of 'Win A Writing Session...' as well as nabbing a bunch of goodies courtesy of our friends at PUMA. Check out what went down at the Urban Development Studios... Follow us http://www.twitter.com/urbandevelopmnt Like us http://www.facebook.com/udevelopment Read more http://www.urbandevelopment.co.uk Thanks to PUMA http://www.puma.com and P Money http://www.ibeatthetune.com/ Follow @KingPMoney. Sk @OfficialSkMuzik | Jewelz @JewelzTaylor Video: Ashur Yelda, Aram Antabil (Phatline) & Ashley McDemott

    Urban Development: Win A Writing Session #2 with Angel

    RJay won the chance to write with singer & songwriter Angel, in the second installment of 'Win A Writing Session...' as well as nabbing a bunch of goodies courtesy of our friends at Puma. Check out what went down at UD HQ... Follow us http://www.twitter.com/urbandevelopmnt Like us http://www.facebook.com/udevelopment Read more http://www.urbandevelopment.co.uk Thanks to Puma http://www.puma.com and Angel http://thisisangel.com Download Angel's mixtape here http://bit.ly/xaYEKY Check out RJay http://www.twitter.com/RJayMusiq Filmed and edited by Ashur Yelda, Aram Antabil (Phatline) & Ashley McDemott

    Urban Development - Interview with DJ Swerve (Part 1)

    Our staff writer and presenter @ParrisOH catches up with DJ Swerve to talk about signing to Speakerbox, his career as DJ and producer, Comeback Riddim and more... Look out for Part 2 coming out soon! http://urbandevelopment.co.uk Twitter: http://twitter.com/ParrisOH http://twitter.com/dj_swerve http://twitter.com/urbandevelopmnt

    Urban Development: Win A Writing Session #1 with Yasmin

    After sifting through hours worth of entries and a very close vote, Portia Emare won the chance to write with singer & songwriter Yasmin, as well as nabbing a bunch of goodies courtesy of our friends at Puma. Check out what went down at Urban Development HQ... Follow us http://www.twitter.com/urbandevelopmnt Like us http://www.facebook.com/udevelopment Read more http://www.urbandevelopment.co.uk Thanks to Puma http://www.puma.com and Yamin http://www.yasminsworld.co.uk. Yasmin's single 'Light Up The World' is out now http://bit.ly/zPC8q0 Video filmed & edited by Ashur Yelda, Aram Antabil (Phatline) & Ashley McDemott Additional music: Bartoven 'Gladys'

    The MOBO Tour 2012 feat. Clement Marfo

    To register for free tickets to the MOBO Tour or Industry Takeover in a town near you soon get over to http://www.mobo.com/mobotour. The MOBO Tour 2012 starring DJ & host Ras Kwame, Clement Marfo & The Frontline, Lady Leshurr, Benny Banks, P Money, Youngman, Cleo Sol, Josh Osho, Smiler, MOBO Unsung winners and the best talent from your area. (*Sorry Rascals will no longer be appearing). Industry Takeover at MOBO Academy featuring experts from RWD, SB.TV, PRS for Music, SJM, Coda and many more, alongside artists from the MOBO Tour, trading advice to help you get your buisness right. Urban Development & MOBO present: The MOBO Tour 2012. By arrangement with SJM Concerts. In partnership with PRS for Music and Arts Council England. Music: Clement Marfo & The Frontline 'Overtime' http://bit.ly/u8J17P http://www.mobo.com/mobotour http://www.facebook.com/MOBOofficial

    UDTV: Amp'd Up - Episode 5: Old Skool v. New Skool ft. Hyperfrank (Pt2)

    http://www.urbandevelopment.co.uk/ampdup Writer/blogger, Hyperfrank joined the Amp'd Up crew to fill us in on what she's been up to and to share her views on this week's topic "Old Skool v. New Skool: They Don't Make Music Like They Used To". Hear what she had to say... ABOUT AMP'D UP Amp'd Up is a bold new interactive online music TV show dedicated to urban music, lifestyle and culture. Expect nothing but juicy debates on the hottest topics featuring top industry heads, the public, live performances from the freshest artists on the scene and DJs spinning the latest tunes in the mix. Amp'd Up will be broadcasting every week from Wednesday 5th October at 6.30-8pm on the Urban Development UStream channel (http://www.ustream.tv/channel/ud-tv).

    UDTV: Amp'd Up - Episode 5: Old Skool v. New Skool ft. Hyperfrank (Pt1)

    http://www.urbandevelopment.co.uk/ampdup Writer/blogger, Hyperfrank joined the Amp'd Up crew to fill us in on what she's been up to and to share her views on this week's topic "Old Skool v. New Skool: They Don't Make Music Like They Used To". Hear what she had to say... ABOUT AMP'D UP Amp'd Up is a bold new interactive online music TV show dedicated to urban music, lifestyle and culture. Expect nothing but juicy debates on the hottest topics featuring top industry heads, the public, live performances from the freshest artists on the scene and DJs spinning the latest tunes in the mix. Amp'd Up will be broadcasting every week from Wednesday 5th October at 6.30-8pm on the Urban Development UStream channel (http://www.ustream.tv/channel/ud-tv).

    UDTV: Amp'd Up - Episode 5 ft.Fem Fel (Part 2)

    http://www.urbandevelopment.co.uk/ampdup Fem Fel passed through to talk about his latest project and share his views on this week's topic "Road Rap: The New Grime?". Hear what he had to say... ABOUT AMP'D UP Amp'd Up is a bold new interactive online music TV show dedicated to urban music, lifestyle and culture. Expect nothing but juicy debates on the hottest topics featuring top industry heads, the public, live performances from the freshest artists on the scene and DJs spinning the latest tunes in the mix. Amp'd Up will be broadcasting every week from Wednesday 5th October at 6.30-8pm on the Urban Development UStream channel (http://www.ustream.tv/channel/ud-tv).

    UDTV: Amp'd Up - Episode 5 ft.Fem Fel (Part 1)

    http://www.urbandevelopment.co.uk/ampdup Fem Fel passed through to talk about his latest project and share his views on this week's topic "Road Rap: The New Grime?". Hear what he had to say... ABOUT AMP'D UP Amp'd Up is a bold new interactive online music TV show dedicated to urban music, lifestyle and culture. Expect nothing but juicy debates on the hottest topics featuring top industry heads, the public, live performances from the freshest artists on the scene and DJs spinning the latest tunes in the mix. Amp'd Up will be broadcasting every week from Wednesday 5th October at 6.30-8pm on the Urban Development UStream channel (http://www.ustream.tv/channel/ud-tv).

    UDTV: Amp'd Up - Maddy Carty Live Session

    Maddy Carty dropped by the Amp'd Up studio for a live session. Check it out... Tune in to Amp'd Up every Wednesday at 6.30pm on http://www.ustream.tv/channel/ud-tv.

    UDTV: Amp'd Up [Episode 4] - feat. Shystie

    http://www.urbandevelopment.co.uk/ampdup This week in the discussion segment of Amp'd Up, Mi'ka was joined by east London MC and actor, Shystie to talk about what she's been up to, OG Niki and her thoughts on the topic "Female MCs don't cut, men are just better". Hear what she had to say... ABOUT AMP'D UP Amp'd Up is a bold new interactive online music TV show dedicated to urban music, lifestyle and culture. Expect nothing but juicy debates on the hottest topics featuring top industry heads, the public, live performances from the freshest artists on the scene and DJs spinning the latest tunes in the mix. Amp'd Up will be broadcasting every week from Wednesday 5th October at 6.30-8pm on the Urban Development UStream channel (http://www.ustream.tv/channel/ud-tv).

    UDTV: Amp'd Up - Jerome Thomas Live Session

    Jerome Thomas dropped by the Amp'd Up studio for a live session. Check it out... - Captured Live on Ustream at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/ud-tv

    UDTV: Backstage Pass with Kano @ Re:Definition 2011

    http://www.urbandevelopment.co.uk UDTV caught up with Kano backstage to talk music and the multi-media concept album extravaganza that is Re:Definition.

    UDTV: Backstage Pass with Talay Riley @ Re:Definition 2011

    http://www.urbandevelopment.co.uk UDTV caught up with Talay Riley backstage to talk music and the multi-media concept album extravaganza that is Re:Definition.

    UDTV: Backstage Pass with MPHO @ Re:Definition 2011

    http://www.urbandevelopment.co.uk UDTV caught up with MPHO backstage to talk music and the multi-media concept album extravaganza that is Re:Definition.

    UDTV: Backstage Pass with ShezAr @ Re:Definition 2011

    http://www.urbandevelopment.co.uk UDTV caught up with ShezAr backstage to talk music and the multi-media concept album extravaganza that is Re:Definition.

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