The Industry Takeover Seminar and Showcase is happening once again this year with lots of valuable industry education that will be shared by those seasoned in the business. Representatives from Universal Music, BBC 1xtra, G-Shock and more will all be on deck to help give insight to youths who are interested in entertainment as well as behind the scenes work. The event is happening on the 27th of October. Check below for all the details.

Press Release

Urban Development’s Industry Takeover Seminar and Showcase is back and bigger than ever for 2012. Jam-packed with urban music’s hottest artists and respected experts, Industry Takeover is all about empowering the next generation of music makers, moguls and emerging industry professionals with. Past alumni includes Labrinth, Talay Riley and many more. This year Industry representatives from organisations including RWD, Universal Music, SB.TV, G-Shock and 1Xtra, will be sharing their expertise via the various workshops with home grown trailblazers including Elro, Shakka, Joe Black, Jay Norton, Ayah Marar, Russo, SheZar, Incisive, UD Vocal Collective, Mango and Lashes and EMI signed Rascals (who had their start with Urban Development several years back) taking to the stage to perform throughout the day.

Offering edutainment and networking opportunities to industry-minded youth from across the UK, the initiative was launched by Urban Development in 2009 in East London. The annual event now attracts hundreds of young people each year, providing a unique platform whereby they can explore careers in all areas of the music industry and witness some of the UK’s hottest new names onstage.

Facebook Event : https://www.facebook.com/events/448075928570311/

Special offer early bird ticket + free mix CD @ £6 via Fatsoma (offer closes on 31 August) – www.urbandevelopment.co.uk/industrytakeover
Under 14s need to be accompanied by an adult, 12pm – 9pm (registration closes at 4pm)

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