BUC Updates

Sharleen Spiteri (http://www.sharleenspiteri.co.uk) will vist the Glasgow Urban Collective on December 5th and be entertained to an exclusive live showcase from some of the Collective’s rising stars.

Ross Ferguson, Tonic Tuesdays and Andrew Norquay are just a few of the Urban Collective who will play live for the Texas superstar, now touring her debut solo album Melody.

Tonic Tuesdays’ front man Conner McGlave said “we’re very excited about meeti... more

Tonic Tuesdays have landed the support slot for 70’s punk icons Sham 69 on Sunday 16th November at Ivory Blacks in Glasgow.

The young band have rocketed into the local scene following their involvement with the Glasgow Urban Collective in October.

Watch this space for more news on this young band tipped for stardom….

http://www.myspace.com/tonictuesdays
http://www.ivoryblacks.co.uk/

Sharleen Spiteri (http://www.sharleenspiteri.co.uk) will vist the Glasgow Urban Collective on December 4th and be entertained to an exclusive live showcase from some of the Collective’s rising stars.

Ross Ferguson, Tonic Tuesdays and Andrew Norquay are just a few of the Urban Collective who will play live for the Texas superstar, now touring her debut solo album Melody.

Tonic Tuesdays’ front man Conner McGlave said “we’re very excited about meeting Sharleen and playing ... more

A few words from the team as we move into post-production

After eight months on the road around the UK, the British Urban Collective youth music project moves into post-production phase in preparation for the project’s national CD/DVD release in spring 2009.

The national youth music project that turns inner city kids into rising stars of the music industry auditioned over 900 people nationwide, and more than 150 aspiring young artists and producers completed the p... more

Music Studio Destined for the Village

Greater Village Regeneration Trust went into partnership this week with the British Urban Collective and Windsor Women’s Centre to build a state-of-the-art music recording studio in its new Richview Regeneration Centre on the Donegall Road.

British Urban Collective is a youth music project working in different areas of the United Kingdom: Manchester, Glasgow, Hull, London and Belfast to support 20-30 aspiring artists and produ... more

Manchester Urban Collective’s Tristan Henry will support Stevie Wonder at Manchester MEN Arena on Tuesday, September 9 2008

http://www.ballparks.com/tickets/concerts/stevie_wonder_tickets_manchester.htm

Jody McKenna has completed his debut EP “The Ella Street Sessions” which will now be shopped to labels and publishers.

http://www.myspace.com/jodymckennafolk

Hull Urban Collective’s punk trio Ruperts have secured support for Sonic Boom Six:

Upcoming Shows 30 Jul 2008 20:00
WELLY CLUB // Supporting Sonic Boom Six Hull

http://www.myspace.com/therupertshull

Thursday 5th June
The Adelphi, De Grey Street, Doors 7pm; £3
Punk meets funk plus very special guests Kill Youth Culture

Thursday 12th June
The Acoustic Lounge, Durty Nelly’s, High Street, Doors 7pm, FREE
Acoustic, folk, poetry, comedy and more hosted by Alan Raw

Tuesday 17th June
Live showcase, The Warren, Queens Dock Avenue
Doors 6pm, FREE, all welcome

Wednesday 18th June
... more

BBC Introducing show, Raw Talent has joined the British Urban Collective to support and nurture new talent in Hull. Listen out for the project team being interviewed by Alan Raw on his show on Sunday 27th April:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/rawtalent

About BBC Raw Talent:

Started seven years ago by Alan Raw in a partnership project between BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio ... more