Industry Takeover Series: How To Be Your Own Booking Agent with Shao Dow

This session equips participants with the tools to book their own gigs and tours, covering key areas - contracts, fee negotiation & more...

THE INDUSTRY TAKEOVER SERIES IS BACK FOR 2026!

Join us at Talent House for a new season of workshops, live shows, seminars and conversations.

This workshop session equips participants with the tools to book their own gigs and tours, covering key areas such as contracts, fee negotiation, and show advancing.
Ideal for independent artists looking to take control of their live performance opportunities. Led by Shao Dow.

International rapper, Manga author, and occasional Ninja—Shao Dow creates music inspired by anime and gaming, but written for the soundtrack of life.

The closest thing you’ll ever meet to a real-life anime character, Shao travelled solo to China to train with Shaolin monks, taught himself Japanese, and now raps skillfully in both languages. As a fiercely independent artist, he has bypassed the traditional gatekeepers to build a global brand on his own terms.

His music has been featured in Fortnite, God of War, and Borderlands 4, as well as Amazon Prime Video. From performing as the official representative for England at the Osaka Expo in Japan to touring from the USA to Thailand, Shao Dow has turned "nerd culture" into a massive professional platform.

LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE

• Wednesday 20th May, doors from 6.30pm, event starts 7pm.
• Talent House, 3 Sugar House Lane, London E15 2QS.
• Tickets £10 (or £5 for UD Creator Members, see below)

ABOUT: INDUSTRY TAKEOVER SERIES

Since its launch in 2009, our Industry Takeover Series has built a reputation for offering an unrivalled programme of professional development, entertainment, education and networking opportunities to hundreds of industry-minded hopefuls.

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UD's new Creator Membership Programme gives artists, producers, engineers and songwriters the space, tools and community they need to grow.

A focused membership for emerging artists & music makers building their catalogue, audience and career. Gain access to industry-standard studios, develop your skills through workshops and writing camps, and connect with a community of next-generation talent - all under one roof.

Membership includes:

• 16 hours per month in UD’s professional recording studios
• Free co-working hub access - connect, collaborate and create
• Priority access to quarterly songwriting camp
• Priority bi-monthly access to EAR (Emerging Artist Residency) Programme offering 3 additional days of free studio time to record and mix a single.
• Exclusive savings and complimentary access to the Industry Takeover Series:
  Seminars > free (saving £5), Showcases > free (saving £10), Workshops > £5 (saving £5 per session).
• Community networking events
• Monthly member-only newsletter including opportunities and bespoke guides.
  

We’re opening a limited number of Founding Memberships — available to just 20 people.

In additon to the above benefits, Founding Members will receive:

• Free access to UD’s flagship Industry Takeover All Dayer on Friday 12th June at Rich Mix - saving over £15 on a ticket, with 15+ events available to attend on the day.
• Exclusive opportunity to save £15 on a VIP ticket for Industry Takeover All Dayer (standard price £30) on 12th June, granting you exclusive 121 access and sit-down sessions with leading music industry professionals.
• Recognition as part of UD’s first Creator Membership cohort, featured on a dedicated page on UD’s website and across social media content.

Join a small cohort of creators working seriously on their music, with access to support, community and opportunities through UD and Talent House.

Email members@udmusic.org to take the next step towards a more creative future.

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