In 2003, Udo participated in the first season of Belgian Idols, but lost in the semi-finals to Chris D. Morton and Tom Olaerts.

He received a gold record for U-Turn during the TV programme Tien Om Te Zien on 4 July 2007.

In 2006 Udo also received a TMF Award for "Best New Artist" and the Radio 2 trophy for "Breakthrough of the Year".

He received a gold record for this song during Tien Om Te Zien on 5 September 2007.

The live band consists of guitarist Chris Van Nauw, Roberto Mercurio playing bass guitar, David Demeyere on drums, Jan Samyn keyboardist, and Marva Nielsen and Dany Caen providing backup vocals.