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UPFEST PRESENTS..... Mister Samo

We are super proud to announce our 2024 headline artist: MISTER SAMO Each year our team approach an artist that is making waves to come on board as our headline artist and MISTER SAMO was firmly at the top of our list.

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UPFEST PRESENTS....Looking for workshop facilitators

Upfest is looking for individuals or organisations to facilitate workshops to help enrich a two week programme of live painting and events taking place in and around Bedminster, Bristol as part of UPFEST PRESENTS between 17th May to 2nd June 2024.

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UPFEST PRESENTS.... launches plans for 2024

This year, Upfest returns as UPFEST PRESENTS... an 17 day cultural programme. In place of its weekend festival, Upfest will return in 2024 in a new guise, with many new artworks being painted across 2 weeks.

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The Upfest Gallery's Monthly Print Competition!

Each Month you will have the chance to win a print from some of the top Bristol, UK and International graffiti and street artists. To enter, follow us on Instagram @Upfest and sign up to our email subscription list for all of our latest news, events and Giveaways – why not get your friends and family onboard for the best odds possible?

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A Brief History of ANXTI

Anxiety and panic attacks are two things I’ve had to deal with quite a lot through out my life.

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Upfest 2023 Announcement

Upfest festival to move to biannual model - having a break in 2023. A fallow year for the festival as organisers focus on putting on the renowned street art festival for the city in 2024

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SIX SISTERS AUGMENTED REALITY

Upfest has teamed up with Bristol VR company Zubr Curio supported by the West of England Combined Authority to bring the iconic Six Sisters mural series to life ahead of the Easter holidays.

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