|
|
Post by coach on Apr 13, 2015 11:43:36 GMT
Very excited about Upfest 2015.
Missed it last year, but appreciated that the team needed a hard earned break.
I am delighted to report that my lad 8Mail, who has painted at the last two events, and who hasn't missed an Upfest yet, has been accepted to paint again this year.
Who else is going this year?
Hope to meet up with se old faces and meet some new ones.
c
|
|
|
|
Post by mattmoo08 on Apr 13, 2015 11:51:02 GMT
I'm in I can't wait. I was gutted about last ye but like you say everyone needs a break. I hope your lad gets a bigger spot than last time.  |
|
|
|
Post by coach on Apr 13, 2015 11:51:16 GMT
Also, anyone heard any rumours or got any info about who the "big name" artists might be this year?
|
|
|
|
Post by coach on Apr 13, 2015 11:52:40 GMT
I'm in I can't wait. I was gutted about last ye but like you say everyone needs a break. I hope your lad gets a bigger spot than last time. Thanks Matt. No, he asked for 4x4 again. He's happy with that. Despite being a veteran (!). |
|
|
|
Post by Commissioner on Apr 13, 2015 12:26:31 GMT
Upfest - The Urban Paint Festival // 25th - 27th July Live Painting & Music Days; 25th & 26th of July Children / Family Day / Artwork viewing day; Monday 27th of July Europe's LARGEST & FREE Street Art & Graffiti festival returns to Bristol in 2015, featuring 250 local, national and international artists plus some great tunes from our festival friends. Upfest, established in 2008 has grown to become Europe's largest Urban Arts Festival. Over the past six years the festival has played host to over 600 different artists from across the globe who have travelled to South Bristol to be watched at work by tens of thousands of visitors. 2013 was a particularly busy and successful year at Upfest with the organisers, volunteers and local community welcoming 300 artists and over 25,000 visitors to the streets of Bedminster for it's sixth annual festival.
Following the lead of Michael Eavis (Founder of Glastonbury Festival) whom in 1987 instigated a fallow year every fifth year of his festival, the Upfest festival will not be taking place in 2014. Upfest founder and organiser, Stephen Hayles explains; "Over the past six years the festival we created has exceeded all expectations, we've had artists and visitors travelling from around the world to be part of the success. The City of Bristol and it's support of Urban Art has allowed the festival to grow to be internationally recognised and further cemented Bristol's position as the UK's No.1 destination for street art and graffiti. We have decided to give the organisers, volunteers and the local community a rest this year, to help us recoup and have time to plan and execute bigger plans in 2015. We are already looking forward to our return in conjunction with Bristol becoming European Green Capital. We would welcome any support from companies or individuals who would like to be involved."
Hope to make it this year 
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2015 12:49:28 GMT
Went a couple of years ago was brilliant. Would love to be over for it this year if I can. If your in the UK def worth the trip excellent work, fun and a lovely vibe
|
|
|
|
Post by coach on Apr 13, 2015 13:01:38 GMT
Went a couple of years ago was brilliant. Would love to be over for it this year if I can. If your in the UK def worth the trip excellent work, fun and a lovely vibe Yeah, spent most of that weekend with you mate. We had a proper laugh. |
|
|
|
Post by mattmoo08 on Apr 13, 2015 13:03:06 GMT
I'm in I can't wait. I was gutted about last ye but like you say everyone needs a break. I hope your lad gets a bigger spot than last time. Thanks Matt. No, he asked for 4x4 again. He's happy with that. Despite being a veteran (!). I suppose that way he gets to look about rather than 3 days painting. Think id do the same mate best of both worlds that way |
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2015 13:06:55 GMT
Went a couple of years ago was brilliant. Would love to be over for it this year if I can. If your in the UK def worth the trip excellent work, fun and a lovely vibe Yeah, spent most of that weekend with you mate. We had a proper laugh. Yes was brilliant you, your lad and AP, Delloy. Hope to see you there this year if zi can get over. Hope your well been too long |
|
|
|
Post by feralthings on Apr 13, 2015 17:03:14 GMT
Looking forward to seeing some of you good people at Upfest this year. Here's some photos from the early days of Upfest - I'll dig out some photos from the later years closer to the time. 2008  2009  2010  2011  |
|
|
|
Post by coach on Apr 13, 2015 18:05:24 GMT
Dale Grimshaw in 08  |
|
|
|
Post by speebe on Apr 13, 2015 18:51:43 GMT
Dale Grimshaw in 08 A great example... |
|
|
|
Post by slammer on Apr 13, 2015 20:07:17 GMT
Upfest really is fantastic. The music, art and people are all great. Can't wait to take my kids along this year. They were all a bit young before (to stay for long). Reckon they'll run riot this year. I hope SPQR is there. I haven't seen Matt in ages. Looking forward to seeing you Coach and whoever else fancies meeting up. Bring it on !!
|
|
|
|
Post by slammer on Apr 13, 2015 20:08:22 GMT
If I am over that way I'll pop into see Steve and see what info I can get out of him ;-).
|
|
|
|
Post by dashboll on Apr 14, 2015 6:40:28 GMT
Not been before but going to go this year, which is the best day to go?
|
|
|
|
Post by slammer on Apr 14, 2015 6:44:31 GMT
Not been before but going to go this year, which is the best day to go? If you can only go for one day, I would make it the first. I guess you'll see more art being created. |
|
|
|
Post by kunstrasen on Apr 14, 2015 7:22:26 GMT
Great to see that many people will be there...by the looks of it I'll make my way up there for the first time...well excited.
|
|
|
|
Post by mattmoo08 on Apr 14, 2015 7:31:36 GMT
Not been before but going to go this year, which is the best day to go? All of them mate it's a really good weekend. No trouble happy place and happy vibe. Well worth saving up or booking time off work for. |
|
|
|
Post by mattmoo08 on Apr 14, 2015 7:32:13 GMT
Not been before but going to go this year, which is the best day to go? If you can only go for one day, I would make it the first. I guess you'll see more art being created. Or the last to see it all done!?!? |
|
|
|
Post by coach on Apr 14, 2015 8:15:51 GMT
If you can only go for one day, I would make it the first. I guess you'll see more art being created. Or the last to see it all done!?!? Fair point, but I think I agree with slammer. The vibe is so good on the first day. |
|
|
|
Post by mattmoo08 on Apr 14, 2015 8:24:08 GMT
^^^ tbh I think if you can only make it for one day It doesn't matter what one you pick. Everyday is a good day. |
|
|
|
Post by slammer on Apr 14, 2015 8:32:31 GMT
Or the last to see it all done!?!? Fair point, but I think I agree with slammer. The vibe is so good on the first day. You also are less likely to start the first day with a hang over ;-) |
|
|
|
Post by coach on Apr 14, 2015 8:54:53 GMT
^^^ tbh I think if you can only make it for one day It doesn't matter what one you pick. Everyday is a good day. The obv answer is book a b&b and stay for more than one day! There's usually a good crowd out on sat night. |
|
|
|
Post by dashboll on Apr 14, 2015 9:20:51 GMT
Can only do one day and bringing the kids down too so might make it day 1
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2015 9:22:03 GMT
^^^ tbh I think if you can only make it for one day It doesn't matter what one you pick. Everyday is a good day. The obv answer is book a b&b and stay for more than one day! There's usually a good crowd out on sat night. I normally stay for the weekend, but if I had to pick one, I'd say Saturday is much the better option. As most of the artists are just finishing up on Sunday. There are loads of cheap hotels in Briz too, so as Coach says making a weekend of it is ideal. |
|
