I'm Stephen Hayles, co-founder and lead organiser of Upfest - The Urban Paint Festival, established in 2008 by a small team of like minded individuals who just wanted to create a space for artists to come together, have a paint and show off their skillz. The team, now made up of 80+ volunteers, will host 400 artists from across the globe painting in front of 50,000 visitors to what has become the largest & FREE event of it's kind in Europe.
Ashton Gate Stadium, Upfest 2017: Photo Credit Paul Box
The ethos of our festival is inclusion, therefore keeping the festival as a free event has been our goal for the past ten years. Every year our team spend months gaining appropriate sponsors, traders and local businesses to support our independant festival, but with costs over £125,000 we're asking those that can afford it to once again help out as they so often have done and see Upfest continure for many years to come.
Our 2018 festival budget breaks down as follows:
Materials & Equipment 24% // Security, First Aid & Cleaning 20% // Artist Materials & Costs 16% (£20,000), Marketing 11%, Management Fees & Admin 8%, Insurance & Licences 7%, Location Costs 7%, Other Costs 7%
We need to raise £20,000 towards this years costs, supporting attending artists with materials and the equipement needed to paint our huge walls.
Kobra at Upfest 2017: Photo Credit Nick Clague
Not only will you be supporting an incredible event, but many of our artists have given up designs, artwork & clothing in order for you to be further rewarded for your generousity. Whether you pledge a fiver for an Upfest smile or £1,500 for a baked bean chair, the crew, artists and volunteers massively appreciate any support you can give.
Cany the Kizard on the Upfest Sub at Upfest 2017: Photo Credit Paul Box
Xenz & Will Barras on the Masonic at Upfest 2017: Photo Credit Paul Box
As if supporting such an amazing event was not enough and also being rewarded with spectacular gifts, everyone who donates to the festival will be entered into a free prize draw for a festival weekend stay at our offical festival hotel partner the Mercure at The Grand Hotel, situated in the heart of the city.
A two night stay (Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th of July, Room for 2) is up for grabs in this stunning listed building. Mercure Grand Hotel, having recently undertaken a £4million renovation of this historic building, artwork at the hotel was provided by Upfest artists to give a unique blend of street art style against the hotels stunning Victorian features.
Check out this review of renovations at the Grand by travel blogger Heather Cowper HERE
Upfest is made up of three full time members, five directors, twenty year round key volunteers and another fifty helping out over the festival period. If you can't support financially but are able to offer some time please fill out our online volunteer form HERE
Jimmer Willmott at Upfest 2017: Photo Credit Paul Box
Big UP to everyone that pulls together to make Upfest possible, from the artists who travel under their own steam from across the globe, to our sponsors who massively contribute to hosting our free festival and especially our ninja crew of volunteers, we love you all...
pledged of £20,000 goal (GBP)
backers
days to go
This project ends on Sunday the 13th of May, 2018
This is an all or nothing project. The funding target must be met by the time limit otherwise the pledges will be cancelled.
3 people want this
Official Upfest 2018 artwork by JODY, Limited Giclee print on Portrait White fine art paper. Signed and numbered edition of 100. (Size A2)
£100 minimum. 47 available
4 people want this
You'll get a smile from the upfest crew as a thank you for supporting this years festival, it's like your own virtual happy ticket bringing you good luck and personal fulfillment.
£5 minimum.
14 people want this
You'll receive a limited run pack of stickers from a selection of upfest 2018's artists
£10 minimum.
26 people want this
You'll receive a limited edition 10yr anniversary tote bag with Bristol design by Oli T
£10 minimum. Only 24 left
14 people want this
You'll receive a limited edition 10yr anniversary pin badge
£12 minimum. 36 available
6 people want this
You'll receive an Andy Council designed kids tee, available in sizes (3-4yr, 5-6yr, 7-8yr, 9-10yr, 11-12yr)
£15 minimum. 19 available
10 people want this
You'll receive a limited edition 10yr anniversay enamel pin badge, along with a sticker pack from some of 2018's finest artists
£20 minimum. 40 available
8 people want this
Your chance for a behind the scenes tour of Upfest, A chance to view last years artwork before it all changes, with insights into plans for this year from Upfest co-founder, the Upfest posterboy Stephen Hayles.
£20 minimum. 32 available
3 people want this
You'll receive an upfest sketchbook with 3 posca pens
£20 minimum.
What better way to see Bristol than cruising around on the river, a family day ticket on Bristol Ferry boats.
www.bristolferry.com
£20 minimum. 10 available
4 people want this
You'll receive a random selection of 4 graffiti books published by Infzone
£20 minimum. 11 available
6 people want this
You'll receive a premium tri-blend material for super-soft, vintage, lightweight style tee.
£20 minimum. 9 available
6 people want this
Ever fancied learning how to cut and spray a stencil, now's your chance a 3hr stencil workshop from the monkey man himself Matti
£25 minimum. 14 available
Your chance to learn from Posca Pen illustrator master Bill Giles in a 2hr workshop on June 16th (10am or 1pm). All materials included.
£25 minimum. 30 available
1 person wants this
You'll receive a voucher to attend a two hour graffiti workshop with Loch Ness on the 8th of July (10am or 1pm), this will take place at the Upfest Gallery Garden, Bristol. All materials included.
£25 minimum. 19 available
1 person wants this
Customise you're own T-shirt, you'll receive an exclusive designed T-shirt by Miss Wah, along with 3 5M posca pens
£30 minimum. 49 available
8 people want this
You'll receive an Upfest screen printed sweatshirt designed by Voyder
£40 minimum. 42 available
5 people want this
You'll receive a custom made over-sized resin spray cap by Fanakapan (sent at random)
£40 minimum. Only 5 left
A family ticket on the Bristol Ferry Avon Gorge trip, a 3.5 hours cruise down the magnificent Avon Gorge. With an entertaining and informative commentary throughout, there's no better way to see this historic entrance into the city.
https://www.bristolferry.com/
£45 minimum. 1 available
8 people want this
Want your own artist blackbook? Well we've started it for you with ten upfest artists staring the 1st page, artists include Cheo, Andy Council, Boswell, (sent at random).
£50 minimum. Only 2 left
7 people want this
The reward not to be missed! You'll receive a limited edition tote bag filled with, a mini print by this years festival artistJody, a sticker pack, an upfest tee, a limited edition pin badge, posca pens and upfest sketchbook
£65 minimum. 43 available
4 people want this
You'll receive a signed and numbered copy of this stunning four colour limited edition screen print by Philth, Edition of 40, A2.
£95 minimum. 11 available
You'll receive 'Sex Tax' a signed three colour limited edition screen print by T.wat, Edition of 30, 60 x 60cm.
£100 minimum. 30 available
2 people want this
You'll receive a limited edition giclee print, By Nomad Clan, Ltd Ed.30 (size A2)
£110 minimum. 3 available
8 people want this
You'll receive a limited edition laser etched on wood 'Forever' piece by Copyright, Ed20 Size 30 x 40 cm
£135 minimum. Only 2 left
7 people want this
You'll receive a Hand Finished print by Will Barras and Xenz based on their 2017 festival wall. Ed.30 all unique, sent at random (size 40 x 50 cm)
£200 minimum. 8 available
You'll get a pair of VIP NASS tickets, camping with Thursday arrival, with a VIP ticket you'll have access to an exclusive area with exclusive DJs and share the experience with all their professional athletes. 5th-8th July, Bath & West Showground.
£300 minimum. 2 available
You'll receive this amazing custom made Heinz Beans chair, designed and fabricated by DIFF & PRO-PAINT, currently on display at the Upfest Gallery, Bristol - Regular price £1,700
£1,500 minimum. 1 available
25 people want this
You'll receive a 5 colour screen printed upfest tee designed by JK47
£20 minimum. Sorry, none left!
10 people want this
Youll receive a black or white Lucky Lucky Cat to customise, with 4 Posca Paint Pens
www.luckyluckycat.com
£30 minimum. Sorry, none left!
5 people want this
You'll receive a limited edition resin dog, designed and made by Pahnl.
size 3.5cm wide, 5cm tall, 6cm deep. Ed.100
£35 minimum. Sorry, none left!
2 people want this
You'll receive a pair of tickets to the legendary Downs Festival, Bristol, Saturday 1st September with guest area access,
£110 minimum. Sorry, none left!
1 person wants this
You can have this beautiful orignal artwork created at Upfest 17 By Emily Donald, Size 120 x 120 cm (Reward cost excludes delivery outside of Bristol).
£275 minimum. Sorry, none left!
1 person wants this
Have your home or office wall designed and painted by festival artist Aspire, this is a one time reward so act quickly. (Max wall size 8 square meters, located within 10 miles of Bristol or London ).
£500 minimum. Sorry, none left!
1 person wants this
Have your home or office wall designed and painted by festival artist Bex Glover, this is a one time reward so act quickly. (Max wall size 3 square meters, located within 10 miles of Bristol)
£500 minimum. Sorry, none left!
1 person wants this
Have your home or office wall designed and painted by festival artist Paul Monsters, this is a one time reward so act quickly. (Max wall size 8 square meters, located within 10 miles of Bristol ).
£500 minimum. Sorry, none left!
1 person wants this
Have your home or office wall designed and painted by festival artist Sophie Long, this is a one time reward so act quickly. (Max wall size 3 square meters, located within 10 miles of Bristol ).
£500 minimum. Sorry, none left!
